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by Jeremy Nolais but this type of design will allow Publishing Editor students to see that the centres are good happening places and The massive expansion of that will maybe de-mystify them MRC’s Wyckham House has had a bit,” Fogal said. some hiccups along the way but The main-level food court has Phase 1 of the project is complete also been expanded to double just in time for the hustle and the seating space and introduce bustle of the fall 2008 semester, four new food kiosks. There is according to representatives also a motion coming to student with the Students’ Association. council to create an open store The $14-million project, where people could drop off which officially broke ground items they no longer need and in May 2007, will expand the students could then pick them college’s student centre by 45 up for free. per cent. SAMRC executive From an architectural point director Marcy Fogal says the of view, the structural design new additions will provide of Wyckham’s expansion is NEWS EDITOR: students with plenty of space to quite abstract and challenging, Alan Mattson pursue their special interests. especially the circular glass [email protected] “(The expansion) gives us portion which will house the lots of opportunity to respond SAMRC council chambers, to students needs more said T.J Fletcher, construction immediately,” Fogal said. “More manager with CANA who is September 4, 2008 space to do concerts, to do responsible for the project. events, more space for students “We have had some challenges to hang out and talk with one connecting the old building to another, interact with other the new. We had to integrate groups, you name it.” along all kinds of different Photo by James Paton Fogal said in past years it was media: brick, glass, roofing, Construction crews have been working hard to get the new BRIEFS a struggle to facilitate student we had to connect to the new portion of Wyckham House ready for the first day of school. clubs and services especially building through all of that, so as the college’s population it was definitely challenging,” or another, adding a personal and more,” Agnew said. s Hurricane Gustav continued to grow. Fletcher said. significance to the project. He said the expansion is all part “So many people were using Last January, the SAMRC “It’s really unbelievable, I of the SAMRC’s goal to become Aapproached the building and there were reported on its expansion myself started my engineering more accessible to students and New Orleans many so many services that students blog that the project was degree at Mount Royal and then pointed out that council has just feared a repeat of wanted that we ended up ahead by roughly six months, transferred,” Fletcher said. “It’s put forth a motion to create a the devastation that having to cram into places like however a steelworker labour sort of a homecoming and it’s brand new website as well. occurred one year ago meeting rooms,” she said. “We shortage slowed the structural nice to take a journey back in Fogal said the third floor discovered we needed to have development work. time.” and a few of the new centres as Katrina slammed purpose-built spaces that could “The oilpatch draws away a SAMRC president Jeff Agnew awaiting council approval into a town that was be fully dedicated to clubs and lot of the steelworkers and that said it’s a very exciting time to will not be ready until mid- unprepared to manage services and now we have that.” puts a strain on the project early be at MRC. October but besides that, Phase the damage that All of the SAMRC’s various on, but we have made up a lot “We have the Peer Support 1 is complete. Phase 2, which the winds and water service centres are now located of time over the spring and the Centre, which is probably used includes renovating the Liberty on the second and third floors summer,” Fletcher said. the most by students, Cultural Lounge, could begin as early as brought as it hammered and are visible from the main Fletcher said he and his team Mosaic Centre, Access-Ability next summer. the U.S. city. food court bowl. were happy to reach their goal Centre, all of these things that “We are going to let the The possibility of “We have got a streetscape of having the new centre open we are pushing forward now dust settle first on Phase 1 another crushing concept going on, so students in time for the fall semester. He have a lot more space and are and regroup a bit financially blow by this storm, will actually be able to see inside noted that most of the workers a lot more visible and hopefully to make sure we have the the various centres. We’ll still be involved with the project students will see the benefits of financial wherewithal to handle which killed 94 in the able to protect people’s privacy attended MRC at one point them and start using them more Phase 2.” Carribean, led to the evacuation of the area. Feared to become a Category 4 storm, Gustav hit the city as a more forgiving Category 2 with winds reaching 177km/h.

apan, the world’s Jsecond largest economy, faced the loss of its second premier in under a year as Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda stepped down. Unpopular and facing a stalling economy Fukuda followed in the footsteps of his predecessor Shinzo Abe. The resignations contrast sharply with a five-year rule by Photo by James Paton the popular Junichiro Firefighters battle a massive blaze in West Citadel Estates, which destroyed two homes and damaged another. Koizumi.

