The downside of the discount gym business model Each January, gyms seem to fill up with well-meaning people looking to get into better shape in the new year. Within a few weeks, however, their resolve wavers and many people lose their enthusiasm. We’ve already explored this phenomenon from the perspective […]
Author: Kaya Firth
Mental Health & Wellness: Venting or complaining?
The difference between venting and complaining For many people, when something is bothering us, talking about it is one way to feel better. Talking about things is a good way to manage mental health overall because it validates what we’re feeling, and having an outside perspective can often help us […]
The collateral damage of true crime shows
The other side of the crime equation that we don’t always think about The existence and variety of crime shows available to TV viewers and radio listeners tells us that on some level, crime—particularly murder—fascinates us. Maybe it’s our voyeuristic instinct to witness the darkest side of humanity, or maybe […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you have heard of the term “winter blues,” you probably associate it with someone who loses energy and has lower mood levels in the winter. Winter blues is a known phenomenon that affects most people who live in northern parts of the world; however, seasonal affective disorder can be […]
The most effective combinations of exercise and stretching
As a young kid, I remember being taught the idea that pre-exercise static stretching had tremendous benefits and reduced the risk of injury. Static stretching is the most common kind of stretching used in general fitness, and refers to a stretch held in a challenging but comfortable position for 10-30 […]
Exercise is Medicine launches “10 Weeks to Fitness”
The 10 Weeks to Fitness project is returning to the University of Guelph campus for the second time since the Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Guelph initiative began in 2013. “EIM is dedicated to promoting exercise prescription as a way treat and prevent many chronic conditions,” says Jill Jaworski, the president […]
Keeping fitness fun at the University of Guelph
My name is Eliza, and over the course of the next few weeks, I will be your on-campus fitness guide taking you through almost all of the classes, both wet and dry, offered here at the university. First, a little bit of background on me: I’m a fourth year student, […]
Hall of Shame: Reds honour Pete Rose, retire number
Pete Rose had an impressive and controversial career in Major League Baseball (MLB), and is infamous for an off-field scandal involving allegations of gambling. In his illustrious career, Rose won Most Valuable Player in 1973, Rookie of the Year in 1963, three World Series rings (1975-1976, 1980), one Silver Slugger […]
Hospitals to freeze parking rates, offer discounts
Ontario hospitals have been ordered by the provincial government to freeze their parking fees and offer discounts for longer-term users. This was a campaign promise made by Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne in 2014, and Health Minister Eric Hoskins who announced these new restrictions at Women’s College Hospital on Jan. 18, […]
Listen to your heart: put down the Fitbit
Fitbit, a trendy fitness-tracking device, is currently facing a class-action lawsuit accusing that some of their products aren’t working properly. Specifically, the Charge HR and Surge fitness watches are not accurately measuring users’ heart rates. The lawsuit claims that Fitbit defrauded the public and cheated its customers by continuing to […]
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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.