Extra facial hair aims to improve men’s quality of life This month you are likely to see more facial hair than normal; Movember is upon us. Movember, the combination of moustache and November, was started in Australia in 2003. The movement aims to “stop men dying too young,” by addressing […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Outdoor Cat: Turning pieces of autumn into pieces of art
Entry #2: Leaf collecting in the University of Guelph Arboretum A cold wind rustles the branches overhead, a shower of yellow, orange, and red leaves fall all around me. I pause and look up, only to be smacked right in the face. I flinch and step back, my boyfriend chuckles […]
Talk nerdy to me: Trans Day of Remembrance
Honouring those killed due to anti-trans violence Tuesday, Nov. 20 is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Transgender is an umbrella term that describes a person whose gender does not match the expectations associated with the sex assigned to that person at birth. The day honours those who have died from […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: Media Literacy Week in Canada, addressing problematic sexual content in the media
Why you shouldn’t rely on television and movies for sex ed. Canada’s second annual Media Literacy Week is taking place from Nov. 5 to 9. According to the Media Literacy Week website, being media literate means you understand the techniques and impacts of media messages. While becoming media literate includes […]
The work of grief is challenging, but worth it
Greg, grief, and my mother’s story About a decade ago I taught a student whose story I felt compelled to share as 1 in 5 Mental Well-being Awareness Week takes place between Nov. 4 and 10. For the purposes of this article I will call this student Greg, though that […]
How to get rid of the dreaded next-day soreness
Get an intense workout, avoid tense muscles The Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that offers a variety of equipment, group exercise classes, and recreational sports. Regardless of what you choose to engage in, make sure you know what parts of your body are working and how your […]
Seven practical ways to quit smoking cannabis
Legalization doesn’t mean you can’t quit, if that’s what you want to do The recent legalization of cannabis in Canada comes with a certain amount of hesitancy for some. While many cannabis users claim it is not addictive and more habitual, it is worth mentioning that depending on several factors, […]
Cannabis and mental illness: What you need to know
U of G researcher warns students about the negative effects of marijuana use It is common knowledge that cannabis is very popular among teens and young adults. Users often mention its soft effects compared to alcohol and hard drugs Plus, the lack of nicotine leads people to believe it is […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: Having sex and getting high — what you may not know
Sex, drugs, and rock and roll On Oct. 17, the legalization of cannabis took effect. Research on the impact of cannabis on sexual activity is limited, and more will need to be done now that Canadians are able to legally use cannabis. Of the few studies that have been done […]
Most shocking injuries in the history of sports
Caution: don’t read while eating if you’re squeamish 1. Clint Malarchuk’s Sliced Jugular On March 22, 1989, Buffalo Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk was accidently kicked in the neck by Blues rookie Steve Tuttle. Tuttle’s skate cut open Malarchuk’s carotid artery, leading to massive blood loss on the ice. Amazingly, Malarchuk […]
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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.