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On Jan. 23, the Students Association (SAMRU) at Mount Royal University (MRU) hosted a town hall. The event was held in Wykham House around noon and saw four individuals on stage answering questions: David Docherty (MRU President), Andrew Nguyen (SAMRU REC President), Paul Rossman (VP University Advancement MRU) and Shayla Breen (SAMRU VP Student Affairs). The group discussed three main topics — cannabis on campus, the old library space and sexual violence education and prevention on campus. Cannabis In October, Canada officially legalized cannabis for recreational use. The SAMRU is hosting a series of town hall events in the Fall semester. In January, they held their first one which university was crafting a discussed cannabis, the old library and sexual violence. Photo by Ricardo-Andres Garcia policy on cannabis, but was not able to follow through would work to facilitate that that they continue to ask the on education about consent, touched on the training that because of the announcement change,” explained Docherty. government for funding to racism, transphobia and other residence services staff goes of the city’s bylaws for public get started on updating the important areas. through to help and assist consumption. Old library space. SAMRU representatives, students, specifically in “We were sad to see the As many students know, Breen said, “We heard from Breen and Nyugen, dealing with sexual violence. city’s bylaw on [cannabis the old library space remains students that there wasn’t talked about lobbying the consumption],” said Breen. vacant. There has been some enough transparency” about government for education Town Hall “We are determining how speculation of what the space what would be happening and funding for supports. Only one individual took the we can work with the city will be used for. with that space. They also state that their job opportunity to ask Rossman, on harm reduction,” said “We hear a lot from students Nguyen tells attendees to is to “hold MRU accountable Docherty, Nyugen and Breen Nguyen. “We are waiting about opening up that space consult the Campus Master to the policies they have in a question throughout the for the city to respond. The for study space,” said Nguyen. Plan to see an outline and place on sexual violence,” town hall, even though issue of cannabis on campus But, according to discussion redesign plans for the space. according to Breen. students were invited to remains in the hands of city at the town hall, it appears The representatives also On MRU’s side Rossman approach the microphone at council.” the space will be used to stated that the large cost of addressed what the university any point during the event. Rossman adds to the combine student services into staffing the old library space is doing to educate on and Docherty also addressed conversation by saying, a centralized space. Docherty right now is the biggest reason prevent sexual violence. him leaving after many years “We ended up landing on a suggests that this could see that the space isn’t available Rossman says, “It’s a difficult as president. He was asked revision of the smoking policy the movement of the Iskim now to students. question and dialogue to what his favourite things … that policy got approved Centre and other similar have, but an important have been at MRU. He said when we were notified that services into that space. Sexual violence discussion.” he has some fond memories the city would [ban public But, when will we see The education and He says the biggest question of watching student athletes consumption].” The revision something moved into that prevention of sexual violence is: “Are we changing hearts help people on move-in day was put on hold once the city’s space? in the university was also and minds of perpetrators?” and celebrating convocation. bylaws were announced. Well, funding is a main briefly addressed. “Our role is to create a He will be leaving MRU in Rossman said there is a concern. Nguyen says, “Once Breen says a lot of their community and environment May. possibility to adapt once city there is funding confirmed sexual violence education that is safe and secure,” said This town hall was the first bylaws change. for the old library space, and awareness comes from Rossman. A part of that role of a town hall series. The “If city council would students will be consulted.” SAMRU’s Pride Centre. She is to “change the narrative second event will be held on change their use … we The representatives said said their work is focused around believing.” Mar. 12 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Rossman also briefly January 31, 2019 • the reflector 3 THE REFLECTOR Issue 8, Volume 57 EDITORIAL STAFF: Should students have more say Publishing Editor: Colin Macgillivray Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs News Editor: Nathan Woolridge Features Editor: Rosemary J. De Souza about what their fees are used for? 