FREE September 11, 2014 www.TheReflector.ca Starting to Hope again Benefit concert held in memory A+ of Brentwood stabbing victims receives rave review Pg 10

GPA booster Concerts could make you a better student Pg 5

Student life hacks from pro-athletes McMorris Mark and Craig McMorris [squared] Pg 15

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Pg 3 Pg 7 Pg 12 Pg 13 News Editor Dayla Brown news [email protected] Mount Royal University says, “I think the second evaluation is a good idea. It’s hard to think a Matthew de Grood’s psychological kid with so much potential, and on the path that he was, could be capable of having a criminal mind and performing these acts. assessment to be released “I think there’s probably a mental disorder that needs to According to an article pub- ticle from Global News. be discovered and treated,” says Assessment will reveal whether lished from the Globe and Mail, De Grood is expected to return Smith. “But also there has to be Perras and Hong were taken to back in court on Sept. 26, 2014. justice for the families.” de Grood can be held criminally Foothills hospital, where they The results will indicate Hailey Boutin, fourth-year stu- passed away hours later. whether de Grood can be held dent in criminal justice at Mount responsible for his actions On April 16, de Grood met Cal- criminally responsible for the at- Royal University says, “I just feel gary defence lawyer, Allan Fay tacks. really horrible for him. I can’t at a psychiatry centre where he The students’ deaths have imagine snapping out of whatev- Dayla Brown Zackariah Rathwell, 21, Joshua underwent a psychological as- shaken the city; it was the worst er he was in and realizing what News Editor Hunter, 22, Jordan Segura, 23, sessment. In May, results of the mass murder Calgary has ever he did.” Kaiti Perras, 23, and Lawrence assessment confirmed de Grood experienced. Students gathered David Reil, third-year student Hong, 27. was fit to stand trial. together at various memorials to in policy studies at Mount Royal The results of Matthew de On April 14, 2014, de Grood Fay told the media, “Being fit mourn the losses of their peers. University says, “I think it’s im- Grood’s psychiatric evaluation appeared at a house party cel- to stand trial only means that he When asked about the sec- portant to gain as much objec- will be released in late Septem- ebrating Bermuda Shorts Day, a understands the process and he ond psychiatric evaluation to tive and accurate information as ber. Initially, the court would 53-year-old tradition highlight- can instruct council. You can still determine if de Grood could possible in order for those who hear whether de Grood could be ing the last day of class before be very profoundly mentally ill be held criminally responsible, make the decision to make the held criminally responsible for summer at the University of Cal- and be fit to stand trial.” many students voiced that they best decision.” his actions on Aug. 29, but after gary. It is presumed that at ap- On July 22, Fay requested an- wanted more information, being Preliminary hearings are set to appearing briefly on Aug. 28, the proximately 1:30 a.m., de Grood other psychiatric evaluation to unable to understand what hap- be held from March 2 - 13, 2015. court learned the report was not grabbed a kitchen knife from the see if de Grood was considered pened that night. ready for release. household and targeted the vic- not criminally responsible for Marcus Smith, fourth-year De Grood has been charged tims. the murders, according to an ar- student in criminal justice at with first-degree murder of Photos courtesy: Facebook

Zackariah Rathwell Joshua Hunter Jordan Segura Kaiti Perras Lawrence Hong TIMELINE: Matthew de Grood’s Charges

April 16, 2014 July 22, 2014 Sept. 26, 2014 Results of assessment De Grood starts his fi rst 30-day assess- De Grood appears expected to be released ment at the Southern Alberta Forensic in court. A second Psychiatry evaluation is requested.

April 14, 2014 May 22, 2014 Aug. 28, 2014 March 2 - 13, 2015 Bermuda Shorts Day, at approx. De Groods’ assessment Preliminary inquiry to see if Doctor releases 1:30 a.m. Matthew de Grood, at- is delayed until Sept. 26, there’s enough evidence for de note that de Grood tacks fi ve students who die due to 2014. The fi ndings of Grood to stand trial and whether is fi t to stand trial in injuries sustained from stabbings. the assessment are not he can be consired crimminally preliminary hearing. ready to be released. responsible for this actions.

