The Madden Curse proves to be true
By Sajan Jabbal, Contributor The NFL is into week five of the 2019-20 season which also means all you hardcore Madden gamers are in full swing for your annual football video game entertainment. The Madden...
The Reflector
Why do companies really stand behind social issues?
Mackenzie Gellner, Staff Writer In current times, mental health, feminism, racism and a long list of other topics that have been historically ignored have become major talking points. As a result, many companies are integrating...
Unpacking Brene Brown’s mantra of wholehearted living
Sarah Green, Arts Editor Not to be dramatic or anything, but Brené Brown changed my life. More specifically, her research on wholeheartedness changed the way I live my life. So much so, in fact, I...
Therapeutic activities (that aren’t meditation)
By Kennedy Bashaw, Contributor If you wear your heart on your sleeve and there’s no hiding when you’re feeling stressed out, you’re probably a little sick of the, “Have you tried meditation?” response. Don’t get...
5 board games for bored people
Isabelle Bennett, Features Editor One of my very favourite ways to spend a Friday or Saturday evening is breaking out the card games and board games for a night-in with a few friends. There’s just...
5 photography tips from one amateur to another
By Jill Meagher, Contributor Photography can be a tough hobby to get into — it took me forever before I finally got a shot that I actually liked. However, it is extremely rewarding and...
Studying abroad isn’t as hard as students might think
By Christian Kindrachuk, Contributor While studying abroad might sound like a difficult thing to do, MRU is making it more accessible for students to have that unique educational experience. However, many students are unaware...
Mark Hecht’s Vancouver Sun op-ed sparks reaction from readers and MRU
By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor A Vancouver Sun op-ed written by Mount Royal University instructor Mark Hecht, made the argument that “low ethnic diversity is the hallmark of countries with high rates of social...
Will the Trudeau’s brownface photos affect voters?
By Ryleigh Stangness, Staff Writer By now, we have all seen the papers with headlines splashed across the front page, ‘HYPOCRITE!” and seen the swift and merciless damnation from the media and public. The...
Why Alberta Student Aid delays in scholarships are worrying some university students
By Noel Harper, Contributor Post-secondary institutions across Alberta, including Mount Royal University, are working through a delay in granting scholarships to students. This is due to an ongoing “technology upgrade” that Alberta Student Aid...
