Crisis desk: Closed, come back later
Students want improved hours for campus counseling Leah Fink Staff Writer One of the biggest strengths of Mount Royal University is how hard it works to support its students — but do...
The Reflector
Bella’s sticking to budget
Despite speculation, no funding losses on conservatory construction Holly Triebwasser News Editor Construction of the new Conservatory and The Bella concert hall is well underway and, despite speculation among students and faculty...
Idle hands
The last month has served as one of the more exciting in recent Canadian history. Widespread protests have hit cities across the country. Railroads and border crossings were blockaded. Mall-goers have been confronted with...
Blades of glory
Calgary’s historic midget hockey tournament Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor Photos: Todd Colin Vaughan Calgary played host to a familiar tournament over the holiday break. The 2012 Mac’s AAA...
Year in review
Cougars highlights from 2012 Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor The year of 2012 was a groundbreaking year for the Mount Royal University Cougars. Following years of dominating the Alberta Conferences Athletic...
Gun violence in the sports world
Poor gun control and machismo culture leads to tragedies Todd Colin Vaughan Sports Editor On Dec. 2, 2012 when most National Football League fans were settling into their regular Sunday Night Football...
Deadmau5 plays Polar set for lifeless audience
A night of mediocre music and little else Vern McGill Layout Editor I really wanted to like the Polar music festival featuring Deadmau5 at the BMO Centre on Dec. 28, I really...
Noise 101: CD reviews for Jan. 7
Alcoves Alcoves Self-released It’s a rare gem when inert anxiety can be evinced as a tangible tool for contemplating the source of that very anxiety. Mackenzie Keefe’s first self-titled release under the moniker...
2013 will bring more bad jokes
Parody accounts the latest in trend of poor humour Nathan Ross Arts Editor Rolling in the new year, we can hopefully say goodbye to a lot of trends that have overstayed their...
New year’s read-olutions
The Reflector’s list of books you should read in 2013 Leah Fink Becca Paterson Staff Writers A lot of New Year’s resolutions won’t hold up past the end of March. That isn’t necessarily pessimism,...
