U.S. supports Israel in conflict
By Matthew Hillier, Staff Writer U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel on Oct. 18 to discuss new changes to the humanitarian corridor to Gaza as well as aid to Palestinians in Gaza and on...
The Reflector
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,...
Generation Alpha: “Can be good, and terribly bad for too many reasons.”
By Arroy (AJ) Jacob, Staff Writer As the clock of human history continues ticking, the spotlight shifts onto a new set of cast on stage. Since the years 1997 and 2012 the spotlight was...
Mexican-Canadian director continues to rise in Calgary theatre
By James Windler, Staff Writer Javier Vilalta is riding high after a successful directorial debut at Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre. Vilalta watched on as people packed into Vertigo Theatre Thursday night to see The Strange Case...
A Haunted History: Halloween’s roots and rituals around the world
By Emma Marshall, Staff Writer When you think of Halloween, what comes to your mind first? Is it the candy, the costumes, or the scary movie marathons? This is what western Halloween is boiled...
How to fully immerse yourself in the concert experience
By Emma Duke, Features Editor If you’ve been dying to know what my bank statements look like (which, I don’t know why you would..that’s weird, but no judgment), I’ll tell you. Ticketmaster. Groceries. Ticketmaster....
Rockin’ 4 Dollars, giving locals the limelight and traditions they deserve
By Bella Coco, Contributor Rockin’ 4 Dollars started as a local rock event in Halifax. Now, over 15 years later, it has transformed into a beloved weekly local tradition for the Calgary music scene....
A reflection on the magical blend of grief and horror in this Disney classic
By Isabella West, Arts Editor When a mother and son move to New Orleans for a fresh start, their excitement quickly turns to fear once they discover that their new house is filled with...
Exploring the enchanting Tales of Jack-O-Lanterns and Halloween Carving Traditions
By Emma Marshall, Staff Writer When the sun goes down in October, Calgary lights up with a haunting jack-o-lantern display, but the Halloween spirit is not found in the pumpkins, but rather in those...
