Delegates allegedly purchase ivory in Tanzania In March of 2013, an entourage of Chinese delegates, joined by President Xi Jinping, travelled to Tanzania. Officially, the delegation was to promote economic ties between the two countries. The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), a non-government environmental advocacy group based out of London, UK, […]
Author: Luke Fuendling
New Walking Dead Season Surprisingly Gory?
AMC’s hit show is taking a step in a violent direction Caution, spoiler alert! If you have yet to catch up on the latest season of AMC’s The Walking Dead than you are in for a shock- or treat, depending on your lust for gore, blood, and violence. Season five […]
Boko Haram Militants Kidnap 60 Girls
Nigeria heartbroken as more go missing On Saturday, Oct. 18, Boko Haram militants attacked the villages of Waga Mangoro and Garta in Northeastern Nigeria. Reports say that during the assault they also kidnapped 60 young girls. The terrorist group (declared such by the US in 2013) is predominant in global […]
Terrorism in Canada
To be, or not to be scared How do you feel after the two tragic events last week, which ended the lives of two Canadian soldiers? How do Canadians feel? What do we do now? How should we act? These are all questions that are whirling through our minds, spreading […]
The Militarization of Batman
A look at the new age of superheroes A Dark Knight has come over the world of comic book heroes. Those magnificent men and women who dazzled our childhood, and filled our adolescent minds with their hope inspiring tales have found their way into a corner shadow. The world that […]
Bill C-23 Sparks Renewed Controversy
Opposition deems bill amendments unconstitutional The conservative government passed a Bill in June of 2014 to tighten up election laws in Canada. Recently, the official opposition has refuted this Bill and proposed that these amendments to the Canada Elections Act infringe upon Canadians’ right to vote. Just what does Bill […]
Gryphons Attack the Ravens Under the Lights
Community shows its support Considering the Thanksgiving long weekend, and the bitter cold that came with it, there was a terrific turnout for the Gryphons annual Friday Night Lights game on Oct. 10. The Gryphons defeated the visiting Carleton Ravens 44-24 – a win that wasn’t the lone impressive spectacle […]
Harper Proposes Air-Strikes Against ISIS
Debate ensues over Canadian action On Friday, Oct. 3rd, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his plan to the House of Commons for Canada’s contribution to the effort against ISIS. ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has begun a ruthless and violent campaign in Iraq and Syria, targeting religious […]
Canada Marks First Anniversary of Migrant Detention
End Immigration Detention continues protest-strike movements Sept. 17 marked the one-year anniversary of the ongoing protests, surprise actions, and concerts in an effort to end indefinite migrant detention. Protests commenced within the Central East Correctional Center in Lindsay, Ontario on Sept. 17 of last year. The protests began with detainees […]
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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.