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@samrubuzz @samrubuzz @mysamru samru.ca Features Editor Rosemary J. De Souza features [email protected] The Inner Circle: Delving into the world of exclusive online dating A new dating app geared toward a so-called elite group of like-minded, high-quality singles nothing in common. “I tried a app can offer. But as their app few dating apps, but the good discloses in their Terms and thing about the Inner Circle is Conditions, they do not conduct that you know what you are criminal background checks in going to get. You are going to relation to their members. So get somebody like-minded, there is still a risk of meeting with a similar background,” someone with an agenda other she says. than dating. It doesn’t mean that when someone is in the Beneath the Circle upper social class, they are not The app had received dangerous. numerous awards such as the “I think if they have to go 2014 Newcomer Website of the through all these steps to verify Year, 2015 Best Dating Events someone, I think it should be Brand and 2016 Online Dating open for everyone and not Brand of the Year at the UK just invitation only,” shares Dating Awards and others. But a 27 year-old Toronto-based like any other app out there, it’s engineer, who would like to be not without flaws. called Oliver. He too has had his Eligibility is not only fair share of using dating apps dependent on jobs and social as he met his girlfriend of six years online, through Bumble. The Inner Circle differentiates itself from other dating sites by screening profiles status but also, subjectively, The app could be successful in ensuring only the “most aspiring singles” have access. Graphic by Riggs Zyrille Vergara appearance. As Vermeulen had said in his interview with plucking out scams and frauds. Riggs Zyrille Vergara The Daily Express, “Equally if But what it also unconsciously Contributor you are over 45, say 46 or 47, does is reinforcing the dated and you are good looking and toxic concept that only people Online dating apps have profiles, was born. With the qualifies as an application, and connected with a great career, from the same social class can surely upgraded the modern app now active in more than the user will be automatically we won’t turn you away just be together, and that people dating scene. But many of us 30 cities around the world, it put to the waiting list. because you missed the age from the lower class are not have grown tired of the endless amassed to over 1.4 million It also has the familiar dating cut-off by a little.” worthy of quality people. swiping that more or less just users and more than half a app features such as swipes, The high value placed on leads to horrible catfishing, million on their waiting list. likes and winks. The user can social connections can be a bit The takeaway dangerous scams and messy post about the recent bars problematic as well and can It’s important to note that hook-ups. But one app has How the app works and restaurants they visited. be borderline elitist. The Daily having similar traits doesn’t found a way to weed out One of the hallmarks of They can also see members Express asked Vermeulen how always immediately mean love. sketchy dates by putting you the app is its meticulous who recently joined, members this encourages people to stick Solely relying on people within in an exclusive, elite group of screening process done by who are abroad and members in their small social sphere and the same social sphere limits singles. a designated team in the who are visiting the city. The just date people like themselves. our worldview. There are far David Vermeulen told company. Vermeulen told the “Events” feature is where it gets But, he counters this by saying more important qualities than Business Matters UK Daily Express that their ideal a little bit more exciting as with that rather than encouraging the ones set by this app that can magazine that after going members are people aged 25- the purchase of a ticket, the snobbery, it is offering people a build a better relationship. through “awkward, random, 45, who are well educated members have the chance to greater chance at love. As William J. Doherty, a anonymous, untrustworthy” and are from ‘inspiring and meet offline with other singles “If you really want to meet marriage and family therapy dating apps, he sparked an idea ambitious’ professions. They in the Inner Circle-handled and date someone in the same program director from the with his event management also place a high-value on exclusive parties in their own level as you are and build University of Minnesota, skills to intertwine the magic of the social connections that cities. They have hosted more connections within your field, had said, “Compatibility is online and physical dating and you have. So if you have more than 300 events worldwide then it’s a good app. But dating overrated. The similarities or turn it into a dating experience friends already in the app, you with more than 40,000 users isn’t just about social status,” personality traits that attract that emphasizes quality over will more likely get an invite attending. says a 20-year-old business people to each other may not quantity. and be accepted. Interior designer Tally student from Mount Royal hold up over time… Values In 2012, the Inner Circle, a Upon registration, the app Higgins, 32, told The Guardian University who would like to be about money and children run dating app that claims to gather asks a series of personality that using the app has meant addressed as Ann. very deep and are important. vibrant like-minded singles, questions that builds the dating fewer wasted nights out with Safety through verification The surface ones don’t matter.” through rigorous screening of profile. This registration then dates with whom she had might be one of the things the 6 the reflector • January 31, 2019 A year in review for Alberta’s LGBTQ+ community
