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What is Jason Cougars Hockey What do Riverdale Why stores in Kenney’s plan off to a slow start. and budding Calgary are for the United Can they turn it insanity have in adopting a gender Conservative party? around? common? neutral approach (Pg. 2) (Pg. 13) (Pg. 10) (Pg. 7) News Editor Anna Junker news [email protected] Jason Kenney elected leader of United Conservative Party With a new leader and opposition, what does this mean for the party? Anna Junker News Editor

In a series of moves that and generous society.” over voters, though. Kenney has government’s plan clashes seat in the Alberta Legislature. could have come straight out During his victory speech, voiced contentious opinions in against their faith-based The day after the leadership of Game of Thrones, former Kenney also wasted no time in the past on topics such as Gay instruction by including vote, Kenney announced he will federal cabinet minister Jason taking swings at the NDP’s in the Straight Alliances, where he was topics such as different sexual be running for a seat in a yet- Kenney has won the leadership style of slam poetry. criticized for suggesting that he relationships and gender to-be-called by-election in the for the newly minted United “We have united, we have would allow for parents to be identities. riding of Calgary-Lougheed in Conservative Party. chosen a leader and if we work told when their child joins. In response, Notley said any the city’s southwest. Last year, Kenney announced hard, stay humble and earn Critics said by telling the curriculum that does not address He will be taking the place he would be leaving federal every vote, we will ensure that parents, that could out the child sexual health, marginalizes of longtime conservative MLA politics and emphasized that this deceptive, divisive, debt- before they are ready, potentially sexual minorities and doesn’t Dave Rodney, who resigned the Wildrose and Progressive quadrupling, tax-hiking, job- putting them at risk. make clear that consent is of the his seat, creating a vacancy for Conservatives would have killing, accidental socialist Kenney also spoke out against utmost importance, will not be Kenney. to unite in order to end vote- government is one-and-done,” Notley’s stance of the Catholic taught. Since Kenney took leadership splitting and provide a proper he said to a cheering crowd. School Board’s proposed Kenney has also said if elected, of the party, both the opposition to the governing Days later, Premier Rachel alternative sex-education plan, he plans to repeal the NDP’s Conservatives and the NDP have NDP’s. Notley took her turn, not mincing saying it’s not the premier’s role carbon tax. been throwing punches. With After touring across Alberta, any words with her stance on the to dictate how sex education is Despite being voted in as leader 18 months still to go until the Kenney solidified himself as UCP’s. taught. of the party, Kenney now has to election, it will be a long, drawn leader of the PC’s. He then “We’ll stand against UCP’s The school board says the woo Albertans in order to gain a out fight. began making moves to merge job-killing, gay-outing, school- the two right-wing parties, that cutting, health privatizing, just months earlier would never backward-looking, hope- have thought of joining hands in destroying, divisive agenda,” unity. Notley tweeted. But it hasn’t been all kumbaya Kenney pushed back again, for the party. Two long-time during an interview on CTV’s conservative MLAs, Rick Fraser Question Period, he called and Richard Starke left when the Notley’s tweets “transparent merger happened. desperation” by the provincial However, once the merger government. occurred in late July 2017 with “They’re turning the volume 95 per cent approval, three knob on the anger machine up front-runners emerged to vie for to 10, 20 months before the the throne. next election. My advice to them Kenney, of course, battled would be just calm down a notch, against former Wildrose leader because you’re going to lose Brian Jean and young lawyer Albertans by using that kind of Doug Schweitzer, all hoping to massively overblown rhetoric,” be the one to lead the new brand he told CTV’s Evan Solomon. of conservatives to a victory in “I guess the only play they 2019. have is that kind of crazy talk.” The leadership vote took place The 49-year-old now finds Oct. 28 and Kenney swept the himself the leader of the board, taking 61.1 per cent of the opposition and a caucus of 27 vote on the first ballot, compared members. However, Kenney to Jean’s 31.5 per cent and will have his work cut out for Schweitzer’s 7.3 per cent. him, as the head of a fledgling There was a slight hiccup, party, he will also have the task however, with the UCP website of defining who and what they displaying the results 15-minutes stand for. While doing so, he’ll before the formal announcement have to appeal to the 40 per cent was made. that did not vote for him within “Tonight we are one step the party as well as the rest of closer to renewing the Alberta Albertans across the province. advantage and getting our However, with nearly two province back on track. Tonight decades in politics and holding we are one step closer to re- multiple portfolios such as igniting our economy so that Citizenship, Immigration and Alberta is once again that land Multiculturalism, Employment of opportunity,” Kenney told the and Social Development, crowd. Multiculturalism and National “We are one step closer Defence as cabinet minister, to a government focused on Kenney certainly has the On Oct. 28, career politician Jason Kenney was voted in as leader of the newly minted United prosperity so that we have the experience. Conservative Party. He hopes to lead the party to victory in the 2019 provincial election. means to be a compassionate It won’t be an easy feat to win Graphic created by Andi Endruhn November 9, 2017 • the reflector 3 Whatever happened to the creepy clown crisis? Expert says creepy clowns are just a fad Lexi Wright Staff Writer

Remember back in 2016 when entertainer and would never let scary clown sightings were the likes of scary clowns impact the talk of the town? Reports his livelihood. about creepy clowns roaming “Why would you be angry the streets were collected in at this? Why would you even several American states and be scared of a guy dressed in even in certain parts of Canada. a clown mask for no reason? I But what happened to these guess when it comes down to it, creepy clowns and what was I just don’t have any answers,” the “clowning around” truly all said Miles. about? It’s evident that the clown Professional Calgary clown, crisis did have some lasting Kirk Miles, says that the crisis impacts. The Edmonton Clown was never a crisis at all and in Festival recently changed its fact, creepy clown sightings are name to avoid unnecessary nothing more than a ridiculous clown stereotyping. The festival encounter. was changed to Play the Fool “I think that you shouldn’t and ran from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, be scaring people with clown 2017. character. Clown character is Clowns have generally always supposed to be joyful and fun, had a negative connotation of not terrifying. It’s just so stupid,” being creepy, and Stephen King’s Kirk Miles has been a professional clown for over twenty-five years and doesn’t expect to said Miles. latest horror flick It certainly did stop anytime soon. Photo by Lexi Wright In 2016 Tanja McMorris, media no justice to happy clowns. relation expert with the Calgary But despite all the negative Police Service, stated the creepy associations with clowns, clown crisis was never a concern people still enjoy a good scare. for Calgary. Screamfest continues to draw “The Calgary Police Service in over 1000 attendees every never received any credible year and even features a clown information to indicate a haunted house. legitimate threat to the safety Halloween just finished of the general public in Calgary. though — so if you DO happen to Any reports of clown sightings see a creepy clown, your best bet are investigated on a case-by- is still to stay inside. Although case basis,” said McMorris. the clown crisis shouldn’t be Despite the strange returning anytime soon, you phenomenon, Miles is never know when it’ll be your dedicated to his profession as an turn to float too. Pennywise from 2017 It remake. Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers

Remembrance Day Calgary’s first safe Crowchild Trail Kevin Spacey axed ceremonies injection site under construction from Netflix On Nov. 11, there will be On Oct. 27, Health Canada Unless you’ve been living Amid numerous sexual no shortage of Remembrance announced its approval for under a rock for the past few harassment allegations, Netflix Day ceremonies or events, Calgary’s first safe injection site weeks, you have probably announced it is cutting ties with with about 20 to attend in at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health noticed some changes to Kevin Spacey. News and around the city. Specifi- Centre. A temporary facility will Crowchild Trail, specifically the Spacey stars in the hit politi- cally, the Field of Crosses, set be in the parking lot while a bridge that spans the Bow River. cal drama House of Cards on up along Memorial Drive in the permanent site inside the building With bright orange construction the streaming service. Netflix northwest displays 3,000 white is being constructed. pylons and newly painted lanes also cut plans it had to release crosses inscribed with the name, Alberta Health said those who that are more curvy, things are the film Gore which Spacey had rank, regiment, date of death use the facility will be able to get going to start changing around produced. you and age of death of a Southern treatment, including suboxone, those parts. “Netflix will not be involved Alberta soldier killed in action. methadone and counselling. This is the beginning stage of with any further production of Of the 3,000 crosses, 28 are Having the site will help save construction along the artery House of Cards that includes representative of Mount Royal lives, provide sterile needles that is expected to last two Kevin Spacey,” the company University alumni. thus reducing the transmission years. The work will widen the said in a statement on Nov. 3. can From Nov. 1 to Nov. 11, each of infection and improve public roadway, adding a third lane in Spacey recently apologized morning at sunrise there is a safety by having a place to safely each direction from Memorial to actor Anthony Rapp who flag raising ceremony with a dispose of needles and reduce Drive N.W. to Bow Trail S.W. accused Spacey of trying to bugler and piper. At sunset, the substance use in the public. However, the city says it will seduce him when Rapp was just flags are lowered. As of August, there have ease the pain of the construction 14. It has been reported that use On Nov. 11, the Remembrance been 315 people who have died process by keeping both lanes 14 people have alleged sexual Day ceremony will commence at of apparent fentanyl-related open between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. harassment and assault against 10:30 a.m. overdoses in Alberta. the actor. Health Canada previously Spacey’s publicist also cut ties approved safe injection sites for with the actor on Nov. 2. Edmonton and Lethbridge, which are expected to open soon. 4 the reflector • November 9, 2017 THE Reflectorial: REFLECTOR You’re not ‘I Believe You’ builds community November 9, 2017 alone These three words are changing the Issue 5, Volume 56 Now that it’s November the EDITORIAL STAFF: Publishing Editor: Kennedy Enns semester is close to wrapping up, way we think about assault Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs assignments are piling up and Sabrina Harmata News Editor: Anna Junker so is the stress. Procrastinating Features Editor: Amber McLinden getting your work done is one Staff Writer Arts Editor: Colin Macgillivray thing but I want to talk about Sports Editor: Dan Khavkin asking for help when you need The ‘I Believe You’ campaign Royal alumnus, also noticed this Royal students.” Photo Editor: Andi Endruhn it. Chances are you’re enrolled officially launched on campus growing sense of community, The importance of the Layout Editor: Robyn Welsh in five classes this semester and on Oct. 3, and ran until the campaign stems from the fact Web Editor: Jolene Rudisuela more likely than not you’re in a end of the month. From coffee that so many survivors are being “The CONTRIBUTORS: handful of GNED classes too. and chats on Main Street to blamed for their involvement Lexi Wright, Nathan Woolridge, I will almost guarantee none the ‘I Believe You’ board to the campaign in their own abuse, something Alec Warkentin, Sabrina of your professors talk to each panel discussion in Wyckham essentially problematic in that Harmata, Nathan Kunz, Sajan other. They also probably don’t house, the campaign aimed to helps those it just perpetuates the cycle of Jabbal, Drew Tytgat, Mariam realize that you have a midterm raise awareness and support for sexual assault, as people are not Taiwo, Paul McAleer, Nathan one day, a presentation in survivors of sexual assault and whose voices taking the issue seriously. Lawley and Eddy Robinson, your next class and then work harassment all over campus. In Often, the response to being Adrien Shellard immediately after, leaving you particular, the ‘I Believe You’ cannot be told about a person’s sexual barely any time leftover to write board was successful in bringing assault is something along the Cover graphic by: Andi Endruhn your essay due the next day. attention to the fact that sexual heard, and lines of, “they should not have Schedules like this lead to not assault affects us all, even if been wearing that,” or “ they getting enough sleep, drinking we have not experienced it shows that we should not have drank that coffee for every meal and personally. much.” handing in some subpar work. When asked what her favourite These responses belittle the support one The Reflector, with an on- and off- Talk to your professors, if you thing about the campaign was, survivors and effectively silence campus circulation of 8,000, is the give them reason to believe that Madelaine McCraken, the another as them in that they are likely never independent voice of the students you genuinely care about their Student’s Association of Mount to confide their experiences in of Mount Royal University. It is published fortnightly during the class and need help, ask for that Royal University’s vice-president Mount Royal anyone again. By telling the academic year (Sept. to April). extension and they’ll probably for student life, said she really survivor we believe them, we The Reflector is editorially give it to you. They want you to enjoyed, “how real it is, and students.” can ultimately create a space in autonomous and financially succeed too. how many people it affects. which we can change the ways independent from all other governing If you’re working a job or two [Whether] it is they, themselves, Steve Schmal we think about this relevant bodies at Mount Royal University. (or more) during the semester their friends, or their family that problem. The Reflector welcomes newsworthy make sure you take some time went through [sexual assault], Brian Arseneault, a Mount submissions from all students and community members. While the right off too if you can. Even if it’s just [the campaign] affects us all. It saying, “the campaign helps Royal student and SAMRU of editorial comment is reserved not picking up that extra shift brings the community together, those whose voices cannot volunteer, pointed this out in an for editors of The Reflector, opinion your co-worker asked you about. and that’s what I love about it.” be heard, and shows that we interview, when he said, “[the pieces may be submitted as letters to the editor, and may be published If you’re already overloaded Steve Schmal, a recent Mount support one another as Mount campaign] is helping to change on the editorial page as such. The with work, staying on top of the way we talk about abuse Reflector reserves the right not to assignments will be even harder. and puts the victim’s comfort, publish submissions deemed by the Publishing Editor to be offensive. Make sure you take care of and safety first.” Placing an yourself as we head into the emphasis on the survivors’ Complaints arising from the content of the paper should be directed to the end of the semester. Eat a full comfort encourages them to Ombudsboard. This board has been meal every once and awhile, come forward, so that we can established as a mediator between the stay hydrated and make sure to acknowledge the extent of this Reflector Publications Society staff and its readership. take some time for yourself too, issue and work on fixing it, even if it’s just 30 minutes. If not by changing the victim’s All decisions of the Ombudsboard are final and binding on both parties. your grades are also not where behaviour, but by changing the Letters to the Ombudsboard must you want them to be, there’s still abuser’s mindset. be sent in confidence, care of the time. Talk to your professors, A couple of weeks ago, the Reflector Publications Society, to the Reflector Publications Society office. show up to class and make sure ‘me too’ posts circulating on you study. That’s half the battle Facebook did a great job of Submissions and letters to the editor should be a maximum of 500 words, right there. exposing the magnitude of the typed, double-spaced, and contain I promise you’re not alone in problem. People of all genders the writer’s name and phone number. feeling sad, overwhelmed and from all over the world were No unsigned letters will be published. Only in exceptional cases, at the probably dehydrated. I wrote coming forward and disclosing discretion of the Publishing Editor, this and this is all advice I need that they had been sexually will writers’ names be withheld. The to take as well. We’re in this assaulted or harassed as well, Reflector reserves the right to edit submissions for brevity. together. If it’s still too much showing that this is a global issue to take on, there’s also mental that affects all people, regardless Contents are copyright © 2017. No material may be reproduced without health services available on of gender or location. express written consent. campus. Take advantage of them The ‘me too’ posts are simply All opinions contained within this if you need it, they’re there for a the first step in realizing how paper are those of the individual reason. widespread this matter actually authors, and not necessarily those Good luck! is. Hopefully these posts lead of the Reflector Publications Society. For more information, contact The to more recognition of the Reflector office at: problem and ultimately to a XOXO bigger change in the ways we the reflector think about assault. 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Photo by Sabrina Harmata Features Editor Amber McLinden features [email protected] Why we recognize Remembrance Day The importance behind the day we honour veterans Amber McLinden Features Editor I recently listened to an episode good reason. during the time leading up to and friends, for a collection of So there you have it. of the popular podcast This That’s not to say I don’t know Remembrance Day is a sign of traditions they cherished and a Remembrance Day is a way to American Life, titled “Things what Remembrance Day is as a the popular poem, “In Flanders future they believed in; they died remember those fallen in the I Mean To Know,” detailing general concept. I know it exists Fields,” detailing the red poppies for Canada. The meaning of their First World War. It can mean things people believe but don’t to recognize the sacrifices made that grow over the graves of fallen sacrifice rests with our collective many things to many people, like understand. You just don’t know by our armed forces and honour soldiers. national consciousness; our future recognizing a tragedy or learning everything. It’s a simple fact of those who lost their lives, but I It is especially important to is their monument.” from our history. life. You just accept the way things don’t know why it started. Who remember the lives that were lost Before I was in journalism at But for all our remembering, are sometimes, because we can’t made it happen? Why is it on Nov. during the First World War, but Mount Royal University, I was at least now after reading this understand everything. 11? also important to remember all a history major for one year. I you can understand, in part, the Personally, I never understood Well, it’s actually a pretty simple those who survived and have now remember many people asking significance behind the day. I why we have statutory holidays answer. It’s to mark the end of passed away. me, “What will you do with that urge you to remember, because off. They come and go, school tells hostilities in the First World War, Canada’s veteran affairs website degree?” I didn’t leave that major as we continue recognize the last me I don’t have classes and I accept which occurred on Nov. 11 in 1918. states, “We must remember. If we behind because I don’t think it’s Canadian the First World War that and move on. But these days The hostilities officially ended on do not, the sacrifice of those one useful and if I still believe one veteran is gone, we are left with no are a lot more meaningful than I “the eleventh hour of the eleventh hundred thousand Canadian lives thing to be true, it’s that if we living memory of the past. once realized. We wouldn’t have day of the eleventh month.” will be meaningless. They died for don’t remember the past, we are a whole day off if there wasn’t a The red poppy that we all wear us, for their homes and families doomed to repeat it. Warming hearts this winter Season of Caring program helps students feel a little warmer Mariam Taiwo Contributor

