Let’s talk about Trudeau
By Iyan Velji, Contributor On Feb. 28, 1984, then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau went for a contemplative walk in the snowy streets of Ottawa before announcing he would step down as leader of the Liberal...
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Holiday initiative supports local families in crisis
By Julie Patton, News Editor This holiday season, local shoppers at Southcentre Mall can treat themselves to a cookie while also supporting local charity Made by Momma. The organization supports families and women in...
A first-time NBA experience from the perspective of a Calgarian
By Matt DeMille, Sports Editor Let’s be honest, avid sports fans living in Western Canada have it rough. Why, you ask? Of the five main professional sports that are consumed across North America— the...
Calgary cadets plant 100 trees to memorialize RCAF
By James Windler, Staff Writer This past October, Calgary’s Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) cadets planted 100 trees to memorialize the RCAF ahead of their 2024 centennial. The memorial, which is open to the...
MRU’s reading week
By Liam Rockliffe, Staff Writer Mount Royal University (MRU) hosts its reading week over Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. MRU was the first Albertan institution to have a reading week, with SAMRU petitioning for it since...
A night full of MRU Alumni stars
By Noel Ormita, Contributor The annual Outstanding Alumni Awards recognized seven alumni who continue to showcase the spirit of Mount Royal University (MRU) beyond campus grounds through their professional careers and work in the...
A unique call to action for climate change
By Gurleen Jassal, Staff Writer A production that is coming to Calgary aims to raise awareness and spark discussion about the pressing issues surrounding climate change and is an essential component of the Climate...
MRU men’s soccer team seizes golden opportunity in Canada West final
By Matthew DeMille, Sports Editor & Zafir Nagji, Staff Writer For the past two seasons, MRU’s men’s soccer program has been on the precipice of collegiate history. But until this season, the team couldn’t...
Hope’s Cradle: A second chance
By Gurleen Jassal, Contributor Hope’s Cradle is an organization based in Calgary and it’s offering mothers in difficult circumstances a safe place to give up their newborns, acting as a lifeline. This initiative will...
What you missed: Mount Royal University’s 2023 Sustainability Forum
By Bella Coco, Contributor When people think of sustainability, ideas of climate activism, environmental change, or alternative energy sources come to mind. However, Mount Royal University’s (MRU) 2023 Sustainability Forum looked at tourism, finance,...
