Many question meaning behind Likud party’s latest victory Following a few heated months of Israeli politics – with a sense of optimism steering towards a brighter future – fear triumphed over hope on March 17, and newly founded dreams were cast aside once again. The reigning victor of the recent […]
Author: Gilad Kenigsberg-Bentov
Early Retirement for NFL Rookie Linebacker
Concern about neurological diseases led to end of career The Average NFL career lasts 3.3 years, with 9.3 years for first round draft picks. One-in-three NFL players is to be affected by degenerative brain diseases as a result of brain trauma during their career. This sentence on its own was […]
Why I Think Target Failed in Canada
A store that excels in the U.S. closes doors here As the infamous red ring logo of Target captured the eyes of on-looking bystanders across 133 locations in Canada, nothing but optimism and satisfaction should have been on the rise. On the contrary, after only two disappointing years, Target has […]
Tensions Escalate in Jordan-ISIS Conflict
56 airstrikes in three days take out dozens of soldiers “My Ummah, Dawn has appeared, so await the expected victory. The Islamic State has arisen by the blood of the righteous.” The words of the Dawlat al-Islam Qamat, the chilling anthem of the ISIS, has rung its chorus through the […]
Why I Love Football but Despise the NFL
Investigating what fuels my dislike for the league First and foremost I’d like to assert that I love the sport of football. It is a thrilling three hours of breathtaking athletics and astounding human achievement. That being said, I wholeheartedly despise the NFL and its reprehensible conduct towards its players, […]
The Fear of Islam
How states and terrorists are killing the image of Islam I would like to thank Ezra Strauss for his generosity and knowledge for providing this article with research and compelling arguments. In the wake of the rise of Islamic State, it seems as though yet another group of fanatics has […]
Changing People
Finding love in one way or another One of the most documented human experiences is the emotional hardship of heartbreak. Throughout history, plays, movies, music, and literature have been riddled with romantic depictions of heartbreak and the loss of loved ones, often vocalized in heart-rending tones. We don’t quite realize […]
Men and Mental Health
Why staying silent isn’t healthy In the early weeks of August 2014, a man who brought joy to the faces his fans, took his life after battling with depression for several decades. The untimely death of Robin Williams brought the issues of depression and suicide in men to the forefront. […]
The Jian Ghomeshi Scandal
Bringing forth more than just the story On Oct. 24, the Canadian music scene was silenced when beloved radio host and musician Jian Ghomeshi addressed the public via Twitter that he would be taking an “undetermined leave” from his widely popular CBC program Q. After the passing of his father, […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson for President of the world
Of course, Mr. Tyson will never run for president, and I would only hope he stays as far away from the fraudulent world of politics. However, I’d like to expose the greatness of this man, including his endless contributions to the scientific community, and to the human race as 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.