Season of Caring is the time The Season of Caring is only are also welcome, online or in of year where the Peer Support made possible by donations. This person. Centre at Mount Royal University is why there have been booths The Season of Caring is helps to provide gift hampers to around Mount Royal University’s important because it helps the students in need. campus, on main street and at Peer Support Centre on Mount “The Season of Caring is a great west gate. There are different Royal’s campus to have a spirit cause, because not only does it ways that they raise funds, which of charity and help students help students get food but it also includes asking for small pocket succeed. “Often students have helps people contribute to the change in exchange for candy by limited budgets and do not have society and donating the food to the west gate. It also includes an enough money to buy gifts for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank information booth where students themselves and their families so too is an amazing thing that we are can ask questions about the gift it is very important for students doing here,” says Miho Ichinoseki, hampers. to feel like they are well looked the peer support coordinator. The biggest part of the Season after and appreciated, which is The goal of Season of Caring of Caring is the gift hamper an important aspect of self care,” is to help students purchase program. Basically, the program says Ichinoseki. gift for themselves and for their helps to match students who The Season of Caring Program families. This time of year can need help getting their gifts with helps to fundraise about $600,000 be fun, especially when you get donors who are willing to sponsor and helps to purchase gifts You can donate money and goods to Mount Royal University’s to give and receive gifts, but it their gift wish list and help make students cannot afford, explains Season of Caring program. Photo courtesy of the Student’s is also a season where students their season warmer. All MRU Ichinoseki. Association of Mount Royal University may have financial limitations students and their families can be Although, the greatest aim of and are unable to purchase recipients of the Season of Caring the Season of Caring is to help gift hampers and that makes the products, financial support and so things for themselves and their gift hampers. fulfill a student’s gift wish list, community feel warm. much more. families. Students can be stressed On Nov. 14, they are going to that is not all it is about. They also All the faculties and This year marks the 30th year out financially, emotionally, be putting the “Mitten Board” up, use their fundraising activities to departments at Mount Royal are that the SAMRU has been running academically and mentally. On which is a place for students to raise money, hygiene products very involved in the Season of the Season of Caring program, top of that, some have to start write their wishes for Christmas and non-perishable foods for the Caring program. The university helping to support student’s paying back their student loans as on the mittens and anyone can Calgary Interfaith Food Bank and as an institution also contributes wishes this winter and ensuring well. take one and sponsor a student a lot of food has been donated to to the program to help students they have a warm season. The Student Association of and their family (or just a student, the food bank over the years. celebrate the season. Applications for the gift hampers Mount Royal University (SAMRU) depending on how much they can Ichinoseki says she used to be The Peer Support Centre offers are now open to students. made the Season of Caring to help spend). Some faculties also give a student and she was involved a lot of other supports to students students learn about self care group donations and a faculty with the Season of Caring and it such as the food support program, and help make the season a little donor can give a single donation was always successful. She says mentorship programs, hygiene warmer for them. if preferred. Monetary donations many students had access to the 6 the reflector • November 9, 2017 How do you get around? Comparing Calgary’s different modes of transportation

Nathan Woolridge Staff Writer

With ride-sharing in the city Uber: Taking over claimed to have 70,000 Uber for over a year now, there are riders and 1,500 drivers in a few different options that the city? Calgary, according to the you can choose to travel with. To many people, Uber has Calgary Herald. Each different way to travel offered a different option of “Whether you’re headed to has its positives and negatives travel in the form of ride-sharing. work, the airport, or out on the and can all depend on what In Calgary, the city offers public town, Uber connects you with you need the ride for. There’s transit and there are a few select a reliable ride in minutes. One Uber, taxi, and public transit taxi companies to choose from. tap and a car comes directly to that all offer different benefits Uber offers similar services but you. Your driver knows exactly to users, depending on where they will quote you the price where to go. And payment is you want to go. before you leave on the app. completely cashless,” states In April of this year, Uber Uber on their website.

Uber is one the the many ways you can get around Calgary today. How effective is the ride-sharing app compared to Respiratory erapy other forms of transportation? Photo by Amber McLinden Uber vs. taxis as frequent as hoped and it can be a pain for people who need Uber does offer a great service to change busses to reach their for people trying to save money. destination. In comparison, Uber is usually Also, transit is not always cheaper than a taxi. The aim direct. For example, Mount is that you know what you’re Royal has some busses come to paying before even getting into campus, but not from a lot of the vehicle. areas of the city. As well, MRU The Uber app can tell your does not have a train to or close exact location, which makes for to campus. an easy pick-up. It’s much better But, in defense of public than trying to explain to a cab transit, you would not want to driver where you are for pick take an Uber to school every up. day. It’s cheap, but it’s not that A cab could be similar in rates cheap. for distance, but once you factor in the cost of sitting in traffic Biking and walking while the metre is running, Calgary has a great new you typically pay a lot more. bike lane system and lots of Uber is priced by distance and walkways to get around, but the availability, where taxis are prime time for this is mostly in priced by time. the spring and summer months Uber vs. Lyft (if we’re lucky). In Calgary, we aren’t Other ride-sharing giant, Lyft, fortunate enough to be able to has been rumoured to expand bike everywhere all year long. operations in Canada. Lyft is It’s a great way to get around very similar to Uber and would and keep in shape, but it’s just likely have trouble competing not realistic all of the time, with an already established especially in winter. company. But fortunate for us, it may create some competition A night out and create lower prices. As well, Uber is better for a ride home more drivers and selection to on a night out or possibly going choose from in regards to price to an event downtown when and where we want to go. you don’t want to risk trying to Public park there. But, as convenient as it may transportation be, sometimes Uber increase If you’re a student you’re prices in certain areas that entitled to a U-Pass. If not, there have a lot of people requesting are multiple different passes a ride. For instance, if you’re at that you can purchase. A single the Saddledome and it’s after ride costs $3.25. a hockey game or a concert, it Public transit can be a can be quite expensive for an cheap and viable option for Uber. Depending on where you transportation, but it is not live, sometimes a taxi may be always reliable. Busses are not available and similar in price. November 9, 2017 • the reflector 7 Gender neutral stores on the rise in Calgary Businesses create safe spaces and open conversations downtown Drew Tytgat Contributor