Photo by Ben Curties This wide-eyed Tokay gecko spent much of his summer just hanging around at Reptile World in Drumheller. September 4, 2008 • THE REFLECTOR 3 Welcome to Boomtown Despite its growing pains, Calgary has plenty to offer declare, you must be lazy. But in this boomtown, holding down a job doesn’t guarantee a roof over your head. Not when homes rarely go for less than $400,000. by Alan Mattson For some newly transplanted Calgarians, coming here will News Editor be a nerve-racking experience. If you’re new to Calgary — How can one live under a and with the way things have government dominated for 36 been going, many people are — years by Conservatives? you may be wondering exactly How to contribute taxes and what this city stands for. In royalties to unaccountable 2008, what does it mean to be politicians? a Calgarian? How to live where multi- We give white cowboy hats billion dollar oilsands to visiting dignitaries. We projects are gutting the Photo by Hamish MacLean occasionally like to blow up northern landscape, draining President Dave Marshall is pleased with the progress that MRC has made in the past few hospitals. As a city, we’re rich irreplaceable fresh water and years. This may be a critical year in the college’s transition to university status. as hell. Our mayor was once natural gas? Ralph Klein. How do you carve Once you look past the an identity out of that? economy which is, by the way, What does it mean to be slowing down, things are bleak. part of the economic engine But for all the downsides, It’s not just a name of the oilpatch, to be among there’s plenty of good. the statistics in a swelling The arts are beginning to MRC’s transition to university status population, to be in a city that take hold in this city despite is booming? the image of cigar-smoking, ‘getting there fast enough,’ says President For most new Calgarians, bourbon-drinking oil it starts with work. Jobs. barons that would sneer at by Hamish MacLean that will create a situation where MRC and they will, or perhaps The economy. Money. And Shakespeare, or even a good Layout Editor it will be ridiculous not to call us won’t, give the school their the popular corresponding indie rock show. a university.” stamp of approval. assumption is that Calgary is In April Calgary hosted Next spring Mount Royal As an example: in traditional The Association of Universities a rat race. the Junos, College could see its first universities, says Koczkur, and Colleges of Canada’s website A maze C a n a d a ’ s graduates leaving with degrees there are two separate decision- explains that the provincial of young For most new biggest music issued by MRC. And among making bodies. And this year government deals with all professionals awards. With others, Dave Marshall, the MRC has assembled a new levels of education, including chasing the Calgarians it the nation’s president of the college says that general faculties founcil to universities. run-off from starts with work. musical elite the post-secondary institution’s ensure that quality education “There’s no federal ministry $120 oil. looking on, growth has been significant decisions are being made while of education or formal It’s true. Jobs. Money. it was an enough that it may be on the the board of governors looks accreditation system,” it says. Money is u n b r i d l e d verge of outgrowing its own after the operations side of “Instead, membership in the the lifeblood And the popular success with a name. decision-making. Association of Universities and of this city. bit of western Although Marshall says he is The general faculties council, Colleges of Canada, coupled The mood corresponding flair. quite pleased with the progress which is made up of faculty with the university’s provincial changes with assumption is T h i s that the school has made recently members and government charter, is generally the stock s u m m e r , and says he is confident that the a few students deemed the equivalent.” market. The that Calgary is a the Calgary school is moving in a positive (the Students’ “We’re not totally there yet, exuberance Folk Fest (a direction, he does note that Association we’re not totally there as a of the past rat race p e r e n n i a l there is an issue surrounding Executive university,” Marshall says. few years h i p p i e the school’s perception. Committee “But we’re getting there. And could quickly f a v o u r i t e ) “If I was a student here, I —including we’re getting there fast enough turn into a depressing cloud dueled with its evil twin, the would be quite concerned about Koczkur — that I’m hoping that AUCC will over the hurried downtown Monsters of Rock festival, the naming issue,” he says. and a few say: ‘OK, your plans are good streets. which featured Ozzy and Judas Aside from factors such as the Matt Koczkur “students at enough. They’re fixed enough. But from the petroleum Priest. four, or five, times the amount SA VP external large”), meets Nothing’s going to change. Sure, towers into the sprawling It was proof that Calgary, a of money that Marshall figures formally for come on in.’” suburbs, Calgary is changing. million strong, can support just the school would receive in the first time on Sept. 4. In order to get our institution We are starting to find our about any artistic endeavour. corporate donations, he says And with the new degree recognized as a university- place in the world, becoming Cosmopolitan Calgary? Not that a new name could have an programs there are greater level institution, Marshall brave (or brash) enough to yet, but we’re getting there. impact on MRC’s graduates. expectations of the faculty as says, MRC needs to show an start definitively saying, “This Stroll down the (in)famous “It’s tough for (students) well. There are now two streams earnest commitment to the is what Calgary is all about.” 