Online services allow individuals to keep their anonymity It’s no secret that mental health issues are on the rise for students in Canada. In September, The Globe and Mail reported that one fifth of Canadian students are living with some form of mental health issue as demonstrated in the National […]
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: Why suffering does not have to be a lifelong prescription
Bouncing back after 46 years of hardship Paul Berthelot is a regular student at the University of Guelph. Studying criminal justice and public policy, he attends class and studies like everyone else and goes about his own life. However, his story is one of years of pain. Something that has […]
A day in the life of Gryph
The Ontarion’s Sports & Health Editor goes undercover as U of G mascot As I suited up as Gryph for the women’s and men’s basketball games against Lakehead on Feb. 11, I truly had no clue what I was getting myself into. I couldn’t tell you exactly why, but for some […]
Gryphon Scoreboard
Women’s hockey vs. Windsor Lancers Gryphons 3, Lancers 0 Gryphons 4, Lancers 2 The Gryphon women’s hockey team is moving on to the OUA West semifinals after sweeping the Windsor Lancers in the first round of the playoffs. Guelph will continue to defend their 2016 OUA title as they face Waterloo […]
Cathartic Release: The undiscussed contribution of technology to mental illness
When being “connected” isn’t necessarily a good thing Because mental illnesses often leave us feeling isolated, many of those suffering have benefitted from technology’s ability to make access to resources, help, and peer groups easier. While there is no disputing the valuable role technology plays in raising awareness of mental […]
She’s Got Game gala highlights the impact of women in sports
Fundraising event aims to close the gap between the support for men’s and women’s sports As an initiative to raise money for scholarships awarded to Gryphon women varsity players, the second annual She’s Got Game gala was held at Cutten Fields on Feb. 18. The gala also aimed to celebrate […]
Canada among countries with longest wait times for health care
Overall patient satisfaction outweighs wait times You’re sick. You have been for about a week. A terrible cough accompanies a pounding headache, complete with a nose that runs like a tap. You know it’s about time to give in and finally see a doctor, but when you call, the receptionist […]
Gryphon Scoreboard
Women’s basketball vs. Waterloo Gryphons 73, Warriors 86 The women’s basketball team’s 2016 to 2017 season came to a close on Sat, Feb. 18. An exciting late push in the season was not enough to make the playoffs this year. However, with the majority of their team returning next season, […]
Using “pillow talk” to increase sexual and reproductive awareness
Campaign encourages more positive sexual attitudes Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week takes place this week from February 12 to 18, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. The week is hosted by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, a progressive and pro-choice charitable organization founded in 2014. The organization aims to […]
An opinion on addressing mental health concerns in university
Bell, let’s talk January 25, 2017—the one day this year where mental health is at the forefront of our minds. Bell Let’s Talk Day is a mental health initiative held by Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) that raises both funds and awareness across the country. While this initiative has done incredible […]
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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.