3.5 Dystopian-wastelands out of 4 There’s something to be said about our society when a post-apocalyptic film in which a man plays a flame-throwing double-headed guitar can be called restrained. Make no mistake, George Miller’s fourth installment in the Mad Max franchise is every bit the maddening, pulse-pounding, visceral experience […]
Author: Sameer Chhabra
Ireland legalizes gay marriage
Historic referendum results in approval for same-sex marriage For the first time in legal history, a nation has chosen to legalize gay marriage based solely on the people’s popular vote. On Saturday, May 23, the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize gay marriage via […]
Science Avenue: Wind Turbines
An ancient design that’s caught wind What are wind turbines? There’s no way to avoid getting to the point as quickly as possible: the wind turbine is the modern cousin of the ancient windmill. Windmills have been a source of rotational energy, used by humanity, since antiquity. As most things […]
Takata Corporation Announces Largest Recall in History
Airbag manufacturer faces severe losses in wake of 36 million-car recall In a move that has affected 11 of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world, the Japanese automotive parts company Takata announced a recall for defective airbags on Tuesday, May 19. In a slightly higher estimate than the figure […]
Under the Radar
International Flag of Earth revealed Thanks to Swedish design student Oskar Pernefeldt, the citizens of planet Earth now have a flag ready for when they take to the stars and conquer the galaxy. According to the Flag of Planet Earth website – created and maintained by Pernefeldt, who is a […]
The Weekly Scene: The Gambler (2014)
2 Pseudo-philosophically-charged-ramblings out of 4 I must admit that I rather enjoyed this film. For everything that it sets out to be, and for all of the effort that lead actor Mark Wahlberg puts into his performance, I was undeniably entertained throughout this movie’s relatively lean 111-minute runtime. In spite […]
The Fear of Writing
On metrics and formulas Each time I sit down to write something, an overwhelming fear latches on to my hands. In spite of myself, in spite of everything I’ve ever written, in spite of all of the ideas I’ve ever had, a feeling of inadequacy prevents me from turning idea […]
The Weekly Scene: The Imitation Game
3.5 Edifying-tales-of-British-success out of 4 Collaborations between talented artists never go unnoticed. When strong actors, moving directors, and smart writers come together to produce something wonderful, audiences never fail to recognize the magic they’re witnessing. However, modern cinema has come to face a dilemma in the ever-raging battle between talents. […]
Science Avenue: Wearable Technology
A modern twist on an ancient look What is Wearable Technology? In the human species’ haste to uncover life-changing, game-shifting, world-affecting advancement, we often fail to ask if a particular revolution is necessary. Far be it from me to inject politics, ethics, or morality into a particular endeavour, but the […]
Science Avenue: Human Factors and Ergonomics
The best way to find to the best way What is Ergonomics? The beauty of human thought – indeed, intelligent thought of any kind – is that great ideas and actions exist well before any one person has given a name to a concept. For the ancient Babylonian worker tilling […]
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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.