17th Avenue or Stephen Avenue though, when you go out and of instructors at MRC with a improvement of our facilities, But before I tell you Calgary and any liberal, Europe-loving apply for a job, you have to keep new scholarship, or research, which includes the roughly is transforming into a vibrant easterner would be impressed. explaining, ‘Well, it’s a college, stream that puts MRC in line $100-million library project that cultural centre, a hub of Calgary’s brash, world- but it’s a university degree,’” he with university standards. is still in the planning phase. thought and innovation, I have conquering attitude is starting says. And, Marshall says that “If faculty chooses not to “Calling us a university to give some time to the city’s to come out in other ways, too. change should happen sooner pursue scholarship they’ll teach doesn’t make a difference to downsides. Look no further than diverse rather than later: “The good more. But, our expectation anything,” he says. “It doesn’t Alongside the endless ranks Mount Royal College, now time to change the name is now. would be that anybody teaching make a difference to the library, of hip suburbanites is a growing transitioning to a university, Why anybody would want to a university degree, would it doesn’t make a difference population of homeless produ leaders in medicine, wait and change the name is be involved in scholarship,” to the degrees — all it makes addicts, the mentally ill, and journalism and interior design, beyond me.” Marshall says. a difference to, primarily, is some without enough cash to among others. Matt Koczkur, VP external But, it is not merely a matter of perception.” live. New Calgarians searching for of the Students’ Association, offering university-level degrees But of course, Marshall says, On the streets, they are met identity don’t need to look far. says the main point is that MRC and changing the school’s name it is the perception of the quality with spiteful comments and You’re it. You’re bringing the has changed. “We’re taking to “university.” This year the of education by students’ future irrational hatred from the sense of newness, renewal and an approach of, we’ll go about Association of Universities and employers that will matter to business-attired masses. If you boundless opportunity that is operating like a university and Colleges of Canada will visit current students at the college. can’t find a job in Calgary they the soul of Calgary. 4 THE REFLECTOR • September 4, 2008 THE REFLECTOR This just in … September 4, 2008 For those of your who are new to the school we bust out our

EDITORIAL STAFF: Top 10 news stories from last year to provide a taste of where we Publishing Editor: Jeremy Nolais Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs have been and a preview of where we’re headed News Editor: Alan Mattson Features Editor: Katie Turner Ralph Klein goes Arts Editor: Kimberley Jev Sports Editor: Kelsey Chadwick back to school Photo Editor: James Paton Layout Editor: Hamish MacLean (Sept. 13) Web Editor: Robert Strachan

CONTRIBUTORS: Elaine Lovell, At the beginning of the Fall Andrea Goss, Selina Renfrow, Gabrielle 2007 semester, students in the Domanski, Aris Aragonis, Heather communications department McIntyre, Cody Stuart were introduced to their endowed chair, the namesake of COVER: the Ralph Klein Chair in Media Cover by Hamish MacLean, Jeremy Studies himself, former premier Nolais Ralph Klein. “King Ralph” as he was once known — a high- school dropout and former journalist — said, in his first address to students, that he was unfamiliar with the technology that is re-shaping the industry, that he no longer reads the news — and he called journalists File photo lazy. His appointment, and his remarks, garnered city-wide Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein was named the first chair in media studies.vbnvbnvbn media coverage for the college. The Reflector, with an on- and off- campus circulation of 10,000, is the independent voice of the students of Mount Royal College. It is published Green students fortnightly during the academic year (Sept. to April). gather for The Reflector is editorially autonomous and financially independent for all competition other governing bodies at Mount Royal College. (Nov. 8)

