Sled in the summertime
by Vanessa Gillard Arts Editor Since 2007 Calgarians have had their own private island — Sled Island. If you have never heard of the little festival that could, you have been missing out. What...
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Swap till you drop
by Laura Lushington The Reflector That dress you bought last summer is hanging in your closet, tags attached, never to be worn. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but wouldn’t it...
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...
Supporting Japan from Mount Royal University
by Zoey Duncan For decades, Canadian students have benefitted from the innovations in Japanese technology, and now Mount Royal students have a chance to give back to Japan in their time of crisis. The...
Viral video gains support for gay and lesbian community
by Kian Sumalpong The Reflector With one simple YouTube video, numerous lives are being changed around the world. The “It Gets Better” video has now gone viral and it’s part of a worldwide movement...
Meet your executive SAMRU council candidates
By Bryan Weismiller and Bryce Visser President Kyle MacQuarrie Why are you running for president? “Mount Royal is a spectacular institution, but there are areas that I have found that need to be addressed....
Show up and make it happen
by Chris Harper Guest Columnist You could probably call me an addict. When it comes to my addiction, I can’t say no. I just have to do it. Maybe I need help, but it...
New site combines social media and music
by Aaron Chatha Vivoscene is an interactive media website set up like a social media network that combines a variety of music reviews, news, interviews and articles. Vivoscene is a music website. The label...
MRU Valedictorian nomination process changed
by Bryan Weismiller Beginning in 2011, Mount Royal University students will be eligible to nominate their own valedictorian. The valedictorian process was changed as a result of the work of the Student Awards Committee...
Metal women rock Alberta
by Sarah Kitteringham The representation of the “other” gender in metal has come along way since the sausage fest heyday of the ‘70s. A quick peek reveals scores of women both in bands and...
