Eastern Comma writer-in-residence gets back to nature There is no getting away from nature at North House. Originally created by students of three Canadian universities for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and brought out of storage years later for installation on the rare Charitable Research Reserve in Cambridge, […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Talking Zavitz
This week, Zavitz Gallery features Drawing 1 / Anal-Abs, an exhibition of works by students in both sections of SART*2090. It opened on Nov. 10 and runs until Nov. 14. I wandered through the gallery with Jordan Walters, a first-year Studio Art major, talking about the work. Since the show […]
The Weekly Scene: Filth
3 Descents-Into-Absolute-Madness out of 4 Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh is renowned for his harrowing portrayal of Edinburgh life. Instead of focusing on the beauties of Scottish living, he chooses to show the world a side of Scotland that we might never have a chance of experiencing firsthand. Drug abuse, prostitution, […]
Album review – Alone for the First Time
New Ryan Hemsworth album offers spacey beats and carefully crafted songs With a sound characterized by dreamy trip-hop beats, found sounds, and gentle, sweetly sung vocals, Haligonian producer Ryan Hemsworth has carved out a unique sound in Canadian electronic music. His latest album, Alone For the First Time, finds him […]
New Walking Dead Season Surprisingly Gory?
AMC’s hit show is taking a step in a violent direction Caution, spoiler alert! If you have yet to catch up on the latest season of AMC’s The Walking Dead than you are in for a shock- or treat, depending on your lust for gore, blood, and violence. Season five […]
Album of the Week
Rage Against the Machine – Rage Against the Machine Recorded at LA’s Sound City studio in 1992, Rage Against The Machine exemplifies the blend of funk, hip-hop and hard rock that would define the band’s music. They are considered to be pioneers in the genre of funk-metal. Political, lyrically charged […]
Silence Hosts Evening of Inspiring Acoustic Music
Baby Eagle and Richard Laviolette perform new material Silence hosted two singer-songwriters on Saturday, Nov. 8. Steve Lambke, singer and guitarist for the classic Guelph act The Constantines, played material under the name Baby Eagle and performed the first set. Richard Laviolette, another Guelph-based songsmith, performed afterwards. The Weather Station, […]
Triple Header at DSTRCT on Halloween Weekend
Upstairs venue hosts musical performances On Saturday, Nov. 1, Pinball Sessions and Eleven hosted a lively Halloween show at DSTRCT. The venue was decked out with all sorts of Halloween decorations, and masked individuals made their way through the audience, some even up onto the stage. Up first was First […]
Talking Zavitz
Equal Parts of Unequal This week, Zavitz Gallery features “Equal Parts of Unequal,” an exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Maegan R. Mehler. It opened on Nov. 3, and runs until Nov. 7. I wandered through the gallery with Kush Patel, a first-year Biomedical Science major, talking about the work. […]
American Horror Story: A Freakish Progression
Taking a look at the newest season of the unique show American Horror Story has garnered many positive and negative reviews throughout its three previous seasons. Produced by FX, the show has been known for its chilling, gruesome plot lines, and its refreshing storytelling within the horror genre. The fourth […]
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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.