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MRC alumnus Nathan Hornburg killed In the wake of a mumps outbreak that stretched across Canada, MRC startedTOTAL a massivePRICE $0.00 inoculation campaign that saw more than 700 students line up to get vaccinated. in Afghanistan (Dec. 6) RECOMMENDED MEDIA ESTIMATE On Sept. were also students at the college Mumps outbreak hits Calgary (Nov. 22) 24, 2007, and so in collaboration with In Halifax, in February 2007, an outbreak of and U of C at especially high-risk. On the first Cpl. Nathan the family the Mount Royal the infectious disease mumps began to threaten day of inoculations on campus, more than 700 Hornburg College Foundation created a university and college campuses.Prepared As by thethe HR disease ADWORKS students SERVICE arrived TEAM to get their shots. The disease, was killed in scholarship in his name. The ORDER TAKEN:spread, the formerDESIGNED: Calgary Health Region beganPROOFED: which is spreadESTIMATED: through coughing, sneezing,SENT: Afghanistan. Corporal Nathan Hornburg offering free mumps vaccines to post-secondary sharing drinks, or kissing is more severe in adults The reservist, Memorial Scholarship in theMegan Darren students. than in children. The symptoms include headache, a member Faculty of Arts will be awarded The close proximity of students as well as the fever, vomiting, pain when chewing or swallowing Nathan of the King’s to a full-time second-year age-range of most post-secondary students were and swollen glands. In rare cases, it can cause Hornburg Own Calgary or subsequent-year student, considered factors that placed many at MRC, SAIT infertility in men and infected ovaries in women. Regiment, based on academic proficiency, was a university-transfer student financial need, community at MRC from 2004 to 2006. leadership and involvement in Hornburg’s sister and mother sports or fitness. Students sleep in boxes for your homeless awareness (Oct. 11) future starts now! MRC students “chose to be few who participated actually homeless” in an effort to raise made it through the night, Link Your Future to the Safeway Team awareness of the growing sleeping in cardboard boxes, and homeless population in Calgary those that did — organizers said Now hiring for last September. — may have missed the point, Retail Grocery Store Positions including: The third annual A Night the first reported act of student In The Cold also allowed activism in 2007’s fall semester • Cashier • Deli Clerk • Grocery Clerk • Produce Clerk students to gain perspective on also highlighted the issue of • Competitive wages paid weekly homelessness by participating skyrocketing rents in the city at • Wage increases every 500 hours in the mock experience. Though the time. • Credit for previous retail experience • Flexible schedules plans ideas“I have ideas.” “I have plans.”

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by Jeremy Nolais What would youdo to get out and us executives Publishing Editor Qmeet people if you were brand new and then that to Mount Royal? trickles down You have been described as to the rest of Q passionate, how would you Well I have been there myself, I the college. characterize yourself? Acame from High River and while I want to be that’s not far away I came here not open with A lot of people say passionate, a lot knowing anybody in 2003. Students students and A of people say crazy for doing so will be intimidated because it’s a pretty be there for much. It’s hard some days to lick big change in life. The first thing I did them as much your wounds and come back. After my was walk into the Liberty Lounge and as I can. If third loss (in an election) I was thinking started talking to the bartenders and you see me, am I just ridiculous for running again, is that place is great because everyone is so or any of my it just too much? But it was my last year friendly and open. All of our centres and executive and I figured go hard or go home and it services are totally open and people can team, in the paid off because I finally won. I’m glad just come in and we will make you feel hallway students finally recognized my welcome right away. stop and dedication and passion towards the job talk to us, Photo by Jeremy Nolais and also my experience. Finally, what do you hope to introduce Jeff Agnew says students can ask him for help at any time. Qaccomplish this year? yourself Why have you stayed so involved in even if I am … . I will always help you out or give Qstudent politics? Why do this job? For me, it’s all about creating a talking with president of the college. I you the information you need as soon as Apositive environment starting with work for you, I don’t work for the college possible. I think the benefits are so much and Ayou really have to focus on that. When you are going through hard times (especially during an election) it is important to remember what you are in it for and why you started in the first place. For myself, I felt students were getting a raw deal on many issues with the college, the province, the federal government you name it. … Every year when I sat down and set out my election platform I thought about the same issues and whether they were still important to students and they always were. On that note, can you briefly Posse up Qoutline the issues you believe are important to students right now? At the start of the year we always . Ahear a lot of complaints and a lot with your Fave 10 of good things about the U-Pass. Parking will obviously always be an issue and it’s about looking for strategies and The Student Plan – $35/month* ways to deal with those issues. Tuition was more of an issue when I started but it will always be important. Affordability across the board is really what it’s all Unlimited nationwide talk & text. about. Students are struggling to pay Any 10 friends. Any network.