Women’s volleyball vs. Brock Gryphons 3, Badgers 0 The women’s volleyball team secured an important win on the road as they defeated the Brock Badgers in three sets to zero. The Gryphons were dominant throughout the match, winning 25-20, 25-21, and 25-20. Fourth-year Maddie Decker had a standout performance for […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Mental health and wellness: The negative effects of sleep deprivation on your mind and body
Lack of sleep can have an adverse effect on your mental health and well-being It is that unfortunate time of year again when the semester is coming to an end and dreaded exams are looming. Finishing up projects, essays, and presentations while trying to balance our social lives and finding […]
Tips for effective concussion management and recovery
Decreasing the chance of prolonged damage The more research that becomes available on concussions, the more daunting they seem to be. Concussions can be a terrifying ordeal for some, but if managed properly, recovery can be quick. According to Brett Lyons, a registered physiotherapist at the Health and Performance Centre […]
New coffee blend supports women’s athletics at U of G
A portion of sales goes toward varsity scholarships for student athletes The University of Guelph has partnered with local coffee company Planet Bean to launch a new initiative to help fund scholarships for women’s varsity athletes. A new Gryphon blend was launched at Planet Bean’s downtown location on Nov. 26, […]
Postsecondary helpline provides counselling info for students
How to find support when life gets tough As the semester winds down and final assignments and exams amp up, stress can become unmanageable. For students experiencing anxiety or depression, or who are unsure about their mental health, simply talking to somebody could make the difference in day-to-day life. Good2Talk […]
ONTarget: Joining the conversation on inappropriate locker room talk
Early education in sport is necessary in combatting negative talk among players In October, an investigation into the Harvard men’s soccer team led by the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, revealed some shocking revelations. Documents were discovered that showed members of the 2012 men’s team had created “scouting reports,” lewdly […]
Volleyball teams bring excitement in first home games of the season
Women’s and men’s teams have promising futures this year [media-credit name=”Mido Melebari” align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] The men’s and women’s volleyball teams played their first games of the season on their home court over the weekend. The teams finished with impressive records from two games each. The women’s team kicked off their […]
Gryphon Scoreboard
Women’s hockey vs. Nipissing and Laurentian Gryphons 0, Lakers 1 Gryphons 3, Voyageurs 1 The women’s hockey team arrived home from their northern road trip with one loss and one win. This record leaves them tied for first in the OUA standings with Nipissing. Both teams have 26 points to […]
Gryphon Scoreboard
Men’s basketball vs. Queen’s Gryphons 74, Gaels 77 The basketball home openers brought a packed crowd of Gryphon fans eager to see how the two teams will build off their exciting seasons from last year. The men’s team controlled much of the game against Queen’s, but couldn’t hold onto […]
Indigenous Canadians at risk due to hydroelectric dam operations
Concentrations of methylmercury in local wildlife could cause serious health effects Canada is a world leader in hydroelectricity, using moving water to generate over 59 per cent of its total energy, yet, it remains somewhat of an afterthought for Canadians living in communities far away from hydroelectric operations and local […]
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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.