Dutch super-centenarian’s super stem cells spur scientific revelation Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper was 115-years old when she died in 2005. Despite her status as a Dutch super-centenarian, doctors and researchers were shocked to discover that van Andel-Schipper suffered from no debilitating medical conditions, had almost perfect cognition, and showed no signs […]
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 & Wellness
An introduction This publication marks the first of a fresh year with new staff, ideas, and columns. Mental health and wellness is a subject matter that is incredibly important and deserving of a place within our newspaper. Everyone is affected by mental health in one way or another – whether […]
Top-8 Most “Freak” Sports Injuries
In the past two weeks, there has been a rash of freak sports injuries that have spawned this week’s ‘Top 8.’ From the QMJHL’s Jason Fuchs losing the tip of his finger blocking a slap shot, to Don Baylor breaking his femur on a ceremonial first pitch, to (arguably the […]
Off-Season Training Like The Elite Do
Why you should incorporate football-style training to your summer regiment Every athlete has an offseason. Baseball players and runners, for example, have a winter off-season, while football players and hockey players (generally) have a summer off-season. Regardless of what sport you play and train for, the off-season presents an opportunity […]
“It’s More Than Just A Sport”
An interview with Gryphons Manager of the Year – Rachel Simpson Vince Lombardi once said, “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” When you think of who makes a team work, you think the […]
The Effects of Stress on Cancer Development
U of G prof looks as how the body responds to stress Stress is a necessary ailment of life that we experience every day. Some days, particularly around exam season, stress levels can raise to uncomfortable levels that last weeks or months and border on chronic. Other days, stress is […]
The Boys (Of Summer) Are Back In Town
After a five months deep-freeze, baseball season is upon us once again Billy Beane was right – it’s hard not to be romantic about baseball. That infamous line from Moneyball reminds me why it’s okay if I get a bit choked up when I smell a ballpark dog, hear the […]
Exploring The CSA Bike Centre
Spring has sprung and it is time to get your bike tuned There’s a hidden gem on the corner of Gordon Street and South Ring Road, and it’s called the CSA Bike Centre – a ‘do-it-yourself’ not for profit bike repair centre that serves Guelph students and community members on […]
Guelph Prof: Alternatives To Lead Shot In Guns
Dr. Vernon Thomas takes on IOC in effort to reduce lead poisoning in the environment At the University of Guelph, our motto is “Changing Lives and Improving Life.” That is exactly what Dr. Vernon Thomas, Associate Professor Emeritus with the Department of Integrative Biology, is attempting to accomplish by pushing […]
Gryphons Sports Year In Review
Flashback to homecoming 2013: The first monumental varsity event of the year pitted the McMaster Marauders against our Guelph Gryphons at a revamped Alumni Stadium. For the first time in Canadian Football League (CFL) history, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats played an entire season away from Ivor Wynne Stadium, which was being […]
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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.