Digging for books to dig
New and old works exploring the meaning of existence Holly Triebwasser Staff Writer Every time I go to the bookstore, I spend the first 10 or 15 minutes in the new releases...
Tagged: science
Current social conflicts 101
Occupy movement, oilsands covered in new course Shannon Galley Staff Writer Don’t understand the Occupy Wall Street movement? Wondering why the oilsands are such a big deal, anyway? There’s a course...
New spaces coming to MRU in fall
by BAJ Visser The Reflector Students returning to Mount Royal University next year will see a number of changes to campus when they first arrive. Renovations — some planned, and others in progress —...
New president talks student life, guitar chords, replacing Marshall
by Rachael Frey The Reflector The first time David Docherty visited Mount Royal University, it was cold and snowing heavily on a Saturday evening. Because of the weather and the time of day, he...
New education degree announced
by Bryan Weismiller The Reflector After more than a decade of planning, Mount Royal University’s newest degree has finally graduated to reality. The bachelor of education — elementary degree was officially announced on Feb. 18. Starting...
Family reunion: spiritual and pop culture narrative
By Jesse Hove Faith Columnist In his new book The Moral Landscape, author Sam Harris argues rational scientific evidence should be what provides humanity with an absolute moral compass. Harris writes, “If there are...
Students get multiple choices in election for science and technology representative
by Bryce Visser The Reflector It’s not often that council representatives running in the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University’s student elections face challengers, but that’s exactly what’s happening with this year’s election. The...
When comedy doesn’t go as planned: thank goodness
by Zoey Duncan Few people know the joy of failure like those who specialize in improvisational comedy. “The funny part about improv is the more you fail, the funnier it is,” says second-year broad- cast...
Under construction
1. Centre for Continuous Learning expansion The Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning, originally built in April 2006, is being expanded with an additional three-story building of approximately 6,000 square meters. The original building...