Infographic: Kaity Brown September 11, 2014 • the reflector 3 Calgary-Elbow Riddell Library breaks ground Out with the old: Riddell Library and Learning Centre byelection to offer students a richer learning environment Upcoming byelection will determine new MLA to replace Alison Redford Dayla Brown News Editor

A Calgary-Elbow byelection is We chose the top four reasons expected to kick-off soon after of why students should vote from Alison Redford’s resignation as an article called “10 Reasons MLA. Last time a byelection was College Students Should Vote” called, Liberal Craig Cheffins written by Douglas Fehlen. managed to make a hefty dent in votes, according to an article Photo courtesy: MRU Marketing & Communications published by the Calgary Herald. According to the article, Alber- Construction for the new Riddell Library and Learning ta Liberal Leader Raj Sherman Your Vote Matters Centre is underway. The RLLC will have four floors, meaning believes the Liberal candidate so much more room for activities! will have a strong advantage due Many students don’t believe their vote will make any differ- to the controversy occurring be- ence, but recent history has shown that elections can be decided Dayla Brown tween the Alberta Progressive by a handful of votes. In fact, many local contests end in ties each News Editor Conservative and Wildrose par- election year with winners being determined by a coin flip. Tak- ties. ing the initiative to vote can help prevent elections from being However, according to an- left to chance. A donation of $85.5 million from (Student Technicians and Re- other article published by the the government and the Riddell source Tutors) to name a few Calgary Herald, Wildrose leader Politicians won’t address student needs family has lead to the develop- are critical to the success of the Danielle Smith said her party ment of the Riddell Library and project. will be “fighting tooth and nail” without student votes Learning Centre (RLLC), which “The old space will be re- in the next byelection. Politicians know who votes each election, and they are more is expected to open early 2017. viewed as part of a renewed According to The Calgary Her- likely to support initiatives that are popular among groups with According to Carol Shepstone, campus master planning pro- ald, Brian Henninger, a PC Can- the highest voter turnout. For college students to have significant the university librarian, this cen- cess,” says Shepstone. didate who lost to Cheffins in the political influence, they must turn out in greater numbers than is tre will bring several improve- University President David last byelection, told voters to not traditionally seen. You have a part to play in that. ments to campus. Docherty says, “Students need take their anger out on the Tory “Our current space is lovely a space where they can study, in the upcoming election. You’re part of an important voting bloc in many ways but very outdated think, exchange ideas and cre- “I don’t care what message in design, quite inadequate in ate new ones, where they can you want to send to the premier, The college vote can swing elections. There are more than 75 terms of overall space and of experiment and fail before they don’t do it with your vote,” he million Millennials, a number that rivals the number of Baby course, not the type of learning succeed. said. “Make sure your riding is Boomers — another important voting bloc. The problem is that space we need as a university,” “The library is where it hap- represented by someone who re- college students typically vote in much smaller numbers than said Shepstone. pens. It’s where our students ally cares about your riding.” older citizens. Mobilized, Millennials represent a powerful politi- The building will have a wide evolve into the young, bright Why should you vote? cal force. range of new types of learning adults they become when they You’ve heard it before but the and study spaces, from stand- leave Mount Royal and go on to numbers don’t lie: post-second- Shape the social agenda. up and treadmill desks to media be future leaders and great citi- ary students have the lowest vot- production rooms with green- zens of tomorrow.” ing demographic. This results in Are you passionate about a particular social issue? Gay mar- screens and sound equipment. For more information on the platforms not being tailored to riage, capital punishment and the separation of church and state It will also have “maker space” development of the RLLC, visit students’ needs. A most visible are only a few of many contentious topics that dominate the po- with specialized equipment like the mtroyal.ca webpage. repercussion of not voting is in litical discourse. Learn about candidates’ views on issues that are 3D printers. the budget cuts that occurred in important to you, and vote in support of your beliefs. “The new facility will offer 2012. exciting new learning spaces, Programs across Alberta post- and opportunities to work in secondary institutes were dis- new and creative ways with re- continued due to the budget sources and technologies,” says cuts, Mount Royal University Shepstone. being one of them. Platforms The additional space will al- are currently geared towards low more room for students to the voting demographics and as study. The current library has a result there’s a higher focus on 600 seats, but the RLLC will have senior rights and primary educa- 1500. tion. In order for post-secondary “The new building is four students to be heard, they need floors so it is a significant addi- to be voting. Mount Royal Uni- tion of space.” versity students in residents who According to the Mount Royal are Canadian citizens can vote in University website, collabora- byelection. tion between several of MRU’s There will be more informa- Photo courtesy: flickr / Dave Cournoyer services such as the Student tion released as the byelection After Calgary-Elbow MLA Alison Redford’s resignation, a Learning Services, the Academic draws closer. byelection will be called to find a new MLA. Development Centre and START Photo courtesy: flickr / Wicker Paradise 4 the reflector • September 11, 2014 THE REFLECTORIAL REFLECTOR ...I was concerned that my friends would no longer be friends with me if On adaptability September 11, 2014 “ they knew I didn’t like Cool Whip. “How can you do ‘new math’ with Issue 2, Volume 53 a ‘old math mind’?” said Linus. 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Visit thereflector.ca Nick Buragina Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 people as possible.” or in person at our Health and Physical Gareth Clark office in the basement All depts.: 403.440.6268 Education Fax: 403.440.6762 Sports and Recreation of Wyckham House. [email protected] Features Editor Becca Paterson features [email protected] Your homework: go to more concerts One student’s discovery on coping with stress and tackling coursework