The LGBTQ+ community has made strides last year as Calgarians come together to build a city where love always wins. Photo courtesy of Toni Reed, Unsplash Nathan Woolridge News Editor A lot of discussion about ready to come out — they may and celebrations held around In 2019, Calgary Pride Week the cost of the installation and the LGBTQ+ community in be subject to uncomfort and the city — including the Dyke will be taking place. Aug. 23 to will upkeep annually for up to Alberta took place in 2018. abuse at home. and Trans MARCH, PURE Sept. 2. five years. The contribution is There were many discussions PRIDE, All-Star Pride Weekend valued at $17,500. surrounding gay-straight Taber votes and many more. Our first alliances amongst other against Pride flag In Calgary, many people permanent Pride Calgary MLA’s issues that sparked various attend the Pride Parade, In early 2018, the province wedding officiated conversations in the province. with numbers seemingly crosswalk saw some controversy when Along with steps forward, increasing every year. In 2018, Calgary has had Pride by the premier the Town of Taber voted there also came challenges it was reported that tens of crosswalks in the past, but was Calgary-Cross MLA Ricardo against flying the Pride flag on for the community in the thousands of people attended one of Canada’s last cities to Miranda is Alberta’s first a public flagpole. province. the parade. The Pride Parade install a permanent crosswalk. cabinet minister to be married A group called The Taber is the second largest parade in Mount Royal University in a same-sex wedding. The Equality Alliance flew the flag Gay-Straight the city following the Calgary (MRU) became home to the MLA, who is also the minister in 2017, but it was damaged by Stampede parade. The 2019 city’s first permanent Pride for culture and tourism Alliances vandals multiple times. parade and Pride in the Park crosswalk. got married to his partner, In 2018, talks about Gay- The Town of Taber released will be taking place on Sept. 1. MRU provost, Lesley Brown Christopher Brown. Straight Alliances (GSA) took a statement stating that a Prior to Pride Week last recently told The Reflector Miranda told CBC that “We place across the province. motion was passed, which year, Calgary Pride invited how proud she was of the could have ... easily done this Legislation was put forward expressed that the flagpole Calgary Police officers to crosswalk. “There was a without anybody finding out. to protect the privacy of standing in Confederation attend this year’s event — couple of young men who were But, I’ve always been open and students that join a GSA. Bill Park will no longer be a they could identify themselves standing on that sidewalk just forthcoming and honest about 24 amended the School Act community flagpole. The as police officers, but were having a kiss. And it was like, my life, and this didn’t seem to not only protect the privacy flagpole is strictly for hanging not permitted to wear their ‘Wow.’ It was a great, a really like the time to actually hide.” of these students, but to make the flags of Alberta, Canada or formal uniform. Calgary proud moment for me to think, The wedding took place at “publicly funded schools to the Town of Taber. Police Services (CPS) was not ‘I get to work here and I get to Calgary’s Glenbow Museum create welcoming, caring and able to have their own entry be the provost here, so that and was officiated by Alberta respectful policies and make Pride event takes in the parade. A statement was awesome.” Premier, Rachel Notley. She them publicly available.” city by storm was released saying that CPS, Brown also talked about the later tweeted a photo of her Schools across the province Pride Week involves various the mayor’s office and Calgary importance of the crosswalk. officiating the wedding and were given until June 30, 2018 events that either promote Pride are looking to improve “I think it was pivotal for the said, “What a great day to to put these “safe and caring” education and advocacy relations moving forward. university because it was a celebrate the love!” Notley policies into effect. or offer an opportunity to There were thousands of symbol of permanence. It is also thanked the couple for In May 2018 a majority of celebrate individuality. people who participated in the the only permanent pride allowing her to be a part of the United Conservative Party There are workshops, parade. In September 2018, sidewalk in the city. Then, the celebration. members at the party’s seminars and social events to Calgary Pride celebrated their students came back and they There is always room for inaugural convention voted in help promote diversity and to 28-year anniversary of having were able to be welcomed by improvement, but some of support of a parent’s right to show support for the LGBTQ+ the parade in the city. that.” these events highlight some know that their child is part of community. There were also The Pride Parade ended with In June 2018, MRU also of the amazing things that a