Legendary status on the horizon for the Gryphons The University of Guelph’s brilliant football team has made yet another excellent decision. After their extremely successful season ended, the team began searching for the next big name player to bring into the Gryphon family. Although the football team is already bursting […]
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Women’s volleyball vs. Brock Gryphons 3, Badgers 0 The women’s volleyball team secured an important win on the road as they defeated the Brock Badgers in three sets to zero. The Gryphons were dominant throughout the match, winning 25-20, 25-21, and 25-20. Fourth-year Maddie Decker had a standout performance for […]
Tips for effective concussion management and recovery
Decreasing the chance of prolonged damage The more research that becomes available on concussions, the more daunting they seem to be. Concussions can be a terrifying ordeal for some, but if managed properly, recovery can be quick. According to Brett Lyons, a registered physiotherapist at the Health and Performance Centre […]
ONTarget: Joining the conversation on inappropriate locker room talk
Early education in sport is necessary in combatting negative talk among players In October, an investigation into the Harvard men’s soccer team led by the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, revealed some shocking revelations. Documents were discovered that showed members of the 2012 men’s team had created “scouting reports,” lewdly […]
Volleyball teams bring excitement in first home games of the season
Women’s and men’s teams have promising futures this year [media-credit name=”Mido Melebari” align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] The men’s and women’s volleyball teams played their first games of the season on their home court over the weekend. The teams finished with impressive records from two games each. The women’s team kicked off their […]
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Women’s hockey vs. Nipissing and Laurentian Gryphons 0, Lakers 1 Gryphons 3, Voyageurs 1 The women’s hockey team arrived home from their northern road trip with one loss and one win. This record leaves them tied for first in the OUA standings with Nipissing. Both teams have 26 points to […]
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Men’s basketball vs. Queen’s Gryphons 74, Gaels 77 The basketball home openers brought a packed crowd of Gryphon fans eager to see how the two teams will build off their exciting seasons from last year. The men’s team controlled much of the game against Queen’s, but couldn’t hold onto […]
Olivia Lane named U Sports co-player of the year in field hockey
Lane is the third Gryphon in history to receive the honour Third-year student athlete Olivia Lane joined an elite group of Gryphon field hockey players when she was named U Sports co-player of the year. From OUA rookie of the year to OUA MVP, Lane is only at the beginning […]
Men’s soccer makes history with bronze medal finish at nationals
Gryphons overcome adversity after heartbreaking semi-final loss The last time the Gryphons’ men’s soccer team competed at the national championships was 24 years ago. The last time they won a medal at nationals was 26 years ago. The last time they won an OUA championship was also 26 years […]
Gryphons conquer Gaels in historic rugby victory
A year of redemption in Gryphons rugby Three overtime periods. Two rounds of penalty kicks. One kick to finish it all. For the first time since 1998, the Gryphons’ men’s rugby team won the Turner Trophy and OUA gold for their victory on Nov. 13. The win marks a […]
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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.