Chad Baird Contributor

For the past two years, I have been partaking in an experiment. I am the test subject and I am the evaluator. I believe that one sim- ple factor can make you a better student. I want you to truly smile, embrace life and make the most of it. My name is Chad Baird and I want you to go to more concerts. My hypothesis was that con- sistent concert attendance could improve GPA and mental health in post-secondary students. My findings lead me to believe that live music may possess this pow- er. Dr. Daniel J. Levitin, California- Photo: Nathan Ross rocker-turned-neuroscientist, explains how concerts literally Music can help you unwind and relax but it can also help you deal with stress and maybe even increase your GPA. affect the brain in his book, This is Your Brain on Music. At a deci- bel level of 115dB, the average lights spill across the smiling pressure. Concerts offer an effective at the end of the 3000-word-es- decibel level of a concert, music faces and the strobes flash, peo- There are no documented ac- escape for a night. Live music say tunnel! causes “auditory saturation, caus- ple dance and the bass ripples tivities in history that have ever offers a chance to unplug and There have been times that ing neurons to fire at their maxi- through your soul. A crowd of demanded the full neural capa- unwind. Think about it: at con- I have nearly been crushed by mum rate.” individuals becomes a single or- bilities of the brain — except for certs, you naturally loosen up and the school workload. There have Here are the statistics: I have ganism, moving in unison like a music at the 115dB level. When forget deadlines and real life for been times where depression has attended roughly 20 concerts grand ocean wave. you go to a concert, your brain is a moment. Furthermore, writ- got the best of me and affected during my time in university, I In contrast, we all know the forced to let go of the problems ing down a concert date in your my grades. Friends, I can tell you have a 3.79 GPA and I had se- student life is not so glamourous. of the day because it doesn’t have agenda gives you a goal and gives in full confidence that concerts vere depression for four years. There are bills, deadlines, essays the neural capability to absorb you a near-future focal point. At have made me a better student. Because of the latter stat, I need- and exams. There is immense the sound and think about how a base neurological level, it gives I am more relaxed, I am hap- ed to find a radical and effective stress bestowed upon every stu- you are going to pay off that stu- you a little more incentive to pier and I am mentally healthier. outlet for stress. I found that sol- dent and the only way to get dent loan. You have no choice in complete assignments and carry These three factors equal better ace in concerts. through post-secondary success- the matter, your brain rids itself on with your day because you academic success, period. Find The atmosphere of a concert fully is to find a way to weather of previous problems for a win- have something positive to look your happy place. It may very is like no other. While the stage the storms and effectively handle dow of time. forward to. Hark! There is a light well be at the side of the stage.

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Caitlin Clow Turn your HDTV into a Smart TV Sex Columnist Logan Krupa ence is best if you have a recent Android smartphone or tablet. It’s fall, and the smell of freshly Tech Columnist For instance, using Chromecast sharpened pencils, pumpkin with an iOS device requires the spice lattes and new textbooks use of Google-branded apps or are in the air. But wait, what is My PlayStation 4 sits in the cor- sketchy third-party alternatives that smell? Why, it’s the smell of ner of the room, unplugged. to stream movies and photo gal- fresh strange! Meanwhile, the remote for my leries. Android is a Google-made Fall is the most wonderful satellite TV receiver has vanished operating system and such func- time of year because a whole new into the couch cushions as a thick tionality is more seamless with flock of ladies and gents become layer of dust forms on my collec- an Android device. the new extras in your university tion of DVDs. Despite this, I’m One of my favourite features life. 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not agree with how they feel, be friends with me if they knew I Love thy neighbour but they are following their be- didn’t like Cool Whip. Hopefully, liefs which make sense to them. adult debates have more depth Surely there are beliefs that you than whether or not one’s friends ...but does that mean every person? hold that other people don’t nec- enjoy certain dairy products, but essarily agree with. the idea is the same. Maria Carbajal Pastor Rick Warren once said, We want to be accepted even “Our culture has accepted two though we don’t agree with our Faith Columnist huge lies. The first is that if you peers. It seems silly to me now, at I was taught that when I am disagree with someone’s lifestyle, the time, my concern made sense. Quran 45:14 hurt or offended by someone, you must fear them or hate them. My friends still loved me, even Matthew 5:44 to focus on the idea that what The second is that to love some- though I didn’t like Cool Whip! they did made sense to them. one means you agree with ev- If a few 10-year-old kids can still Many religions call for their fol- Everyone has their own thoughts, erything they believe or do. Both love someone who doesn’t agree lowers to love one another, in- experiences and opinions which are nonsense. You don’t have to with them on everything, then cluding their enemies, which make them unique. compromise convictions to be you can too! seems to be a contradictory and But what about people who compassionate.” You can retain But is it alright to disagree with difficult task. If you love some- are hateful? Do they deserve to your beliefs while still caring for people? Of course! Is it okay to one, wouldn’t that make them be loved too? The simple answer those who believe something dif- have an argument or different no longer an enemy? With all the is yes, because fighting hate with ferent. That is, you do not have to ideas? Absolutely! As long as hurt in this world, how can we hate will not improve anything. If agree on everything in order to you are debating because you Photo courtesy: Flickr / Maurizio Pesce possibly love everyone? People you hate those who hate, or dis- love someone. care for this person and not pick- Tech columnist Logan Krupa do wrong and hurt us, which criminate against those who dis- I remember when I was in ing a fight with the intention to says Chromecast is a great makes it seem impossible to for- criminate, you are going to find Grade 5 that I was concerned hurt them, then you are capable technological investment. give them, let alone love them. yourself at their level. You may that my friends would no longer of loving. students’ association Your Students' Association of mount royal university Find your kind

