Tips and tricks to avoid getting fooled at the grocery store The grocery store is a remarkable place. Where else can you find organic root vegetables, frozen chicken strips, and gluten-free rice crackers all in the same place? While there is a wide range of material to be sold for […]
Author: Emilio Ghloum
Under the Radar
Iraqi student’s protested globally in response to the salary cuts of crucial educational programs. Iraq’s higher education minister recently signed two pieces of legislation that significantly cut funding to students who wish to study abroad. The funding provided by the Ministry of Higher Education towards students has been limited to […]
Freestyling: a Look at Terminology
What the word means to hip-hop and how it has changed over the years Freestyling has been an essential part of hip-hop and rap culture for many generations. It is an integral component of the identity of the entire genre of music, and holds powerful connotations that can garner interest […]
Fifth Annual Writers Workshop Captures the Essence of Writing
Coming together for the sake of improving writing Hosted at the University of Guelph’s McLaughlin Library, the annual Writers Workshop is an event that provides writing advice on a variety of topics. Growing every year in attendance, the Writers Workshop has seen large amounts of participation, drawing all levels of […]
The Modern Use of Drones
A conversation on faceless and non-visible violence The permeation of violence overseas, specifically in middle-eastern regions, garners much attention from news and media outlets. Whether coverage is based on the success of armed forces, or on the tragedy of innocent lives being taken, the use of drones remains a topic […]
Album of the Week: 2014 Forest Hills Drive – J. Cole
Released in early December of 2014, J. Cole’s newest album demonstrates the young rapper’s ability to lyrically stand toe-to-toe with today’s hip-hop giants. The album artwork, of Cole’s childhood home, is both minimal and brilliant, capturing the overall atmosphere of the album itself. The production is tight, showing J. Cole’s […]
A Stance on the New Anti-terror Legislation
Are we compromising civil liberties for safety? On Jan.30, Canada’s government introduced a variety of anti-terror legislation to provide security to Canadians. In doing so, greater power has been given to CSIS to detain those who may be suspect to terrorism. While the measures cover a wide range of increased […]
A Brief History of the Haka
From traditional Maori tribes to large stadium venues “I may die! I may die! I may live! I may live! I may die! I may die! I may live! I may live! This is the hairy man Who brought the sun and caused it to shine A step upward, another […]
Animal Ethics: a Brief Look at Adaption and Awareness
Exploring different facets of animal ethics For centuries, the relationship between humans and animals has shifted and changed to fit the social and political landscape. While domestication has brought certain household animals closer to humans over recent years, various questions have been brought forward discussing animal consciousness and cognitive ability. […]
Oh jeez, let’s talk about Fargo, eh?
Discussing the process of adaption This is a true story. The events depicted in this article took place in Guelph in 2015. At the request of the editors, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the readers, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred. In 1996, […]
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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.