Guelph takes second at OUA Figure Skating Championship Hosting the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships on Feb. 17 and 18 at the Gryphon Centre, the Guelph Gryphons wouldn’t repeat as champions after taking the title in 2014. Instead, the Gryphons would follow up with a silver performance of 60 points. […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Gryphons Push Through to West Finals
Guelph eyes nationals as proven underdog Grabbing a mere three victories out of the opening 16 games of the 2014-15 campaign, the Guelph Gryphons men’s hockey team looked to be quickly en route to a long off season. However, redefining themselves as proven underdogs, the Gryphons have rightfully earned a […]
A Morning Energy Booster
Healthy breakfast ideas to energize your day It may be cliché and it’s something we have all heard for years, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Before you rush out your door in the morning to get to class without eating something, remember that skipping […]
San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Celebrated
Pop joins the millennium club San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich entered yet another level of coaching greatness, following his team’s away victory against the Indiana Pacers on Feb. 9. The road victory marked the 1000th win of Popovich’s NBA career – all of which were for the San […]
Rumors Intensify as Trade Deadline Approaches
Annual rumour mill spins as March 2 closes in As the March 2 trade deadline nears, trade talks are dominating the schedule of the leagues general managers, who are trying to set their teams up for a bright future. Some teams have given up their playoff hopes and will be […]
Men’s Volleyball Team Sees Bittersweet End to Season
Gryphons succumb to the force of the Gael The W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre was packed on the night of Feb. 7 as the men’s volleyball team took to the court for a lively match against the Queen’s Gaels. The atmosphere was full of energy throughout the game, with Guelph fans’ […]
Pre-trade Deadline Leafs Look
Trade rumors surround Toronto’s struggles As another NHL season creeps closer towards the playoffs, the seemingly always-disappointing Toronto Maple Leafs are in yet another tailspin towards the bottom of the standings. Approaching the highly anticipated Mar. 2 trade deadline, questions surround the Leafs and the roster moves they will step […]
Gryphons Come out on Top over Warriors
Men’s hockey dropped Waterloo 5-4 on Feb. 7 In what is now a playoff preview, the Guelph Gryphons men’s hockey team grabbed their final victory of the 2014-15 regular season at home on Feb. 7, defeating the Waterloo Warriors 5-4. The Warriors took an early 2-0 lead in the opening […]
Senior Gryphons Honoured
12 senior athletes thanked for their time as Gryphons On Feb. 7, 12 Guelph Gryphons, spread across the men’s and women’s hockey and volleyball teams were recognized and honoured for their contributions to their respective sports as they closed out their final regular seasons, with some playing in their last […]
The Health Benefits of Chocolate
Valentine’s Day chocolate, a nutritious guilty pleasure With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, and the gift of chocolate almost guaranteed (do we even have to mention Feb. 15, and the sales of those treats?), all of you love birds and independent gems needn’t look any further for a reason to give […]
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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.