Author blows up literary scene
Zsuzsi Gartner ignites creative writing on campus Becca Paterson Staff Writer Creative writing is not one of those things where you can attend a few theory classes and be great. It takes...
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Former nursing student kicked out of program for failing twice
Kaity Brown Staff Writer Caitlin Seymour, a former Mount Royal University nursing student, was recently kicked out of her program when she was taking the same course for the second time and didn’t...
Students lose continuation policy battle
‘Two-strikes-you’re-out’ now official for some programs BAJ Visser Staff Writer Proposed changes to the continuation policy of several programs within the faculty of health and community studies have drawn sharp criticism from members...
Crisis desk: Closed, come back later
Students want improved hours for campus counseling Leah Fink Staff Writer One of the biggest strengths of Mount Royal University is how hard it works to support its students — but do...
Bella’s sticking to budget
Despite speculation, no funding losses on conservatory construction Holly Triebwasser News Editor Construction of the new Conservatory and The Bella concert hall is well underway and, despite speculation among students and faculty...
MRU needs a puppy room!
Pet therapy coming to universities across Canada Holly Triebwasser News Editor You know that feeling you get around exam time when you’re so stressed out you can barely think straight? There’s an...
Mount Royal’s most newsworthy
The biggest news stories of 2012 Holly Triebwasser News Editor Now that the year 2012 is over, it’s time to look back at the past year and remember MRU’s biggest events and...
Changes in copyright laws at MRU
BAJ Visser Staff Writer The copyright question has become far murkier over the past year, as Canada’s fair use copyright laws have been altered both by Parliament and the Supreme Court, which includes...
Rejoice, MRU transit riders!
Calgary’s new west LRT line to open Dec. 10 BAJ Visser Staff Writer It’s taken almost a decade, but at last it has arrived. The west leg of Calgary’s light-rail transit...
MRU blind to needs of the sight impaired
Campus layout a serious hazard for the visually disabled Kaity Brown Staff Writer Mount Royal University seems blind to the fact that the campus is in need of a serious renovation. ...
