Celebrating the hard times with old friends After Laughter (2017), pop/rock band Paramore’s latest album, marks a departure in both sound and band members. After long-time bassist, Jeremy Davis, announced that he was leaving, remaining members Hayley Williams and Taylor York didn’t know if Paramore would continue. “I think that […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Hospice Wellington raises $107,600 with a chic fashion event
Runway features models, hairstylists, and firefighters, oh my! Runway, a signature fashion event from Hospice Wellington, was held at the Hanlon Convention Centre on May 6. The event included a number of fundraising efforts for Hospice Wellington, an end-of-life residence in Guelph. Hospice Wellington serves the community by providing programs […]
Pow wow takes place on Johnston Green at U of G
U of G hosts the National Aboriginal Physical Activity and Wellness Conference The National Aboriginal Physical Activity and Wellness Conference’s pow wow, featured drumming, dancing, and singing on Johnston Green at the University of Guelph. In addition to the cultural aspects of the pow wow, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment […]
U of G alumna produces a sexy variety show to support the elderly
Photographer Vanessa Tignanelli raises funds for The Gambia, Africa Photographers Without Borders (PWB) selected University of Guelph alumna Vanessa Tignanelli to help improve the lives of elderly people in The Gambia, Africa. Tignanelli recently hosted a benefit variety show at The eBar to raise funds for the project, which supports […]
9 to 5 The Musical shines like the sun at the River Run Centre
RCMPI puts on a “Dolly” good show For their Spring 2017 season, Royal City Musical Productions Inc. (RCMPI) took the audience back to the year 1979 with their production of 9 to 5 The Musical. The ambitious cast of 28 and five-piece band took the stage in the Co-operators Hall […]
In conversation with Obit documentary director Vanessa Gould
Obituaries: The art of capturing a life in words Director Vanessa Gould’s spirited documentary, Obit, which recently premiered at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, illuminates the world of those who write obituaries for The New York Times. The documentary includes a survey of the history and craft of writing obituaries. It […]
Pop Philosophy: Pushing vodka bottles up the hill in the pursuit of meaning
We must imagine university students happy I had already applied to graduate, paid for the late application fee, put down my deposit for the robe, and paid for an extra ticket when the University emailed me to inform me that I would not be able to graduate because I was […]
150 Canadian albums for 150 years
The Ontarion staff curated 150 Canadian albums to celebrate Canada 150. We also created a playlist of our favourite songs from those albums on Spotify: search for “150 Canadian Tracks for #Canada150” or follow this link for almost 10 hours of Canadian music. And, in case you were wondering, yes, […]
Album of the Week
It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense, released back in summer of 2016, is Ingrid Michaelson’s seventh studio album. Featuring the hit single “Hell No,” this album is the perfect soundtrack for a pre-summer weekend. Whether you’re doing some spring cleaning, spending a lazy Sunday laying out in the sun, or […]
Heroes are not made, they are cast
Student-produced play raises funds for SickKids Hospital As classes were coming to an end and many students were finishing up their final projects, the cast and crew of “My Hero” were also preparing for their performance weekend. The student-written play is the story of Stephanie Richards, dance enthusiast and microbiologist, who is attempting […]
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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.