Learning how to manage the stress of school and IBD Going through university is stressful for most students, but for students living with a chronic illness, learning to manage that stress is crucial. Rachel Chisholm learned that lesson the hard way while completing her undergrad. Now, as she completes her […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Impressive turnout for annual Guelph Quidditch tryouts
Brooms up! The phenomenon that is the book and movie series of Harry Potter has had a long lasting effect much greater than ever could have been anticipated. One aspect of Harry Potter that seems to have taken off is the real-world adaptation of the game of quidditch. University of […]
Men’s lacrosse routed by Brock 16-6 in tough home opener
Guelph dealt first loss of the season in home opener The home opener did not go as planned for Guelph’s men’s lacrosse team. The visiting Brock Badgers broke the game open with a 5-1 first quarter and never looked back en route to a 16-6 smackdown. The Gryphons drop to […]
Gryphons field hockey team dominates Western Mustangs
Guelph opened their season with three thrilling wins on the weekend Guelph’s field hockey team kicked off the season this weekend with the Gryphons taking away a valuable nine points from three wins. The season opened with a tournament-style weekend that saw Guelph play against Waterloo, Queen’s, and Western. Guelph […]
Gryphons rugby team defeats Queens in tense home opener
Gryphons set tone for the season ahead The Guelph Gryphons men’s rugby team took down fierce opponents Queens in the season’s home opener at Varsity Field on Sun, Sept. 11. Emotions ran high for Gryphons as they looked for redemption from last year’s heartbreaking OUA final loss against Queens. These two […]
Guelph’s first Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope a success
Inaugural event surpasses fundraising goal with flying colours On Sun, Sept. 11, 2016, Guelph hosted its first ever Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. The event, which was hosted at the University of Guelph Arboretum, turned up outstanding results in its first year. The walk was organized by ovarian cancer […]
Four simple workouts that still work from the comfort of home
No time? No gym membership? No problem! We may have a new gym on campus, but not everyone may get the chance to use it this year. Between student budgets, preferring to work out in private, and/or an aversion to trekking to the gym when there’s a blizzard outside, there […]
A change in season has us falling into cozier food trends
Looking at the must-eats of autumn With summer coming to a close, barbecues are being put away for the year and leafy green salads are being replaced with heartier fare for the colder months ahead. Food trends come and go; there seems to be a different “superfood” every few months. […]
How binge drinking affects your physical and mental health
It’s all about moderation For many people, having a drink, or several, with friends is an event that is often highly anticipated. Socially viewed as a way to bond with friends and let loose, a couple drinks can easily turn into an excessive evening of binge drinking. The health issues […]
How to make the most of the heat and exercise on the cheap
Tips for staying active over the summer Working out may seem strenuous and expensive when you think of attending your local gym. The hassle comes down to calculating how many times you have to go to the gym each month to get your money’s worth from your membership, as well […]
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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.