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NEWS Meet the new editors for this years Reflector! Pg 3

FEATURES Go from Netflix with the roommates to ‘Netflix and chill’ in 15 minutes, our new Sex Columnist tells you how. Pg 5

ARTS A Tribe Called Red Welcome Back! headlines U-Fest SAMRU welcomes us back to campus Pg 2 on Sept. Check out our preview. Pg 12

SPORTS Study CalgaryNEXT is a hot-button issue for all Calgarians, Abroad check out our pro/ con list about the Our Web Editor new arena. is heading to Pg 16 Japan! Check out his study abroad tips. Pg 7 News Editor Nina Grossman news [email protected] President Docherty looks forward to an ‘exceptional’ year David Docherty sider what makes us exceptional. Our university offers smaller Guest Columnist class sizes and personalized en- gagement between students and faculty. To us, you have a name, a history and a bright future ahead of you. In the coming months, you will take a series of liberal education courses in wide-ranging fields from accounting to zoology. Soak it all in. Opening your mind to al- President MRU ternative ways of looking at the world will prepare you for life SAMRU – The SAMRU Executive Team (from left to right) Madina Kanayeva, Erik Queenan, David Docherty, PhD, after graduation. Zoe Slusar, David Cloutier. is Mount Royal University’s Classroom education is vital, ninth President although it’s only part of the Photo courtesy SAMRU equation of success. There is a As many of you know, I’ve got phenomenal array of opportu- several favourite times of the nities to experience hands-on year. But it may surprise you to learning. Mount Royal is nation- know that summer isn’t one of ally-recognized as a leader in them. community-service learning. SAMRU executive team Sure — the weather is balmy, In addition to exceptional there’s more time for special proj- scholarship and work experience ects and I have my pick of work- opportunities, there are many out machines at the Recreation ways to further your university Centre. However, there are fewer experience by getting involved in debuts new spaces! people around campus to share in campus life. This is good for your these joys. mind and body. The truth is I miss having so Check out the Students’ New common areas for students many students on campus, and Association offices in Wyckham even the offices are quieter with House. Join one of the many on- have opened, including a nap room! faculty and staff spending some campus clubs. Hit the gym — our well-earned time off. recreational facilities are among Main Street becomes a ghost the best in the city of Calgary. MRU Students, outreach in politics and commu- and if you’re still feeling a sum- town — it’s sort of spooky. Oh, and go see a Cougars Welcome back to one of the nity involvement. mer hangover, why not catch a There’s no one to watch the geese game. Did you know more most electric times to be on cam- Students are increasingly more few Zzz’s in the Nap Room on the with around Charlton Pond. And than 8,800 fans attended the pus, the first semester of a new invested in their time spent at 3rd floor? I’m always searching for a cof- Crowchild Classic doubleheader year! The sun is still out and the MRU, as shown by the fact that This 2015/2016 SAMRU fee date. (Even Starbucks was at the Saddledome last year? Our vibes of summer are shifting into we have reached a record number Executive are a force to be reck- closed this year for renovations. side rocked the entire building. the excitement that comes with of SAMRU clubs. We have over oned with, representing and serv- Welcome back Suzy and Grace!) I’d love to see that level of enthu- a new year. 80 clubs to choose from and that ing you as students! We strive to Let’s face it, Mount Royal siasm at all of our varsity games. Fall brings with it fresh- number continues to grow. This enhance your student experience University isn’t the same with- On the subject of entertain- ness; after summer adventures, means hundreds of interesting and we work to make the lives of out all of its people. The campus ment venues, you’ve got to see BBQs, working and life changes, people doing cool things that you MRU students better. We look for- comes alive with the energy of our brand-new Bella Concert you’ve arrived at Mount Royal can be a part of! Check out Club ward to connecting with you in our students, faculty members Hall at the Taylor Centre for the University. Whether you’re a re- Days on September 22nd, 23rd, person at our EC BBQ happening and staff. Performing Arts. It’s absolutely turning student or a first year 24th with booths on Main Street on Tuesday, September 15th from So September is undoubtedly stunning. Tickets for many up- student, you’re a part of the wave for you to explore your options. 11am-1pm in Wyckham House. the best time of the academic coming shows can be found at that continues to build through- Wyckham House did some We’ve got FREE food and SWEET calendar. It’s a sign of the sea- tickets.mru.ca. You will find the out Wyckham House and around changing over the summer and SWAG, so don’t miss it! son when students sprawl out on Docherty family sitting in Section campus. A shift is happening! we welcome you to come and ex- Get ready for a wild year MRU, the East Gate Lawn, the halls are E. MRU is no longer the “baby plore our new spaces: the calm let’s make a mark like never be- teeming with activity, and many So whether we cross paths University”. We are recognized and quiet basement lounge, the fore! among us are still figuring out at the concert hall or the hall- as an institution that provides creative and interesting buzz in Your SAMRU Executive Crew, what the heck a carillon is. way, please don’t hesitate to say the highest quality education in the Yellow room on the 2nd floor Erik Queenan, Zoe Slusar, Welcome back everyone. hello. You can often find me at meaningful and connected class- (with cool things happening Madina Kanayeva, David At Mount Royal, it’s our goal Wyckham House. Even if I’m room environments, as well as almost every day from 12pm- Cloutier. to provide students with an ex- typing away on my smartphone, being known for throwing some 1:30pm and 4pm-5:00pm!), the ceptional undergraduate educa- I encourage you to say hello and epic parties, kicking ass in ath- Chill Out room connecting our tional experience. So before we share what you love about MRU. letics, and championing student Peer Support and Pride Center, dive head first in to the 2015/16 If you are willing to tell me your academic year, let’s pause to con- story, the coffee is on me. September 10, 2015 • the reflector 3 MEET THE E Kari Pedersen Nina Grossman Publishing Editor News Editor Masha Scheele Melanie Walsh Layout Editor Kari is excited to be Publishing Nina Grossman is a fourth year Sports Editor Editor of the Reflector this aca- student at Mount Royal, but a D demic year and can’t wait to give second year Journalism student. Masha is excited to be taking students a voice! She is most ex- She is excited to take on the role over as the Layout Editor for cited to work with the amazing of News Editor this year, hoping Melanie Walsh is a third year The Reflector this year. She is a editors, students and SAMRU to shed light on all the changes journalism student who has been fourth year student in the jour- team. happening in federal and provin- writing for the Reflector as a staff nalism program, and has been Kari is in her fourth and final cial politics and the way they will writer for a year. writing for The Reflector for the year at Mount Royal, and when impact students in Alberta. After From Fort MacMurray, Melanie I past year. she isn’t spending her life in the some time as a Public Relations spent most of her time in arenas, She enjoyed doing layout and Reflector office, she is in class or major, Nina is thrilled to have playing ringette and watching design work with the Calgary working her part-time job. found her passion in writing and hockey. She is passionate about Journal in the past and hopes to After spending her summer editing, and is looking forward sports and when she is not writ- continue doing more visual work with Alberta Health Services to learning from the talented ing about sports she is chilling on in print. She loves to travel and working in Communications. and experienced editors at the her yoga mat. hopes to find a job in some for- But for her final year she is ready Reflector this year. Nina is a Melanie is excited to add more T eign, far-away country after she to provide the best version of lover of all things with caffeine, health and lifestyle into the graduates from Mount Royal in the Reflector she can, and bring late homework nights with (a sports section of the Reflector the spring, or attempt to move the important news to students lot of) wine and her cat, Gracie. this year. back to the home country of the across campus. She loves art, reading, and seek- Netherlands to attend further ing out the new food spots in schooling. Calgary. In fact food is more or less her number one priority. O Nina’s travels and curiosity about the world led her to journalism. She normally smiles in photos but her hair looked good in this picture so she went with it. Zana El-Youssef R Photo Editor Brett Luft Angie Lang Zana El-Youssef is a fourth year Web Editor Features Editor journalism student, has been a staff writer for the fall semester Brett is a fourth year journalism of this academic year and is really Angie Lang’s days consist of mak- student with a passion for online S excited to be running the features ing up stories and lying compul- media. Because of this crazy in- section. sively for her own amusement. terest, he is excited to be involved What landed her in journalism She thinks of herself as an ad- with the online edition of The in the first place was her interest vanced drinker and is fluent in Arts Editor Reflector. in fashion and constant itch to Will Farrell quotes. She is cur- Bigoa Machar Eventually, Brett plans on travel. Well really to be honest, it rently living vicariously through working as a technology jour- Hi was the Devil Wears Prada. She herself and spends most nights nalist and acting as a visual and there! My name is Bigoa Machar, is known to drink too much cof- ribbon dancing to Celine Dion. audio producer for a major news part-time journalist and full-time fee, question the world around Angie hopes one day her pet goat outlet. While the outlet changes day dreamer. Born and raised her a little too often, and have a will have his own #hashtag. Her from time to time, the dream re- right here in Cowtown, I’m an little bit of a shopping problem. true passion in life is to one day mains mostly the same. avid League of Legends player, Hey, at least she can recognize perfect the quesadilla while the When he’s not intensely fo- hardcore Toronto Raptors fan, it. Recently, Zana took place in Gypsi King’s serenade her. Angie cused on technology, you can and a self-proclaimed hip-hop the 2014 India Field School and Lang, not a mistake! find Brett taking up any form of head. When I’m not writing or since then, can not wait to plan alternative media. Whether it’s doing any of the above, I enjoy her next adventure. Her other in- a weird and artistic independent cycling trips along the Bow River, terests include, creative writing, video game or a new metal band, playing pick-up basketball, or painting, and talking and meet- Brett’s probably interested in it. reading Spider Man comic books. ing new people. She believes ev- Fears include crows, people with eryone has a story that needs to bad grammar, and hares (not be heard. cute little bunnies, the creepy motherfuckers with the pointy ears). And before you ask, no, I don’t watch Game of Thrones. 