On a cloudy day I looked up and saw the sky In disarray, cast down upon the cherry trees. A haze of fog and stubborn mist obscured what they sought most: The light, the sight, the warm embrace of a sunny evening’s rays. Remember when we sat together there, […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Nap Eyes’ new record blends self-critique and self-acceptance
Halifax band gets even more introspective on third record I’m Bad Now While listening through Halifax-and-Montreal-based band Nap Eyes’ discography, one cannot help but draw comparisons to artists like Lou Reed or Pavement. Though their songs are far from punk, it’s frontman and songwriter Nigel Chapman’s lyricism that truly highlights the […]
Conductor Gerald Neufeld bids Guelph Chamber Choir farewell
Choir’s founding conductor lays down the baton after 36 years On March 31, the Guelph Chamber Choir (GCC) performed a farewell concert for their founding conductor, Gerald Neufeld, who has been with the choir for 36 of its 38 years. Held at the River Run Centre, the concert featured one […]
Lights talks Juno win, Skin & Earth inspiration, and more – Extended interview
Canadian singer wraps up We Were Here Tour She’s a singer-songwriter, mother, and now a comic book artist too. Canadian singer Lights not only recently released her fourth studio album, Skin & Earth — she also published a six-issue comic of the same name that she wrote and illustrated. As […]
MFA and specialized students open their studios to the public
Artists gain valuable feedback as visitors discuss their work at Open Studios During this time of year, art students are busy finishing up their semesters and getting ready for the many shows that occur during the last month of school. Open Studios is one of those shows in which MFA […]
Pieces of Me: Turn of the Tide
Gravitational feelings pull us in closer Caused by the Moon and the Sun Darkness harmonious with light Oceans breathe in and out Letting thoughts sail across Internal struggle thrashing among us Submerse yourself Let the current take you Under and over Let it flow through you Bring you to where […]
GLT delivers thrills and chills with Ghost Island Light
Peter Colley’s haunting script brought to memorable life in new local production Guelph Little Theatre‘s upcoming production of Peter Colley’s The Ghost Island Light offers a reprieve from fluffy Easter bunnies and a return to scares and suspense seven months to Halloween. The play travels back in time to 1913 […]
Theatre students collaborate, learn new skills for ensemble performances
Upper years look back on their degrees in capstone project For theatre students at U of G, the fourth year ensemble course is like a rocky mountain summit. “You would always hear the upper years talk about ensemble and it always sounded like it was impossible, like, ‘how are we […]
Art therapy harnesses creative expression for healing
Student access to art therapy on campus is limited What is art therapy? Art therapy is the elegant pairing of psychology and art to improve mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Directed by a specialized therapist, the treatment utilizes the distinct benefits of creative expression to care for various ailments. Such […]
Guelph M.Sc. student’s debut novel inspired by insects he studies
In Charles-Étienne Ferland’s Dévorés, wasps are at the top of the food chain In our current time of food insecurity, insects have entered the spotlight as an undervalued and promising food source. However, in Charles-Étienne Ferland’s new post-apocalyptic novel, Dévorés, published by Ottawa publishing house Les Éditions L’Interligne, this prospect […]
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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.