NieR:Automata and finding purpose through video games
By Taylor Charlebois, Staff Writer “We are perpetually trapped in a never ending cycle of life and death.” “Is this a curse, or some kind of punishment?” “I often think about the god who...
The Reflector
How do scientists, writers and mathematicians wind the Doomsday Clock?
By Matthew Hillier, Staff Writer The end of the world is a hotly discussed topic these days, for obvious reasons. You may have heard the phrase, “We are two more minutes closer to midnight,”...
Editors Pic
By Emily Marsten, Features Editor Your Instagram feed might be your go-to app nowadays where you share most of your wonderful photos but there is a certain kind of charm in seeing your photo...
Is it ‘Zoom fatigue?’
By Abbie Riglin, Staff Writer As a student in the age of virtual video meetings, it has been easy to fall into the spiral of feeling like COVID-19 will never end and that my...
MRU Wyckham Pharmacy a recent victim of robbery
By Mikaela Delos Santos, Web Editor On Dec. 22, 2021, the Wyckham Pharmacy located at the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University’s (SAMRU) Wyckham House was a victim of a robbery. Mount Royal University’s...
Calgary witnesses support on Freedom Convoy
By Leonardo Galindo, Contributor On the afternoon of Feb. 5, the Calgary Central Memorial Park echoed with the sound of honking cars and a voice reverberating through a megaphone repeating: “Freedom, freedom, freedom…” This...
Possible strike or lockout for MRU
By Alex Luong, Staff Writer Mount Royal University (MRU) is facing the possibility of a faculty strike and work stoppage as the institution and the Mount Royal University Faculty Association (MRFA) are still struggling...
Crowchild Classic cancelled for second straight year
By Josh Werles, Staff Writer Since its inception in 2012, the Crowchild Classic showdown at the Scotiabank Saddledome has been one of the most anticipated events of the year for students enrolled at either...
The case for high school sports
By Gage Smith, Sports Editor The world of sports in the 2020s is pretty different from that of the old days. Most professional athletes would put their feet up and take a vacation during...
Three NBA hot takes
By Gage Smith, Sports Editor The NBA is predictably unpredictable. That’s not stopping me from making some predictions. Let’s take a look at some opinions that are unpopular right now, but might just not be...