4 the reflector • September 10, 2015 REFLECTORIAL THE REFLECTOR On Stress... Channing Tatum’s abs seem to be Welcome & Welcome Back “ pulsating off the screen. Shit goddamn. September 10, 2015 A new school year is upon us and whether you are coming into MRU Issue 1, Volume 54 as a fresh face or returning for your Pg 5 second, third or maybe the coveted fourth year, welcome. EDITORIAL STAFF: It isn’t always easy to return to the Publishing Editor: Kari Pedersen grind of school. Maybe you are taking Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs five classes, and also working a part- ” News Editor: Nina Grossman time job to pay your rent. Maybe you #MRU TWITTERSPHERE are starting your University career Features Editor: Angie Lang and nervous as hell, or maybe you are Arts Editor: Bigoa Machar finishing up the last few courses of Sports Editor: Melanie Walsh your degree. Whatever the case may Photo Editor: Zana El-Youssef be school can be stressful. @AllanDwyer: Snuck out of Layout Editor: Masha Scheele It is not always easy to handle this @MRUBissett orientation to Web Editor: Brett Luft stress, and the pressure from various check out #MRU’s new Bella points in your life probably isn’t CONTRIBUTORS: helping, but the important thing to Concert Hall. Awesome! #YYC remember is to just breathe. Life can @SocialGrrrl Neil Hilts, Logan Krupa, Kate get crazy, and things can seem un- Love New Student Orientation Holowaty, Hayden Pattullo doable, but everything will get done, just believe that. days at #MRU so many shiny, new, COVER PHOTOS / First years, are you struggling to fresh faces! - @SocialGrrrl ILLUSTRATIONS: find out where exactly you go on SAMRU: Sasha Semmenoff this seemingly gigantic campus? Or Japan: Yves Flores figuring out what these GNED courses are all about? Reach out, use your resources and get help. Second and third years, does the course work seem unbearable? Do you feel like things don’t seem as @BlueWingXXI: Get The Reflector, with an on- and simple as they were in first year? Just off-campus circulation of 8,000, take a second to remember that things comfortable being is the independent voice of the are only getting more difficult as you uncomfortable ;) welcome students of Mount Royal University. are becoming more educated. It is published fortnightly during the new students to Mount academic year (Sept. to April). Fourth years and beyond, the real world is only a few months away, and Royal University! #MRU The Reflector is editorially from experience we can say there autonomous and financially is just nothing more stressful than independent for all other governing knowing in a few months you wont bodies at Mount Royal University. just have a part-time job, but instead, The Reflector welcomes newsworthy a career. Again, just breathe. Use all of submissions from all students and the amazing resources MRU provides community members. 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Kate Holowaty at your life. You’re wearing a pink your hair in dry shampoo and get late night “Netflix and chill.” nearest bin or closet. Works like a onesie that still has chips caught your straightener and or curler Fix your brows, run a long charm at hiding your true messy Sex Columnist on your chest, your hair is in a going while you let that sink in. wearing tinted brow gel/mousse self. Spray some vanilla spray, messy bun, you’re makeup from Now you need to fix your face a through them and voila, DONE. heck maybe light a candle and let earlier that day is half melted off bit. Give your face a good cleanse Mascara, curl your lashes and the nighttime fun unfold! It’s a late Thursday evening and and your leg hair is so prickly with a makeup wipe and then use put enough to make your eyelash- you’ve successfully pounded back you can feel it through the thick a moisturizer that has glycerine es super black but don’t overdo it, some need it now 7/11 snacks felt of your onesie. You, my dear as one of its top ingredients. remember you have to look like along with a bottle and a half of are a hot mess. But have no fear Glycerine will make any makeup you didn’t try. Recommendation: the cheapest pinot Grigio your this guide will get you booty call you put on top of it stick. Now L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly liquor store carries. Your room- ready in 15 minutes, or just plain since you are rushing like a crazy Waterproof Mascara in Blackest mate is knocking back chocolate sex ready in 15 minutes. person throw on some founda- Black and candy like it’s her job because First you need to have a body tion or tinted moisturizer and Scrub your lips with your she’s on her period and you, well shower asap, put your hair in a tight blend it in the best you can with toothbrush as you frantically you’re just pretending. bun and if you have a shower cap your hands. Skip concealer here brush your teeth because we are The two of you make the ter- throw that sucker on there too. Bring because let’s be real guys tend not getting down to the wire here and rible mistake of watching Magic two razors into the shower for effi- to notice that kind of effort. throw whatever tinted lip balm Mike 2 for the fifth time whilst ciency purposes. Douse yourself in Okay so now that you proba- you have on. bingeing like the world’s about to your favourite body wash and then bly look like a mo fo zombie you Now quickly pat in the dry end. Channing Tatum’s abs seem using two razors alternatively shave need to throw on some powder, shampoo so you don’t have the to be pulsating off the screen. your legs in half the time, make sure bronzer and blush, do not worry white powdered wig thing hap- Shit goddamn. You feel lonely to hit up the other body parts that about making this perfect just get pening and spray your hair with then all of a sudden flustered. might need a touch up as well. it on there to give yourself a little heat protectant. Then run your Yep you’re horny AF. Without Dry off and moisturize your skin, glow, if you’re really strapped for straightener through any crazy time to think it through you text those spray lotions are a good option time just stick to blush. TIP: Use bits or crimps that your messy a guy you’ve been casually see- here. a damp beauty blender to pick bun might have caused. ing “COME OVER” in all caps… Throw on something cute and up your powder and work it into Deodorant. Or perfume, which- subtle. He responds a few min- casual that makes it look like you your skin, it will look more natu- ever is within reach. Photo courtesy: Cowtown Opera Company utes later, “Sure, be there in 15.” did not change and or try to look ral and you’ll avoid the whole Okay you are officially ready Last minute “Netflix and nice, THIS IS KEY. Your fave leg- cake face thing. for your booty call, now go quick- chill?” Better get ready. You turn over your phone in gings and a slightly casual top Alright we are rolling, now we ly and make sure your room/bed Screen capture: Zana El-Youssef satisfaction but then you regain tend to do the trick here. have only three more things to isn’t in complete shambles and if your composure and look around Okay now for the hair, douse whip on and you are ready for a it is just shove everything in the A window with a comforting view: Windows 10 reviewed Where Windows 8 was viewed a failure, Windows 10 reimagines the ecosystem to respond to that emerg- mediately accessible. It’s amazing icon next to the search bar also ing trend. Navigation con- how frequently I have found my- now brings up a handy view of trols were often hidden, self typing queries into the search all open apps much like OS X’s meant to be swiped by fin- bar because it’s always there, not Mission Control View. gers from an edge of the requiring any extra mouse-clicks. Upgrading to Microsoft’s new- screen, and the famous Microsoft’s Edge Internet est operating system hasn’t been Start button was nowhere browser plays a prominent role entirely without speed bumps, to be found. in Windows 10 as the successor however. Cortana (Microsoft’s Windows 10 is easier to Internet Explorer. Much to my highly touted voice assistant akin to use with a keyboard surprise, Edge does indeed ap- to Apple’s Siri) is not available in and mouse setup by com- pear to consistently render pages Canada yet. Users of other soft- parison, largely because faster than Google Chrome. Edge ware might also have some dif- the task bar now has also has some neat tricks, allow- ficulties. My parents preferred more functionality, and ing users to quickly take screen- using Microsoft’s Windows Live Windows 10 was released to the public on July 29, 2015, and has been the Start button is back. shots of webpages and write/ Mail email client on Windows installed on more than 75 million devices since. Windows 10 feels in many draw notes on them which can 7, but it seems to be glitchy on Photo courtesy Microsoft ways like Windows 7, which then be shared using a variety of Windows 10 with crashing and is a good thing. methods. mail syncing problems. free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 10 still features I’ve always felt that Windows is Despite those issues, if you Logan Krupa 8 users. I found the upgrade the colourful live tiles from better at multitasking than Mac have a PC running Windows 7 or Windows 8, but they now are in OS X, and Windows 10 continues 8, I highly recommend upgrad- Tech Columnist process on my Windows 7 PC to be seamless. After starting the addition to the Start menu. The that trend. Dragging windows to ing to Windows 10. The upgrade live tiles are a colourful and infor- either side or corner of the screen process is generally quick and PC users give Microsoft a clear update, within an hour all of my mative addition to the user inter- automatically adjusts them to painless, and Microsoft’s newest mandate for developing Windows apps and settings were trans- face without being disorienting take up a quarter or half of the operating system features some 10: avoid the awkwardness of ferred to Windows 10. for users used to Windows tradi- screen depending on how much neat tricks without being alienat- using Windows 8. Thankfully, Touchscreens have become in- tional start menu. space is available. It’s a very ing to users accustomed to older Windows 10 largely accomplishes creasingly common in laptops, The task bar also features built- handy feature for using multiple versions of Windows. such a feat. and Windows 8 seemed to be an in search functionality that is im- programs at once. The task view Windows 10 is available as a overzealous attempt by Microsoft 6 the reflector • September 10, 2015 September 10, 2015 • the reflector 7 The (brief) Back to School guide for studying abroad As students head back to school, Web Editor Brett Luft is prepping for a semester overseas

