Slashes to reach $2.7 billion by 2015 Throughout the Russia/Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been one of the most vocal political leaders in speaking out against Russia’s actions. However, figures released in early September suggest that Canada’s National Defence budget will continue to face reductions, to shrink by […]

Plan in works between Ukraine and pro-Russia Rebels   Following months of violence resulting from the February 2014 Ukrainian Revolution, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans for a cease-fire between Ukrainian forces and Pro-Russia Rebels on Sept. 3. In a discussion with journalists in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, […]

Beheading of second American journalist sparks international outrage In the war against Islamic fundamentalists and terror tactics, which has reigned for fewer than 60 years, few religious factions have risen to power so dramatically as the now-notorious Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Although the deadly reputation of ISIS […]

Fun things to do with wine I love wine. I’m a big fan. I buy it by the box, which I tell myself is for purely economical reasons. I drink it when I’m celebrating something, I drink it when I have a bad day, and I drink it when I […]

Go on, be productive! Now that summer and all of its freedoms are over, early mornings are back in full swing. Leaving the comforts of bed to head into early classes can seem like the worst part of the day, especially when you aren’t a morning person. Early mornings can […]

Super simple chicken and black bean tacos This past week, The Ontarion welcomed three new staff members to our team – News Editor, Alyssa Ottema, Sports and Health Editor, Stephanie Coratti, and Arts and Culture Editor, Adrien Potvin. On our final day of orientation, we held a welcome lunch featuring […]

Solving the world’s problems with genetics, one sequence at a time What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? In recent years, the organic food movement has taken the developed world by storm. Preaching the benefits of healthy food without unnecessary preservatives and dangerous additives, purveyors of organic foods are quick to […]

Dealing with your credit card debt Credit card debt is an overwhelming concern for many students. While banks hand out $500 + credit cards to students to help build up credit while we’re in school, often the exact opposite happens. Banks don’t act judiciously when they give you access to […]

Tips on decorating your living area As many of us are moving out – some for the first time – we’re probably looking to make our space reflect our personalities as much as it can. Here are some things to keep in mind to ensure you’re decorating a space that […]

Trust me – it is so much better Hello, first years, and welcome to the University of Guelph! As our newest members of the university community, I’m sure you’ve spent the last two weeks overwhelmed with the influx of people, activities, and change in your life. As crazy as it […]