It’s easy, it’s vegan, it’s paleo, and it tastes good Ingredients 1 butternut squash, top trimmed off and cut in half lengthwise, seeds and guts removed Reserve seeds (only if you’d like to roast them) 1 granny smith apple, cubed 2 small cooking onions, cubed 4 cups of vegetable broth […]
Author: Mirali Almaula
The perils of parking on campus at the University of Guelph
A pain in my back I am new to parking at the University of Guelph. During my four years and change as a graduate student, I couldn’t justify paying for gas and parking when I had already paid for my bus sticker and I could walk to school in […]
Student-friendly recipe of the week: fall-spice coffee
A healthier, more affordable alternative to the pumpkin spice latte Fall is here and that means that the world—we’re being dramatic for comedic effect—will soon be divided into two kinds of people: those who like pumpkin spice lattes and those who make fun of people for liking pumpkin spice lattes, […]
Student-friendly recipe of the week: Pita pizzas
Healthier homemade pizzas that won’t put a dent in your wallet If I had to eat pizza every day of my life, I’d never get bored. Simply switching the base, sauce, spices, cheese blend, or toppings can create endless combinations. Pita pizzas are also fast and can be loaded with […]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child falls flat within the franchise
Thorne’s script misses the charm of Rowling’s series Based on an original new story by Jack Thorne, J.K. Rowling, and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child marks the eighth installment in the Harry Potter franchise. In the original series, Rowling’s ability to adapt the classics and various mythologies […]
Three University of Guelph traditions that will make you smile
Bears, and cannons, and beers, oh my! The University of Guelph has three popular traditions for its students: dressing the bear, painting the cannon, and the defense mug. While these may seem a little bit silly and make you feel like you’re in a cheesy college movie, they’re also fun. […]
Grocery essentials and quick recipes to fit the student lifestyle
How to avoid getting hangry and eat healthier this year You open the fridge. Look at everything. Close the fridge. Stare at the closed fridge. Reopen the fridge. There’s nothing to eat. We’ve all been there. Most of the time, there’s food but none of it goes together. Half a […]
Marvonnay IV offers Guelph a casual wine tasting experience
Wine tasting is made accessible for twenty-somethings Marvonnay is a wine and cheese tasting social event created by University of Guelph alumnus Felix Aleobua. On August 6, 2016, the fourth event in this series entertained 70 patrons at Van Gogh’s Ear in Guelph. Marvonnay IV was sponsored by The Towne […]
The Pirate Festival weighs anchor at Marden Park
Keelhaul Productions presents pirate-themed event in Guelph The Pirate Festival celebrated its tenth year of swashbuckling fun, offering ordinary citizens a trip back in time for a weekend of treasure hunting and pillaging the Seven Seas. The festival was originally held in Fort York, then Milton’s Country Heritage Park, and this year […]
Muggles attend a magical book release for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Chapters Guelph brewed the perfect potion for fun On Sat, July 30, 2016—also known as the eve of Harry Potter’s birthday—countless muggles (that’s non-magical folk for you non-magical folk) gathered at the Stone Road Mall Chapters in Guelph to buy Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two. […]
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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.