Rob Ford making headlines in hockey Ex-mayor Rob Ford has been appointed to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s (HHOF) board of directors, a decision that falls in line with the majority of everything else involving Ford – controversial. The appointment was not a decision made by the HHOF, rather a […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Storm Advance to Second Round
Defending champions move on to Western Conference Semi-Final It took five games. This time, however, was a little bit different. The Guelph Storm – the defending OHL Champions – eliminated the fifth-place Owen Sound Attack in a 4-1 Quarterfinal series, the Storm’s fifth consecutive playoff series victory that took just […]
Top 10 Baseball Movies
On April 6, Major League Baseball (MLB) kicked off the 2015 season with the always-anticipated Opening Day action. In honour of one of summer’s greatest pastimes, we take a look at the top 10 baseball movies of all-time. 10. Trouble with the Curve (2012) Looking at the struggles of an […]
Guelph Gryphons Athletic Banquet
All major award winners and success stories from 2014-15 On March 26, the Guelph Gryphons held the annual Athletic Banquet for all varsity athletes for the University of Guelph to celebrate the 2014-15 season. We take a look at who took home the hardware, highlighting the overall growing success of […]
Mental Health and Wellness: Stress Busters
Hacks to reduce exam worries Exams are a time when the demand for student academic performance is at an all-time high. There are many ways to combat the stressors – quick hacks to relieve unnecessary tension. With the semester coming to an end, the strategies given are affordable ways to […]
Top 10: Canadian Athletes of All-time
10) Mike Weir Mike Weir is one of the country’s greatest golfers and athletes of all-time. Weir is the only Canadian male to ever don the prestigious Masters’ Green Jacket, which he did in 2003 with his enthralling playoff victory over Len Mattiace. A winner of the Lou March award […]
Jaromir Jagr and the Panthers
A mix just like fine wine As of March 30, Jaromir Jagr has collected 1,796 NHL points – 720 of them being goals. Jagr’s point total puts him sixth all time in the NHL while having played for eight different teams. He also won two Stanley Cups during his time […]
Preventing Blood Clots
The risk and prevention of deep vein thrombosis Blood clots, formally known as deep vein thrombosis or deep venous thrombosis (DVT), are more prone to occur among older men and women. However, younger females are also vulnerable – especially during and following pregnancies. Other common risk factors for developing a […]
Gryphons Revealed: Andrew D’Agostini
OUA Champion reflects on first CIS season, hockey career Named to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) West Division All-Rookie team. An OUA Champion. Player of the Game honours with an 18-save shutout in the 104th Queen’s Cup. A bronze medal finish at Nationals while named to the tournament’s All-Star team. […]
Top 10: March Madness Moments
10) Super Mario 2008 Down two against the University of Memphis with 2.8 seconds left to play – and future NBA MVP Derrick Rose at the free throw line – all appeared lost for Mario Chalmers and the Kansas City Jay Hawks. After Rose made one of two free throws, […]
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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.