Women in sports: one of our own Eva Bell is a familiar face to thousands of Gryphons, but most don’t know her name, and they should. She works for Hospitality Services in the Mountain Hall cafeteria as a dishwasher, and is thought of very highly by her colleagues. But that’s […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Male athlete-perpetrated violence against women
Are male athletes getting a pass? The media makes it seem that athletes engage in violent acts at alarmingly high rates, but whether athletes perpetrate violence against women more than non-athletes is still unknown. Athletes’ high profile statuses mean their actions receive more media attention than those of other people. […]
Black trailblazers standing against racism in sports
Voices of hope, on and off the sports field Nobody should be denied the opportunity to play a sport because of the colour of their skin. And yet, it wasn’t until 1947 that baseball player Jackie Robinson broke the colour line and was allowed to play in the MLB. Since […]
The NBA vs. racism: from rags to riches to…silence?
Fans directing attacks at NBA players to play and not speak out against discrimination There are approximately 450 players in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and an overwhelming majority of them are black. Richard Lapchick, an American human rights activist and writer, recorded in 2015 that just over 74 per […]
TALK NERDY TO ME: Health impacts of hypersexualizing women of colour
Research shows stereotypes are damaging to sexual and reproductive health Women of colour are often viewed as hypersexual; stereotypes associated to this can negatively impact their sexual health and reproduction. Researchers Lisa Rosenthal and Marci Lobel note that racial stereotypes “have a long history connected to the sexualized exploitation of […]
STUDENT ATHLETE PROFILES: Modupe Okeowo
Get to know your Gryphs! Athlete: Modupe Okeowo Sport: Women’s Basketball Position & Number: Centre #15 Year at U of G: Fourth Year Program of Study: Criminal Justice and Public Policy Rachel Weitz: What challenges do you face as a black female athlete? Modupe Okeowo: As a black female athlete […]
Canada’s new food guide
Goodbye food groups and serving sizes. Hello plants and veggies! Forget everything you know about pyramids, rainbows, and the old food guide. Healthy eating is now represented by a circle, or rather a plate, according to the newest iteration of Canada’s Food Guide, which was released in January 2019. The […]
What’s the verdict on Valentine’s Day chocolate?
Pros and cons of chocolate from the perspective of a nutrition student When we think of Valentine’s Day what comes to mind? If you’re like me, you think of chocolate, and when you think of the day after Valentine’s Day, you definitely think of chocolate. However, it is hard to […]
Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Canada
Programs and services at U of G from Feb. 4 to 10 This week the country is taking part in Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW), with many universities taking part. According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC), over one million Canadians are currently struggling with an eating disorder. […]
Sexual activity among millennials is declining
Could this be the end of sex? By all accounts sex should be at an all-time high, but it’s not — even though society is more accepting and sex positive than at any time in history. Just look at the sex scenes in popular TV shows, or the cinematic BDSM […]
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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.