† rent, deal with student loans, pay for books, eventually you have got to eat Includes unlimited Web browsing.‡ and every once in awhile it’s nice to have a beer at the Lib (The Liberty Lounge). LG KEYBOTM Samsung INSTINCT TM As far as my team goes, and I always say $49.99** $129.99†† team because I’m not the only person (3 year term) (3 year term) leading the show, it’s all of us together, we have a big push going now for the student code of conduct, which is basically the document that sets rules for students covering everything from drinking outside or smoking where you shouldn’t be, little things, to plagiarizing or copying off somebody else’s test. Students should be aware of this document even before they start classes just to make sure they cover their butts.

With the transition to a university Qand the new degrees etc., how actively have you been talking with students and keeping them informed?

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So, even though their totals differ by 86 cents, which will buy you a box of Kraft Dinner, I am going to s a declare both stores tied for second A place. This really surprised me former as I always believed that specialty elementary stores like Staples were much more school teacher and a expensive than department stores. mother of five teenagers, Not so! I have done my fair share Wal-Mart offers you the convenience of back-to-school shopping. of buying supplies, groceries and even Throughout elementary and underwear all in the same place. Staples junior high school, my family does not. But, if you want to get in get and I, equipped with five different your supplies and get out fast, Staples supply lists, would make the annual is the place. Both places offer a wide pilgrimage to various stores obtaining variety of brand names as well as store the “must haves” for that school year. brand products. Staples has an entire It is always a lucrative season for aisle dedicated to just pens and pencils! retailers, but it can leave your bank You won’t get lost in Staples as there are account feeling the pinch. So, this year, large signs over each aisle and lots of with most of my kids in college, I thought I would do myself — and all of you — a favour knowledgeable floor staff to guide and find out which store(s) will save you the you as well. most money and supply you with the best gear Wal-Mart (God knows after doling out thousands of dollars conveniently FEATURES EDITOR: for tuition, we need the deals!). displays most of Jeremy Nolais I compiled a small list of basic startup supply their back-to- [email protected] items and compared the prices in six stores: Wal- school stuff near Mart, Zellers, Superstore, Staples, London Drugs the front doors, as well and the MRC bookstore. in the stationery and electronicssome items departments. were found However, September 4, 2008 Superstore clearly had the cheapest supplies, there were very few staff on the floor and the two that I but you may have to skimp on the quality as well. asked could not help me! They have very few brand names, and although London Drugs was the third cheapest but this was their store brand, Media, is very affordably priced, largely due to their sales flyer and coupon book. There you may get what you pay for. In binders were lots of staff on and they were fairly knowledgeable as QUICK they only carry this well. As a parent, London Drugs’ biggest selling point is that brand and if you it is normally very clean, tidy and easy. The shelves are well are not one of stocked and there were no lineups. QUIPS I was also surprised that Zellers, a department store, came those people care not what who treats in fourth place. Basic mechanical pencils were ridiculously subject is taught, books with priced. They only carried the Case-It brand of binder and its “I the utmost quality resembled that of Superstore’s brand, but with a much if only it be taught heftier price tag of $19.97. Lack of stock seemed to be a theme for care, the well.” the entire stationery department. However, the most frustrating seams will rip part of this shopping experience was that prices were not clearly -Thomas Huxley and zippers will marked and out of 10 items, I had to price check four and this was break. My sons after having to ask an employee to help me find a price checking have put many earning is not machine! binder brands to “Lcompulsory ... The Mount Royal College Bookstore came in last place. Pens, pencils, the test