The World Junior Championships – a golden tradition, for so much more I’ve had a fair share of heartbreaks – a just fact for most sports fans (and those who tell you different are either lying, or people who wear Los Angeles Kings hats). The experience doesn’t make the next […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Mental Health and Wellness: Winter Blues
Combating the effects of a Canadian winter The term “winter blues” is commonly used to describe the lack of motivation people begin to feel as winter progresses. My mom refers to feelings of sadness in January as a “turkey coma,” an extension of the “blah” feeling you get in January […]
Best Moments of 2015 World Junior Championship
Recounting some of the top moments of the competition Canada ends medal drought After a two year no-medal drought, and five years without the gold, Canada capped off the 2015 tournament as gold-medal champions on home ice. Having placed fourth in both the 2013 and 2014 World Championships, Canadians were […]
First New Antibiotic Discovered in 30 Years
Bacteria found in soil can fight against infections like MRSA Antibiotics are antimicrobials used specifically to fight against bacteria. Commonly used to treat diseases as a result of bacterial infections, antibiotics are one of modern medicines last stands against harmful, disease-inducing bacteria. After almost 30 years, medicine has a new […]
Gryphons Win Big Against RMC
Gryphons score seven unanswered first period goals in 11-1 blowout victory After being stymied offensively in a 5-2 home loss to the Carleton Ravens on Jan. 9, the Guelph Gryphons men’s hockey team responded with a bang in their next game against the Royal Military College Paladins (RMC); they scored […]
Mental Health & Wellness
It’s a New Year, time to take care of yourself It’s a New Year. It’s time to welcome 2015, and to make a promise to take care of ourselves mentally. To be healthy means more than to recognize steps we all need to physically take to be in our best […]
How to Grocery Shop Efficiently
Five steps to buying what you need Grocery shopping seems simple enough; go to the store and buy whatever is going to restock your cabinets and fridge. Despite the simplicity of it all, however, we always end up with more bags and a much longer bill than we had originally […]
Building Confidence in University
Confidence first step in being proactive with education University can be a mean, mean place. Some of us go from the top of our class in high school to failing our first ever midterm (myself included) and suddenly we’re second-guessing our whole decision to attend this so-called academic institution. We […]
Staying Active This Winter
Workouts don’t have to disappear with the warm weather It doesn’t take much more than a warm and cozy bed to ignore the alarm clock and the plan to hit the gym when the winter months arrive. The task of wearing layer-upon-layer is exhausting just thinking about it, while clearing […]
Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy
Take time for yourself Accept yourself Be confident in who you are Get enough sleep Keep in touch with good friends Take a bath Go for a walk Read a good book Eat healthy meals Drink lots of water Spend time alone Dance Sing Write in a journal Make lists […]
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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.