DSTRCT staged Bad Reed and Modern Space on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. Bad Reed took the stage with an aura of confidence, jumping right into a cover of “Take Me Out” by Franz Ferdinand. The four-piece Brantford-based band surfaced in March of 2015. Bad Reed is comprised of Sydney Sollazzo […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Album of the Week
Artist: Sufjan Stevens Album: Carrie & Lowell Released in the Spring of 2015 to overwhelming critical acclaim, Carrie and Lowell deals with the process of grief following the 2012 death of Sufjan’s estranged mother. While Sufjan has an undoubtedly prolific discography, Carrie and Lowell is Sufjan at his best; tinkling […]
Guelph Poetry Slam finals presents Grand Slam Champion
On Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, Guelph Spoken Word presented the 2016 Guelph Poetry Slam Finals at the Guelph Youth Music Centre (Did I mention that this was in Guelph?). The GYMC building is a wonderful combination of high ceilings, windows, wood, and stone. The space feels natural and open, perfect […]
The Weekly Scene: The Force Awakens (2015)
Luke Skywalker has vanished, but his legend lives on. Thirty years since the fall of the Empire, ruled by Darth Vader and Sidious, the return of the Jedi has failed to come to fruition. Instead, a new darkness threatens the galaxy: the First Order, led by Supreme Leader Snoke and […]
The ONtaku: White washing in live-action adaptions
While Hollywood is well known for its movie making prowess, there is an unfortunate lack of representation in terms of minorities within mainstream media—which is odd since minorities constituted nearly 40 per cent of the U.S. population in 2013, and this number is growing. Shouldn’t it follow that a diverse […]
This Week on the Internet
The promotion of wonderful comic book based films seems endless. While writing this article on Mon. Jan. 11 2016, Buzzfeed reporter Adam B. Vary let the world know that the director of the new Black Panther film will be Creed director Ryan Coogler. Earlier in the day, speculation as to […]
2016 Festival Preview: Announcing new music festival lineups
Coachella recently announced their 2016 lineup, spurring the beginning of festival lineup announcements. From huge, two-weekend festivals hosting big names to low-key, local festivals, there is always something for everyone. Glastonbury Where: England When: June 22-26 Undoubtedly one of the largest music festivals in the world, Glastonbury hosts an array […]
David Bowie: 1947—2016
He came, he met us, he blew our minds—Jan. 10, 2016 saw the passing of David Bowie, one of popular music’s great artists, shapeshifters, and innovators. Over the course of a career spanning nearly five decades, Bowie’s music was as subversive as his constantly shifting personae. He was a misfit […]
Album of the Week
Artist: Blink 182 Album: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket Named after a pun on male masturbation (“take off your pants and jack it”), Blink’s Take Off Your Pants and Jacket was the first punk album to make it to the top of the Billboard 200. After reaching mainstream success […]
Trendy cafés to try in Guelph
Every city has its hidden spots that only the locals know about. Whether it’s the best place to get sushi, the cheapest shop to get winter tires or the friendliest place to grab a coffee, these hidden places are part of what gives a city its personality. Going to a […]
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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.