Walking into Velour necessarily into the women’s clothing for the first time is or men’s,” said Miller. an experience dashed with a Miller said that after lot of colour, bright patterns conversations with a non- and the odd metallic hue. binary employee, the decision What is missing, though, are was made. men’s and women’s sections. “We really aren’t doing it It still sells both, but recently because it’s a trend, it could adopted a new approach to have very well backfired,” she organizing clothing. It’s gone said, explaining that some gender neutral. clientele could have taken to Stores that have gone gender it harshly and organizing sizes neutral are starting to appear can become tricky business, across Calgary, with Velour but the response has all been and Hedkandi Salon being two very positive. of the largest ones. “We’re continuing to Velour, a shop on the second encourage or suggest pieces to floor of a small business people crossing the [gender] complex on 17 Ave and 9A St spectrum and trying to break amalgamated its men’s and down that barrier,” she said. women’s sections over the Hedkandi and Velour both summer. announced that they were Myra Miller is one of the co- going to take steps towards owners of Velour, who runs gender neutrality on the the shop day to day. same day, although it was “Over time, looking at our unplanned. Myra Miller is the owner of Velour Clothing, located on the second floor of a small business demographic and clientele Although these decisions complex on 17 Ave and 9a St SW. Photo by Drew Tytgat who were coming, [we were coming from a good realized] there were a lot of place, Trent Warner, who does public relations for Hedkandi, “What we really want to bring buying stuff [this way] too.” people who weren’t fitting said that it can be a risk. people, to create a comfortable Blair Janke says that When the salon made the and safe environment.” although they do not know of announcement to offer gender Stores that are adopting many gender neutral stores, neutral pricing, there was gender neutrality are opening the more that exist, the safer some backlash. up a conversation not only they would feel. “I think lots of men were about gender identities, but “Whenever I walk into a particularly like … offended about the pervasiveness shop it’s always like ‘Hey, hey by it, maybe because the way of gender in everyday life, girl,” they said. “It would be so we did it, we raised our men’s according to Miller. freeing [to shop somewhere cuts a little to match that of “I was noticing … how gender neutral] because I our women’s,” they said, “that trained guys seem to be, like could feel safe in every part of was offensive to them.” they just make a beeline to the store and not be nervous.” “To the people we wanted the back and stop and look “It would feel validating that to build relationships with I at the men’s section and then you could wear whatever you think it was overwhelmingly they leave,” Miller said, “and want and it’s not your gender.” positive,” they said. I’m going ‘Oh, we gotta do Janke explained that they do The negative reactions did something about this.” not think that gender neutrality not stop the change. It went “[Now] some guys end up in stores only benefits trans ahead, and Warner said the and other LGBT+ people, but salon is better for it. really is a step forward for “Our industry, generally “It would feel everyone. on stuff like this, is a little bit “I think [cisgender] people behind. Most hair salons have validating would have a lot more options that traditional gendered as well, because right now pricing structure … it was just that you we’re so limited in the gender kind of an agreed upon thing binary of clothing … I don’t when we thought of it,” they could wear exist in that and I still wear said. clothes,” Janke said. “We just wanted to set a whatever “You have to put something standard and set a tone and on your body and it doesn’t kind of move off of the beaten you want and mean that you’re a woman, it path of what the hair industry doesn’t mean you’re a man.” has been like for the past x it’s not your The rise of gender neutrality amount of years,” Warner said. in stores does not seem to be ”Really we see no need for it.” gender.” starting or ending with Velour At both establishments, the Blair Janke and Hedkandi. Although change was implemented in a relatively new concept a way that felt like a sure step gracing the Calgary streets, Browsing through the racks of Velour Clothing, located on 17 forward for the business. selecting a women’s top that Miller, Warner and Janke all Ave and 9a St SW, you won’t find men’s and women’s clothing “It was just a natural they wouldn’t necessarily expressed hopefulness towards separated. The store chose to forgo sections in the name of a progression to have our store have before and they aren’t seeing more businesses adopt more gender neutral approach. Photo by Drew Tytgat reflect a lot of our values as necessarily gay or non-binary, the similar policies. well,” said Miller. so a lot of straight shoppers are 8 the reflector • November 9, 2017 Study-dating Whether or not to take a class with your partner Nathan Lawley and Eddy Robinson Contributors

Being in a relationship is coordinating schedules and in class, it can be super hard to difficult if both you and your finding convenient meeting feel motivated to go at all. partner are in school. It’s hard places. Self motivation is a struggle to find time to spend together If you both learn and take but having your partner in the when both of you live busy notes similarly then studying class could help you to attend. lives. If this is the case, you can be easy, but you won’t get Negotiation is key here. If probably have thought of to hear different opinions, one partner is taking on the what it would be like to take especially when you agree on a majority of the workload, Photo by Andi Endruhn a course with your partner to subject matter. If your opinions this could put a strain in your spend more time and learn differ then hopefully this can relationship. to share your grades, discuss to sell them at the Student’s together without sacrificing work in your favour. Pro: Having a partner in your course goals with your Association of Mount Royal your academic life. For those Pro: Save money by buying the same course can motivate partner and be clear about University after the course of you thinking of going this only one textbook. both of you to work harder and what happens if one of you was done. We also discussed route, we have laid out a pros Con: Having to share it. better. gets better marks in the course. our goals for final grades. We and cons list for you. Sharing time with a book Con: If you turn it into too As a couple, we’re in our do this for every assignment Pro: Permanent study buddy could be hard but sharing the much of a competition, the third class together this and test to make sure that and partner for group projects. price is easy. You also have to comparisons can hurt your semester. We attended classes neither of us gets upset due to Con: You don’t meet new consider who buys it, whose relationship. as friends at first, and know comparisons. people. place it will ‘live’ at (if you When it comes to the grades one another’s work ethics Here’s some final advice We all know that feeling of don’t live together), and what you get in the class, you may quite well. We agreed before from us to you: as in all aspects dread when forming a group for to do with it after the course. be compelled to share your the course started that we of relationships, negotiating a project – no longer! No more Pro: If one partner has to grades in this course with one would both separately read boundaries beforehand is worrying about unknown work miss class the other can still go another. But if one of you gets the readings and take our essential. ethics or personality clashes. to class and take notes. better results, it could create own notes. We split the cost You can also worry less about Con: If your partner won’t be a conflict. If you do decide of the textbooks and chose

