Gryphons “Fight for Kevin” and top spot in OUA in wins over Windsor & Western The Guelph Gryphons women’s hockey team had a monumental weekend in a number of respects. The Saturday, Nov. 9 game versus Windsor saw the Guelph community rally around the “Fight for Kevin” campaign to raise […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Right to Play Hosts Street Hockey Tournament
Despite the cold autumn weather on Nov. 7, the volunteer staff for the University of Guelph’s chapter of Right to Play managed to host a successful street hockey tournament in the South-Maritime parking lot, with four Toronto Raptors tickets on the line for the winning team. Fencing separated the four […]
Guelph Loses at Home to the Carleton Raven’s
In their second home game of the season, the Guelph Gryphon women’s basketball team faced off against the CIS No.10 ranked Carleton Ravens, losing by a score of 66-53 at the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre on Saturday Nov. 9. After losing their home opener on Friday, Nov. 8 to the […]
Debate Continues Over Assisted Suicide
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has vowed to fight a high court ruling banning assisted suicide, and wants the courts to hear the case as soon as possible so those who are suffering can make a decision whether or not to take their own lives. The controversial ruling by the […]
Ain’t it Sweet?
Why sweet potatoes should be your “go-to” potatoes With fall in full swing, the colour orange is everywhere – bright coloured leaves remind us of the temporariness of summer, carved pumpkins struggle to maintain their cheery demeanour despite the cold winds whipping at their core, and the last campfires of […]
Gryphon Ringette Team Wins Gold in London
The University of Guelph Gryphons ringette team took home gold last weekend at the London Ringette Tournament, going 2-0-1 through round robin play to make it to the finals. Guelph defeated Toronto in the tournament finals in a tight 4-3 game. The Gryphons improved on the previous weekend’s silver medal […]
Fight for Kevin
Women’s hockey team proves that sometimes, it’s more than just a game On Nov. 9, the Gryphons women’s hockey team will host the Windsor Lancers at the Gryphon Centre at 2 p.m. The game will feature many important headlines; including the fight for Guelph to remain in a hunt for […]
National Champions for Lacrosse
Men’s lacrosse wins Baggataway Cup over McGill to win national championship After 16 games, and a long bus trip to McGill’s Molson Stadium in Montreal, the Gryphons men’s lacrosse team can finally call themselves national champions. On the back of an eight-point performance from senior attackman, Ryan Serville, the Gryphons […]
Rhythm-less Guelph Offense Outmatched in OUA Semi-Final
Gryphons fail to capitalize on field position and special teams The No.5 Guelph Gryphons’ hopes of reaching their second straight Yates Cup ended in Kingston last Saturday, when the No.4 Queen’s Golden Gaels executed a brilliant four-quarter performance to win their 14th straight at home, 34-17, setting up a classic […]
Be Vitamin D Conscious this Winter
The clocks were turned back one hour this past Sunday, and many gladly welcomed an extra hour of sleep. Although this allows for a little extra light in the morning, night falls earlier, approximately two minutes per day, until the winter solstice on Dec. 21. This week, the sun has […]
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