Brett Luft student – as my fees get paid When I started looking at rather be paying for the U-Pass, across the world is kind of fright- to Mount Royal – I won’t actu- schools, I always saw the crazy because flying overseas is crazy. ening. Even before accounting Web Editor ally step back into a Canadian “International Student” pricing, But while the tickets are ex- for the language barrier that I’m classroom until sometime in the which is grossly inflated at the pensive – round trip I’m looking bound to face, it’s pretty weird to Welcome back, kids! spring. Because of this, my prepa- hands of unsubsidized education. at $1,500 – the accommodations think about. Thousands of you are hitting the ration is a bit different than stu- Studying abroad at Mount Royal are easier to digest. At the school The easiest thing I’ve done to halls of Mount Royal this week as dents heading back to Lincoln is actually pretty easy. You only I’m staying at, my rent and utili- help combat this is creating a part of your post-secondary jour- Park. pay for the credits, and you pay ties are expected to be between checklist of things I need to ac- ney. Some students might be em- Here are some of the things at the Mount Royal rate. $150 and $200 every month. complish before I head out. Some barking on the first stage of their I need to be aware of, and you I’m looking at bringing 12 cred- While I can’t imagine every- of these things are simple, like be journey through university, while might want to know in case you its back with me, so I ended up body will have that kind of luck, sure to pack a winter coat, but it’s others might be prepping for the decide to pursue your dreams paying for – you guessed it – 12 it does help digest the rest of the often the simple things that catch last leg of their trip. abroad. credits. While accommodations expenses and give me the oppor- us off guard. But for students like me, things Paying tuition are a different story, not having tunity (see: money) to explore As for the language barrier? I will be a bit different as we set When I first started looking to worry about tuition is an enor- Japan. made sure to include “download out on a different adventure. into studying overseas, tuition mous weight off my shoulders. Nervousness, nervousness and Google Translate” as part of my My first day of class is Oct. 1 in was what I expected to be the Plane tickets, ugh, and the like nervousness to-do list. Modern technology Hirosaki, Japan – thanks to the most damaging. While Canada Each year I complain about The biggest thing I have to do is designed to bring people to- Mount Royal University study seems tough at times, it’s not the U-Pass. I live in Okotoks, so to prepare myself is regarding my gether, and I’m expecting that abroad program. nearly as crazy as our friends it seems kind of ridiculous to pay nervousness. I’m typically a pret- my phone will be able to do that While I’m still a Mount Royal south of the border and else- for a transit pass that I probably ty cool guy, but the thought of for me. where in the world. won’t use. This year, I’d much being alone in a country halfway