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Bringing you the ultimate student experience samruBuzz Arts Editor Kari Pedersen arts [email protected] Pull through the ‘Fall blues’ Our music must-haves for No matter your mood, surviving this season pick a song off our list and get to work. Don’t worry — we only Kari Pedersen Daydreams” 3. Ariana Grande - Breakfree Arts Editor 5. Foster the People - “Don’t Stop” 4. Maroon 5 - Maps have three and a half 5. Charli XCX - Boom Clap months left in the Missing the summer freedom semester, right? already? Well, we have a list of music to get you back in the game so you can tackle this semester of school and get back to the cold patio drinks. Thankfully, fall is full of a few great things. Music is defi- nitely one of them. So, whether this is your first year at Mount Royal University, you’re halfway through your daunting degree or you’re in the home stretch, noth- Country ing will get you through the first Study songs month back quite like a great 1. Garth Brooks - “Standin’ playlist. Outside the Fire” 1. Sam Smith - “Stay with Me” If you are like many MRU stu- 2. Kenny Chesney - “Boys of Fall” 2. Disclosure - “Latch” dents and coming off the music- 3. Jason Aldean - “Burnin’ it 3. Maroon 5- “It Was Always You” fest high before starting school, Down” 4. Ingrid Michaelson - “Boys there is nothing like some alter- 4. Lee Brice - “Good Man” Chase Girls” native rock, country or pop to 5. Florida Georgia Line - “Dirt” 5. Vance Joy - “Wasted Time” get you in the mood for school! Or at least get you in the mood to push through until you can hit The Hub. We have compiled this list to get you through the month and maybe even several more.

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Theatre: Art: Jazz: Music: 12 Angry Men Cut: New Works 18 Degrees of Jazz The Kingston Trio Sept. 11 - 20, Pumphouse Sept. 3 - Oct. 4, Trepanier Sept. 13, Stephen Ave. Sept. 12 & 13 - St. Stephens Theatre Baer Art Gallery A night of jazz benefitting Ukranian Cultural Centre OUT’N This gripping and Michael Smith’s collage- the big brothers and After years of touring renowned trial drama esque exhibition is a sisters of Calgary. 18 this folk band, The showcases the ripple-effect unique showcase featuring Degrees of Jazz is a night Kingston Trio’s first stop ABOUT of 12 strangers deciding ripped, jagged explosions of smooth jazz and 1920’s in Calgary. This is a small someone’s fate. that give way to a feature personality. show featuring perogies, that is both “exquisite and bratwurst, and great music. disturbing.” 10 the reflector • September 11, 2014

Watsky All You Can Do Steel Wool Records Score: A+

Poet-turned-rapper and San slower track that sets Watsky’s Francisco native, George Watsky, emotional depth on display. follows-up his 2013 Cardboard Finally, the album finishes Castles with All You Can Do, with “Cannonballs,” a spoken which is without a doubt his best word, poem-song hybrid — an release to date. interesting choice because it Watsky displays his talent ends the album in a heavy way. throughout all of the tracks With Watsky’s raw honesty on this album. “Whoa Whoa evident in each track, and the Whoa,” is an aggressive, beat- beat-driven old school feel, driven, pump-up jam. “Right All You Can Do is a beautifully

Photo: courtesy: Facebook Now” is a softer track that is cohesive album that is definitely reminiscent of hanging out in a worth checking out. High Hopes, a benefit concert for the victims of the Brentwood stabbing, had over basement with your best friends. 2000 people in attendance. “Grass is Greener” is another ­— Becca Paterson Giving hope back

The Gaslight to Calgary Anthem Get Hurt After the worst mass murder in Calgary’s history, Island Records students and community join to honour those lost Score: A-­

