Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson joined by father This past weekend, UFC fighter Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and his father Ray Thompson came to Guelph to do a seminar and a meet and greet. Thompson is undefeated through 37 amateur and 57 professional kickboxing matches. Guelph Family Martial Arts (GFMA) hosted the event, […]
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: What you should know about ovarian cancer and breast cancer
Awareness is the first step in saving lives Ovarian and breast cancer are common cancers in females and have similar risk factors. It is important to raise awareness for these forms of cancer in order to improve the chances of earlier detection. Knowing the risk factors, symptoms, and screening tests […]
HOMECOMING MORE THAN A GAME
Building community since 1922 Homecoming is a time-honoured tradition at universities across Canada, and the University of Guelph is no exception. U of G students and alumni alike are no stranger to school spirit. Enter the Glory Bowl — an event that reunites alumni on campus through a game of […]
Five ways to take care of yourself during the semester
Put your health & happiness first As school begins to kick into full gear, we will start slipping away from our regular habits to accommodate late-night studying, early-morning classes, and everything in between. Sometimes we slip away from good habits and by finals we aren’t taking care of ourselves the […]
ON Fit: Could your diet be causing your back pain?
Sitting all day can be painfully hard work, eat better to give your back a helping hand When you hear “back pain” you might think about hurting yourself after lifting something too heavy. If you study long hours, drive a lot, or work in an office then you’ll probably […]
Eight healthy and easy-to-prepare foods to eat on a budget
Cheatsheet for healthier living while you study Many university students are working on a rather tight budget. At the same time, we are often too busy to prepare nutritious meals. Often, students sacrifice the quality of their meals, and opt instead to eat fast food or junk food. However, eating […]
NRG PLUS membership option comes to Athletic Centre
Doubts about new gym passes addressed by GGAC Since its opening two years ago, the Guelph Gryphons Athletic Centre (GGAC), has been creating more options to help students reach their unique personal-growth goals and needs. Now, the GGAC offers the fitness centre (already paid for in your tuition!), for those […]
Athletes bring protesting to the game
A brief and incomplete history of fighting injustice through sport Athletes tend to have large followings. Some athletes use their influence to take a stand for issues that matter to them. Whether athletes are advocating for a cause or acting in solidarity with others, their actions often make headlines. While […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Back to school, back to sex ed.
Tonight we’re gonna study like it’s 1998 (not) With the return of school comes the return of Talk Nerdy to Me. While the column may be back, not all sexual education has returned. The health curriculum has been reverted to its 1998 version (instead of the 2015 curriculum). Being aware […]
Cracking four common diet myths
Compost these diet myths like you compost eggshells after Sunday brunch If you’ve ever Googled the word “diet,” then you’re probably familiar with some of the popular dos and don’ts concerning how to eat healthier. Some of these diet tips have been passed down from generation to generation, but do […]
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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.