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Studying overseas gives students a fantastic opportunity to learn about different cultures and explore the world outside of a classroom. 8 the reflector • September 10, 2015 Photo courtesy Kyle Pura Mandatory internships: Are they worth it? Students often complain about mandatory internships, but are they really all that bad?

Brett Luft about having to complete an in- Mount Royal internship programs provide students with networking opportunities and ternship, he figured they couldn’t experience in their field of study. Web Editor find the right internship. “I’m guessing some saw it as a waste of time, especially if If you ask around campus about they did not find the position mandatory internship programs, they were looking for in the first you’ll probably get a lot of mixed place,” Pura says. reviews. Kyle Pura, a journalism But he says the people typically student who recently wrapped up complain are the ones looking for his internship and his fourth year an internship, and by talking to of studies, says even he was split students that have completed an on the internship. internship, the story is complete- “On one hand, I thought it ly different. would be helpful to students “A lot of people who I have spo- who were looking to gain expe- ken with about their work intern- rience in a workplace using the ship said that they really enjoyed skills you learn from your pro- the experience and learning pro- gram,” Pura says. On the other cess of it,” Pura says. “Especially hand, Pura says he thought it was because you get to apply your strange to be competing against skills from your program to an his peers for a limited number of actual position that utilizes those internships. skills.” With the majority of the jour- Solidifying your skills nalism internships, students Pura says above anything else, compete against not only their the skills you pick up working in immediate peers, but others in a practical setting makes all of the public relations, information de- trouble worth it. sign, business and even programs “The beginning was rough be- such as policy studies. cause I did not think I would be Pura says he initially searched able to secure a position at all,” for the perfect job, but eventually Pura says. “But once I found a job started to search for anything to that I was interested in, I loved get the credit he needs to gradu- it.” ate. By the time he found a job, Pura worked as a communi- he had applied for close to 20 cations intern for the Grande positions. Prairie Chamber of Commerce. While it might not seem like His duties consisted of regular a lot, it can be stressful to find a day-to-day administration and suitable job while balancing 20- research work to photographing 30 hours of work, studying for events held by the Chamber of exams and trying to maintain a Commerce. social life. “These are all skills that the Finding the ideal position university has groomed me for, so One of the biggest issues stu- it was cool being able to try this dents have with the internship in a professional environment,” is that it’s required for gradua- Pura says. tion, and it’s typically completed While he says he’d still like to in the summer. When looking explore other avenues of commu- for a summer job, most students nication, the internship program have criteria the job must meet did help solidify his choice to pur- in order to survive the upcoming sue a journalism degree. semesters. “This experience definitely has Money and hours often get set given me confidence for future to the back burner when looking employment I will be seeking for an internship, as the ideal job post-graduation, as well as giving and realistic internship are rarely me confidence in knowing that I the same thing. Pura says when really picked the right program to he would hear people complain be in,” Pura says. Arts Editor Bigoa Machar arts [email protected] Mount Royal opens the doors of the new Taylor Centre The highly anticipated centre for the performing arts is adding to the MRU atmosphere