The Gaslight Anthem’s fifth of your first love lost. “Stay studio album is on track with Vicious” and “Dark Places” Kari Pedersen in attendance the opportunity to light of the night, giving every- their Bruce Springsteen-esque bring back their traditional edgy heal, even if it was just for a little one in the room a chance to ex- Arts Editor grit, adding an all-American punk sound, maintaining the while. perience the liveliness of an in- grunge rock n’ roll sound. theme of heartbreak and pain. Barry Mason and Kyle Tenove, credible group of musicians. Hope: the grounds to believe that The 12 track album contains Overall, the album brings a new the remaining members of Zack- The Ashley Hundred per- something good may happen. emotionally driven songs with dimension to the band’s musical ariah and the Prophets, worked formed a stand-out piece with High Hopes, a benefit concert lyrics that tell stories of pain repertoire which proves that together to remember their their song, “I Won’t Forget,” a fit- for the victims of the Brentwood and loss. “Get Hurt” — the they can change up their sound friends in a way that honored ting piece about the loss of their stabbing, took place on Sept. 4 album’s first single — is a while staying true to their fans. them best, choosing to host this friends. The song brought the at the Southern Alberta Jubilee song that carries a relatable benefit concert. The support they crowd back to reality for a min- Auditorium. A large group of sentiment and reminds you — Hannah Cawsey friends, family and supporters received was described by the ute, giving everyone the chance gathered. Music was performed, duo as “overwhelming” and “out- to appreciate why they had gath- raffles were awarded and t-shirts standing” Local bands Fox Who ered there. were purchased. But just what Slept the Day Away, Jesse and The event raised thousands was High Hopes? the Dandelions, The Ashley Hun- of dollars for the various trust The event celebrated the lives dred and Windigo performed, as funds and scholarships set up in Arkells well as a much loved and highly of five young people taken from the names of the five victims, far High Noon us far too soon — Zackariah anticipated performance and exceeding the expectations of Rathwell, Joshua Hunter, Law- tribute by none other than Zack- the remaining members of Zack- Arkells Music rence Hong, Kaiti Perras and Jor- ariah and the Prophets. ariah and the Prophets. With Inc./ UMC Although there were mentions over 2000 people in attendance, dan Segura - who died in a dev- Score: A astating house party last spring, of the five who were in celebra- their fundraising goals for this an event that rocked Calgary as tion, there was little sadness at great organization were definite- a community and changed the the event. The focus was on en- ly reached. city forever. Being defined as joying the moment, having fun Zackariah and the Non- and listening to some great mu- Profits, an organization start- Calgary’s largest mass murder “High noon” is the most active shake out of your head. sic. Mason acknowledged the ed by Mason and Tenove in in history, the event has brought time — a very creative time. High Noon boasts a slightly more tragedy only once, stating that memory of their fallen friends, a significant cloud over our city, Things come together for Arkells “polished” feel than previous “we are all hurting, everyone in will be hosting more events in leaving citizens, students and in their third LP, High Noon, records, but it includes acoustic this room is hurting and that’s the future, to support the lo- friends wondering why. where it seems they have settled versions of “11:11” and “What why we are all here it’s great to cal art and music scene. For But on Sept. 4, everyone on a vocal and instrumental Are You Holding On To?” to see everyone here.” more information please go to stopped wondering why for just quality at which they’ll stay. appease softer listening ears. The tribute, a musical per- www.zatnp.org. a short period of time, instead The keys are the definite star of Simply put, you can’t not dance formance of Zackariah and the celebrating the lives of the five High Noon — the record starts while listening to this record. Prophets’ six-song EP was per- young people. They celebrated with keyboard fanfare in “Fake Don’t miss it. formed by Tenove, Mason and their lives with art, music, laugh- Money.” “Cynical Bastards” some friends. It was the high- ter and dancing, giving everyone features a riff you’ll have to — Michelle Vaniersel September 11, 2014 • the reflector 11 Nuit Blanche expands Calgary’s artistry

