The Guelph Gryphons ringette team won silver this past weekend at the Oshawa Ringette tournament. Facing the Western Mustangs in the championship game, Guelph lost 4-3 in overtime to earn a silver medal in the inaugural tournament of the University Ringette League. The Gryphons started the weekend off against Nippissing […]
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Gryphons Down Varsity Blues in 5-3 Win
Solid team effort pushes varsity men’s hockey to 5-3-0 Coming off an exciting 4-3 overtime win hosted by the Brock Badgers on Oct. 30, the Guelph Gryphons kept the momentum going strong for a 5-3 win on Halloween night. While most were zipping up their costumes, the Guelph Gryphons and […]
Gryphons Battle for 1-0 Shootout Win
Women’s hockey extends win streak to four against York The Guelph Gryphons and the York Lions faced off on Nov. 2 in a game highlighted with solid goaltending and strong defensive play – two of the less glamorous aspects of hockey. Mississauga native Christine Grant scored the only goal of […]
Alumni Spotlight: Reid Coolsaet
Former Gryphon ran his way to London Olympics Hamilton native, Reid Coolsaet, didn’t have to travel far to begin his success as a distance runner – especially with the University of Guelph on his radar. With his eye on acclaimed Gryphon cross-country coach, Dave Scott-Thomas, and the university’s appealing marketing […]
You’ve Probably Seen This on Pinterest
How to save money and acquire bragging rights As can be seen around campus on any given day – the circle scarf is a trend that isn’t going anywhere. Part of me is happy about this, because as much as my boyfriend mocks me for wearing scarves indoors, I freaking […]
Breaking Down Bitcoins
Digital currency system used in online transactions The first bitcoin ATM in the world opened in a Vancouver coffee shop on Howe St. on Oct. 30, and the operators plan to open four more throughout Canada over the next few months. “What is a bitcoin,” you ask? Good question. Bitcoin […]
Boston Strong or Boston Fraud?
A phrase coined for unity being used to make a buck With the Boston Red Sox defeating the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 30 to take the World Series at home in Fenway Park, the phrase “Boston Strong” has been revived. The major story line attached to this big Boston […]
Honour Roll Awards Nixed at Calgary School
Is student self-esteem really at stake? A school in Calgary is making national headlines after announcing its decision to axe the honour roll program. Grade 7 and 9 students at St. Basil Elementary and Junior High School will no longer be able to compete for the honour roll. School officials […]
Rules Are Rules
No excuse for broken curfew Apparently “rules were meant to be broken” if you’re a hockey player in the Ontario Hockey League. Recently my hometown team the Peterborough Petes hosted a game against the Ottawa 67’s. They were expected to perform at least reasonably against Ottawa – a team that, […]
The Final Score on Not Keeping Score
No one likes the feeling of losing. The intrinsic fight to win at life might explain why many of us subject ourselves to countless hours in libraries and athletic training facilities: so we can obtain the highest marks, and achieve the ultimate level of athleticism. But what would become of […]
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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.