choral, the brilliant pi- sized concert hall with 787 seats. no doubt this venue will become anist Yuja Wang, and Its high ceilings are designed to a treasured performance space more. Find tickets on- enhance the acoustics with wood- for all Calgarians.” line at tickets.mru.ca. en panels placed in the shape of As it is also a teaching institu- The hall will be a Wild Rose in the centre above tion, the Centre has 43 teaching able to provide more the stage. studios for private lessons, re- than 6,000 students Also home to the Calgary Youth hearsal rooms for small groups, with musical instruc- Orchestra, the stage was made master classes with acclaimed tion through Mount big enough to fit 90 of its players. musicians with ten to 20 other Royal’s conservatory Another performance space students, and early childhood programs, which start- and smaller than the Bella suites designed for very young ed in 1911. Concert Hall is the TransAlta children and their parents. “We serve chil- Pavilion, with specially designed “This is an incredible opportu- dren from, frankly walls for better acoustics and a nity for the Mount Royal commu- newborns to mature large back wall of windows let- nity to expose the richness of our seniors, so it doesn’t ting in natural light. It can hold institution not just to Calgarians, matter if you’re six up to 156 people for recitals or but across the province and the months or 106 years of choir performances. country,” said Danelesko. age, we’ve got a pro- “The opening of the Taylor Mount Royal students and gram for you. We re- Centre for the Performing Arts its faculty are invited to attend ally like to emphasize is a very exciting time for Mount a free concert of two rock per- that the conservatory Royal University and the broader formers in the Bella Concert Hall has music and speech community,” said Mayor Naheed on September 10, tickets will be art instruction for ev- Nenshi in a news release from available online after September ery person, every age Mount Royal University. “I have 8. and every stage of Photo: Masha Scheele development,” said Elaine Danelesko, The Taylor Centre opened its doors to the public on Aug.26, and the Program Director of opening festival will be held from Sept. to Oct. 3. the Conservatory. The 90.5 million dol- Masha Scheele The grand opening took place on August 26th during a gala lar community space was made Layout Editor bash with live performances by into a reality through donations, world-class musicians, repre- government funding, accessing sentation from the government, reserves and some financing. and attendance by members of It was named in honour of the 16 years in the making, the Taylor family who generously do- Taylor Centre has become Calgary’s arts and philanthropic community. nated $21 million. Canada’s largest musical teaching Named after Mary Belle Taylor, institution and Calgary’s first new The Centre’s opening festival will be held from September 19 the Taylor family matriarch, the Photo: Masha Scheele major performance hall in three Centre holds the Bella Concert to October 3 this fall, with four Many instruments are available for the students of the con- decades. Hall. A state-of-the-art medium- opera performances, a 250-voice servatory’s use in the Taylor’s Centre Fashion: Art: Science: Music:

1920’s Daring Deco The Calgary Mini Maker The Calgary Mini Maker A Tribe Called Red exhibition takes place at Faire takes place on Sept. Faire takes place on Sept. headlines this years U-Fest OUT’N Lougheed’s House. With 12 and 13 at the Telus 12 and 13 at the Telus at MRU. The event which more than 50 pieces this Spark Science Centre. The Spark Science Centre. The will take place in Wyckham exhibition is the ideal way event, which showcases event, which showcases house is the perfect back ABOUT to take in fashion of an over 150 local craft over 150 local craft to school party. Check out influential decade. Running designers, artisans, and designers, artisans, and more about this amazing through Oct. 11. inventors, will be sure to inventors, will be sure to event in our Noise 101 inspire attendees. For more inspire attendees. For more feature. information visit www. information visit www. makerfaireyyc.ca makerfaireyyc.ca 10 the reflector • September 10, 2015 Q&Arts: Tyler Hochhalter Tattoo Artist uses art background for his custom tattoos

