In our tender teen years, we are asked one of life’s most difficult questions: “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” When we consider the endless amount of possibilities, we can be overwhelmed with more questions than answers. Often pushed to pursue post-secondary education, we […]
Author: Jessica Avolio
Under the Veil of Irony, Sexism Persists
The words and language we use on a daily basis hold a great deal of power. They have the ability to reveal our society’s prejudices and stereotypes, but also the ability to influence and perpetuate these ideas. This common discourse will often contribute to the prevalence of the ‘isms,’ such […]
You’ll Know It When You See It
Guelph freelance illustrator and artist, Cai Sepulis, has created quite the creative presence in the city I arrive through the front door of OX and spot a head of shoulder-length jet-black hair in the back of the restaurant. I assume it to be Cai Sepulis, with my only knowledge of […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Kazoo!
Kazoo! (exclamation mark included) is a collective of Guelph-based musicians, multi-disciplinary artists, and community organizers. This music series and annual festival was set up in June 2006 with “the desire to create a space for innovative new music, and make connections between diverse audiences and artists,” explained Brad McInerney, founder […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Necessary Arts
Located in the basement of the newly renovated Gummer Building in downtown Guelph, one would not expect such a large area to be tucked away in such an unexpected spot. The Necessary Arts Company’s 1,300 square foot space opened its doors seven months ago, and since then has aimed to […]
Anti-abortion Bus Ads Infringe on Rights
For nearly a decade, the Guelph & Area Right to Life Association has been displaying advertisements on the back of several Guelph Transit buses. “Simply Human” is an ad most Guelph residents are likely familiar with; it depicts an image of an unborn human fetus next to the phrase “This […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Vocamus Press
“How do you pronounce Vocamus?” the Ontarion questioned Jeremy Luke Hill, founder of Vocamus Press. “If you’re doing this the real Latin way, the emphAsis would be on the second syllAble,” Hill responded. “You would say vocAmus – but nobody does it because you can’t make English speakers do that. […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: PS Guelph
PS Guelph states on their website that “every book is lovingly made by hand,” and claim to be “more like a bakery than a traditional bookstore,” because they “bake [their] books fresh daily.” They aren’t simply a hub to print books on demand – they also strive to form new […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Ed Video
Initiated in 1975 by a group of recent grads from the University of Guelph, Ed Video started their project in the hopes to enable the creation and exhibition of independent media art in Guelph. “Ed Video,” short for “Educational Video,” was established as Guelph’s only Artist Run Centre, and 37 […]
Grassroots + Art + Guelph: Silence
Self-described as “Guelph’s portal for adventure new sounds,” Silence is a hub for experimental and improvised sound art in the community. Events include musical acts, a monthly concert series, the occasional improvisation session, handmade music nights, and other unique and interesting workshops. The Ontarion spoke with Ben Grossman, founder of […]
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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.