GSA. various flag raising ceremonies a celebration at Prince’s Island raised the Pride flag for the are bringing people together. The NDP passed Bill 24, held across the province. Park. It was a big celebration first time as an institution at a These may be small advances which protects teenagers part Last year, the event that coincided with various Pride Month celebration over but it’s important to recognize of GSAs and similar clubs. This also showcased several other events that took place the summer. the strides that are being done helps students who are part of celebrations, such as drag across the city during Pride The crosswalk was done by to bring communities closer these clubs to not be exposed shows multiple block parties Week. Zoom Painting, who donated together. to their parents if they are not Arts Editor Karina Zapata arts [email protected] Be careful Vogue, your Islamophobia is showing Karina Zapata Arts Editor “Hold on, hold on. Stop. of her most famous works are They spelled my fucking name her self-produced documentary wrong.” titled, “The Trouble They’ve In a video posted on her Seen: The Forest Haven Story,” Instagram, Noor Tagouri’s face and most recently, her podcast drops as she opens the latest about sex trafficking titled, issue of Vogue. First, she sees a “Sold in America.” large spread of herself dressed As an activist, Tagouri head-to-toe in Givenchy, consistently uses her platform then she sees the tragic and to raise awareness about irreversible mistake: Tagouri the misrepresentation of was identified as another marginalized communities. Muslim woman, Pakistani This work is inspired by actress Noor Bukhari. experiences as a Muslim Her husband, Adam Khafif, woman. Tagouri started was filming the moment to wearing a hijab in her teenage capture the excitement of years as a symbol of her Muslim Tagouri being in American faith, despite being afraid Vogue for the first time ever that she wouldn’t succeed on In the most recent issue of Vogue, journalist and activist Noor Tagouri was — something she says was a broadcast television with the misidentified as Pakistani actress Noor Bukhari. Though it is a simple editing lifelong dream. Instead, he headscarf. Her fear was wrong. mistake, it tells a bigger tale of Islamophobia in Western society. Photos courtesy of captured the heartbreaking What is the Noor Tagouri, photo illustration by Sam Nar reaction of a woman who is Islamophobia recently — until despite this, Zehlif’s yearbook constantly misidentified and damage? A recurring Vogue’s slip up. As one of the incident tells another story misrepresented in the media. ‘mistake’ Vogue’s misidentification of most renowned magazines in of how Muslim women are In her Instagram Tagouri was far from a simple the world, this isn’t an easy In 2016, a Californian student overlooked — and if they aren’t caption, Tagouri wrote, mistake. In fact, it shows the mistake to miss. who wears a hijab went through overlooked, they are constantly “Misrepresentation and sickening mindset of Western Their misidentification yells, a similar experience. According attacked and unable to win the misidentification is a constant media and society: if you “We don’t know the difference to Reuters, the student fight against the entire system. problem if you are Muslim in are a Muslim woman who between Muslim women who appeared in her yearbook with According to the Washington America. And as much as I work wears a headscarf, you are wear hijabs — and we don’t the false name “Isis Phillips.” Post, Los Osos High School’s to fight this, there are moments an afterthought. Your words, care to!” The school claimed that it was principal made a public apology like this where I feel defeated.” your fighting, your activism, But, sadly, Vogue isn’t the a misprint, but the student, on the school’s Twitter account, Who is Noor are silenced by the veil on your only one. Almost exactly two Bayan Zehlif, disagreed. whose tweets have since then Tagouri? head. years before the Vogue incident, In a statement on Facebook, been deleted. The apology And now is a better time than in January 2017, Tagouri’s face Zehlif said, “The school reached adamantly claimed that it was Unlike Vogue suggests, ever to change that. was the main photo used for out to me and had the audacity a misprint. Tagouri is, in fact, not a It isn’t a secret that an article about Noor Salman, to say that this was a typo. I beg Pakistani actress. She is a Islamophobia was rampant Drowning in the 2016 Orlando Nightclub to differ, let’s be real.” apologies Libyan-American journalist, after the tragedy of 9/11. shooter’s wife. According to Now, in 2019, it’s impossible activist and speaker who rose to However, the world has done Tagouri, this misidentification to say whether or not the “Isis” Vogue quickly apologized fame early in her career. Some a decent job of hiding their has put her in danger. situation was a typo or not. But Continued on Pg . 