Turning the volume up in yoga class [media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] Sri Ananda Ji spoke of the benefits of Ananda Yoga on mental health in Peter Clark Hall on May 16. [media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] “Ananda Yoga is a separate theme in the field of yoga; it combines the four […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
The Royal City Roller Girls start a Royal Brawl at Centennial Arena
Seven teams, five leagues, one roller derby tournament The Royal City Roller Girls (RCRG) hosted the Royal Brawl at Centennial Arena in Guelph. The roller derby tournament ran May 12 and 13, with seven teams from five leagues playing seven games. Royal Brawl is the first major tournament the RCRG […]
ONTarget: What’s up with coverage of women’s sports on television?
An opinion on watching women’s sports Women’s sports are becoming increasingly popular; more fans are attending games and buying merchandise, and more women are playing sports—so why don’t they get shown on television? In my opinion, the inequitable treatment of women’s sports coverage is distasteful to say the least, but […]
The Ontarion names its first Gryphon Sportsperson of the Year
Third-year rower Carly Zanatta takes the inaugural title Carly Zanatta is a third-year food science student, an accomplished rower for the Guelph Gryphons, and The Ontarion’s first Gryphon Sportsperson of the Year. This recognition is awarded to an athlete who embodies what it means to be a Gryphon and has […]
Mental health and wellness: Fourteen ways to employ self-care over the summer
Plus extra tips if you are taking summer courses Coping with stress and mental illness can be a difficult task. The summer break can be a great way to try to revitalize your mental health from the previous semester’s stresses and even offers great ways to refresh while you are […]
My mental health story: The sport of competition
My look into anxiety and performance Early mornings, sore muscles, and the ever-eluding social life—these are all hallmark sacrifices of being an elite athlete. The commercials with perky music playing in the background and kids and parents waking up early for those cold drives to the rink or gym always […]
Summer leagues offer a range of recreational sports
Suggestions for sport leagues in Guelph If you’re sticking around and looking to play sports in Guelph this summer, check out these summer sports leagues. Game On Game On is a league that is focused on the participants and having fun—no skill required. During the summer, you can play softball, […]
Kickstarting your summer fitness at home or in the park
A full-body workout plan for the summer With the changing weather and school year coming to an end, it’s time to get up, get outside, and get active. This is a full-body workout plan that you can do in a park or the comfort of your home. You’ll save money […]
Gryphons men’s rugby lose to the Royal College Navy Squad 22-0
Exhibition game brings entertainment and talent to Guelph As part of an Ontario exhibition tour, a nation-diverse Britannia Royal Naval College rugby squad faced-off against the Gryphons men’s team on Thursday, April 6. With the Royal Navy team playing a handful of athletes from around the world, the Gryphons faced […]
ONTarget: The biggest upset of the NCAA fails to reach audiences
The best game of March Madness was in the women’s division Overtime, a buzzer beater shot, and the end of a 111-game winning streak. In my opinion, the biggest upset in basketball history came on Friday, March 31 when the Mississippi State Bulldogs beat the University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn) […]
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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.