Creating a sustainable active lifestyle while at school The University of Guelph’s intramural leagues are a source of happiness and stress-management for thousands of students. However, if you aren’t careful, they can become the reason you’re sleeping in or skipping class. It’s all about striking a balance in your lifestyle. […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
U of G continues to play hardball for women’s fastpitch team
Club vs. varsity: what does it mean? It’s Tuesday night at the ball diamond on campus. On the main diamond, the Guelph women’s fastpitch team warms up for their double-header against the Ryerson Rams. Across the street, music echoes from the football stadium’s speakers as the varsity team practices. Women’s […]
Annual event offers advice to those dealing with eating disorders
Faces of Recovery allows survivors and family members to tell their stories The Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition hosted their annual Faces of Recovery event at the Guelph Youth Music Centre on Fri, Sept. 23. The event is used to gain awareness for eating disorders and to inspire others on their […]
Five tips for managing stress as the school year starts getting busy
Don’t forget to make time for yourself A social life, good grades, and an adequate amount of sleep. Choose one—maybe two—but not all three. This statement may seem true and relatable, especially when you are behind on three weeks worth of readings. You haven’t seen your friends in what seems […]
Celebrate International Coffee Day with a fresh cup of coffee facts
How coffee can benefit your health October 1st is International Coffee Day, a day to celebrate the caffeinated beverage that gets so many undergraduate students through their late night assignments, or kick-start their mornings. While a cup of java may be a go-to drink for students to grab in the […]
Aquatic green kelp set to dethrone kale as the go-to superfood
Kelp is the new kale Superfoods have become almost synonymous with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, whether it’s the antioxidant filled acai berries, or the king of leafy greens, kale. While kale has been a go-to veggie for anyone looking to become more health conscious, kelp is the newest leafy green […]
Mental health and wellness: The healing effects of nature
Reunited with nature and it feels so good At the start of my first year at Guelph, I found myself struggling to get out of bed, to check my email, to keep up with the constant flux and flow of life around me. I dropped a course and performed poorly […]
U of G student to compete in world karate championships
Nathan Skoufis named to Guelph 40 under 40 Nathan Skoufis is a fourth-year business student at the University of Guelph who was recently named to the Guelph 40 under 40 list. Despite having a lot on his plate in his last year of school, Skoufis also owns and operates his […]
Gryphons drop Homecoming to Western 50-16
Reeling Guelph team drops 2-3 in the season For the first time in four years, the Guelph Gryphons have lost to Western—and they couldn’t have picked a worse time to do so. Already reeling from a surprising upset by Windsor and a nail biting loss to the resurgent GeeGees, Guelph […]
Mental Health and Wellness: Micro-aggressions can hurt
Sometimes the small things have adverse effects on mental health For those battling mental health concerns, one of the hardest things can be feeling misunderstood. It is difficult enough to open up about any struggles you might be facing. Having someone invalidate your emotions through micro-aggressions, or feeling like […]
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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.