8 Particle + Wave Chinese New Immortal Beloved: The TV Binge Media Arts Year Concert: Celebrate Valentine’s Watchers Club: With Chinese New Day early this year Festival: Wordfest is holding a $10 This three day event Year just around the with the Calgary Civic event on Feb. 12, hosted from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 corner, it’s time to Symphony on Feb. by Shelley Youngblut, to showcases international start planning your 10 at Arts Commons. OUT’N artists through talk about your favourite celebrations. The They’ll be performing (or least favourite) TV screenings of short Bella Concert Hall is iconic love themes show: Stranger Things. films, experimental presenting its second like Tchaikowsky’s ABOUT renderings of flamenco, annual Chinese New “Romeo and Juliet” and installations and Year Concert on Feb. 2 Beethoven’s Symphony an evening of live starting at 7:30 p.m. No. 7. performances. 8 the reflector • January 31, 2019 Continued from Pg. 7 see the final copy of the photo rose to its peak. While rage caption, to ensure Tagouri surrounding Islamophobia for their misidentification would not be misidentified is often centered on blatant of Tagouri through a public again. attacks, like Trump’s statement, finishing with, “We They received no reply. Muslim ban or France’s also understand that there is a face-covering ban, it’s larger issue of misidentification Assume Don’t be the important to acknowledge in media — especially among smaller and subtler attacks Form nonwhite subjects. We will opressor like misidentification and James Blake try to be more thoughtful But quite frankly, it is not misrepresentation of Muslim and careful in our work going Muslim women’s jobs to go Polydor women. forward, and we apologize for out of their ways to make sure It’s time to step away from Score: A any embarrassment this has that people are being respectful the controversial mindset caused Tagouri and Bukhari.” and inclusive. It is not Muslim that if a woman is wearing a The apologies, both from women’s jobs to go out of their headscarf, she is oppressed. It’s Vogue and Los Osos High ways to make sure that they time to accept that, for so many School, would not have been are being treated the same way women, wearing a hijab, burka A study in both emotional Adding to his growing list necessary if they did their part as Muslim and non-Muslim or niqab is a symbol of faith, vocal integration and of show-stealing features and did not overlook Muslim women who don’t wear hijabs. respect, and empowerment. atmospheric minimalist over recent years, André women who wear hijabs. It has been nearly 18 years It’s time to call Muslim instrumentals, James Blake 3000 returns to deliver a Tagouri and her team even since a terrorist attack hit women by their correct names navigates the impossible task reminder of his well deserved sent an email to Vogue the week the World Trade Centre and, — with no exceptions. of never being overshadowed contemporary legend status before publication, asking to subsequently, Islamophobia by A-list features on his on dizzying late-album track fourth LP, Assume Form. “Where’s the Catch,” an Soft but striking immediate stand out on an throughout, Blake finds space already solid album. to croon and hit shaking Blake’s distinct tone and falsetto choruses to fantastic production style makes The uphill battle of effect. Whether it’s over Assume Form an endlessly trap-beats on co-produced intriguing listen, setting the Metro Boomin tracks “Mile bar for 2019 releases high High” and “Tell Them,” or early on, hopefully acting as representation in over humming and plucked a push for further excellence strings on tracks like “Assume throughout the year. Form” and “Into the Red,” Blake soars regardless of the -Nathan Kunz Hollywood setting. Sarah Green Contributor The word “representation” is We’re all guilty of this who have fought, are fighting thrown around a lot nowadays. surface-level commitment at and will continue to fight for Better Over time, it has become a times. Instead of passionately representation. Oblivion politically correct buzzword advocating for representation, Hollywood is a Community that many people support we passively use the term major battleground for Centre from a distance. It is a relevant to seem socially connected representation. Beneath all Better Oblivion hashtag we see on social and relevant. In times like of the glitter and the glam, media that we like, retweet these, we cannot let the true marginalized groups are Community and share. It’s a timely video meaning and power of this fighting an uphill battle Centre we appreciate and then forget word be overshadowed by for representation in the Dead Oceans about. It’s a stirring speech what is convenient or trendy. entertainment industry. Score: B+ that goes in one ear and out of It is crucial we remember the Despite the continual the other. faces and voices of the people media coverage and the various movements started, Work is surely picking Community Centre, a Hollywood’s progress on this up for alt-country darling surprise 10-track LP that finds matter has been practically Phoebe Bridgers, one-half Bridgers and Oberst doing non-existent over the past of the newly-minted Better their best duets over safe decade. Oblivion Community Centre (and sound!) folksy guitar According to a 2018 study with Bright Eyes’ Conor toe-tappers (though there’s released by the University of Oberst. a particularly energized Southern California (USC), Between 2017’s immaculate performance in standout “Big women made up only 33 per Stranger in the Alps and Black Heart.”) cent of leads or co-leads in last year’s similarly catchy Do not be confused though, the top films of 2017. This “boygenius EP” with Julien this is more of a Bridgers study also found that 70.7 per Baker and Lucy Dacus, album than an Oberst one, cent of film characters were Bridgers seems equal parts and that’s really the only white. Another study released unstoppable and unshakeable point to listen to it. A brief last year conducted by the when it comes to cranking digestif from one of the most University of California, Los out solid and easily-digestible engaging musicians going. Angeles (UCLA) found that indie rock for the masses. minorities make up just 13.9 She is also the the best part - Alec Warkentin per cent of leads and 12.6 per of the titular Better Oblivion cent of film directors. The same