Second annual downtown art festival expects more than 10,000 viewers Photo courtesy: RAD packs Kari Pedersen RAD packs use recycled denim to create unique backpacks, featured at Market Collective. Arts Editor A cornucopia of local art porters such as Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Shop to support local artists at Market Collective Supported by Invest YYC, “the Calgary stages” will host works produced by local artists Sarah Kari Pedersen im), is a company started by two so I gave it a shot.” Smalik and Wednesday Lupyp- Arts Editor brothers, Jay and Rob Heule, The rest is history according to ciw. Both performances aim to who chose to try their hand at the duo and they have been sell- captivate audiences by involving backpack design. The backpacks ing their unique backpacks ever them in the unique process. This The six-year anniversary of Mar- made from recycled denim, since. Photo courtesy: Facebook festival allows the audience to ket Collective took place this past uniquely use all pieces of the The brother duo feels that get into the performance to share denim, (from fly to pockets) to Market Collective is “the perfect Nuit Blanche, a bi-annual fes- weekend at Calgary’s East Village a piece of themselves, which add special touches to the packs. way to bring people together, tival, turns the downtown core Riverwalk. Started by Angela Di- turns Nuit Blanche into a strong “We came to Market Collective and give local artists the oppor- into a civic art gallery for the one and Angel Guerra, Market social experience truly engaging last year and we were looking for tunity to sell their products and night. On Sept. 20 from 7p.m. to Collective is a place to come to- Calgarians with the art commu- a way to get more into the Cal- promote themselves.” 1a.m. thousands will gather to gether and experience local arts nity. gary market, so we got accepted The whole event was very well view the art on display. and culture, building the Calgary The goal of the event is to have and had a really successful first organized with live music, food Focused around performance arts market. community members experience Market Collective,” said Jay Heu- trucks, yoga on the river and of art, Nuit Blanche hopes to rede- Vendors displaying a variety of the show “en-masse” at sunset on le, one of the vendors. course, the main event of shop- fine the way the city sees creativ- creations line a tent in East Vil- the date of the show. Rob Heule says of his journey, ping. ity, hoping to bring excitement lage giving Calgarians the oppor- Donations for Nuit Blanche “I thought, ‘What could I make For more information on Mar- and celebration to the art form. tunity to find interesting ways to will be accepted until Sept. 22 at a bag out of that will be durable ket Collective, or the event itself Taking place at Olympic and Mu- fill their homes, accessorize and midnight will go to continuing to and easy to come by?’, and I al- please visit marketcollective.ca. nicipal plazas, the art exhibition try new things. produce the project and can be ways did a lot of thrift shopping To check out RAD packs head to is highly anticipated, previously Local company, RAD Packs facilitated through Invest YYC. where they have aisles of denim their website at radpacks.ca. receiving accolades from sup- (standing for Recycle All Den- samru.ca samru.ca 12 the reflector • September 11, 2014 Beakerhead blasts off again this week Catapult your stuff, build an art car or stroll through the human brain

Photo courtesy: Facebook / Neil Zeller Photography Science meets art, as Calgary welcomes back Beakerhead to the city with cool eco-friendly graffiti in busy underpasses downtown.

Kari Pedersen tour of the brain. Dr. Christian pult Competition will be tak- marily out of recycled junk found Beakernight Arts Editor Jacob University of Calgary ing place on Sunday Sept. 14 at in a scrap yard. To catch the professor has developed this Canada Olympic Park. The com- show visit the Crown Surplus at The motherload of all science unique multimedia project with petition will have several teams 1005 11St S.E. parties, Beakernight will be tak- Beakerhead, an opportunity to the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at building catapults to launch ing place on Sept. 13 showcasing break down the stereotypes of the University of Calgary. items that “you love to hate” – everything science, fashion and science, continues this week with The Chemistry of whatever that means to you. art. If you can make it out, you more fantastic events to capture Make-Up We’re thinking old textbooks, will have the opportunity to see your interest. Art Cars ugly Christmas sweaters and that Laser Cat from Barcelona, an in- Here are a few more of our This Beakerhead must-see will Hanson Christmas CD you have credible fashion show by Make picks for you to schedule in to On Sept. 12, Art Cars will take combine beauty and science, been holding on to. A beer gar- Fashion and a drive-in video get the most out of this week’s over the downtown streets. At providing a night of DIY beauty. den and food will be on site. game. This is the perfect night to festivities: this free event you will see the Marie Rayma of DIY blog Hum- wrap up the two weeks of science world’s largest solar-powered tri- blebee & Me wants you to start cycle and have the opportunity Art on Fire: El Pulpo and arts mash-up events. A Giant Walkthrough thinking about what you are put- to create your own Art Car. This Mecanico ting on your face every day. She If these events are for you, visit Brain is your chance to create the cre- will be giving you the opportu- beakerhead.org for more infor- ative car of your dreams! This will be the Canadian de- nity to learn what’s really in your mation. This three-dimensional brain but of fire-breathing octopus, El make up from chemist Adrienne is sure to be a hit during this Catharsis Catapult Pulpo Mecanico. The octopus Lee. The event will be hosted at week’s events. Taking place on Competition will put on a full extended per- John Fluevog shoes in Fashion Sept. 13 and 14 at the Telus formance nightly Sept. 10-12 Central on Thursday, Sept. 11. SPARK Dome Theatre this 90 from 7p.m.-11p.m. through the minute “fantastic voyage” will Sure to be a popular event among streets of Inglewood. This inter- take you on a musically driven thrill seekers, the Catharsis Cata- active sculpture was made pri- Sports Editor Amanda Ducheminsky Beakerhead blasts off again this week sports [email protected] The fantasy sports phenomenon Think you have what it takes to build your own team?