Kari Pedersen TR: What is the most difficult derful. In painting and tattooing! also that my part of tattooing? attitude and Publishing Editor TH: Probably the times where TR: What is your most memo- relationships I have a hard time connecting rable tattooing experience? would define 28 year old Tyler Hochhalter with the vision of a customer. TH: I don’t know if I could me more than from Calgary with a BFA in paint- Everyone has their own aes- come up with a singular ex- my art. I really ing began tattooing full time and thetic priorities and desires, and ample of my most memorable, really give a is now using that as his expres- sometimes that process is ardu- but I would say I am quite fond shit about the sion of art. ous and extremely taxing. What of the physical reactions some atmosphere I perceive as being the best pos- people have to tattoos. It’s such I create and The Reflector: How did you get sible choice for the content won’t a different artistic experience be- the quality of into tattooing? always line up with what is de- cause pain is also involved, and experience Tyler Hochalter: I got tattooed sired, so there are a lot of mo- everyone deals with it differently. I provide. I enough to build relationships ments where you’ve got to fully I’ve had many moments where I want to learn and start slowly investing in dif- embrace what they are after and needed to stop what I’m doing from everyone ferent artists with designs I was set your own expectations aside. and laugh it out because the cus- I encounter bringing to them for me and my tomer ends up doing something whether with friends. Eventually the time TR: What do you have to say ridiculous in reaction to the pain. customers or in to people who think tattoos are It’s a very intimate process and the tattoo com- came to stop being a vagrant and Photo courtesy of Facebook attempt settling down, so kind of “trashy” or look bad with age? getting to know someone over munity, and let in desperation I asked the artist TH: I would say that when that incredibly unique experi- that inform my Check out more of Hochhalter’s work at who I knew the best if he’d be in- my skin became your business, ence creates a lot of memorable practice. newdimensiontattoos.ca terested in helping me out with then I’ll let your assumptions moments. I will say that the first something that makes you a bet- a job. I was initially just hoping carry some weight. My tattoos time I tattooed myself was quite TR: What ad- ter human being. You can’t make to get even a desk job or some- aren’t necessarily a part of my a surreal experience that I won’t vice do you have for university the world better if you’re not thing to put my foot in the door identity, just an expression of my soon forget. students? seeking the most excellent posi- but since he’d been tattooing my own appreciation for the things TH: Do what YOU want, you tion to develop the things that drawings for almost five years, I think matter in life. There are TR: What makes you unique are not a commodity that needs make you unique. he took me on as his apprentice definitely trashy tattoos out there from other tattoo artists? to bow down to the expecta- Check out Hochhalter at New instead! It’s been a whole new but there are also trashy cars, TH:I would hope that eventu- tions of previous systems or gen- Dimension Tattoos. education ever since. trashy clothes, trashy lifestyles ally my style will become refined erations. You don’t owe anyone and none of those things define enough to be recognizable, but anything but yourself, so choose TR: When did you know this what or who we are. So when I’m was something you wanted to old and your old and we’re both pursue? wrinkly and wise and awesome, TH:I think from the get go it’s not going to matter because when I got my first tattoo at 21, we’re going to be too busy laugh- it was something I was definitely ing at the next generation from interested in. I knew it was going the same perspective anyways. to be a long road but I was young and had the time and knew it TR: How has your art back- was an industry where you had ground helped with your transi- to pay your dues. I did some in- tion into tattooing? vestigating and kind of decided it TH:A lot of my training and wasn’t right for me at the time, style have fortunately carried but eventually came back into it over into this art form in a pretty when I was feeling ready to tackle cool way, I’m very fortunate. I’ve this level of commitment under always drawn, so that came pret- a mentor. There were a lot of ty naturally but having the edu- things I was against within the cation in composition and design industry, but I found the right art- have allowed to me validate my ist who believed in relationship, experience level with a fairly aca- atmosphere, and excellent art demic understanding. There are before any of the ego or greed. always rules and principles that Once I knew it was a community you’ve got to follow, but know- and not just an industry, I was all ing the depth of those laws also for it. allows you to break them and create something new and won-

Photo courtesy of Facebook Tyler Hochhalter uses his background in painting to create custom tattoos. September 10, 2015 • the reflector 11 stylish. First and foremost, trade sic denim-based look everyday in your parachute-esque 90’s such as jeans and a button down, sweatpants for more shapely styl- this simple look has also been ized joggers. You can get them in reinvigorated. Take a look at in- Back to school fashion anything from cotton to polyester formation design student Travis from most stores; I recommend a here for example, going for a full neutral solid colour for maximum Canadian tuxedo (denim on the A look at current effortless fashion versatility in things dressing up bottom and denim on the top). or down. Then put on a basic You can easily pull this look off trends that are perfect for the shirt, and throw a sweater or with a t-shirt and some Converse cardigan over top for an effortless or Vans sneakers. But opt for an careless student and comfortable layered casual unbuttoned collared shirt and look. Bonus nonchalance points: high boots like Travis here to get Thanks to modern trends like any gender. Hayden Pattullo find any cheap flannel shirt to tie new-age “businessman/business- the recent athleisure movement, For example, if you’re like first Staff Writer around your waist as an easy ac- woman who also rides a motor- traditional symbols of fashion la- year open studies student Emma cessory, and/or do an all-black or cycle” kinda vibe. The best part is ziness, like the sweatpant, have (pictured here) and regularly go mostly-black colour palette. that you probably don’t even have been reimagined for the main- for laid-back comfort ‘fits (read: Many things have become However, leisurewear hasn’t to buy anything new for this, and stream. But where stuffy designer sweat-shirt, sweat-pants, sweat- synonymous with going back to been the only trend to get the if you do, you can find almost any fashion loses, you win. everything), take advantage of school. Back to school. Back to carefree modern style treatment. rugged rock-inspired clothing at In the past, the definition of a the athleisure trend and go for a social hermitage. Back to finan- For those who like to wear a clas- a vintage or thrift shop. cial desperation. Back to sitting good casual look was fairly lim- look that’s both comfortable and at a desk for eight hours a day. ited (especially for men) in what And of course, back to a 24-hour combinations and fits you could a day lack of fuck-giving capacity. wear. All “good” fits were slim Realistically, your motivation was and all “stylish” clothing pieces already gone the moment you were fairly mainstream. Times walked in the doors. So today I’m change. Today, good casual fash- BRENTWOOD VILLAGE not going to tell you to plan a dif- ion can be almost anything, so ferent shirt and tie combination you can technically wear com- every day, I don’t want to make fortable sweatpants and a hoodie DENTAL CLINIC the case for waking up an extra everyday and look stylish. But the hour early to do your make-up, sweatpants are called “joggers,” and I definitely won’t argue for which have a tapered fit with why you should shower daily. elastic cuffs, and the hoodie However unlike the hygiene de- comes in an infinite variety of in- partment, dressing like a lazy teresting textures, patterns, and and broke student fashion-wise colours. Best of all, you can pull doesn’t have to be a bad thing. off many of the same looks across Proud to be your MRU dental provider