Photo courtesy of Jeff Manning Continued on Pg. 9 January 31, 2019 • the reflector 9 Continued from Pg. 8 now, this moment is real. Trust two directors of colour and developed the idea of inclusion representation wasn’t some me, it is real. Because I see you. five of the eight Best Picture riders. distant concept that we study found that female film And I see you. All of these faces nominees are centred around “Good intentions are not lightheartedly tweet about — directors are a rare breed in of change. And now so will people of colour. enough to create change,” she it was tangible. Hollywood, making up just 6.9 everyone else.” However, many believe said in an interview with Bustle. Moving forward, it is crucial per cent. Oh also paid a tribute to her more needs to be done to hold “Hollywood needs tangible, we do not diminish this In an interview with The Korean immigrant parents in a Hollywood accountable. Actor actionable solutions that will moment of change. Instead, Guardian, author of the USC beautiful way. Michael B. Jordan recently usher in real transformation. we need to come together, study, Stacy Smith, said, “There “There are two people here spoke out about his support of Our work brings to light the regardless of race, gender or is a cacophony of voices crying tonight that I’m so grateful inclusion riders. An inclusion steps that companies and sexual orientation and fiercely out for change, but Hollywood they’re here with me. I’d like rider fights for representation individuals can take if they advocate for representation hasn’t changed its hiring to thank my mother and my by ensuring a certain level of want to see results.” across the board. We need to practices. We’re seeing very father,” said Oh. “Umma, diversity is present within the Evidently, we have a utilize the platforms we have stable trends and very little appa... Saranghaeyo.” cast and production staff on long ways to go in terms of been given, call for change movement in storytelling.” This translates to, “Mom and set. It takes form as a provision representation. However, we and take action. And above When looking at the severe dad, I love you.” in actors’ or filmmakers’ are taking steps in the right all, we cannot let buzzwords lack of representation in Oh’s candid display of contracts. direction; Sandra Oh’s speech determine what causes are Hollywood, it is easy to feel vulnerability highlighted Smith, who conducted the at the Golden Globes is proof worth fighting for. disheartened. However, when the importance of diversity. USC study on representation, of that. In that moment, Sandra Oh delivered her This year, the Golden Globes opening monologue at the made history by breaking its Golden Globes earlier this year, record of diverse nominations. there was a tangible sense of Oh’s emotional monologue hope in the room. Oh, 47, made solidified this crucial milestone history by being the first person BRENTWOOD VILLAGE for representation within the of colour to host the Golden entertainment industry. Her Globes. Not only that, Oh was DENTAL CLINIC words ignited a spark of hope www.BrentwoodVillageDental.ca also the first Asian woman to in the hearts and minds of be nominated for an Emmy many. However, it is up to us in the Lead Actress category. to ensure this spark does not In her heartfelt speech, Oh fade. embodied the definition of With the Oscars coming Proud to be bravery and authenticity. up next month, the your MRU “In all honesty, I said ‘yes’ to #OscarsSoWhite hashtag dental the fear of being on this stage remains on the forefront tonight because I wanted to provider Don’t forget, of many people’s minds. coverage starts be here to look out into this Therefore, it is crucial we in September and audience and witness this keep this conversation about continues through moment of change,” said Oh. representation alive. In terms “And I’m not fooling myself. to August 31st of diversity, this year looks Next year could be different. promising for the Academy. It probably will be. But right The current nominees include
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students’ association of mount royal university 12 the reflector • January 31, 2019 Q&A with MRU Cougar hockey star Jamal Watson Get to know the third-year forward and voice of the team Dan Khavkin Sports Editor
