Landmark discovery made by American space agency On Jan. 6, 2015, the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that its Kepler spacecraft had recently identified its 1000th exoplanet since its launch in 2009. The spacecraft is designed to map out a portion of the Milky Way in order […]
Author: Sameer Chhabra
The Weekly Scene: Somm (2012)
3 Talented-hardworking-ambitious-sommeliers out of 4 There’s no small amount of fiction in the belief that hard-work produces results. Working hard, dedicating time, and putting effort into any task will eventually lead to some kind of success in any given field. Malcolm Gladwell published the 10,000 hour figure, claiming that mastery […]
First New Antibiotic Discovered in 30 Years
Bacteria found in soil can fight against infections like MRSA Antibiotics are antimicrobials used specifically to fight against bacteria. Commonly used to treat diseases as a result of bacterial infections, antibiotics are one of modern medicines last stands against harmful, disease-inducing bacteria. After almost 30 years, medicine has a new […]
Science Avenue: Exoplanets
What are Exoplanets? Since the moment we’ve been able to stand on two legs, we’ve looked to the stars and wondered what lies above our heads. We’ve imagined the possibilities and dreamt of worlds beyond our reach. As our understanding of astronomy expanded, our collective desire to touch the sky […]
Talking to Professors
It’s essential for students to broaden their academic circles When the winter semester rolls around, most students are normally confident with the university experience. The fall semester is for gaining one’s bearings after a lengthy summer break, but the short time afforded for winter holidays is not nearly enough time […]
Organic Molecules on Comet 67P
Philae lander discovers carbon-based molecules Continuing to produce incredible scientific results, researchers part of the Rosetta mission have confirmed that the Philae lander detected organic molecules on the surface of Comet 67P. Though not very much is known about the molecules, Rosetta has revealed that the molecules are carbon-based. The […]
The Weekly Scene: Interstellar
3.5 Convoluted-Scientific-Fever-Dreams out of 4 I understand why other people, and other critics, might not have enjoyed Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar as much as I did. Its script is clunky, its ideas contrived, and its overall quality is indicative of a level of self-indulgence not seen since Kubrick’s 2001: A Space […]
The Weekly Scene: Guardians of the Galaxy
3 True-Sci-Fi-Epics out of 4 Whereas Sony and Fox have been fighting their hardest to maintain some control over their respective franchises with varying results, Marvel Studios has yet to truly produce what anyone can call a bad movie. Even their lowest-rated and poorest-earning films have still been at par […]
Breaking News:
Jian Ghomeshi arrested Following weeks of allegation and speculation, Jian Ghomeshi was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 25, in Toronto. He faces charges of four counts of sexual assault, and one count of “overcome resistance – choking.” Ghomeshi has denied all allegations against him, and appeared in court early Wednesday afternoon. According […]
University of Guelph Launches Food Map
Online collaborative tool helps leads food science into the future On Tuesday, Nov. 25, The Food Institute of the University of Guelph launched the Food Map, an online research tool. The Food Map is structured like a typical online search engine, and is an open-access way for researchers, industry workers, […]
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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.