Noise 101: CD Reviews for March 18 Reflector
by Sean-Paul Boynton Choice Cut It’s very easy to complain about how bands never come to Canada. When an artist announces a “North American tour,” it’s usually a full tour of the United States...
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Palin visit draws few protestors
by Kylie Robertson Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin spoke on March 6 in Calgary – her first Canadian appearance since she resigned office in 2009. Former U.S. president George W. Bush was in Calgary...
More than a coach
by Kelsey Chadwick Without a coach, any sport is difficult. It’s a coach’s job to teach an athlete how to perfect their sport, and while there may not be a lack of coaches, there’s...
Olympic forecast
by Katie Turner During the 16-day Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canadian athletes will feel the pressure of being on home-turf but according to one official, the athletes are more than ready. Along with being...
If you like it then you should put a lid on it
It’s time to dust of the board or planks and head out to your favourite hill to see what the Rockies have to offer this season. What you don’t want to do is have...
Reflector staff brings home three awards at international conference
By Reflector Staff From Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, the staff of The Reflector attended the 88th annual Associated Collegiate Press conference in Austin, Texas. Along with coming back with an abundance of knowledge...
Vaccinating Mount Royal
By Robert Strachan & Julie C. Vincent The EnCana Wellness Centre made 1,200 seasonal flu vaccinations available on Mount Royal University’s campus over the week of Oct. 19 to 23, but they will not...
Scooting around town
by Claire Miglionico On a cold rainy day, it may seem a little odd to find Vespas out and about. But for members of the Apocalypse Scooter Club of Calgary, riding scooters all-year...
King Don Juan rises from the streets
With his feet firmly on the streets of Calgary and his eyes to the sky, local rap artist Juan “King Don Juan” Ramirez always knew he wanted to spend his life making music. Ramirez...
Folk Fest: Wells not afraid to get Dirty
To describe Emily Wells’ music seems like a fairly daunting task, as there is not one singular sound or genre that would adequately characterize what she does. But daunting task or not, here goes:...
