A historical count of Cupid and why he is the symbol of Valentine’s Day
A historical count of the little cherub and why he is the symbol of Valentine’s Day
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A brief history of Halloween during unprecedented times
By Ed Ghost, Contributor Halloween has had many faces over the past 120-something years of Canadian tradition. What started out originally as a centuries-old Celtic pagan tradition, Halloween followed Irish immigrants to our shores...
Party like it’s 1920: Take the best of the last century into the next
By Andi Endruhn, Publishing Editor The 1920s might have been 100 years ago but that doesn’t mean we can’t have just as much fun. Photo courtesy of History Collection If you’re anything like me, a...
Here’s why cultural institutions still have value in modern day society
By Sarah Green, Arts Editor We live in a world where we can access pretty much anything with a little digging and a few clicks. The Internet has opened up a digital universe brimming...
Reflecting on the past going forward: The significance of Remembrance Day
By Christian Kindrachuk, Staff Writer “There’s an old saying: ‘History repeats itself.’ If you don’t understand history, you run the risk of having to make the same mistakes again,” says Dave Love, president of...
History of ‘The Wave’
How Edmonton Oilers’ fans allegedly started a global phenomenon Nathan Ross Staff Writer Chances are if you’ve ever watched a live sporting event, you’re familiar with “The Wave.” For those of...
Back to the drawing board
Marina Giannitsos Features Editor There’s a reason characters like Superman and Batman are considered legendary. When you look at their dates of origin in 1937 and 1939 respectively, both characters are slightly older than...
Glenbow exhibit showcases Canadian photography legend
by Bri Turner The Reflector Beginning April 2, Calgarians will have an opportunity to celebrate the life and work of Yousuf Karsh, one of the greatest Canadian portraitists in history, at the Glenbow Museum....
Players, coach honoured for achievements
by Blaine Meller Sports Editor Nineteen athletes and one coach from Mount Royal have been recognized by the ACAC for their achievements this past season. Coming off a season that saw him win twice...
Original All-Stars all gone
by Vanessa Gillard Arts Editor Converse has unveiled the 2011 spring collection of their classic runners, the Chuck Taylor All-Stars. The new line features brightly coloured toes and toe guards with boxy, starkly contrasting...