samru.ca samru.ca Arts Editor Colin Macgillivray arts [email protected] Does the second season of Stranger Things deliver? Colin Macgillivray Contributor the almost insurmountable task of and the second season brings When the first season ofStranger delivering on the hype. Luckily, it more of the same. Things premiered last summer, mostly does. The soundtrack was once again it was arguably bigger than any It’s safe to say that if you enjoyed a hit. With an ambient synth score superhero blockbuster or summer the first season of Stranger Things, sprinkled between classic 80’s action flick. The creators of the you’ll enjoy the second. The entire tunes, it’s hard not to commend show, the Duffer brothers, crafted cast has returned for another the Duffer brothers for creating a fun, 80’s inspired science-fiction round of telekinetic, alternate such an evocative atmosphere series and it took the world by reality action, and once again they through music. As in season one, storm. Once again, Netflix could don’t disappoint. Winona Ryder visuals are top notch as well. From brag that their original content is excellent as Joyce Byers, with a haunting, possession sequence was on par with some of the best her frantic energy permeating that is littered with beautiful television series out there. It was the television screen with great special effects, to simple costume met with universal acclaim, and effect. David Arbour shines as design that truly immerses a was an easy recommendation, as well, and his portrayal of the viewer into the world, the series it blended nostalgic elements with stern, affectionate police chief Jim is as technically sound as it a fresh cast, and an ultimately Hopper is incredibly believable. comes. The cinematography is satisfying story. One of the easiest The chemistry between the also a highlight of season two, shows to binge in the entire Netflix young actors is also a sight to with tracking shots and brilliant library, Stranger Things was behold, as both groups of teens landscapes galore. The only real honestly a pretty great show. shine throughout the season. problem I have with Stranger But then came the hype. One of the strongest parts about Things is the story. Nostalgia junkies latched onto the second season of Stranger The season unfortunately the series, with millions touting Things is that the majority of the starts off extremely slow, with that the soundtrack was the characters have already been episode one being almost entirely greatest of all time and that the developed, and it allows for more dedicated to introducing new talented cast of child actors could creative freedom. Unlike the first characters and re-establishing the do no wrong. Careers were made season, no character feels like an relationships of all the favourites Stranger Things, an entertaining mix of childhood- overnight, and the series, that afterthought, other than a group from season one. On a rewatch, investigative drama and supernatural horror took Netflix by essentially acts as an homage to of criminals that are introduced in I would probably skip it. Slowly storm last summer, and is one of the streaming service’s Spielberg sci-fi, became ‘the most episode seven, but I’ll get to that but surely, the slow-burn tension biggest success stories. Photo courtesy of Netflix original thing on television.’ It later. of season two is ramped up, and was frequently mentioned as one Noah Schnapp, who plays Will episodes two to six are excellent of the greatest single seasons of Byers, played an important, but television. The story of season Eleven as she reconnects with unoriginal, and completely television ever, up there with small role in the first season. In two successfully builds on the someone from her past, and it can needless to the overall plot. One True Detective’s first season and season two, Schnapp is given first. With interwoven narratives be viewed as a standalone story. could honestly skip this episode the fourth season of The Wire. a much larger spotlight and he depicting the aftermath of a town These types of spotlight episodes and miss absolutely nothing. It Frankly, that’s just not true. Sure, gracefully navigates the heavy struggling with interdimensional that essentially follow an entire adds no character depth, plot the first season of Stranger Things lifting with the expertise of a beings, telekinetic abilities, and new group of characters are development, or exciting ideas to was an entertaining ride filled tenured actor. Millie Bobby Brown, high school drama, season two always risky, but sometimes they the overall story and that’s why it with endearing characters, some who was a standout in season had all the potential to usurp the work out. It allows showrunners to was a monumental failure. Some genuinely funny comedy and one, has a surprisingly smaller first. The humour, action and branch off from their established might love the change of pace, yet some classic horror thrills to boot. role, yet her performance is still a drama are all beautifully blended narrative, and can bring a fresh for me, the bold move ultimately But, it’s not one of the best shows standout. Sean Astin of Lord of the up until this point, but then perspective to the middle of a fell flat. ever made. Occasional narrative Rings fame, was a new addition to episode seven came along, and season. Unfortunately, episode Stranger Things season two is choices reek of cliché, while some the cast. His performance as the halted the momentum. seven was an undeniable disaster. more of the same from season characters are completely static lovable loser Bob Newby is superb, Episode seven is set to be the Just as the season is reaching one. Season two offers an exciting and have no real impact to the plot. and his addition to the story was most divisive episode in the series. an exciting climax, the Duffer story and fresh characters that Nitpicking aside, the first season a massive highlight. Performance Without diving too heavily into brothers decided to completely are all wrapped up in a nostalgia- was great, and the second season driven narrative is where the first spoiler territory, the episode shift gears and focus on a inspired atmosphere. It’s nothing of Stranger Things was faced with season of Stranger Things excels, follows Millie Bobby Brown’s ragtag group of disenfranchised game changing or amazing, but it criminals. All of them are onenote, is usually pretty great. Winter Greens Disney on Ice: Pure ‘90s: Demetri Martin: and Festive Follow Your Starting on Nov. 17, Stage One of the most unique West is presenting a lineup comedians will be Lights Christmas Heart: of shows that is taken coming to Calgary’s OUT’N Market: Are you a fan of frozen straight from the 1990’s. MacEwan Hall on Nov. water and life sized From Jurassic Park to 18. Featuring ridiculous This one-day Christmas cartoon characters? You the Spice Girls, sit back musical accompaniment market that is being held ABOUT can catch your favourite and relive pop culture and awkward one-liners, on Nov. 18 is the perfect Disney characters perform phenomenons with dinner Demetri Martin’s standup place for baked goods, on ice from Nov. 15 to Nov. and a show. show will perfectly holiday gifts and more. 19. showcase his rise to fame. 10 the reflector • November 9, 2017 How Riverdale is poisoning television Netflix’s teen-melodrama is literally rotting my brain Colin Macgillivray Arts Editor

“Have you seen Riverdale? You department. There’s sex. There’s have to watch it, it’s crazy!” romance. There’s brooding, Since the premiere back in mysterious teens solving crimes. January, I’ve been badgered and But, most of all, it is a weekly tormented by the prospect of serial that is as nonsensical as it watching the new Archie comics is convoluted, yet it is somehow inspired teen-soap opera by celebrated in a cult-like manner. almost everyone. If you haven’t I would like to preface this heard of the new “must watch” long winded rant about a series, the CW Network and television show by insisting I Netflix have partnered to deliver am not trying to change your a nostalgia based, re-invention of mind about Riverdale. If you like the classic comic series. It stars a watching a sexualized version gaggle of attractive young actors of the supposedly nerdy Archie as the classic characters, and a Andrews, by all means, keep your slew of washed-up 1990’s teen- eyes glued to the screen. But, drama stars as their parents. what I do want you to consider is The whole show is essentially a that by religiously watching such mystery, in which high school a poorly constructed show, it sophomores seem to solve crimes ruins television in the long run. better than the Riverdale police Riverdale’s toxicity is already Graphic created by Andi Endruhn

