Category: News
Denied vote for free contraception, but MRU has you covered
By Julie Patton, News Editor In November 2023, the Alberta government voted against a motion put forward by the NDP to provide free access to prescription contraception. Had the vote gone through, Albertans would receive...
Let’s talk about Trudeau
By Iyan Velji, Contributor On Feb. 28, 1984, then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau went for a contemplative walk in the snowy streets of Ottawa before announcing he would step down as leader of the Liberal...
Holiday initiative supports local families in crisis
By Julie Patton, News Editor This holiday season, local shoppers at Southcentre Mall can treat themselves to a cookie while also supporting local charity Made by Momma. The organization supports families and women in...
Accountability: Letter to our readers
Dear Reader, The Reflector staff feels that our coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Nov. 23, 2023, issue lacked balance and accuracy. To that end, in this issue we are providing coverage focusing on...
Understanding the Complex History of Israel
By Noa P., Contributor Words like ‘colonialism’ and ‘settlers’ have been repeated as the justification for why Israel does not have the right to exist. These terms are deeply offensive and blatantly false to...
Editorial: The Oct. 7 Hamas massacre and its fallout
By Michelle Zalmanowitz, Contributor On the morning of Oct. 7 2023, an unprecedented brutal surprise attack was launched on Israel by the internationally recognized terrorist organization, Hamas. They viciously murdered, beheaded, raped, and kidnapped...
Debunking false narratives against the State of Israel
By Kayla Rzepa, Contributor The spread of misinformation has increased immensely in the past two months since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack and massacre. Why have people been so quick to post, like,...
Editorial: MRU’s new Palestinian Advocacy Club raises awareness on campus
By Noel Ormita, Contributor Protests in support of Palestine and Israel have taken place side-by-side around the world since the widely covered Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. But for Palestinian students at MRU, the conflict...
Gaza death toll surpasses 10,000
By Khaoula Choual , Contributor Gaza’s death toll has surpassed 10,000. According to Gaza’s official media office, more than 12,000 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7. However, the official death toll has not...
