Study links concussions to higher risk for suicide A research paper was published Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, linking concussions to a greater risk for suicide. The study performed an analysis of adults in Ontario, from April 1, 1992, to March 31, 2012 (a 20-year […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
To the Ends of the Earth with Matt Fudge
Experiencing the world, one adventure at a time For all its faults, the Internet has a wonderful way of bringing interesting people into one’s life. It was a series of random clicks that led to Matt Fudge and his website Ends of the Earth. Fudge has turned traveling the world […]
Mental Health & Wellness: Venting or complaining?
The difference between venting and complaining For many people, when something is bothering us, talking about it is one way to feel better. Talking about things is a good way to manage mental health overall because it validates what we’re feeling, and having an outside perspective can often help us […]
Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50 in California
Historic game sees outstanding defensive play This year marks the NFL’s fiftieth Super Bowl, and to mark this historic occasion the past Super Bowl MVPs were honoured before the game started. Anticipation was high among fans regarding the matchup between Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, and Peyton Manning of […]
Zika Virus: what we know and what we don’t
Most recent conclusions about the global health emergency The Zika virus—part of the virus family Flaviviridae, and the genus Flavivirus—has been making headlines recently as the latest global health emergency, partly due to the fact that relatively little is known about true scale of the epidemic. Current estimates put the […]
Outside the Lines: Ninjitsu
An ancient art of self-defense on campus What is it? Ninjutsu is a form of martial art that took root in rural villages during Japan’s feudal era. It began as an amalgamation of what some of the village people could do and teach to protect themselves and others from the […]
Maple Leafs unveil new logo for centennial season
Historical logo changes made for first time since 1970 The Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled their new logo on Feb. 2, 2016, during an episode of The Leaf: Blueprint, a show that follows the team’s journey to Stanley Cup contention in the new era. The logo was designed in preparation for […]
U of G student represents Canada in snowboarding
Emma Van Groningen hopes to one day compete in the Olympics Sisters Emma and Abby Van Groningen are high-level snowboard racers who have been representing Canada in competitions around the world. While Abby is completing high school, Emma currently attends the University of Guelph and hopes to one day compete […]
NHL All-Star captain John Scott standing his ground
Surprise fan votes create uncomfortable publicity situation for NHL The newly-formatted 61st NHL All-Star game took place on Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. The changes for this year’s All-Star game include three 20-minute games of three-on-three, replacing the traditional sixty-minute game. If the game is tied after 20 minutes, […]
Strength-based class offers alternative to traditional cardio
An inside look at the fitness classes offered at the University of Guelph According to the student mental health support center at the University of Michigan, some of the possible benefits of exercise include “reduced stress, release of endorphins, improved memory, increased energy, improved sleep [and] improved focus.” These benefits […]
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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.