spreading through the ranks By throwing hundreds of red of entertainment, as a spin-off herrings the audiences way series is already in the works. over the course of 13 episodes Nonetheless, here is why you focusing more on shock value should maybe give some other than character development shows a shot, and put Riverdale and logical narrative flow, fill a gap on the back burner. the first season of Riverdale Now, I’ve heard the argument can essentially be completely that because Riverdale is understood by watching the first in your program such a terrible show, that it episode and the finale. When has transcended critique and a 13 episode season contains become something that is essentially 11 episodes of filler, watched by millions around the it is not compelling. It is bad! world. That’s absolute bologna. Coupling this disappointingly When the show returned this fall empty plot with ridiculous sub- for it’s second season, hundreds plots, like a maple syrup feud and of fans lined up outside various a ridiculous affair with a music Calgary locations to experience teacher, Riverdale is ultimately an authentic Riverdale inspired void of any substance. Maybe milkshake. Basements were watch Breaking Bad instead! It’s crawling with costumes inspired filled with substance and also by the series this Halloween. illegal substances. Plus, the show actually holds I could nitpick Riverdale generally positive reviews from until my fingers start to bleed, critics, as well as universal so I won’t, but I do want to acclaim from the audience. Don’t touch on the fact that the show justify watching a bad show by doesn’t offer anything new, saying, “It’s so bad it’s good,” exciting, or fresh to an already because that’s not why anyone bogged down television lineup. watches anything. If Riverdale’s Westworld took classic source nonsensical mystery has you material, in a similar way that hooked, that’s great! Own your Riverdale has, but managed to guilty pleasure, and then maybe up the quality through beautiful check out True Detective or Fargo, visuals, strong performances, two incredible crime-driven and an interesting story. Narcos television shows that might open managed to offer something new your eyes as to how ridiculous in its third season, even after Riverdale is. losing two of its strongest actors Athabasca University has over 850 courses for you to choose from That is honestly my biggest and essentially having to build a to meet your needs. Monthly start dates of undergraduate courses problem with the show. It is compelling story from scratch. It fit into your schedule so that you can work at your own pace. just frankly unbelievable. I will was incredibly successful. Even admit, Riverdale’s countless Black Mirror took some exciting Fill the gap and save a semester. twists and never-ending risks. Although some episodes cliffhangers generally make were clearly more polished, someone want to watch the next exciting and entertaining than episode. But, once you realize others, one must commend go.athabascau.ca/online-courses that all these ludicrous plot the show runners for at least

open. online. everywhere. points ultimately lead to nothing, Riverdale becomes a sad excuse Continued on Pg. 12 for a compelling narrative. November 9, 2017 • the reflector 11 Is Cuphead all it’s cracked up to be? We sent our worst gamer into the world of the much hyped retro call-back to find out Nathan Kunz Staff Writer

I want to preface this article marketplace. of personal hurdle, forcing you for taking big risks. Paired believe me, it’s only $28, which by admitting something I’ve Lacking gameplay depth, to better yourself through focus with the unique and creative means even if you don’t like it, struggled to come to terms however, is never a problem and actively adapting in each character and setting design buyer’s remorse won’t bite you with for a long time: I’m not in Cuphead. The game’s side stage. Each run’s fresh-slate painstakingly drawn into each as hard as it has me so many good at video games. Despite scrolling retro feel borrows not feel allows for quick bursts of level, Cuphead deserves every times before. playing them for a majority of only the formatting, but also non-stop action without the bit of hype and praise it’s my life, from N64 to Gamecube the standard difficulty that fear of possible consequences gotten thus far. And if you don’t to Playstation 3 and now XBox comes with the property. That is One, I’ve never truly excelled to say Cuphead is exhaustingly at any game. For this reason, hard. Never, through my whole online gaming is a terrifying playthrough, did I hop into premise to me - competing a level and reach the end on against people who have spent my first try. Though possibly hours upgrading and mastering flirting with a final stage of their characters, learning certain bosses on an initial every movement that will attempt, my confidence was eventually drive me to a point more than once snapped as of disgruntled exhaustion is a my following efforts led me bit of a nightmare. This process nowhere closer to a knockout. is practically inevitable, nearly This difficulty, however, never always leading to the relocation becomes discouraging, as of whatever Call of Duty or victory is always possibly only Battlefield disk I’d shelled out a short run away. The intuitive the $80 or more for back onto learning process of playing the shelf to stay. and replaying stages, learning This deep fear of undeniable tells of enemies, finding out buyer’s guilt has led me to how and when each moves a avoid games time and time certain way and how a dash or again, often opting to fall back jump could avoid it, all leads on the “Oh man, I would, but to an astoundingly fulfilling I’m so busy” excuse after a experience. Each run, even if it recommendation comes my ends on the first stage, informs The evocative art style and gruelling difficulty that Cuphead has become famous for has way. However, occasionally your next, creating a consistent attracted hardcore and casual gamers alike. Image courtesy of StudioMDHR Entertainment this cycle is broken by a game sense of forward movement that catches my eye as different throughout. for one reason or another. Though stages only cycle Most recently, this game was through three types (Run & Cuphead. Gun, Standard and Airplane Think TRU Law The universally acclaimed Boss), the variety of what the TRU Law infuses the classic tradition of law and a legal education retro indie platformer Cuphead next battle will look and feel was created by Canadian like is always exciting and with a modern, innovative approach. Our three-year Juris Doctor developers StudioMDHR. After motivating, especially when (JD) program, taught in award-winning, state-of-the-art facilities years of fans salivating over you creep into the second hour trailers, gameplay footage and of play on a single boss you among the stunning natural beauty of Kamloops, BC, offers teasers, the highly anticipated NEED to beat to move forward. students a well-established curriculum—with an edge. game was released at the Not to mention that each end of September on PC and unveiled character comes with Our young faculty are bold and visionary thinkers. They are an Xbox One. First conceived of a distinct theme and character by brothers Chad and Jared name, the best of course being accomplished group of scholars and legal professionals with Moldenhauer in the early the early battle against ‘Goopy demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. They are 2000s, the game borrows art Le Grande’, a continuously styles from early 20th century growing goopy ball that also purposeful in fostering a friendly and community-oriented hand drawn cartoons produced bounces in patterns the player atmosphere, cultivating a highly-engaged and driven student by Disney and other American must learn and defend against. body, to advance the legal profession using a combination of legacy studios. This unique art Although Goopy is nowhere direction, more than anything, near the most exciting visually conventional and contemporary solutions. was the initial draw of the game or in complexity, his name is for me. And learning that the ‘Goopy Le Grande,’ making Be traditional, yet original. Be a part of our TRU Law family. frames were produced the hard him, without a doubt, the most way - designed from scratch memorable and loveable. frame after frame - only added Though seeming as it may to the intrigue. And while clash with my shortcoming Apply now countless articles have argued as a gamer, the high difficulty on the “style over substance” of Cuphead is instead Applications for September 2018 debate, the idea of creating a incredibly endearing. Unlike accepted until February 10, 2018 beautifully unique game, even the multiplayer shooters that if it lacks depth in gameplay, is eventually feel as though I’m MC00123121-SFU-Mt. Royal tru.ca/thinktrulaw enough for me to be pulled in as playing as target practice a casual gamer sifting through for some virtual marksman, the dense abyss that is the Xbox Cuphead acts as more of a set 12 the reflector • November 9, 2017 Continued from Pg. 10 believe that the young cast is willing to push television in a talented, they are just often positive direction. It should try trying something different. brought down by some cringe- to offer something original, and Riverdale essentially feels like inducing writing. Season two it shouldn’t be afraid of taking any other teen drama, but with has bounds of potential, as a risks. With Riverdale receiving Vicious EP the glossy, nostalgia effect serial killer is wreaking havoc massive acclaim, I’m worried of established characters. It on the once idyllic town, but so that future shows will be as Skepta far it seems like they are playing formulaic and unoriginal as doesn’t offer anything new in Boy Better Know terms of storytelling or visuals, it safe. If the show took some this one. I’m also worried that and although the majority of risks with their presentation, shows that try something new Score: A the performances are either allowed characters to develop will be discounted as being too bad or decent, not one has been and grow, and ultimately make different and will unfortunately incredible. Sure, they kill off every episode essential to the not be able to break into the minor characters, but there has overarching story, I would be a mainstream. This poisoning not been one major plot point fan. The sad thing is I don’t have of the mainstream hit will Following his Mercury Prize through cements the track as a that has shocked me as a viewer, any hope that it will happen. ultimately be the downfall for winning album Konnichiwa and standout on the EP. Opener “Still” or truly changed any of the Riverdale is far from the worst television, in the same way that a high-profile feature on Drake’s is effective in an opposite way, as characters on the show. So why show on television. If it really big budget blockbusters have More Life earlier this year, London Skepta drops line after line over a bother? was the worst show ever made, marred the beauty of cinema for Grime MC Skepta’s latest release, dizzying beat, never breaking for Now, before I’m hunted I wouldn’t have been able to get the past decade. Vicious, continues to innovate a chorus as he proclaims his place down and flogged by the series through it myself. My point is But, what do I know. while not straying too far from his at the top of the genre. Clocking faithful, I want to say that I want that a television show with such successful formula. On “Sit Down,” in at just over 20 minutes, Vicious to like Riverdale. I genuinely a massive following should be Lil B’s chanted hook “Haters sit is able to flow as a complete piece down” drives a signature gloomy or as stand-alone tracks, creating Skepta beat, allowing the grime more assurance that Skepta is, as star to flow freely over a well- he claims on “Still,” the undeniable structured base. Lil B’s appearance leader in grime. with his own verse mid-way - Nathan Kunz

