Karen K. Tran I’m still growing Flowers wilt Slowly but surely Thorns thicken Flowers wilt There is a reason Thorns thicken To prick the finger of man There is a reason Advise the blossoms To prick the finger of man Leave me be, rooted here Advise the […]
Author: Karen K. Tran
Self-doubt can be your own worst enemy when it comes to creating art
Breaking the cycle of imposter syndrome begins within How do you ever know when you’re truly good enough? That’s the question I’ve asked myself throughout my entire school career. When someone asks me to tell them about myself, I hesitate to call myself a writer, photographer, or artist of […]
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Sustainable shopping can be easier than you think
What those certifications on your purchases really mean With the gift-giving season upon us and endless shopping options available, you may be asking yourself where to start looking. If you’re trying to shop consciously, it can be difficult to discern which products are sweatshop-free, eco-friendly, sustainably-sourced, and fair to employees. […]
Annie the Musical
RCMPI production gives child performers a stage to shine More than 125 kids auditioned to be a part of Royal City Music Productions Inc. (RCMPI)’s production of Annie the Musical this year, and two talented young girls were chosen to play the titular role of Annie. “Me and my best […]
The Downtown Theatre Project crawls under your skin with Bug
Small community theatre group solidifies their place in Guelph theatre scene with second production Just in time for Halloween, The Downtown Theatre Project (DTP) presented Bug by Tracy Letts from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4. The small crew of nine and cast of five proved their potent capability by putting together […]
The burden of sustainability shouldn’t fall on consumers, but it does
What will you do to combat climate change? Earlier this October, the United Nations IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) published a special report on global warming that stated that if global temperatures rose two degrees Celsius or more (compared to pre-industrial levels), the global sea level would be at […]
Don’t take the bait: beware of scams that target students
Protect yourself from scams, online and off Scams these days are a little more sophisticated than receiving an email from someone claiming to be a Nigerian prince. It’s more difficult than ever to avoid potential scams, on the Internet and in person. Just last week I was approached by a […]
Inaugural Holy Smokes Music Festival celebrates female and non-binary talent
Local musicians, businesses, and volunteers band together for a weekend of music Where do you hold a music festival in downtown Guelph? How about at a café, bar, or some local clothing stores? Charlotte Moore and Alanna Gurr, co-founders of Holy Smokes Music Festival, decided to break from the traditional music […]
Gryphons Read author speaks about the writing process of Brother
An interview with David Chariandy On Sept. 25 the Gryphons Read program invited author David Chariandy to the U of G campus to talk about his novel Brother. After reading an excerpt from Brother, Chariandy sat down with U of G professor and fellow author Lawrence Hill to answer questions […]
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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.