MRU’s Journey to Indigenization
By Liam Rockliffe, Contributor Mount Royal University (MRU) hosts its very own truth and reconciliation events to be held between Sept. 22 and Oct. 4. These events hold special meaning for all Canadians especially...
The Reflector
A new MRU program transforms students to professionals
By Julie Patton, News Editor Learning is not limited to the classroom, and the new AccelerateU program is an example of that. Piloting during the 2023-24 academic year at Mount Royal University (MRU), the...
Explainer: Could Trump Prevent World War III?
By Iyan Velji, Contributor It has been nearly two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Since that day on Feb. 24, 2022, it’s estimated around 260,000 soldiers have died on both sides of the conflict...
Scout’s honour and a government’s promise: how ‘opportunities for learning’ became generations worth of shame
By Alex Padilla, Contributor & Emma Duke, Features Editor In September 2023, Netflix released a documentary called Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America. The documentary paints a picture of a decades old institution...
Vitamin intake might be your key to success this school year
By Arroy (AJ) Jacob, Staff Writer & Emma Duke, Features Editor The day begins to lag and so does your body. The exam in front of you begins to blur, and suddenly your pencil...
‘Let me take what I want to take:’ MRU students divided on general education requirements
By Darian MacDonald, Contributor General Education Classes (better known as Gen Eds) are a hot topic around campus. Some people love them, some people hate them. The two arguments tend to be either: “I’m...
BODY allows audiences to step inside biology
By Emma Marshall, Contributor A Canadian festival that fuses art with science stopped in Calgary to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Beakerhead has partnered with the experts at Walk the Plank to host the North...
A story about reclaiming one’s heritage leads the way for conversations about Indigenous stories
By Isabella West, Arts Editor New Blood: A Story of Reconciliation combines poetry, music, contemporary and traditional dance to tell the true story of the former chief of the Siksika Nation. The play recounts his...
‘Discovering the truth, understanding that truth and giving voice to Indigenous people:’ through film.
By Isabella West, Arts Editor National Truth and Reconciliation Day is a time to honour the strength and resilience both survivors and intergenerational survivors have endured because of the residential school system. As Sept....
Album Review: Micah Sage by Micah Sage
Micah Sage Micah Sage Independent Grade – A On June 9th, 2023, Micah Sage released her debut album, Micah Sage. Consisting of 6 tracks, this dreamy collection of music brings forth the presence of...
