A behind the scenes look at two anti-violence theatrical works It’s that time again for V-Day Guelph’s production of Eve Ensler’s episodic play, The Vagina Monologues. V-Day Guelph, “a CSA-accredited group working on campus and in the community to promote anti-violence through art and activism,” produces The Vagina Monologues annually. […]
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Sexy Times playlist
“Special Affair” – The Internet “Yours” – SG Lewis “With Me” – dvsn “Focus” – H.E.R. “Primetime” – Janelle Monae ft. Miguel “Aquarius” – Tinashe “Confidently Lost” – Sabrina Claudio “Body” – Syd “Come and See Me” – PARTYNEXTDOOR ft. Drake “Japanese Denim” – Daniel Caesar Listen to this playlist on Spotify! Image edited by Alora Griffiths/The Ontarion
Zombie street theatre group performs in front of MP’s office
Activists hope ghoulish performance will raise proportional representation from the dead On Jan. 27, protesters donned their best zombie outfits and performed a sketch outside of Liberal Minister of Parliament Lloyd Longfield’s office in Guelph. The aim of the performance was to spur social and political interest in electoral reform.[trx_slider engine=”swiper” […]
New Rhye record is occasionally captivating, though slightly washed out
Toronto singer Milosh’s R&B project follows up on critically acclaimed debut Rhye hit the scene back in 2013 with their songs “Open” and “The Fall.” The group (initially composed of Canadian singer Milosh and Danish musician Robin Hannibal — Hannibal has since left) released their debut album, Woman, the same […]
Future Peers, Animatist, Softside bring different flavours to Off the Floor Fest
Annual event features prog rock, dance rock, surf rock This past weekend, the 2018 installment of Off the Floor Fest, organized by local promoter Brian Gillis, took over DSTRCT and Jimmy Jazz for two nights of loud, guitar-driven indie music. The Ontarion attended Saturday night’s show at DSTRCT. Danny Don’t […]
Gloria’s Guy brings charming Canadiana to Guelph Little Theatre
Joan Burrows’ play is GLT’s submission to Western Ontario Drama League Festival There’s nothing more Canadian than a fall weekend at a rustic resort catching up with old friends. But what happens when the past comes back to confront you? [media-credit name=”Photo by Kendra Snaith” align=”alignnone” width=”1020″] Joan Burrows’ Gloria’s […]
What do you think of sex robots?
[media-credit name=”Trust Katsande” align=”alignnone” width=”1020″] Alan Negrin Second year, Psychology “It’s an interesting topic, but a bad application of artificial intelligence.” [media-credit name=”Trust Katsande” align=”alignnone” width=”1020″] Emily Crichton Fourth year, Criminal Justice and Public Policy “It’s not necessarily a great idea to use technology this way, but in some cases […]
Art Gallery of Guelph continues to explore Canada 150
Continuation of 150 Acts showcases different works by Indigenous artists The second part of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s 150 Acts: Art, Activism, Impact exhibit will be open Jan. 17 until Feb. 18 at the AGG. This new installment in the exhibit includes additional works by: A wide range of […]
Zach Charbonneau welcomes stand-up comedians to his living room
Relaxed setting gives comics a chance to experiment Last Saturday, local comedian and University of Waterloo theology graduate student Zach Charbonneau put on a comedy show in his own living room. Comedians from Guelph and nearby cities like Kitchener and Hamilton gathered to perform in a close, comfortable environment. Charbonneau […]
Frizz Kid battles plagiarism online
The road to success as a digital artist is not linear Hana Shafi, also known as Frizz Kid, is a Toronto-based journalism student turned illustrator. In her art, Frizz Kid, who self-identifies as “an Indo-Persian Muslim woman [and] a first generation immigrant,” often depicts people of marginalized identities alongside liberating […]
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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.