Posts Tagged ‘ America ’

Tattoo doc sails into Calgary

Aug 18th, 2010 | Category: Arts

Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry
The Uptown Theater
Thursday Aug.19
8 p.m.
RSVP
By Kelsey Hipkin
Back in the 1920s a young sailor by the name of Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins set up shop in Oahu, Hawaii and for 40 years tattooed his way into history.
 Sailor Jerry’s signature style with hints of Asian influence from his time with the Navy have come a long [...]



Hardcore gig finds success in Cowtown

Jun 8th, 2010 | Category: Arts

By  Gabrielle Domanski
Strike Anywhere/Bane with Lowtalker and Touché Amoré
The Republik
June 7, 2010
With doors opening at six o’clock, it took what felt like forever for the first band, Lowtalker, to hit the stage of
the meagerly filled Republik Nightclub. Hailing from Midwestern America, the band is no stranger to the spotlight, being comprised of members from [...]



‘Vote intelligently’

Feb 11th, 2010 | Category: News

By Devin Ayotte

Internationally renowned journalist Gwynne Dyer visited Mount Royal University to share his views on climate change and the results of U.S. President Barack Obama’s first year in office.
Dyer, who spoke at MRU on Feb. 5, holds a PhD in military and Middle Eastern history from King’s College in London and is a [...]



The people’s person: Beer, chips and discrimination! Yay football!

Feb 2nd, 2010 | Category: Blogs, The people's person

For football fans, the Super Bowl is an excuse to drink plenty of beer, eat an abundance of neon-coloured cheese snacks and sit around watching what tend to be hilarious commercials. Coveted by capitalists from around the world, airtime during the Super Bowl is as precious to advertisers as the ring was to Gollum.
But this [...]



The people’s person: A superficial flop

Jan 22nd, 2010 | Category: Blogs, The people's person

Heidi Montag’s resume includes reality TV star, wannabe pop singer, half of one of America’s most hated couples and now, the girl that’s addicted to plastic surgery.
Recently, Montag underwent 10 procedures all at once, including another breast enhancement, chin reduction, eyebrow lift and another nose job.
Did I mention the girl is 23-years-old?
However, this doesn’t come [...]



Cougars, Calamities and Classics: Smells Like College Spirit?

Nov 24th, 2009 | Category: Blogs

Good day friends! I know you’ve already got your hot little hands on the most recent edition of The Reflector on an MRU newstand or computer near you and because of that you have read our little ditty on MRU’s school spirit.
Now I am going to admit that I myself need to ramp up my [...]



The people’s person: Can you leggo your Eggo?

Nov 21st, 2009 | Category: Blogs, The people's person

Where have all the frozen waffles gone? This is perhaps one of the most pressing issues facing America today.
According to Kellogg, the world needs to brace itself for an Eggo shortage until at least the middle of next year, after two of their four plants faced some problems during production.
Recently, their Atlanta plant was shut [...]



Folk Fest: Gomez growing gallantly

Jul 23rd, 2009 | Category: News

Gaining exposure in the vast North American music scene is never easy. If your group started out overseas the difficult task can be compounded even further
English indie rock quintet Gomez has been fighting this uphill battle for roughly 12 years, however, drummer Olly Peacock says the group has seen significant strides made in recent times.
“We’re [...]



Summer movies keep on rolling

Jul 9th, 2009 | Category: Arts

In the spring we published the first half of our summer movie preview. Now that the Autobots have beat on the Decepticons in Transformers II: Revenge of the Fallen and Christopher Pike and Co. proved that Star Trek can be reinvented without Leonard Nimoy (sort of) and William Shatner, it’s time to look at what [...]



Stampede: Let the drinks pour

Jul 3rd, 2009 | Category: News

The Stampede is officially upon us and naturally thereflector. ca is bringing you Stampede coverage from all corners of the city for the next 10 days. Log on each day to find useful tidbits, compelling photo galleries and Reflector-style features from our dedicated reporters on the ground in the heart of cattle country.
First off, as [...]