The School of English and Theatre Studies’ Winter 2014 Mainstage Production of The Man of Mode underwhelmed, but represented a step in the right direction. Campus theatre-lovers have few major theatrical occasions to anticipate. They have the directing class, or “409,” festival in the Fall semester; the annual Curtain Call […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
The Weekly Review: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
4 Perfect-Scores out of 4 David Gelb’s Jiro Dreams of Sushi is my favourite documentary. It’s important to get this fact out of the way, because it gives me the challenge of proving why it’s so amazing. Gelb’s film is a look into the mind and work of Jiro Ono, […]
U of G Alum Thomas King Wins Big
Author of The Inconvenient Indian takes RBC Taylor Prize Thomas King won the $25,000 RBC Taylor Prize last week for his non-fiction book, The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Natives in North America. King taught creative writing and native literature at the University of Guelph until 2010, when he […]
Simply Authentic: Diary Of A Local Foodie
Homemade guacamole There is a process involved in making delicious, homemade guacamole – it does take some time, but it is well worth the effort. Let’s begin by discussing the shopping process. When looking for avocados, make sure to choose ones that are ripe and brownish in colour (especially if […]
Top Five Shows You Should Watch This Week
Suits, “Heartburn” Next episode airs Thursday, March 27, 2014. If you are one of the few people on campus who hasn’t started watching this show yet, it’s time to put on your binge-watching glasses and order a few pizzas. In this most recent installment of the third season, the plot […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Easy and delicious macaroons Over the months I have shared some of my favourite appetizers and entrees, but I have left out one of the most satisfying and simple recipes in my repertoire. Now is as good of a time as ever to share the recipe for one of my […]
The Weekly Review: Blackfish
3 Complexly-Biased-Arguments out of 4 The sign of a strong documentary is more than the mark it leaves on its audience. The ability to convey a meaningful argument in a way that compels, intrigues, and convinces a group of people is paramount to putting on a good show. However, by […]
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib – Piñata
Working together for the first time in long-play album format, rapper Freddie Gibbs and DJ/producer Madlib’s Piñata is the final product of four years’ work between the two. The result is a concise album that attests to the talents of both artists, accompanied by an unforgiving dark vision of the […]
Juried Art Show 2014
The University of Guelph held its 2014 Juried Art Show from March 14th to 16th in Zavits Hall, drawing in crowds from across the city and beyond. This annual 3-day show is one of the oldest student-run juried art shows in Canada, with the goal displaying the hard work and […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Super simple antojitos Ever wonder what to bring to a potluck or dinner event that you are heading to, but don’t have the time to prepare something elaborate? This week’s recipe will save the worry and be a crowd pleaser. Antojitos, one of my favourite and most simple dishes, requires […]
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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.