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Compton: A Soundtrack Dr. Dre Interscope/ Aftermath Records Score: A-

The latest project from rap super album features an A-list of rap producer Dr. Dre came as some- celebrity that add a new-school what of a surprise to the Hip-Hop feel to compliment Dr. Dre’s old community, as it’s announcement school 90’s rap feel. Not only is was made in correlation with his this album a must-listen for all biopic, Straight Outta Compton. hip hop fans, but Dre’s latest proj- In what was his first studio al- ect stands out as one of the best bum since 1999, Compton has hip hop albums to come out this a fantastic mix of hard core and entire year. mellow hip hop that appeases all fans across the genre. The — Bigoa Machar

Found in Far Away Places August burns red Fearless Records Score: A+

Found in Far Away Places is the metalcore bands. seventh studio album from met- ABR is still experimenting – espe- alcore band August Burns Red. cially as they find themselves on The first track on the record, “The a new label – but they’re doing it Wake”, kicks off with a bang, and in a way that feels authentic. The the rest of the album follows suit. result is an album that feels pol- What feels right about Found in ished from top to bottom, and has Photo: Facebook Far Away Places isn’t only that a deep meaning behind its seem- A Tribe Called Red is set to hit the U-Fest stage on Sept. 17 at Mount Royal University. it’s heavy, but the album feels ingly meaningless headbanging authentic. The lyrics talk about inducing breakdowns. issues that really matter – such as the environment – and the — Brett Luft A tribe called Red to band strays away from the synth feature at U-Fest sounds plaguing other modern U-Fest 2015 expected to out do previous years

Zana El-Youssef $10 with your MRU student I.D. fore. We’re seeing huge interest Doors are scheduled to open at on social media like never before. Wild Ones Photo Editor 4 p.m. at Mount Royal’s Outdoor It’s more grown up and a differ- Kip Moore Amphitheater. ent genre that we’ve never had. U Festivities will include a free It takes U-Fest in a direction that MCA: Nashville So let’s face it, summers wind- barbecue, beer provided by the we’ve been wanting for a while. ing down and we’ve all been feel- Score: A Hub, prizes and lots of activities. Slusar also says that because ing the summer blues while we This year, up for grabs will be a people are so stoked, there will anticipate the fall semester kick- draw for a semester of free park- be a social media competition ing in. After a summer of party- ing. That in itself is a reason to that entails multiple entry points ing, festivals and music we all go! to score a meet and greet with find ourselves falling into a funk Students at MRU seem to be the band. That sounds like a stel- around this time. more pumped than ever for the lar time in itself. Kip Moore’s highly anticipated try fans know from Moore to But don’t fret! Who said that headline choice of 2015. Vice So let’s stop dwelling on the second studio album; Wild Ones “Running with you” emulating we can’t start the school year off President of Student Life, Zoe fact that summer has come and was released to an eager group of the soft love story of his earlier with a bang? There is another Slusar says that A Tribe Called gone, and let’s end summer with fans on Aug. 21. The album which hit “Young Love.” festival and it’s happening right Red is going to bring a whole a bang! Purchase your advance was postponed after Moore had All around Moore’s new release here at MRU. U-Fest — the an- new feel to U-Fest this year. “It’s tickets while quantities last, and underwhelming success with ra- is the perfect mix of raw country, nual welcome and welcome back pretty phenomenal to have them keep an eye out on social media dio single, “Dirt Road,” is the raw and party hits to keep him a main show put on by SAMRU and MRU coming to our school. They’ve for the chance to meet with A country sound that fans expect of stay in the “Bro-Country” genre. is back, and this year A Tribe won a Juno. In terms of top qual- Tribe Called Red. Moore. Called Red is headlining. ity they are on top of their game. With title track “Wild Ones,” be- — Kari Pedersen Save the date, U-Fest will take We love that they are a unique ing the party anthem that coun- place on Sept. 17, purchase your band that we’ve never had be- advance tickets at The Hub for Sports Editor Melanie Walsh sports [email protected] Dank meme: The rise of video games as a mainstream spectator sport As gaming becomes more popular to university students opportunities are created to legitimize eSports as sport

says it’s easier than ever to get involved in eSports. “Partaking in eSports as a spectator is so easy now that we have so many different op- tions to watch the best players in their games,” Elmoughrabi says. “Native replay systems in popular video games, live- streaming services, YouTube and live events all serve as a method for us to experience eSports.” Part of what’s exciting about eSports is being able to find a community in some- thing you’re excited about. A lot of gamers find difficulty in expressing their passion with their friends and fam- ily, and eSports communities help bring like-minded fans together. “When I was younger, I didn’t really identify with one group or fit in completely with one group,” Elmoughrabi says. “I tried moving around to a different group of friends Screen capture: Brett Luft/The Reflector over and over again to get a Does this look like a sport to you? Believe it or not, eSports are gaining traction and there’s a lot of opportunities for students feel for where I felt the most to make money. comfortable, but every single time I found myself coming back to online friends and gamers that around the multiplayer online petitively since 2005, and says One such club is Super Smash Brett Luft I didn’t even know in real life.” battle arena (MOBA), Defense of college is a logical first step for Bros. University, an Alberta group But like all other forms of en- Web Editor the Ancients (DOTA) 2. mainstream acceptance of eS- made up of students from Mount tertainment, Elmoughrabi has eSports stands for electronic ports. Royal, University of Calgary, one bit of advice for fans. sports and focuses on high-in- “Online gaming has skyrock- University of Alberta and else- On Aug. 3, 2015, thousands of “Even though eSports was and tensity competitive video games eted in popularity with the cur- where in the province with the spectators entered the KeyArena continues to be a big part of my like DOTA 2, League of Legends, rent generation,” Elmoughrabi focus to bring students together in Seattle to watch 16 teams life, just remember that it should Counter-Strike and others that says. “When colleges and univer- that have a shared interest in compete for a grand prize of never take away from your life have hit mainstream status in the sities start to realize that there is Super Smash Bros. more than $6 million at The in the real world,” Elmoughrabi past few years. a sport or interest that multiple The Calgary portion of Super International 2015. says. “It’s cool to go out there and While eSports are incredibly students can identify with, they Smash Bros. University meets at It was almost a typical sports pursue your dreams as a competi- popular south of the border and find huge success and garner MacEwan Hall every Thursday, event with ESPN coverage and tive gamer, but I still think it’s a in other areas such as Asia, eS- large followings.” but there’s no need to be a a total prize pool of $18 million good idea to have a fallback like ports exists in the underground Elmoughrabi says it’s impor- University of Calgary student – more than the $10 million on school or an alternative job just in Canada, but one area eSports tant for students to take owner- to join in on the fun. Plus, if the line at Wimbledon 2015 – in case something falls through.” shines in Canada is within colle- ship to show the interest, and Super Smash Bros. or League except The International 2015 is giate leagues. Adam Elmoughrabi says one way to gain interest is of Legends aren’t your style of an eSports tournament revolving has played Counter-Strike com- through clubs. game, don’t worry. Elmoughrabi

