Stay balanced this winter with these three mantras
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell you that when the inevitable cold of winter sets in, we all get a little unbalanced. Life slows down, and for some...
The Reflector
A historical count of Cupid and why he is the symbol of Valentine’s Day
A historical count of the little cherub and why he is the symbol of Valentine’s Day
Jason Kenney addresses Albertans on COVID-19 pandemic through Facebook Live
By Noel Harper, News Editor For nearly a year now, the Alberta government has held afternoon press conferences with key political figures to address the COVID-19 pandemic — most often featuring Premier Jason Kenney, Chief...
How MRU got involved with Bell Let’s Talk Day away from campus
By Noel Harper, News Editor Jan. 28 marked this year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day, the telecommunications company’s annual initiative to raise money for mental health efforts through online interactions within social media and text messaging....
Why are penguins popping up across Alberta’s major cities?
By Noel Harper, News Editor Alberta’s post-secondary students are no strangers to publicly airing their grievances with the provincial government. This includes participating in gatherings of demonstration — gatherings that are restricted due to the...
SAMRU REC discuss tuition increases, student fees in online posting
By Noel Harper, News Editor The Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) has taken to its online blog to address a number of recent developments affecting Mount Royal students, including issues such as tuition...
Former NBA MVP dealt to Brooklyn Nets in four-team trade
By Zach Worden, Sports Editor Trade rumours had been swirling in Houston even before the 2020-21 NBA season started. Rockets star guard James Harden made headlines by not reporting to training camp on time...
Cougars Dholi Thokbuom and Quinn Pelland among top Canadian women’s volleyball players in 2020
By George Potter, Staff Writer Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 U SPORTS and Canada West volleyball seasons have been cancelled. The cancellations have caused hardships for athletes, coaches and schools alike. However, for...
Keeping up with the Cougars: How Abbey Gillette is making do without basketball during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Gage Smith, Contributor In November 2019, then-fourth year guard Abbey Gillette and the Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars women’s basketball team were faced with two games in two days against the University of...
Album Review: Nobody is Listening by ZAYN
Nobody is Listening ZAYN RCA Records Score: B+ Zayn Malik, formerly of One Direction, has released his introspective third album, Nobody is Listening. It’s as if Zayn had written this album in his bedroom...