Jamal Watson is a third- Just warming up with the first-year, did you rock it year forward for the men’s boys really. Connor Rankin in honor of him? hockey team here on campus. and I sit in the stands about My brother got it in the Often regarded as the voice 20 minutes before the game summer and he kind of dared and the spark of the dressing and just talk about stuff to me and said ‘you won’t do it!’ room, The Reflector sat down stay calm before the game. and I said ‘yeah I will,’ then with the Cougar forward to Why did you come to went to the barber two days get to know the personal side MRU after Junior? later. When I got it I had to of him. I remember hearing the stick with it all year. I know it potential of USPORTS and was a wild look but the thing Who is your favourite university hockey in Junior. that got me to stop it was player? Bert (Gilling) brought me how expensive it was to keep Wayne Simmonds of the in as soon as I got back to it. I would spend around Philadelphia Flyers, but my Calgary and showed me $100-120 to sit in a chair for all-time favourite player is around. What he offered an hour and a half. By the Pavel Bure. When I was a me about MRU hockey was time five or six months rolled kid I remember watching something I wanted to buy around, I said to myself ‘I’ve the Don Cherry videos and into and go to school here. had enough of this.’ I did he would always be in there For someone who hasn’t look pretty ridiculous and and I would never forget the been in school for four or outrageous but I had no highlights he had. five years, the smaller classes regrets. It was a good look Who is your favorite was an easier adjustment. for a bit especially when team? Compare the experience Odell was still doing well. Colorado Avalanche. I of playing with past players What’s your go-to started to get into hockey in such as Cam Maclise and celebration? the early 2000s and that was Matt Brown to being a It’s the ‘double fist pump’ when the team was stacked veteran presence today. with a knee in the air. I had with Sakic, Forsberg, Roy. I remember the stories I to tone it down. When I Who would you say is heard about Matt Brown and played Junior, especially in your hero? how he was the ‘big-time my 20-year-old season, it I would say it is Martin big-game’ player and what used to be pretty outrageous. Luther King Jr. He did a he meant to Cougar Hockey, What is your best pick up lot of things for the world how he was always ready line? especially African-American for the moment. I was lucky You’ve put me on the spot! people. He was such an enough to play with Cam I think it would have to Jamal Watson showing off his passion for MRU. important part of human Maclise who was the most be the one where you ask The third-year Cougar forward will be inside the history so how can he not be. well-rounded and talented her if it hurt when she fell Saddledome for the Crowchild Classic and will be a Who on the team would guy I have ever played with, from heaven. It’s so dry and heavy presence with his leadership on the ice and on you consider your hero? you can see by his pro ranks. cheesy but it works. the bench. Photo courtesy of MRU Cougars No question it’s Colin Being a veteran now you Best memory wearing a glory’ as it should be but it Cooper. I have never met want to emulate those guys Cougars sweater? Any shoutouts to your a more straight edged guy to be an important part of Last year when we left wasn’t a huge deal. Scoring a teammates? in my life. He’s a guy who games and step up in big Manitoba as a six-seed. goal in the Crowchild Classic, Shoutout to all the guys always has a positive vibe moments. Our team was super you can’t really ask for more. who will experience the and always smiles. He’s one Who has the best social underestimated. Our group Best part about playing Crowchild Classic, especially of a kind. media on the team? did start pretty slow with a for MRU? the first time. It will really hit Why do you wear the Definitely Austin Adamson bunch of new guys, but when Bert built a nice home when they hit the ice number 23? has the best Instagram of the we showed up there we still structure. He built the for warm-ups. That crowd I wore 17 in Junior but team, the guys love him. I’m said, ‘hey even though were levels of expectations and is loud. You don’t realize when I got to MRU, Tanner the most active Twitter user, really new this year we still performance needed for our how loud they are and you Olstad (an MRU senior) was so for sure my Twitter, but have the same standards and program to build up. I’m a see students cheering being wearing that number and his IG is awesome. expectations.’ competitive guy, I want to be a much different than your part of something important I knew I wouldn’t get it so I Who’s the team’s ladies Favourite Crowchild parents or at the home rink. and great. The way Bert acts chose 23 in honor of Michael man? Classic memory? When there’s 7,000 students Jordan. I’m a pretty big Gonna have to go with My first year I did score. It and treats the program is my screaming for you and basketball guy. Ryley Lindgren. That guy was a tip-in right in front of favourite thing about MRU, having the time of their lives, What’s your pre-game just knows his way around the net. It did kind of suck it’s more than just a school to it’s something you will never routine? the girls. because when it went in, no play hockey, he wants us to forget. I keep it pretty normal, I You used to have ‘Odell one knew who scored it so be leaders off the ice and be don’t do anything to crazy. Beckham’ hair back in I didn’t exactly get ‘all the great people in life.