Few fast for hunger
by Kelsey Hipkin In early March, the Mount Royal Social Justice Club started handing out pledge sheets to students interested in raising money and taking part in Mount Royal’s 30 Hour Famine. The World Vision...
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Actively slacking
by Zoey Duncan Slacktivism: it’s not in most dictionaries but the more vernacularly inclined Urban Dictionary defines it as, “The act of participating in obviously pointless activities as an expedient alternative to actually expending...
MRU prof considering mayoral candidacy
by Selina Renfrow If Facebook fan pages were a popularity contest for Calgary’s mayoral race, Mount Royal University associate professor Naheed Nenshi would be winning with 710 fans supporting his run at press time....
The best way to spend your lunch
by Sean-Paul Boynton If you’re looking for a fun alternative to the crowded food courts and overpriced sandwich stands during your lunch hour, all you have to do is pack a snack and head...
Roughin’ it
by Chris Palmer Eight years removed from their inaugural season in 2002, the Calgary Roughnecks lacrosse team has established themselves as an important player in the Calgary sports scene. Key to understanding the growth...
Noise 101: CD Reviews for March 18 Reflector
by Sean-Paul Boynton Choice Cut It’s very easy to complain about how bands never come to Canada. When an artist announces a “North American tour,” it’s usually a full tour of the United States...
A pint for what ales you
by Megan Darragh What goes better with a warm winter’s day than a mouthwatering, perfectly chilled pint of beer? Well for those of us who can’t get enough, the only thing better than a...
Chickens on the way…maybe
by Zoey Duncan Clucking, pooping, flapping, and laying, the humble chicken is popping up in a few Calgary backyards despite a bylaw that orders otherwise. The Canadian Liberated Urban Chicken Klub (CLUCK) has been...
Palin visit draws few protestors
by Kylie Robertson Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin spoke on March 6 in Calgary – her first Canadian appearance since she resigned office in 2009. Former U.S. president George W. Bush was in Calgary...
Cougars, Calamities and Classics: Broken barriers…again.
Watching the Oscars Sunday night with some of my closest peeps we came to a stellar revelation. The refreshing idea that either a black man or a woman could win an Oscar for Best...
