Targeting nausea in chemotherapy patients Nausea is one of the most distressing side-effects of chemotherapy for cancer patients—and a system that is not well understood. While effective treatments for vomiting caused by chemotherapy exist, they unfortunately are not that effective in treating the symptoms of nausea. It can become so […]
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Sony denies plans to drop Dr. Luke
An overview of the Kesha and Dr. Luke controversy The Wrap reported on Wed., March 9, 2016, that “knowledgeable sources” had disclosed that Sony was going to drop hit-making record producer, Dr. Luke. However, Dr. Luke’s lawyer has said that these reports are false. “This is not true. Luke has […]
A lackluster history of magic in North America
A post-colonial inquiry into J.K. Rowling’s newest story Beloved young adult novelist J.K. Rowling has come under fire for culturally appropriating “the living tradition of a marginalized people,” by writing about the Navajo legend of the skinwalker in a new story. The piece—which can be found on Rowling’s website—details the […]
Iconic Canadian woman to appear on bank note
Changing the faces of Canada’s money To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau along with Finance Minister Bill Morneau made a special announcement about the new series of Canadian banknotes. According to CBC, Trudeau told press, “A Canadian woman will be featured on the very […]
HSBC World Rugby Sevens
Canada sevens wins two out of three games, falls short of advancing to the cup quarter-finals On March 12 and 13, 2016, the World Rugby Sevens Series came to Canada for the first time. Hosted in Vancouver, B.C., it was the sixth stop out of 10 legs on route to […]
Early retirement for more NFL athletes
Emerging trend of NFL stars retiring at the height of their careers In every NFL offseason it is expected that some players will decide it is time to move on and start their lives outside of football by retiring. The 2015 offseason was notable because three players in the prime […]
The secret of Soylent
Taking a look at the trendiest product on the meal replacement market It’s midterm season once again, and the semester will only get busier from here. With so many essays, lab reports, and various other assignments to do, it can be difficult to make time for ensuring that your body […]
World Cup of Hockey is coming back this fall
International ice hockey tournament to return after 12 year hiatus The World Cup of Hockey will be returning for a third time on Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 2016. Scheduled to be hosted in Toronto, the World Cup of Hockey games will be played at the Air Canada Centre. The […]
An Interview with Professor Jennifer Schacker
On fairy tales, collaboration, and finding your niche The Ontarion interviewed the University of Guelph’s SETS Professor, Jennifer Schacker, on her latest anthology Feathers, Paws, Fins, and Claws: Fairy-Tale Beasts, and how we create meaning surrounding fairy tales in contemporary society. Claire Wilcox: Could you tell me a bit about […]
Father Christmas and Hush Pup at Jimmy Jazz
Toronto label-mates bring fresh sounds to Guelph On Sat. March 12, 2016, indie-pop/rock band Father Christmas and experimental dream-pop band Hush Pup took to the stage at Jimmy Jazz in downtown Guelph. Father Christmas is lead by guitarist and songwriter Kyle Peters, a guy who knows his tones and sounds. […]
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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.