Women in sports: one of our own Eva Bell is a familiar face to thousands of Gryphons, but most don’t know her name, and they should. She works for Hospitality Services in the Mountain Hall cafeteria as a dishwasher, and is thought of very highly by her colleagues. But that’s […]
Author: Rachel Weitz
Male athlete-perpetrated violence against women
Are male athletes getting a pass? The media makes it seem that athletes engage in violent acts at alarmingly high rates, but whether athletes perpetrate violence against women more than non-athletes is still unknown. Athletes’ high profile statuses mean their actions receive more media attention than those of other people. […]
STUDENT ATHLETE PROFILES: Modupe Okeowo
Get to know your Gryphs! Athlete: Modupe Okeowo Sport: Women’s Basketball Position & Number: Centre #15 Year at U of G: Fourth Year Program of Study: Criminal Justice and Public Policy Rachel Weitz: What challenges do you face as a black female athlete? Modupe Okeowo: As a black female athlete […]
Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Canada
Programs and services at U of G from Feb. 4 to 10 This week the country is taking part in Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW), with many universities taking part. According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC), over one million Canadians are currently struggling with an eating disorder. […]
The pill: Do you know what you’re putting in your body?
Negative health effects of oral contraceptives Birth control pills are one of the most popular and effective methods of contraception for women. With a maximum effectiveness rate of 99 per cent, it’s no wonder why it is the preferred choice of contraceptive for women worldwide. We all know the benefits […]
Student Athlete Profile: Scott Simmonds, Gryphons Men’s Hockey
Get to know your Gryphs! Athlete: Scott Simmonds Sport: Men’s Hockey (Captain) Position & Number: Centre #25 Year at U of G: Fifth Year Program of study: Marketing Management Rachel Weitz: How long have you been playing hockey? Scott Simmonds: I have been playing hockey as long as I can […]
Get your thumbs ready for #BellLetsTalk
Jan. 30 is an important day this year, especially for post-secondary students Wednesday, Jan. 30 is the 10th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day in Canada. In 2010, wireless service provider Bell initiated Bell Let’s Talk as a way to create dialogue around mental health. With each year, this mental health […]
Gryphons fans loud and proud at Frosty Mug
Guelph Gryphons suffer shootout loss to Laurier Golden Hawks at 10th annual Frosty Mug Written by Rachel Weitz, Sierra Mullane, and Anya Deacon On Thursday, Jan. 24, the Guelph Gryphons hosted the 10th annual Frosty Mug game against their divisional rival, the Laurier Golden Hawks. The two teams are neck-and-neck […]
Movies for Mental Health comes to U of G
Canadian non-profit organization hosts mental wellness workshop for students One hundred students, of different ages, identities, and academic backgrounds, gathered for a common interest: eradicating the stigma surrounding mental illness. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, Art With Impact, in cooperation with Student Wellness, ran a mental wellness workshop for students. Art […]
Talk nerdy to me: The Art of Bondage
The history of rope bondage and how it has evolved to date Bondage can be done using many different materials, but rope is a popular choice and tends to be used when bondage is shown in the media. Rope bondage is an art form that can take years to master. […]
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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.