Downloading a water tracking app for your smartphone may help you find an answer With the heat and humidity of the summer months now upon us, it is important to stay properly hydrated. What is the best way of doing this? By drinking enough water. It may sound like a […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Toronto Argonauts host intense training camp at Alumni Stadium
Gryphons football players learn from the pros in hopes to make the CFL Getting ready for the upcoming season, the Toronto Argonauts set up camp at the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium on Wed, May 25 and will continue training and practicing until Sat, June 18. Joining the pros on […]
When the summer cravings hit, snacking doesn’t have to be a sin
Five healthy foods to crave during the summer Food cravings sometimes feel like this indomitable figure behind us that whispers into our ear and tells us to grab that coffee, or ice cream, or potato chips, and with warm weather finally here, these delicious foods seem all the sweeter. Avoiding […]
Gryphon alumna inducted into the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame
Maria Gallo continues to inspire athletes as head coach of UBC women’s rugby On May 17, 2016, Guelph Gryphon alumna Maria Gallo was inducted into the City of Guelph Sports Hall of Fame. A Guelph native and Gryphon Hall of Fame inductee, Gallo continues to pave the path for women’s […]
Guelph Gryphon ready to represent Canada at the Olympics
Competitive swimmer Evan Van Moerkerke discusses his journey to Rio Fourth-year agricultural and crop sciences student Evan Van Moerkerke from Tillsonburg, Ontario is one of 27 nominated athletes to represent Swimming Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The 2016 Games run from August 5 to 21 and bring together […]
Royal City Roller Girls bring home the fury
The Royal City Roller Girls went head-to-head at their home opener at Exhibition Arena on May 7, 2016. Having just added a new team, RCRG now has five teams under their umbrella, and is a growing force in the world of roller derby. At the double-header, Our Ladies of Pain […]
Health tips for music festival goers
Tips for staying safe and healthy at all of your festivals this season Summer festival season is starting up, and as it gets back into full swing it is important to take the necessary steps to stay safe and healthy during all the excitement. 1. Sunburns aren’t sexy No matter […]
Toronto seeing increase in hype for more than just hockey
Can the success of the Jays and Raptors convert Toronto from a single-sport city? In the first week of the MLB season, Blue Jays star pitcher, Marcus Stroman, wrote an article for The Players’ Tribune titled “The 6ix.” Stroman started his article with what he admits was an audacious statement, […]
Breaking new ground for Gryphons football
New $8.5 million facility donated to help players’ performance and prestige On Thursday, April 28, 2016, Gryphons football members and supporters gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art facility set to open in December this year. The new two-storey pavilion will be built as an extension […]
Body positivity of all sizes and genders
Societal pressures affect both men and women A slightly overweight guy in a series of fun poses, flaunting his American Eagle underwear caught the attention of many. The #AerieMan campaign was launched by American Eagle on March 23, 2016, to promote body positivity for men. This was launched in accompaniment […]
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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.