Finding the right kindling for the Flames
By Brendan Makay, Contributor The season no one could have predicted is now over, and the offseason is in full swing. There is no better time than the present to investigate the Calgary Flames...
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Attend the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival from your couch
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor COVID-19 has opened a world of opportunities for arts events and festivals to not only bring their local communities together, but to bring their show around the globe —...
What is cultural appropriation anyway?
By Karina Zapata, Publishing Editor Ah yes, Halloween. It’s officially that time of year when everyone talks about cultural appropriation — a complex term that’s easy to understand in retrospect, but is initially more...
COVID-19 Q&A: Cougars Defenseman Connor Blake
By Zach Worden, Sports Editor With the unique landscape for Cougars athletes in 2020, the players, teams and coaches have been able to practice and train together with the return of classes. Despite there...
4 sports podcasts you should be listening to
By Zach Worden, Sports Editor For sports fans who want to be in the know when it comes to their players and teams, one way they can up their game is by listening to...
Canada at its best: 2019’s sports highlight reel
By Zach Worden, Staff Writer With the sports world now frozen across the world due to COVID-19, there’s no better time than now to look back at the best of 2019 from our Canadian...
The acquittal of former MRU student Matt Brown
By Christian Kindrachuk, Staff Writer On March 3, 2020, Alberta courts found that the case of Matthew Brown, a former MRU student charged with assault and breaking and entering, to be acquitted of the...
Will the coronavirus affect Albertans and MRU students?
By Christian Kindrachuk, Contributor With the outbreak of the coronavirus people around the world have started to take precautions due to the nature of the new virus. However, in terms of an outbreak, this is nothing new. On Jan. 30, the...
5 ways to maximize the cold weather this winter
By Blaise Kemna, Contributor You know the click-click-click to the top of a rollercoaster? The way you begin to brace yourself? The way you white-knuckle the safety restraint as you crest the top before...
MRU Cougars set for playoffs after historic season
By Daniel Khavkin, Sports Editor Summer’s weather has turned grey and with fall in full swing, it’s that time when the Mount Royal men’s soccer squad rev up for their fifth consecutive playoff appearance....
