Tasha Falconer Mental health and sexual health are closely related. As this column has mentioned before, there are many benefits to sexual activity. These benefits, which include better sleep and stress relief, can influence mental health in a positive way. Partnered sexual activity can also directly affect mental health by […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Magnesium supplements
Do we really need them? In recent years, the introduction of nutritional supplements to the Canadian diet has become increasingly common. With products ranging from vitamins and minerals to fish oils and antacids, many individuals have begun to add supplements to their daily routine. Some of the more popular supplements […]
Bike battles: Theft prevention tips
Because no one wants to get their bike stolen Look around campus at any given time and you can probably spot a bike rack (or two!). Cycling is the most efficient way to get around, get exercise, and be eco-friendly — all at the same time! And yet, only the strongest […]
Take out your pitchforks when you hear plant-based diet?
Flexitarianism is the compromise that focuses on meat-moderation For the sustainability savvy vegetarianism seems to be the only choice for an environmentally-friendly diet. In addition to the direct health benefits of cutting out meat, such as lower cholesterol, vegetarianism also reduces the amount of land it takes to grow your […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Orgasms, Part 3: Common misconceptions
There are many misconceptions about orgasms that are important to clear up. While it is common knowledge that cisgender men sometimes cum before they want to (a.k.a. premature ejaculation), it may be a surprise that cisgender women can also have premature orgasm. A study done in Portugal found that approximately […]
Legislation protecting amateur athletes passes
Rowan’s Law created in memory of Rowan Stringer Following the death of 17-year-old rugby player Rowan Stringer, the Government of Ontario has passed a safety-based law called “Rowan’s Law,” which protects amatuer athletes from concussions suffered through sport. Rowan experienced a rough tackle on the field while playing, but ignored […]
Is the future of sports broadcasting online?
Streaming poses existential threat to cable sports networks The latest way to watch sports — streaming — has taken off with more people opting out of paying high cable bills in exchange for cheaper online options. The number of so called “cord-cutters” has been steadily increasing each year with 222,000 […]
Demystifying the meaning of mindfulness
Really, you don’t need an ashram — it’s easier than you think! Mindfulness might seem like a far-off, mystical, ungraspable concept. Something that you, as an extremely busy person, would certainly have no time to dedicate to. Luckily, this isn’t true. Mindfulness is within everyone’s reach, even if you don’t […]
From hardwood to hard talks, NBA stars on mental health
Professional athletes are human too; Toronto’s own DeMar DeRozen leads the charge During the NBA All-Star weekend on Feb. 17, Toronto Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan surprised many fans and friends when seemingly out of nowhere he posted the following tweet at 3 a.m.: “This depression get the best of me…” […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Sexual differences in orgasms
When the feelings of orgasm are often similar for both cisgender men and women, there are some differences between them when it comes to orgasms. Orgasm is more difficult for cis women to experience because of their physiology, which means many cis women can’t orgasm from intercourse alone. Stimulation of the […]
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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.