A seminar with BJJ black belt, Roy Harris
Mikaela Delos Santos, News Editor Excitement was at an all time high when I hit the mats at the Calgary-based martial arts gym, Champion’s Creed. Chatter filled the whole gym; everyone from buff and...
The Reflector
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Cougars soccer teams finish season strong
Josh Werle, Sports Editor The Mount Royal University Cougars soccer teams have had a strong finish to the 2022 season — the men’s team have gone unbeaten, while the women’s team have more than...
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How this local artist persevered through COVID-19 to create art
Astrid Cunanan, Arts Editor The day dawned clear but the brisk wind cancelled it all out. Jocelyn Mah was at her usual spot, Kensington’s beloved Higher Ground Cafe. She sat across from the large...
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Van Gogh’s Sunflowers: Did the Protest Work?
Emma Duke, Staff Writer On Oct. 14, you may have heard of an event where protesters threw a can of tomato soup at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. But what was the purpose of the protest?...
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Canada’s recent housing and Inflation crisis may be snowballing into a recession officials warn
Matthew Hillier, Staff Writer The United Nations’ (UN) major financial agency, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially downgraded its economic forecasts for 2023, and ominously reported that the risk of North American recession...
Calgary Police teams up with KalTire to prevent catalytic converter thefts.
Khai Choual, Contributor The Calgary Police (CPS) and KalTire have teamed up to help prevent catalytic converter thefts in the city. From Jan. 11, 2023, vehicle owners will now have the opportunity to have...
Dr. Carolyn Willekes PhD Shares Insight on historical Equestrian connections
Matthew Hillier, Staff writer How the relationship between horses and their riders have had an effect on human history is hard to research and understand. However, one of MRU’s very own professors, Dr. Carolyn...
MRU prof emerita help develop online course with Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters
Mikaela Delos Santos, News Editor Dr. Dawne Clark PhD, a Mount Royal University (MRU) professor emerita, has been an essential part of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters’ (ACWS) online course, the Healing Brain....
Michelle Yeoh: “Shut up, please. I can beat you up…”
Arroy (AJ) Jacob, Contributor “Shut up, please. I can beat you up, okay?” says world-renowned Michelle Yeoh to the pianist who began playing in the middle of her winning speech as she accepts the...
Chinook Blast returns in 2023: New spectacles and old favourites
Annila Baigzada, Contributor Now that the stressful Christmas holidays are over, many people have found themselves flying back home to Calgary or beginning to settle in for the new year. But if you are...
Tip Tip… Hooray?
Abbie Riglin, Photo Editor Let’s paint a picture: you’ve decided to go out to dinner. Maybe you’re celebrating or just meeting up with a friend. You sit down, order a $14 drink (ouch, guess...
What’s in-store for Alberta’s film industry?
Emma Duke, Staff writer When you think of the booming film industry, you probably think of places like Hollywood, Vancouver, Toronto or Montréal. But recent projects, funding, and developments are putting Calgary on the...
New Year, New Music: The Most Anticipated Albums of 2023
Izabella Jaspar, Staff Writer It’s a new year, which means there is new music on the way. From heartbreak anthems to alternative bangers, 2023 will be a fantastic year for music. Endless Summer Vacation by...
New kids on the block: Rating the top 4 pilot episodes from recent months
Emma Boyne, Contributor In today’s age, finding a TV show that hasn’t been done is difficult. With repeated plots, stereotypical characters and lack of invigorating dynamics, I’ve struggled to hang on to a series...
Oh Canada! A musical journey through Canada’s country scene
Charlotte Holmes, Contributor Country music traditionally is associated with our neighbours to the south. But here in the great white north, we too have a vibrant and diverse country music industry that has seen...
