How does it work in your life? So often we hear a chorus of “Put down your phone and communicate with the world.” Our friends and parents tell us that person-to-person contact is of the utmost importance, and if we stop doing this and start texting, the world could explode. […]
Author: Zoey Ross
Craig Cardiff Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Dance
Juno-nominated songwriter performs intimate set at Albion Hotel A crowd packed the upper floor of the Albion Hotel to hear the captivating sounds of Craig Cardiff on March 1. The Albion Hotel in Guelph, Ontario is a mixture of rustic, classy design paired with a gently nautical flavour. A single […]
Transitioning from College to University
The challenge of making the switch I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve been in postsecondary since 2008. Three schools, seven programs but only one university. That’s longer then Van Wilder, or Chris Farley in Black Sheep. Luckily, I’ve gained some credentials and learned a lot about postsecondary life along […]
Better Call Saul starts on AMC
Vince Gilligan and co. do a spin-off the right way Do you miss your favorite sleazy criminal lawyer from Breaking Bad? Then you’d better watch Better Call Saul. It’s four episodes deep, and already the show has brought the tension so often provided by director Vince Gilligan and his creative […]
Jim Jefferies is NSFW
Provocative comedian performs at Centre In the Square Maybe it was destiny that landed the rowdy comedian Jim Jefferies in the same theatre most recently visited by the infamous Bill Cosby. Kitchener’s Center In the Square theatre sold out two back-to-back Jefferies shows last Thursday night. The things Jefferies said […]
Uptown viral – Music Videos that Make Us so Happy
Too hot, hot damn I tried to write this article while watching an entire high school dance to “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. I can’t write, though, because I started dancing in my seat far too much. What is it about catchy, viral videos that is just […]
Fire, Ice, and IMAX
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones came to life on the big screen It was loud, it was bloody, and it was awesome. For the first time ever, a television show was shown on an IMAX screen. It makes sense that it was this show. At Comic Con in San […]
In Conversation with Mayor Cam Guthrie
No regrets, no cooking – yes transit To say that the recent mayoral campaign was fiery might be an understatement. However, the campaign is over and session has officially begun; the city’s new mayor, Cam Guthrie, is now looking to put his words and promises into action. …the city’s new […]
CFRU Celebrates 35 Years
Campus radio station rings in anniversary with karaoke, DJ sets Last week CFRU 93.3, Guelph’s non-profit, campus, and community radio station, turned 35. Everyone in the community and on-campus was invited to come enjoy the occasion. For over three decades, CFRU has been a sonic heartbeat in the community. On […]
In Conversation with Lights
Lights opens up about parenting, songwriting, and Supertramp ZR: First of all, congratulations. Coolest name ever. I asked fans different things they wanted to hear about. The one thing that came up, over and over again, was about you being a mom, and baby Rocket’s name. I’ve got a billion […]
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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.