Steve Nash – one of the greatest to play the game Steve Nash, the greatest Canadian to ever play in the NBA, announced his retirement on March 21, calling it quits after 18 seasons. Nash last played for the Los Angeles Lakers. A native of Victoria, British Columbia, Nash went […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
OHL Playoffs: Storm vs. Attack
First round promises a close match-up It took the complete 68-game schedule to do it, but the Guelph Storm secured fourth place in the Western Conference on March 22. As a result, the Storm gained home ice advantage for the first round of the 2015 OHL Playoffs. Guelph concluded the […]
Your Metabolism: How Does it Work?
Looking at six metabolism myths When it comes to the body’s health, few topics are more misunderstood than the concept of metabolism. The reality is that there are more myths out there about metabolism than there are about Area 51 and Bigfoot put together. Myth No. 1: Metabolism is entirely […]
CrossFit: a Skeptic’s First Experience
The circuit that changed my opinion I’m not one to discourage people from changing their lives and getting fit. But, as a long-standing member of the fitness community, I’ve always been pretty skeptical of CrossFit. The guiding principle of the CrossFit business model is to engage people in high-intensity, functional […]
A Season to Remember
2014-15 in review for Men’s & Women’s hockey Men’s Guelph Gryphons hockey team “Thanks for having us here despite our regular season record.” Guelph Gryphons head coach Shawn Camp may have summed up the 2014-15 season perfectly at the “Meet the Teams” media conference to kick off the University Cup […]
Step Outside Social Anxiety
Three tips to challenge yourself We’ve all experienced it – sweating, shaking hands, and the warm-faced blushing on that first date, and the quick heartbeat mixed with an uneasy stomach during a job interview. It’s all part of stepping out of your comfort zone for the majority of us. It […]
Top 10: Best NBA Rookie Seasons
The greatest rookie seasons in NBA history As Andrew Wiggins continues to make an overwhelmingly strong case for the NBA’s 2014-15 Rookie of the Year, becoming the third Minnesota Timberwolves player to register 1000 points as of March 14, we take a look at the greatest rookie performances in NBA […]
Sizing up the Toronto Blue Jays
A look at the boys of Spring, Summer, and hopefully Fall Spring training is in full swing for the Toronto Blue Jays, who are looking to snap their 21-year long playoff drought this season. 21 consecutive years without a playoff berth marks the longest ongoing streak for a team in […]
Gryphons Revealed: Bridget Atkinson
Atkinson named CIS Rookie of the Year Bridget Atkinson, a first-year point guard for the Guelph Gryphons women’s basketball team, was named Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Rookie of the Year. With the honour, Atkinson became the first women’s basketball player for the University of Guelph to win the Kathy Shields […]
Caffeine and Energy Drinks
Moderation, as with everything, is key Many of us rely on caffeine and other supplements to maintain our concentration and perceived energy levels throughout the day. This can come in the form of coffee, energy drinks, or supplements like 5-Hour Energy. All good things, right? Keep us driving, keep us […]
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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.