Understanding the concept of trauma-informed care
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor Have you ever considered the word trauma — seriously considered it? It seems like a pretty obvious word, with a pretty obvious definition, but let me tell you, it...
The Reflector
SAMRU student resources are keeping students fed at next to no cost
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor It’s the final countdown! (Cue epic battle music here.) But seriously, there is just over one month left in the semester, and that is both terrifying and exciting. For...
Go zero waste this November
By Nicole Ellement, Contributor In its simplest terms, zero-waste is exactly what it sounds like: a lifestyle in which one produces no waste. On a more complex level, zero-waste is about fundamentally overhauling the...
Inglewood pub at the center of legal battle returns with new name
By Tristan Oram, Contributor In September, Calgary pub Swans of Inglewood reopened under a new name. Now known as The Dirty Duck, the rebrand came about due to a tense legal battle between the...
New Calgary-based social media platform Ivy aims to connect students and campuses
By Daniel Gonzalez, Contributor Social media platforms are popular among post-secondary students that wish to learn more about their universities and the opportunities at their disposal. But Ivy — and its co-founder, Paul Dan...
Comparing MRU, U of C on lowering emissions and adapting to a lower carbon future
By Christian Kindrachuk, Web Editor Emissions are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, and universities across Canada and the globe can be part of the solution through education and strategies to reduce their...
Canada West and other U SPORTS conferences come to a final decision on university sports in Canada for 2020-21
By Zach Worden, Sports Editor On Oct. 15, Canada West, along with the rest of U SPORTS, announced the cancellation of all regular season, playoff or championship events for the 2020-21 season. After initially...
Olds Grizzlys win two of three over Canucks in AJHL exhibition series
By George Potter, Contributor On Oct. 9, the Calgary Canucks had their first game on home ice since last season was cancelled due to COVID-19. People were allowed to attend this first game, however,...
Finding the right kindling for the Flames
By Brendan Makay, Contributor The season no one could have predicted is now over, and the offseason is in full swing. There is no better time than the present to investigate the Calgary Flames...
Album Review: All love everything by Aloe Blacc
ALL LOVE EVERYTHING Aloe Blacc BMG Rights Score: A My first impression of All Love Everything was that this is the album 2020 needed after such a hectic year. This album, as the name...
