Study shows adults can be trained to experience Synesthesia What if I told you that, for some people, eating a piece of toast is music to their ears? Your first thought might be that I am making a somewhat unusual metaphor to describe just how amazing toast is for certain […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Gryphons Basketball get Two Big Wins over Algoma in Home Openers
Women topple Thunderbirds 89-44, men win 89-61 After starting off the 2014-15 seasons winless on the road with a combined 0-3 record, both the Gryphons men’s and women’s basketball teams returned home to the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre on Nov. 15 for their respective home openers. Both teams handily defeated […]
Is Toronto an all Around Sports City?
Despite boasting Canada’s sports teams, Ontario’s capital doesn’t live up to hype With the Maple Leafs, the Raptors, and the Blue Jays, the home of the CN Tower is also home to the self-proclaimed centre of the hockey universe, and two professional teams that bare the responsibility of representing an […]
Storm Grab One Win on Eastern Road Trip
During a 3-in-3 weekend, the Storm compiled 1-2-0-0 record To begin the Eastern swing on Nov. 14, the Guelph Storm dropped a 5-0 decision to the Kingston Frontenacs. A tough start to a three-in-three stretch, however, the defending champions would rebound the following night on Nov. 15 in Belleville with […]
Gryphons Lose Nail-biter in Yates Cup Final
McMaster Marauders defeat Gryphons 20-15 With the Guelph Gryphons looking to capture their first Yates Cup title since 1996 in Hamilton on Nov. 15, an injury to the starting quarterback and a relentless McMaster Marauders defence proved to be two hurdles this team couldn’t jump over. Quarterback Jazz Lindsey, who […]
Making Your Own Limits
Guelph Gryphons Cross Country Team show us the meaning of hard work and dedication 10 years is a long time in the life of an athlete. An average career for an athlete on a major league baseball, basketball, or hockey team is about five years. In some sports, especially high-impact […]
Storm End Three-Game Skid with 9-4 Win
Tyler Bertuzzi sets franchise record with seven points in a single game Following up an 11-1 loss to the London Knights on Nov. 6 and a 3-1 defeat – their third loss in a row – to the Saginaw Spirit on Nov. 7, the Guelph Storm proved they don’t forget […]
Gryphons Headed for Yates Cup
51-26 semi-final win sends Guelph to 107th Yates Cup For the second time in three years, the Guelph Gryphons have earned their spot in the Yates Cup. The 107th Yates Cup is set for Nov. 15 in what promises to be an exciting final featuring the Gryphons, who will travel to Hamilton […]
Guelph Gryphons Bring in 4-1 Victory Over UoIT
Gryphons women’s hockey improves to 5-1-1 on the season The Gryphons are coming onto the ice after a 1-0 win over their fiercest rivals, the Queen’s Gaels, breaking their win streak on Nov. 8 – something the Gaels have done to the Gryphons before. Without question this gave the Gryphons […]
Top 10: Surprises of the NBA Season Thus Far
10. Steve Nash out for season Face it, Steve Nash has had luck that almost compares to that of Derrick Rose for the past several years. The worst is what caused his injury: not a game, not a practice, not a scrimmage…carrying luggage. 9. Both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant […]
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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.