number of yards time Venus and million, the cost NFL games 105 run by the rabbit 27th Serena have $89 of the proposed 13 scheduled for this in the labour day classic faced off on the courts CalgaryNEXT arena. Sunday as the first football #s before his victory dance Sunday of the season 14 the reflector • September 10, 2015 Get ready to paint the town blue Kick off the school year with the Colour-U-Blue walk and run

Steven Trottier, Assistant There are also team prizes for Zana El-Youssef event coordinator for Mount MRU residence community with Photo Editor Royal Recreation, says Colour-U- the most number of members, Blue will be incorporating some team with the most outrageous changes to the event for 2015. costumes and SAMRU group or It’s that time of year again “We’ve added a lot of new ele- club with the most participants, folks. That’s right, registration ments for the 4th Annual event among others. is now open for Mount Royal to make it bigger and better than So gather up a group of friends University’s 4th annual Colour- ever, including a free food truck and get ready for a killer start to U-Blue Walk and Run. The event lunch for participants, a pair of the school year. Keep in mind will take place on Sept. 19 and sunglasses with every registra- that each team member registers check-in time starts at 10:30 a.m. tion and a #cougnation beer separate and then checks in as a What better way to end the garden to enjoy after the event.” team on the day of the event. summer than to gather up a team The changes for this year are The $19 early bird fee for MRU and kick off the school year with added bonuses on top of the free students ends on Fri, Sept. 18. an epic start. If you are looking to t-shirt, non-toxic paint, blue paint For more information on prepa- make new friends on campus and bombs for the finish line explo- ration, volunteer opportunities, meet people from different pro- sion, live DJ, t-shirt decorating ways to help out and what to ex- grams, Colour-U-Blue is a great and more. pect, visit mtroyal.ca/recreation Photo: Reflector archives opportunity to do so. The walk Trottier suggests you dress to and run is 4.5 km. You may run impress because there will be lim- Get involved with MRU REC and sign up for the Colour-U- like the wind, or take it slow as a ited $100 gift cards distributed Blue walk and run at mtroyal.ca/recreation turtle - nobody is judging! to the best individual costumes. samru.ca samru.ca

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Neil Hilts pay this first, since the ticket tax might not go into affect until the Contributor stadium opens. On Aug. 18, Ken King, presi- Since the city has already dent and CEO of Calgary Sports called for plans to build a field and Entertainment Corporation, house, the city is directly on the released his team’s plans of hook for $200 million, which is a CalgaryNEXT, a transformative very fair proposal. arena project to be constructed The last $240 million is more in the West Village. interesting. It comes from the The $890-million facility was Community Revitalization Levy met by two strongly opinionated (CRL), a loan from the prov- and highly divided camps: those ince that is then repaid by the opposing the high costs and fund- city through property taxes on ing required by the city, and the the area. Since King views West supporters who just want to see Village as a major development the place built. spot for housing, offices and Construction is still a few years more, this would easily make the Photo courtesy of Facebook away, and completion of the proj- money back. CalgaryNEXT has been a hot topic around the city. Which side do you favour with? ect won’t happen for at least five Land remediation is also need- years, but with the proposal, ed, since the West Village is con- things are officially underway. taminated with creosote, some- This also means the debates have thing that’s been a problem for only just begun. more than 60 years, and this will One video making the rounds help put an end to it. However, has been comedian John Oliver’s neither the Flames nor the city take on super stadiums, which are ready to foot the bill. was produced in mid-July. It’s Parking has also come into probably swayed more people to question, as there will be fewer the opposition side. spots available than currently Within two days of the plan available at the Saddledome, but being released, the coverage King stresses the nearby Sunalta was not only Calgary-wide, but LRT station will ease everything. featured in many national news Looking at the development outlets. Again, there were sup- side of things, with the new fa- portive articles and others that cility in place, the West Village raised questions. While some had will become a hub. Calgary is a balance, this one will outline ar- a city that lacks density among guments for both sides. residents, and this area could be First off, you may not under- a prime focus for high-rises. stand how the funding breaks Coupled with the trendy East down, which is the sticking point Village, which is nearing com- for many. pletion, the downtown core of The Flames have agreed to pay Calgary will be a hotspot and $200 million, which is quite the more of a draw to residents and tourists. commitment, as most private With flashier new arenas con- groups rely on municipal fund- stantly sprouting up, the appeal ing. This still leaves $690 million, for players to go to certain mar- but there’s a plan for that. kets based on their home ice is A $250 million ticket tax will becoming quite prominent. Free agents can make or break teams, be put in place. This would mean and having a state-of-the-art a portion of ticket sales (allegedly home is a big part of catching less than 10 per cent) would go their attention. towards financing. However, the Regardless of which side you city says they want the Flames sit on, this is huge news and will to pay for this upfront, while the dramatically change the city. Flames might expect the city to