Call It What You Want Taylor Swift Big Machine Records Score: D-

It’s a tale of two Taylor Swifts. calling out the haters. “All the liars Swift dropped the fourth single are calling me one, Nobody’s heard “Call It What You Want” from her from me for months” and “All the new album Reputation on Nov. drama queens taking swings, All 3. At first listen it sounds like a the jokers dressing up as kings.” love song, with lyrics like “My This back and forth is tiring and baby’s fly like a jet stream, High quite frankly, boring. Is Swift above the whole scene, Loves me sweet or salty? The mixed signals like I’m brand new.” But then, if aren’t fun. Will the real Taylor Although Riverdale has developed a cult-like following, it still rots the brain and has been you take a deeper dive into what Swift please just stand up already? scientifically proven to make you forget what is good in the world. Photo courtesy of The CW she’s actually saying, she has - Anna Junker lyrics where it seems like she’s

4eva Is a Mighty Long Turn Out the Time Lights Big K.R.I.T. Julien Baker BMG Rights Management Matador Score: A Score: A

When a rapper releases one point; the end of the line beacon in a sea of Molly and Released with perfect timing Less.” Every moment on this an album with more than is the top, looking down at all Percoset, shining a light on the for the onset of those frozen and album serves to blockade against 13 tracks, there are often a the trap clones. emptiness of his peers, whose lonely months, Julien Baker’s Turn the cold. handful of songs that should He handles the choruses, the strongest traits are their adlibs. Out the Lights is a warm mug of There are no icy missteps on Turn have been left at the cutting majority of production duties, - Paul McAleer deeply personal reflections, held Out the Lights, Baker has planned room floor. Big K.R.I.T. is an and delivers on every single close in hands wrapped with svelte and calculated every move. exception to the rule, coming verse. The multi-talented layers of tactile instrumentation. The result is an 11-track opus, through with 22 bangers on his K.R.I.T. lays it down old school You can feel the bite against a complete masterwork of quiet third album 4eva Is a Mighty like Andre 3000, embracing your cheeks on tracks like and patience, and a fantastic Long Time. The double-album his natural southern flair “Shadowboxing” and “Sour release that begs repeated listens feels like a train ploughing while pushing the boundaries Breath,” and hear the wind throughout the dead of winter. through the competition between conscious rap and whistling through the cracks in - Alec Warkentin without slowing down at any club hits. Big K.R.I.T. is a the window on “Over” and “Hurt November 9, 2017 • the reflector 13 Sports Editor Dan Khavkin sports [email protected] Men’s hockey looks to turn momentum around Dan Khavkin Sports Editor in the Elite Ice Hockey League highlight recruit Ryley Lindgren, Mount Royal Cougars men’s (EIHL) for the Dundee Stars. broke his finger and has a pin hockey team is having early “I hate using the term currently inside his hand and is season struggles, but head coach rebuilding, I don’t want us to out for at least two more weeks. Bert Gilling believes the team take a step back. We achieved Sophomore Connor Rankin will get back to “Cougar hockey” and earned so much at the level has been out with a lower body standards. of Cougar Hockey, I don’t want to injury. Forward Luke Simpson At this point last year, MRU take a step back from that. We’ve was out last week in the weekend held a 5-3 record and were near shown growth but it’s been a of the Manitoba sweep. Rookie the top of the Canada West grind so far.” said Gilling. Allan MacPherson was out last conference. Sitting at 3-4-1, the Cougars weekend with a sickness while This season has an expected are gripping onto the final playoff defenceman Madison Smiley just slow start with such a revamped spot with a huge home-and- played his first game against the roster from top to bottom with 10 home series coming up against Bisons. new players on top of the losses rivals University of Calgary Dinos Gilling notes that the return of from last years magical squad who are four points ahead. Lindgren will have a big impact who lost in the semi-final of the The team can’t avoid the injury on the squad. Canada West playoffs. bug which keeps bothering “(Lindgren) reminds me of a Gilling notes, “It’s been coach Gilling as the coaching Tyler Fiddler type of player and frustrating, I can’t say it wasn’t staff needs to find cohesion and I think he’ll have a Tyler Fiddler anticipated with so many new gelling as fast as possible. kind of impact for us. He’s players and with what we lost in “We haven’t been clicking on figuring out the level and got terms of leadership and quality all cylinders yet, if you look at derailed by the injury, once he of student-athlete” our history at my time here, I am gets off his injury he’ll put a big MRU pantheon and last hopeful and optimistic that this impact on the league.” season’s captain Matt Brown year can be the year where ‘Don’t Fourth-year Jaime King was played his final season last year, look at us now but evaluate us unanimously voted for captain by Sophomore Jamal Watson celebrating one of two goals on capping off a legendary Cougar in the second half of the year’ his teammates to lead the charge Oct. 27 against Lethbridge. Photo by Adrien Shellard career. Cam Maclise finished his because the last three years, after Brown’s departure. we’ve come out like a house on Coach Gilling gives his new career and is currently playing his peers in the locker room, he and play where we are expected.” fire and leveled off towards the captain full confidence and in the American Hockey League embodied all four of the Cougar Goaltending isn’t a problem for end of the year,” Gilling states. support. (AHL) with the Manitoba Moose hockey pillars. Them being the Cougars but it hasn’t been the As of Nov 6., the Cougars “He’s got all the respect of while Emerson Hrynyk is playing pride in academic achievement, team’s solution so far this year. commitment to off ice training, “They’re all Canada West performance based execution and quality goaltenders who have selfless service to the community proven they can play in this and the team...as guys do the league but no one has stepped up nomination they keep that stuff yet.” in the back of their mind.” “It’s been a revolving door for Being one of a handful of us and I say that unfortunately, veterans left, King’s leadership is we want a consistent level of playing a huge factor on the new goaltending, no one has taken recruits. the ball and ran with it. It started “We’re very young and very last year and it seeped into this inexperienced, half our team are year. It’s been pretty good but first year players here at Mount it’s not on a level we need on a Royal and I think it’s really nice consistent basis...we need the for the room to have that stable rock of our back-end to be the presence in our leadership,” goaltender.” Just about a third into the After the two Crowchild Classic season, there is still plenty of time games, MRU travels to B.C. to face left for the men’s hockey team to the UBC Thunderbirds, who are meet the expectations of “Cougar directly in the mix for the middle Hockey.” spots in Canada West. Later on, “I am cautiously optimistic the Cougars host powerhouse this year that it’s going to be the University of Saskatchewan reverse. We’ll take the ups and Huskies to close November out downs early in the season as we and reach the halfway point of figure everything out. In the the season. Cougars saluting the crowd after a home-and-home against Lethbridge. The Cougars are 2-1-1 second half, I am hoping we’ll at home so far. 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Bringing you the ultimate student experience samruBuzz November 9, 2017 • the reflector 15 Fight for the 105th Grey Cup begins Sajan Jabbal Staff Writer This has been one of the most they have had a tough end to the time, losing six in a row. against the BC Lions, they look to After their tough start to the exciting CFL seasons and with season, losing three in a row. Although they finished strong shape up and prepare for the semi- season at 4-2, they picked up in all the regular season coming to end, “We’re not getting any better,” and are at a good standing final game. cylinders producing on both the teams are looking to prepare for head coach Dave Dickenson said going into the playoffs, their Although they sit at the top of offense and defense. their first playoff game, and look in an interview with the Calgary inconsistency could play a factor the east, they have the gift of a bye- The input of rookie Canadian to make their way right to the Grey Sun after their loss against the if they start the game poor on week into the playoffs. Brandon Bridge at QB has added Cup. Bombers on Friday. Sunday. With Ricky Ray well past his speed and movement in the The Calgary Stampeders have “We’re making the same Another problem the ‘Eskies prime, some question how he will backfield, something that aging had a tough end to the season, mistakes. We have a lot to prove may face is their lack of rushing play in a big time game. Although QB Kevin Glenn struggles with. losing their last three games but to ourselves. We have time to get offense. Although they do have he is still one of the best QB’s in the As soon as Glenn gets tired and still lead the league in points and better but right now, we’re not the a solid backfield with C.J. Gable, CFL, his consistency is in question, starts struggling in the pocket, hope to achieve another Grey Cup team we need to be.” they haven’t been very successful once a team starts to close off the the Riders will look to Bridge to with a bye into the semi-finals. The ‘Stamps have a week off and QB Mike Reilly leads the pocket; Ray’s speed becomes a ride the shotgun for the rest of the The Stamps and the Toronto to prepare for the semi-finals, offense in rushing yards. problem in avoiding the sack. game. Argonauts finished the season first whether it be against the Blue Winnipeg finished the season They are also going to have to Duron Carter will look to in their respective conferences, so Bombers or the Eskimos. second in the West and hope to look at James Wilder Jr., leading continue to play both offense they have the privilege of skipping They are going to look to their keep a strong momentum into the his team in rushing yards and has and defense and bad mouth his to the quarter-finals, and jumping powerhouse defense to make some game against the Eskimos. had a breakout year. competitors any time he is able to. straight into the semi-finals. big stops. Star running back Andrew Many have been saying it’s a They have also made many later The rest of the pack including: With star defensive players like Harris, leads the league in rushing gift to switch over to the Eastern signings to solidify their roster, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Alex Singleton, who is nominated yards and receptions. Be on the Conference come playoff time, and adding Trent Richardson, Marcus Ottawa Redblacks, Edmonton for Most Outstanding Player and lookout for him against Edmonton. the ‘Riders hope to take advantage Thigpen, and Chad Owens. Eskimos and Charleston Hughes, who powerful They also hope for strong of this gift given to them. On defense they have strong Winnipeg Blue Bombers, will pass rushing once again leads the defensive playing to continue their With their loss against Edmonton performers as well, with DB Ed have to battle it out in the quarter- league in quarterback sacks this performance from last week’s last week, they hold the last wild Gainey, who leads the league in final game to be able to play in the season. game against the Stampeders. card spot and will transfer over interceptions. semis. This western match-up is going The Argos have had an and play in the Eastern Conference The Redblacks are going to have As we get closer and closer to to be two teams that has had its inconsistent season. They have playoffs. a tough time containing the ‘Riders kick off on Sunday, we break down ups and downs all season. The not managed to win more than two Having a better record than power and will need defensive the teams and the matchups, as Eskimos went on a seven game games in a row more than once both Ottawa and Toronto, players like Avery Ellis and Taylor they prepare to battle it out. winning streak to start the season this season. Saskatchewan will look to make a Reed to really step it up. Although the Stamps sit with but fell to the Bombers. Just sneaking into first place deep run in the playoffs and have a the best record in the league, After that loss they had a tough after their last week blowout chance at a Grey Cup.

