How the beat generation changed our world
By Ayra Fouad, Contributor This is the story of how a late 1950s literary revolution inspired a generation of hippies to change the world. Today, the greats of beat poetry — often referred to...
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Holiday markets for everyone on your list
By Cassie Weiss, Contributor Holiday decorations are going up around the city, the snow is sporadically falling, and — unless you are one of those people who have all their gift shopping done months...
Face your tears: How to uncover the benefits of crying in adulthood
By Andrea Wong, Contributor From the moment we are born, we cry. During our earliest years, crying is a normal way to communicate our needs and deal with new or difficult emotions. As we...
MRU Now app aims to increase security and safety at university
By Ryleigh Stangness, Staff Writer Kim Cousineau, a risk analyst at MRU, has been working closely with app developers since 2018 to optimize and tailor the new security app, MRU Now, for students to...
Challenging yourself is helpful to mental health
By Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Photo Editor From my experience doing layout and graphic design, there’s something about being in the middle of a process that makes me feel calm. A soothing feeling seems to...
5 ways to maximize the cold weather this winter
By Blaise Kemna, Contributor You know the click-click-click to the top of a rollercoaster? The way you begin to brace yourself? The way you white-knuckle the safety restraint as you crest the top before...
Our fascination with fear: Why people enjoy watching horror films
By Mackenzie Gellner, Staff Writer Everytime I sit down to watch a horror movie, I know I am going to end up with my fingers crammed in my ears with a pillow over my...
Reflecting on the past going forward: The significance of Remembrance Day
By Christian Kindrachuk, Staff Writer “There’s an old saying: ‘History repeats itself.’ If you don’t understand history, you run the risk of having to make the same mistakes again,” says Dave Love, president of...
What does the UCP’s provincial budget mean for Alberta universities?
By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor The United Conservative Party (UCP) recently announced its 2019 provincial budget, which saw some concerning slashes to universities and the likeliness of tuition increases for students. Jason Kenney and...
MRU Cougars set for playoffs after historic season
By Daniel Khavkin, Sports Editor Summer’s weather has turned grey and with fall in full swing, it’s that time when the Mount Royal men’s soccer squad rev up for their fifth consecutive playoff appearance....
