How technology has manipulated the genre Late-night television has dramatically changed over several decades largely to the integration of technology. From the early beginnings of late-night talk shows with Johnny Carson, to the contemporary social media banter of Jimmy Fallon, the popular subgenre has undergone a tremendous transformation. Many people […]
Author: Emilio Ghloum
Remembering A Local Hero
Marking the 100th Anniversary of John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields Celebrating the iconic poem and its significance in Canadian history Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was born November 30, 1872 in Guelph, Ontario. Primarily known for his famous poem titled In Flanders Fields, McCrae has gained worldwide recognition for his iconic […]
Historic election brings change to Alberta
Taking a look at NDP’s victory The province of Alberta was in the national spotlight last week – many Canadian citizens were eagerly glued to their televisions to see the results of the 2015 vote. It’s safe to say, that no one could have predicted the final results. Alberta made […]
NCAA March Madness Recap
Duke University takes the crown and wins NCAA title Fantasy NCAA bracket players, rejoice! Finally you can get back to your normal lives, either repressed with the frustration of Kentucky’s loss, or overjoyed at your Wisconsin Badgers pick. This year’s tournament has been phenomenal, filled with solid, fundamental basketball and […]
University of Guelph Receives a Portion of Monsanto’s Grant Money
Monsanto pledges $4 million to support monarch butterflies Monsanto, a large and prominent agrochemical company, announced a $4 million pledge set towards saving the monarch butterfly population. Based in St. Louis, Missouri and founded in 1901, Monsanto has truly been a titan of the agriculture business. Receiving vast amounts of […]
Why I Love Writing Essays
An attempt to justify the importance of university essays Every essay is an opportunity. Whether you are given an essay topic, or whether you have too much freedom to choose your own topic, writing a paper can be an extremely rewarding experience. As you endeavour through your academic career, you […]
The Significance of a Timepiece
An Exercise in Existentialism “I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire… you will use it to gain the reducto absurdum of all human experience which can fit your individual needs no better than it fitted his or his father’s. I give it to you not that you […]
The Role of Hunting in Shaping Character
A brief investigation of the ethics of hunting animals Hunting has been a widely controversial topic, to say the least. There are many facets of hunting that require the attention of the public, regardless of whether you partake in the physical act of hunting, or not. Specifically, hunting brings together […]
B.C. Government Plans to Sell Groundwater for $2.25 per Million Litres by 2016
Discussing the new legislation act and its consequences Since the introduction of Bill 18, public outcry and large amounts of criticism have been directed towards the Water Sustainability Act, recently announced by the B.C. government. Set to come into effect in 2016, the Water Sustainability Act is a newly crafted […]
The Untouchable Steph Curry
A look at Curry’s magisterial season Lebron James and Kevin Durant have dominated the NBA scene as kings of the court for many seasons, undeniably leading their respective teams to tremendous success. However, a new challenger approaches standing at six-foot-three, a shooting guard by the name of Steph Curry. Haven’t […]
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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.