New program aims to mould student-athletes into leaders in competition and in life The inception of the new Guelph Gryphon leadership academy was announced by director of athletics Scott McRoberts in September. The student-athlete driven program is setting an example for other Ontario schools as it is the first of […]
Author: Rebecca Thompson
My personal experience with gender equity in Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee allowed me to play on the same competitive stage as men I started playing ultimate Frisbee in eighth grade. I had thrown a Frisbee around before, but I had never seen a game of ultimate. I was surprised to find that the sport was extremely athletic, entertaining, and […]
U of G student to compete in world karate championships
Nathan Skoufis named to Guelph 40 under 40 Nathan Skoufis is a fourth-year business student at the University of Guelph who was recently named to the Guelph 40 under 40 list. Despite having a lot on his plate in his last year of school, Skoufis also owns and operates his […]
Mental Health and Wellness: Micro-aggressions can hurt
Sometimes the small things have adverse effects on mental health For those battling mental health concerns, one of the hardest things can be feeling misunderstood. It is difficult enough to open up about any struggles you might be facing. Having someone invalidate your emotions through micro-aggressions, or feeling like […]
Gryphons field hockey team dominates Western Mustangs
Guelph opened their season with three thrilling wins on the weekend Guelph’s field hockey team kicked off the season this weekend with the Gryphons taking away a valuable nine points from three wins. The season opened with a tournament-style weekend that saw Guelph play against Waterloo, Queen’s, and Western. Guelph […]
Gryphons rugby team defeats Queens in tense home opener
Gryphons set tone for the season ahead The Guelph Gryphons men’s rugby team took down fierce opponents Queens in the season’s home opener at Varsity Field on Sun, Sept. 11. Emotions ran high for Gryphons as they looked for redemption from last year’s heartbreaking OUA final loss against Queens. These two […]
Guelph’s first Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope a success
Inaugural event surpasses fundraising goal with flying colours On Sun, Sept. 11, 2016, Guelph hosted its first ever Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. The event, which was hosted at the University of Guelph Arboretum, turned up outstanding results in its first year. The walk was organized by ovarian cancer […]
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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.