Last Saturday night I found myself walking up the winding staircase of 41 Quebec Street to the ebar, the upstairs portion of the well-known Guelph reading nook The Bookshelf. The warmth of the room, dimly-lit save for an illuminated stage that held a single microphone, provided welcome refuge from the […]
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Kill Matilda romps DSTRCT
Kill Matilda played an exceptionally loud and aggressive set at DSTRCT on homecoming Fri. Sept. 18. Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Kill Matilda is a three piece band consisting of the vivacious Dusty Exner on lead vocals and guitar, her boisterous husband Mykel Exner on bass and backup vocals, and […]
An overview of Riot Fest Toronto 2015
Downsview Park was the venue for Riot Fest Sept. 19 and Sept. 20. Established in Chicago in 2005, Riot Fest and Exposition focused on sharing the best of “punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop” as their website suggests. It’s an outlet where incredibly different sounds all come together and the […]
Homecoming Kings!
It was a wet and wild one, but the Gryphons gave the fans a reward for sticking out a torrential downpour with a huge homecoming win. The teams were tied at seven off of touchdowns by A’dre Fraser and Josh Vanderweerd in a back-and-forth first quarter, but the Gryphons roared […]
Mental Health & Wellness: “Facebook depression”
Social media and technology in general have become a pervasive part of our everyday lives. Social networking sites have the function of keeping us connected to the people in our lives as well as providing an outlet for self-expression. Use of these sites can improve communication, promote socialization, and keep […]
Guelph’s Cardiovascular Research Centre studies the heart inside and out
The Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations (CCVI) has been launched at the University of Guelph. A collaboration between the laboratories in the Ontario Veterinary College, College of Biological Sciences, and Human Health & Nutritional Sciences, it aims to both investigate cardiovascular disease and train new scientists in the field. Having received […]
Spotting danger: The NHL commits to the fight on concussions
A harsh reality of professional sport is head trauma and injuries to the brain, especially with the physical nature of many sports. North American sports leagues have begun taking action against these injuries, particularly the commonly occurring concussion. The risk of lawsuits and negative public opinion towards professional leagues have […]
Pre-performance routines
The effects of pre-performance routines (PPRs) have been studied quite extensively, and the results are pretty convincing. Studies on both golf-putting and basketball free-throws have shown that elite performers take a consistently longer time period in their pre-shot routines. Likewise, a qualitative study of U.S. wrestling medal winners in the […]
Guelph Terry Fox Run: 35 Years Strong
The sun was out and shining brilliantly on Sunday, Sept. 20 as runners, students and families alike came out in support of the 35th annual Terry Fox Run. 420 runners tied up their laces alongside some four-legged furry friends and participated in the 10-km run, raising over $53,000. The event […]
Hockey officials ready to hit the ice
Kevin Pollock’s summer vacation was not as long as usual – and that was just fine with him. In June, the veteran NHL referee was chosen for the first time to participate in the Stanley Cup final. It shortened his annual summer break by two weeks, but there are occasions […]
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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.