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 […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
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. […]
Gryphon Cup, competition for a cause
Inaugural competition showing success in its early stages, engaging athletes Gryphons Athletics introduced a new intramural competition this past September, involving everything but playing. The Gryphon Cup is an immersive program for all types of varsity athletes to engage in healthy competition for a good cause: self-improvement and community-building. The […]
U of G student’s tweets on mental health go viral
Meeting reveals services must be better communicated to students On Dec. 5, University of Guelph student Victoria Raymond (@vraymondd) tweeted about the state of mental health at U of G: The initial tweet has since reached 920 likes and 373 retweets at the time of publishing. The thread that […]
Healthy Christmas baking you can indulge in well into the new year
No-bake almond balls and chocolate chip cookies Christmas is about spending time with family and friends, and indulging in scrumptious holiday feasts and decadent treats. It is a time of joy and happiness; a time of giving and sharing with loved ones. When I was a little girl, my favourite […]
Talk nerdy to me: World AIDS Day to take place on Dec. 1
“Know Your Status” is this year’s theme Dec. 1 is World AIDS day. Founded in 1988, the day aims to unite people in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show support for those living with it, and commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens […]
The different types of cannabis and what to expect
What you need to know: sativa vs. indica As more people begin to explore the many available cannabis options, a big factor in the decision making is whether to pick a sativa strain or an indica strain. Two major compounds found in cannabis are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The […]
Outdoor Cat: Bird box cleaning with the Wildlife Club
Entry #3, Guelph Lake Conservation Centre, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 I know my boots aren’t warm enough for walking through the snow, but I keep going anyway. It’s only ankle deep, but I can already feel my toes going numb, my wool socks doing little to prevent it. I am […]
The science of stress
The body’s physiological response to stress With final exams coming up, students have begun to study and spend all their free time in the library or empty classrooms. For those hoping to boost their overall mark with their exam, the pressure is on to study class notes and textbook readings. […]
Treating the winter blues
The positive effects of light therapy on seasonal affective disorder With the cold weather upon us and the sunlight wasting away with each day, it’s not hard to believe that winter is right around the corner. The lack of daylight at this time of year can impact many students’ moods, […]
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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.