Artist: Jazz Cartier Album: Hotel Paranoia Toronto-based rapper and hip-hop artist Jazz Cartier recently released his second LP on Feb. 1, 2016. Relatively well-known among fans of Toronto’s underground hip-hop scene, Cartier’s newest project will surely garner attention from a larger, more mainstream audience. With apparent influences from Drake, and […]
Author: Emilio Ghloum
Album of the Week
Artist: Brand New Album: Deja Entendu Brand New’s alt-rock record titled Deja Entendu was released in the summer of 2003 to mostly positive reviews. The album marked the bands second studio release, with a majority of the songs written and performed by enigmatic and eternally intriguing frontman Jesse Lacey. With […]
Examining the survivability of radio in the digital age
While technology has continued to grow and increase its presence in our daily lives, radio remains one of the oldest forms of mass media present in everyday use. Offering the ability to provide news, opinions, and current music, it appears that radio has survived the onslaught of technological advancement that […]
Global Youth Network tackles global involvement
Since its inception in 1996, the Global Youth Network (GYN) has provided students with a variety of opportunities to take part in global communities in an engaging and meaningful way. Since the organizations early beginnings, the GYN has increased the amount of volunteers, international partners, and now includes a variety […]
Strategic Renewal initiative gives U of G a voice
Announced early in the 2015 fall semester, the University of Guelph began a project that aimed to provide staff, students, and faculty with the opportunity to bring change to the institution. Titled Strategic Renewal, the project sets out to identify crucial areas in need of a new perspective in all […]
1-in-5 Mental Health Awareness Week
As a part of a campus-wide initiative, taking place from Nov. 9 to Nov. 13, the 1-in-5 mental health awareness week provided students with a variety of informative activities and workshops. Planned by the 1-in-5 Committee, the events put together in preparation for this week aims to give students, staff, […]
Gryphons women’s rugby earn silver medal in OUA finals
On Oct. 31, the Guelph Gryphons Women’s rugby team took on the McMaster Marauders in the OUA rugby Championship game. The Gryphon’s, who were ranked first coming into their final game of the season, faced up against the third-ranked Marauders team. The highly anticipated match up between the two teams […]
Toronto Raptors 2015-2016 season preview
This past week, Toronto sports fans have endured quite a rough series of events—the Blue Jays have been eliminated from the MLB playoffs, and the Maple Leafs foiled the opportunity to hand the Canadiens their first loss of the season. While it is indeed a sad time for Torontonians, there […]
Gryphons women’s basketball look forward to regular season
On Oct. 24 the Gryphons took on the Queen’s Gaels in their final preseason game of the year. Coming off of a decisive win against the Bishop’s Gaiters earlier in the month, the Gryphons were looking to continue their success Saturday evening. The beginning of the game saw the Gryphons […]
Gryphons football earn victory in annual “Think Pink” game
On Oct. 17, fans braved the early afternoon cold to watch the Guelph Gryphons take on the Windsor Lancers. The Gryphons, who are ranked 7th in the league with a 5-1 record, were looking to bounce back from their loss to the Queen’s Gaels earlier in the month. Alumni Stadium […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.