Not your typical doll
by Vanessa Redux Sex Columnist When the Barbie doll was introduced in 1959, some parents were wary of her realistically woman-like appearance, believing it might scandalize their children. The sale of the toy was...
The Reflector
‘Garbage island’ floats into Wyckham House
by Bryan Weismiller News Editor Many students were shocked to see large netting and garbage strewn about Wyckham House on March 21. The “Garbage Island” display was part of the Oceans for the Future...
Reduce the pain of scholarly articles
So it’s that time again… no, not spring, term paper season. It’s a time of year when Advil and Red Bull sales spike. It’s also when I hear a lot of questions like these:...
Women ignored
Your formal sexual education need not end after learning about STIs in high school. A psychology class on human sexuality at Northwestern University near Chicago viewed an “absurd” and “clinical” video about female orgasm...
Business school receives major investment
by Bryan Weismiller The Reflector Mount Royal University’s Bissett School of Business padded its wallet on March 11 with a $1.1 million donation from the Royal Bank of Canada. It’s the largest corporation donation...
MRU Residents report more thefts in 2011
by Bryan Weismiller The Reflector Residence security has become an issue after an unusually high number of break-ins were reported this year. Campus Security is currently aware of six thefts, three in the West...
Cougars named academic all-canadians
Four student athletes from Mount Royal University have been named academic all-canadians. In a joint release from the CCAA and SIRC (Sport Information Resource Centre), Cam Dodd (basketball), Emily Larson (basketball), Dan Durham (volleyball)...
MRU Parking analysis underway
by Bryan Weismiller The Reflector Mount Royal University administration has started looking into the campus’ parking situation starting with a survey, which was emailed to a group of students earlier this month. It is...
Docherty makes surprise visit to campus
by Bryan Weismiller David Docherty, Mount Royal University’s next president, was on campus today to speak with staff, students and faculty members. His unannounced visit was the first time he’s been on campus since...