and injuries must also be ac- CFL started up its own on- Amanda Ducheminsky counted for when making line fantasy league in 2004. Sports Editor picks. Specifics on points, Brent Scrimshaw, former timing and budget vary de- CFL chief marketing officer, pending on the fantasy tour- made a statement after the According to the Fantasy Sports nament. CFL decided to continue on Trade Association (FTSA), in its fantasy league, after its 2014 there were 41 million Ca- first year of success. He ex- nadians and Americans, age 12 Why are plained that fantasy football and over, playing fantasy sports. fantasy sports so “not only allows us to grow American football is the most the connection between CFL active fantasy league in the U.S. popular? fans and our game, but it and Canada before baseball and also provides the perfect me- hockey, states the FTSA. What is Fourth-year Mount Royal Uni- dium for die-hard CFL fans this growing phenomenon and versity criminal justice major, to better connect and com- why is it so popular? Kevin Pedersen, has taken part in fantasy football for five pete with each other.” years. He’s tried out both the Texas University research- What is fantasy ESPN and National Football ers, Seunghwan Lee, Won football? League (NFL) websites. Ped- Jae Seo and Christine Green, ersen started playing to com- identified 13 motives behind Fantasy football is an interactive pete with friends and fellow fantasy sport participation “game” where players compete fans. “I got started because I including game interest, be- against friends, co-workers or really enjoyed watching foot- coming a general manager/ strangers using real life football ball. It was an opportunity head coach, love for the player statistics. Competitors to learn more about players sport, prize, competition, act as virtual general managers, and have fun competing with entertainment value, bond- picking their own fantasy teams. friends and other football ing with friends/family, so- Picks are made by drafting, fans.” cial interaction with other adding, trading or dropping play- He enjoys the football participants, knowledge ap- er names onto a fictional team learning curve that fantasy plication, hedonic (up-and- roster. The roster has specific cat- football provides. “You begin down) experience, escape egories that must be filled. For to root for specific players and and substitute for a losing example, the Canadian Football begin to enjoy watching spe- team and gambling. League (CFL) fantasy football cific teams based on fantasy Mathew Cauz, TSN 1050 weekly roster includes one quar- performance. Since you are radio host and CFL writer, terback, one running back, two following individuals, it really started a “Cauz vs. Canada” receivers, one flex spot (either a makes you diversify the teams fantasy pick in 2013. He running back or receiver), one that you follow and not limit started the competition be- kicker and one defense/special you to one or two.” cause he wanted to be able teams player. Fantasy football makes Ped- to poke fun at his rivals on Points are awarded based on ersen feel more connected to social media and learn more the performance of the players the league. “It also allows you about some of the ‘obscure’ picked. Performance is based to follow football more closely players in the CFL. He wrote, on game statistics such as yards and feel like you have a con- Photo illustration: Albina Khouzina “It increases your knowledge run or completed passes made. nection with the players and Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy (football)? In fantasy of the game, it forces you For example, a picked quarter- teams that are on your fantasy sports you can build your own dream team online. to be more invested in the back is awarded four points if team,” he said. sport and it gives you an excuse they score a touchdown in that The trend has increased in According to the FTSA, the aver- Virtually all major sporting to watch the fourth quarter of a week’s game. The winner of fan- popularity since player stats have age person spends three hours sites offer fans the ability to join horrible blowout game.” tasy football has the most points become readily available online. a week managing their fantasy a league. Competitors can com- It’s not too late in the CFL or overall, based on football play- Mobile apps and increased live team. pete for free and for bragging NFL season to join a fantasy ers’ performances, at the end of coverage have made it that much Pedersen says one negative of rights or with real money. De- league. Learn more about the the season. easier to follow players and keep playing fantasy football is the pending on the league, winners game you love and pick your Other factors, such as weather up-to-date with team progress. time factor. can enter for prize packages. The players today.

is the number of CFL of Sept.is when the minutes since was the 9 wins the Calgary 21 Calgary Flames NHL 411 the Vancouver 1993 last time Stampeders currently have pre-season starts against Whitecaps last scored a the Toronto Blue Jays making them #1 in west. the point on Aug. 10. won the World Series. #s Edmonton Oilers. 14 the reflector • September 11, 2014 Cougars bring in the season with a beat-down Mount Royal soccer teams win home openers

Amanda Ducheminsky fins with a 4 — 0 home opener while Rory Torrance scored a also saw a 20-minute delay after Houston. Yohannes was treated Sports Editor win at MRU on Saturday, Sept. third. The fourth goal was com- Griffins player, Esu Yohannes, by ambulance for broken collar- 6. Cody Cook scored two goals, mitted by the Griffins. The game collided with Cougar player Kyle bone precautions.

