Letters to the Editor – Feb. 16, 2011
I was pleased to see the “Thrift:A 3-pronged style solution” article by Thomi Olson (The Reflector, Jan. 19/12 issue). Indeed, secondhand shopping is good for the wallet and the environment. Please pass on...
Tagged: Society
Dusters for Donations
So much more than just a laugh Todd Colin Vaughn Contributor Jordan Ludwig is one of millions affected by cancer. “My grandpa had a mix of cancers for years and years...
GIRAF grows in fifth year
Holly Triebwasser Contributor Calgarians who have never heard of GIRAF won’t be able to miss it this year — literally. Animated City, the newest addition to the festival, will project giant animations onto...
Fairytales raise awareness for all including students
On the eve of the The Fairytales Film Festival it looks to be shaping up to be a good one. Fairytales always features provocative and perspective challenging cinema, but what I didn’t realize is...
MRU launches new degree program
By Bryan Weismiller Mount Royal University announced earlier today that the institution will be offering a bachelor of education, elementary degree, starting in fall 2011. A large crowd packed a conference room in the...
Wartime nurse shortage leaves lesson
By Jesse Hove Faith Columnist Being in pain sucks, but feeling no pain at all is even worse. According to Paul Brand, from his book 1997 book The Gift of Pain, leprosy is one...
Students forced to trade freedom of thought
by Lorenzo Petrin Guest Columnist Democracies are designed to allow for a multiplicity of interests. Typically these “interests” organize into groups to fully leverage and advocate their political power. As political parties need votes...
Love for the living dead
by Aaron Chatha While some are using October to look for costumes of superheroes, pop culture icons or vampire chest glitter, there is a dedicated set of enthusiasts building toward one thing: the perfect...
Welcome to the Cuckoo’s Nest
by Kevin Rushworth Dark, looming shadows played eerily upon sterilized white walls as the curtain rose on Theatre Calgary’s production of the celebrated play One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The encompassing themes were set...
Changing perspective
If you’re one of those “macho men” — you know the kind, with the brutish demeanor and the urge to high-five and/or fist bump every passing Joe six-pack you run into who might have...
