Annual event celebrates community, athletics, and academics The annual Guelph Gryphon Athletic Banquet dazzled in the new Gryphons Events Centre on Thursday, March 30. The new centre allowed for more seating and space, with a stage for the awards presentations in the middle of the floor. There were over 800 […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
My mental health story: For all the support you have, sometimes you can still feel alone
Always always remembering that this too shall pass “This too shall pass” may be a cliché, but it’s one that has carried me through some of the darkest times of my life. For all the support that is available, there will inevitably be times when you reach for help, but […]
Rogers Hometown Hockey takes Guelph by storm
Fan experience takes over Market Square Rogers Hometown Hockey came to Guelph this past weekend, achieving its goal of bringing community and hockey together. The event took over Carden Street, Wilson Street, and Market Square with a variety of booths set up. Throughout the weekend, there were many family-friendly activities […]
Guelph Gryphon dance recital showcases student talent
Recital demonstrates wide array of dance styles A range of talent was on display at the Guelph Gryphons’ annual dance recital, held on March 31. Each dance class at the University took part in the recital, showcasing the wide variety of styles offered. The event also offered a chance to […]
Field hockey team hosts annual Cut for the Cure event
The team has raised over $25,000 in six years The Gryphon field hockey team hosted their sixth annual Cut for the Cure to raise awareness and money for the Canadian Cancer Society and Hospice Wellington. The event saw 17 athletes and one head coach hailing from 10 different sports come […]
March Madness: The NCAA Final Four go head to head
Four teams left in the running for the men’s basketball championship There is no event that captivates basketball fans more than National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) March Madness. The magnitude of the Final Four weekend is something that cannot be described by the athletes or coaches fortunate enough to experience […]
How important is weight in measuring and monitoring health?
Carleton University removes weight scales from gym The recreation and athletics department at Carleton University has recently decided to remove the weight scales from the gym, sparking a great deal of controversy on their campus. In an email to CBC News, the manager of wellness programs at Carleton, Bruce Marshall, […]
U of G researches the potential health benefits of snowmobiling
Research looks at whether or not snowmobiling may actually count as exercise New research at the University of Guelph is seeking to find out whether or not there could be health benefits from snowmobiling. The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) enlisted U of G professor Dr. Jamie Burr to […]
Keysean Powell named U Sports Rookie of the Year
First-year football and track and field athlete makes Guelph proud First-year Gryphons athlete Keysean Powell recently competed at the track and field U Sports national championship in Alberta where he was also named Rookie of the Year. Powell, from Brampton, competes in the 60 m sprint, long jump, triple jump, […]
Gryphon Scoreboard: Women’s hockey falls from glory at the U Sports Championships
Concordia and Saint Mary’s win over Guelph with two shootouts Gryphons 3, Stingers 4 Gryphons 3, Huskies 4 The women’s hockey team’s season came to a close at the U Sports Championships, hosted by Queen’s, as they lost two heartbreaking games—both in a shootout. The team suited up to face […]
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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.