Photo courtesy of Calgary Stampeders Calgary Flames October recap The Flames are looking to pick up momentum Nathan Woolridge Staff Writer Off the ice, morale is high but autographs for fans. The Red been able to catch a break. Their Conference, looking to get closer also in the top 20 for most goals in on the ice, the team is lacking Rally, an annual event, brought major win of the season so far to that final wild card spot. the league. consistency sitting with a 8-6- the players closer to their fans has been breaking the curse of Racking up points Johnny Hockey has been 0 record. The Calgary Flames who have been standing by their not being able to win a game in Monahan, Tkachuk and showing his playmaking side recently hosted their Red Rally side in what seems to be a 50/50 Anaheim since 2004, a 29 game Michael Ferland seem to be of play, racking a whopping 15 on October 28, 2017 which saw season. losing streak dating back to April having good starts to their season. assists with three goals on the the NHL Centennial tour stop at Jaromir Jagr, who has been 2009. They currently make up the top side, meanwhile sophomore the Saddledome and the Flames’ on injured reserve since Oct. 23, Any other part of the season three goal scorers on the team. Tkachuk is sitting at nine points roster meeting with excited fans. posed for photos with fans while has been decent. The Flames Mony has been getting a goal with three goals. Johnny Gaudreau, Sean showing off some hardware of are 8-6-0 inside the early days every second game with eight and Monahan, Matthew Tkachuk and awards that he has won. of November, fighting with so far has the most game-winning Continued on Pg. 16 company spent their day signing Recently the Flames haven’t surrounding teams in the Western goals in the league with four. He’s 16 the reflector • November 9, 2017 Continued from Pg. 15 percentage. Playing on his head, overtime. The game proved that he poses 8-5 record. Backup Eddie the Flames can play, compete, Defenceman T.J Brodie is Lack only started in one game. and dominant a top NHL team; leading the offence from the Smith has faced over 400 shots something they need to prove to back-end with nine points, seven and has allowed 30 goals so far. themselves for the rest of the year of those point being assists. Middle of the pack Beating a hot New Jersey Devils But some of the other younger As of late, the Flames appear to team on home ice Nov 5., the players have not yet lived up to be sitting in the dead middle of Flames are in a five-way tie for the expectations; like Curtis Lazar, the league. Which is not horrible, final wild card spot in the West. Sam Bennett and Mark Jankowski but it’s not the greatest. They Calgary have a string of home who have a combined total of one really need to win a few in a row games early on in November, so point, an assist from Lazar on Oct to gain some momentum early on hopefully that gives them a better 7. in the season and pick up those chance in picking up point before This really sums up Calgary’s important early points while they heading out for a six-game road depth as the team’s goal total are can. trip. With five games against at a conference low, second last On Nov 2., the Flames started Western teams, Calgary will have place. showing signs of success like early a chance to create separation from Smith saving the team on this year where Calgary went the rest of the pack and hopefully Saying Mike Smith has faced a on a hot three game win streak, catch up in the divisional race. lot of shots is an understatement. beating last year’s Stanley Cup Flames goaltender Mike Smith, has a high save percentage in As of Nov. 4, Smith has a .931 save champions Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL sitting in fourth place. Photo courtesy of CBC sports MRU soccer season BRENTWOOD VILLAGE DENTAL CLINIC ends in heartbreak www.BrentwoodVillageDental.ca Dan Khavkin Sports Editor

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