When someone says the word “perfectionist,” it calls to mind certain associations. Typically, we think of neatness, organization, and associate perfectionism with attention to detail and academic success. However, there is more to perfectionism for those who experience it than many people recognize. For one thing, it does not have […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
If you’re reading this, we’re too hyped
Both the Toronto Raptors and the Blue Jays are the only Canadian teams in the NBA and MLB, respectively, and wear the only jerseys with the maple leaf. This comes with great responsibility as the weight of a nation’s fan base rests on their shoulders, creating immense pressure on Toronto […]
Gryphons athletes represent across Canada
Thanksgiving weekend was a busy one for Gryphons varsity sports. Our teams travelled across the country to compete in various sports, and here’s an overview of what they accomplished: Baseball On Friday, Oct. 9, the Gryphons baseball team split a doubleheader in Toronto with the Ryerson Rams. Game 1 went […]
Don Cherry and Ron MacLean sharing a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame
It was recently announced that hockey broadcasters Don Cherry and Ron MacLean were chosen to share a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Don Cherry and Ron MacLean will join the 161 inductees cemented into the sidewalks of Toronto at this year’s annual celebration. “They are loved from coast to […]
Guelph Gryphons ousted by Queen’s Gaels
In the biggest upset of the season, the Queen’s Gaels avenged last year’s 66-0 defeat with a 23-15 win over the visiting Guelph Gryphons on Oct. 3. The Gaels led the game from start to finish in a windy affair dominated by turnovers, including three James Roberts interceptions in the […]
Jays bound for playoffs—finally
For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs. On Sept. 30th, the Jays mathematically clinched their first American League East Division Title in over 20 years following their 15-2 drubbing of the Baltimore Orioles. Second-year starting pitcher Marcus Stroman put together a masterful performance […]
Mental Health & Wellness: Giving yourself a break
As students, we lead extremely busy lives. Between classes, including the time we spend outside of classes doing work, holding down a part-time job, and maintaining relationships with our friends and families, it’s hard to carve out enough time to eat and sleep as much as we should. It’s important […]
Tips from a grocery guru
Whether you dread it or look forward to it all week, grocery shopping is simply unavoidable. As students, we tend to buy items of convenience; things we can prepare quickly while taking a five-minute study break during midterm or exam season. They are required on each product, but food labels […]
U of G professor studies skin cancer and tanning coverage in Canadian magazines
One of Guelph’s own Assistant Professors, Dr. Jennifer McWhirter from the Department of Population Medicine, was recently published in three well-known journals after the completion of a study for her doctoral dissertation at the University of Waterloo. She studied Canadian women’s magazines from 2000-2012 to report on coverage of skin […]
Health Quality Ontario releases “never events” for hospitals
Health Quality Ontario, in conjunction with the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, has come up with a list of 15 “never events” for hospital care in Canada. These events are incidents that can–although rarely do–occur during hospital care and result in serious risks and even death for patients. A number of […]
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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.