The Human Library was an event that was greatly anticipated at the Ontarion office, with all of the section editors participating for the first time. We selected our “human books” from the long list of those available; a collection of misrepresented viewpoints and lifestyles, all seeking to challenge the stereotypes they face through conversation. When [...]

Canada just finished hosting one of the world’s most significant international events: the Olympic Games.
We don’t need to reiterate the importance and the spectacle that is the 17-day event that took place in and around Vancouver. The level of captivation among the 80 per cent of Canadians who tuned into the gold medal men’s hockey [...]

Earlier this week, the Ontarion conducted a random survey, asking 216 students at various locations on campus three simple questions. The questions were as follows, see if you can answer them for yourself:
Do you know what the CSA is?
Do you know what the CFS is?
Are you aware of the ongoing issues between the two parties?
The [...]

Black History Month conjures up all kinds of thoughts and ideas about what exactly this celebration entails.
Stories from the past. Awareness of past and present issues and injustices. Appreciation of a unique culture.
The list goes on. The possibilities are endless. And as long as these ideas remain progressive and forward thinking, they are all correct. [...]

It was one of those weeks in student politics, easily the most controversial of the year, but hopefully the last to spark such outrage and dissent.
At last week’s CSA board meeting, several proposals were presented to the board by the executive. One was a proposal to combine the Human Rights Office, the Financial Resource room [...]

So here we are, Canada. Our parliament has been prorogued until March 3.
And in feeling that there’s something wrong with that, the Ontarion is hardly alone. Already, thousands upon thousands of Canadians, who are not normally considered the most politically active group, have begun discussing, organizing rallies against, and questioning the decisions of our Prime [...]

Political issues and criticisms surrounding the Olympics are vast and often justified. Whether it’s discrimination against our Native peoples and their lands, the excessive corporatization of the Games itself or the proliferation of false and arguably unnecessary nationalism, the Olympic Games has its fair share of detractors.
Furthermore, these lobbyists are currently coming to the forefront [...]