Mount Royal University’s wom- en’s soccer team won their first game on home turf Saturday, Sept. 6. The team beat the Uni- versity of Lethbridge Pronghorns MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE 3 ­— 1. Offensive player, Kelsey Kinzer scored the first Cougar goal in the 16th minute. The WELCOME BACK Pronghorns’ only goal was scored by their player, Kayla Blacquiere. Emily Sands scored the second MRU goal, after the second half in the 70th minute. The final and New Products Visit Our Website Enter Our Draws For third goal was scored by Briana Keil. Under Armour bookstore.mtroyal.ca $500 Gift Certificate The men’s team also destroyed the MacEwan University Grif- Curve Computer Accessories Apple Store A Backpack Full of Supplies English as a Second Language Private Tutor Canon Printers Sika Shoes Staedtler $100 Store Experienced teacher, Avid Apparel Gift Certificate ACE TESOL Certified Dorm Essentials Pronunciation, accent reduction, Giftware test preparation, vocabulary and Microsoft Store more $35/hour Dell Store Kristin (403) 669-7255 [email protected] September 11, 2014 • the reflector 15 Professional athletes’ advice to Mount Royal students McMorris brothers speak at New Student Orientation

Amanda Ducheminsky back flip. He was probably five Sports Editor and I was three. I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ It didn’t matter, even when I was younger, I just Mount Royal University’s Kenyon had to learn. The back and forth Court bleachers erupted with we have and the progression cheers as 1,600 students wel- ­— I would be no where without comed a 2014 Olympian that.” and his brother to the stage dur- Siblings and family, friends, ing this year’s new student orien- professors or other people in tation. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, your life can become life-long in- Mark and Craig McMorris spoke spirations. Mark Mcmorris says, about their experiences and how “Find your support team and the Photo: Amanda Ducheminsky to “make your mark” in univer- people who are going to help you sity and in life. The pair gave four in your journey.” Craig McMor- Mark and Craig McMorris siblings share stories and speak directly to new students key points to success: ris stressed that students should in Kenyon Court. be “open to new relationships.” 1. “Find what you love and do it a lot.” 3. “Live for the moment.” MCMORRIS & Mark McMorris, 20, grew up in MCMORRIS the flat lands of Saskatchewan. Craig McMorris asked the au- He started at age dience, “How can you use ‘you’ TIDBITS five in Lake Louise, Alta. After to make a mark?” He says that to that first ride, he began to de- make your mark in life you have 1. Mark McMorris velop his skills further at home. to live in the moment. Mark McMorris practiced on the “Mark lives for the moment got a ‘live for the vertically-challenged prairies us- more than anybody I’ve ever moment’ tattoo ing custom built ramps and rails seen in my lifetime. The look that at age 15 in New on his family’s farm. In 2010, he gives at the top of the slope is he won his first World Cup at something to be reckoned with.” Zealand. Canada Olympic Park (COP) in Calgary. That win helped MArk 4. “Expect 2. Craig McMorris McMorris realize he could have a was a broadcaster future in snowboarding. challenges... that’s The athlete went on to win nu- where the living at the 2014 Sochi merous competitions, starts.” Olympics. He covered developing a strong reputation his brother’s in slope-style snowboarding for progressive tricks. He became Eleven days before Mark Mc- qualifying jump. the first person to land a triple Morris was to compete in Sochi, he broke a rib in an X Games cork snowboarding move in 3. Craig McMorris is 2012, and he was the first Cana- competition. dian to win a gold medal in the “I was thinking way too far also one of Canada’s 2014 Sochi Olympics. ahead, and I missed the pop top snowboarders. In [rail] by two inches. I slammed my rib right on the edge corner, 2013, he was on the 2. “Keep good times and I landed on my rib and my Canadian National close and good back.” Snowboarding Team. Craig McMorris points to a friends closer.” photo from that day. He asks Mark McMorris, “What was go- 4. Both brothers From playing on the farm to ing through your mind in that starred on MTV’s Mark McMorris’ appearance on 30 seconds?” Mark McMorris McMorris & McMorris. the Olympic podium, Craig Mc- replies, “My Olympic dreams Morris has been Mark McMorris’ The show are flashing before my eyes. You Photo: Amanda Ducheminsky motivator, supporter and friend. know, you work so hard to get documented Mark’s New Student Orientation leaders had the opportunity to Mark McMorris described how somewhere, then in a split sec- meet the McMorris brothers. ride to Sochi with his Craig McMorris would help push ond it can be all over.” him to the limit in the simplest For the next two weeks Mark family and friends. ways. McMorris did water aerobics and the Olympics. made me want to do it that much “Craig is a huge motivator in therapy. He recovered enough to “Seeing my family there and more. It takes hard times to get everything I do. Here’s a story: compete and later win a medal at with all of Canada watching, it back to the good times.” Craig was the first one to do a 16 the reflector • September 11, 2014

MRU Cougars soccer teams were successful in their home openers against the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and MacEwan University Griffins. Photos: Amanda Ducheminsky

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