Evolution to be introduced to Israeli curriculum Evolution will soon become a core part of Israel’s official school curriculum, according to an article on bbcnews.com. However, there remains concern about the reactions of the ultra-Orthodox presence in the country. Current reactions from ultra-Orthodox groups have been mixed. More moderate factions, […]
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Election 2014
Voting 101 It is one week until voters decide which party will form the next government of Ontario. By now, most Ontarians have seen or heard the platforms, the attack ads, received leaflets, listened to debates, and possibly met with their local candidates. Elections Ontario has been increasing their coverage […]
Mad Men Recap: Ep. 07 “Waterloo”
Important lessons to take away from the must-see midseason finale The first half of season 7 has resonated with the cold truthful accents of longing and family. Creator Matthew Weiner brilliantly satisfied fans with one of the best written episodes of Mad Men to date. Similar to other AMC shows […]
Album of the Week: Turn Blue
The Black Keys are undoubtedly one of the greatest bands of this era. Their newest album Turn Blue, released May 9, 2014, surely didn’t diminish their status. Fans were curious to see how well the band would come back after the extreme success of El Camino (2011) and having heard […]
In Conversation With: Riverfest
An interview with Jon Ralston Entering in to its sixth year, local Elora festival Riverfest has jumped a few massive star points in 2014, bringing in the likes of Blue Rodeo, and multi-Juno winner Serena Ryder to their lineup. Last week, one of the organizers, Jon Ralston, was willing to […]
Mental Health and Wellness
The balancing act: leisure, self-care, and productivity Balance. It has become a buzzword in today’s society, as people scramble to find some calm in their hectic workweeks and busy social lives. This calm may seem somewhat unattainable – but it isn’t. There are three areas of life that need to […]
Harvard Researchers Use Lasers to Re-grow Teeth
A recent study published on May 28, 2014 in the journal Science Translational Medicine has revealed that it might be possible to use low-level laser light to re-grow teeth in rat subjects. The study was published by a team of Harvard scientists led by David J. Mooney, the Robert P. […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Your new hobby can cost less Hobbies are a great way to spend your time. They allow you to learn something new, often develop a skill, and generally become a more interesting person. The summer is an excellent time to pick up a new hobby, especially for students, as we […]
Science Avenue
3D Printers (Like a Star Trek Replicator, but real) What are 3D Printers? There’s a lot to be loved about learning. Every struggle, every hour spent reading and rereading a paragraph, every single moment spent wondering why words make sense on their own but not in the order they’re presented […]
INside farming
Farm fresh: buy local As humans, we have a need to consume food; the sharing of a delicious meal can bring people closer together. You may think that the most delectable food can only be found in fine dining experiences that might be a little out of budget for the […]
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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.