over the neither is survival. “ erasers, and hi-liters are not sold in bulk but rather individually. The years, and we now individual prices seem cheap enough but when multiplied by 3, 10 or ­- Henry Ward Beecher buy nothing but Five 12, they are quite high. Almost $9 for pencil crayons is a bit much! But Star, because they last. Mount Royal students can’t beat the convenience of the school’s store While Superstore hen the – shop where you are working! And if you are one of those people that student is provides you with the buy a pen a semester and use it until it wears out (whereas I lose a pen an “W convenience of buying hour), maybe buying in bulk is not for you. However, make sure that the ready the teacher will stationary while getting your next time you are getting groceries, you pick up a pack of pencil crayons! appear.” groceries, be prepared to do - Lao Tzu some walking and searching. Besides Crayola products, school supplies are not found in the stationery ixty years department. These aisles are often “Sago I knew located at the back of the store so that you can everything; now check out all of the bargains and spend all of the I know nothing; money you saved on other stuff! Wal-Mart narrowly beat out Staples as the WEB EXTRAS education is a progressive discovery next cheapest place to get equipped For the full school supplies this fall. price comparison of our own ignorance.” TheReflectorOnline.com - Will Durant 8 THE REFLECTOR • September 4, 2008 Pinching every penny Ten tips to save money during your time at MRC

by Andrea Goss 8. The Students’ Association is a great (To give you a head start, the Students’ workout area, the gyms, the track, and the place to go for free stuff. One of their best and Association’s first BBQ is tentatively scheduled squash courts. Just make sure to activate your The Reflector most beneficial programs is the free breakfast for 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the West Gate.) account at the beginning of each semester. offered every morning of the week. 2. Textbooks are a huge financial burden We’ve all been there: buying macaroni by “Breakfast is quite often a meal that 4. Another way to save money in regards to for a lot of students. Look out for used books the case load, sacrificing your grades rather people skip, but it’s very important. If food is to bring your own lunch to school. at the campus bookstore and at the Copywrite than buying that $106 textbook, buying the people don’t fill up early they’ll see the There’s nothing wrong with buying centre. When you’re all done a course, you cheap toilet paper that, let’s just say, doesn’t ramifications throughout the day, such as lack something from the various food vendors on can sell your books back to the bookstore for a give you that kitten-soft feeling. of concentration and energy,” says registered campus every once in a while, but shovelling set amount, or you set your own price and sell For most students, money is a huge burden dietician, Cheryl Ryan. out $10 every day for food puts a huge dent in them through the Copywrite centre. during school. I mean there’s a reason people Enjoy free muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and your wallet. “I normally have to buy like five or six always refer to us as “starving students.” juice, and kick start your morning the right Another thing to bring yourself is coffee. textbooks a semester,” said student Brett Unfortunately, things like tuition and way. Not only does buying it several times a day Kruger. “I always try to buy used to save housing costs are non-negotiable, but there add up, but you can expect long lines. money, plus it’s great to have pre-written are many other ways on campus to ease your 7. Another great free product we can thank notes and tips.” wallet worries. the Students’ Association for is the no-fee ATM 3. With all this talk about food, it’s about We’ve compiled a list of MRC’s ten best located at the entrance of the Liberty Lounge. time we mention the “freshman fifteen.” We 1. And finally, what better way to save ways to save a little cash on campus this year. All other ATMs on campus will charge user all dread it, but unfortunately it becomes money than to get free money? Mount Royal So stop frantically scrounging around your fees from $1.25 to $2, which can add up really reality for a lot of us. offers a variety of scholarships and awards. room for that quarter you know you dropped fast. The Students’ Association ATM will not An annual membership to most gyms will You can check the website for a current list or last week, and read on charge this pesky little fee, leaving you with set you back about $500, but if you’re a full- head to the student awards and financial aid more money to spend at the bar…err… I time student, you get a membership for free. office at E102. 10. For all full-time students, the U-Pass is mean at the bookstore. Mount Royal has an There are a number of scholarship and a mandatory fee. So while you’re not saving excellent recreation bursary opportunities for both entrance money by purchasing it, you could save loads 6. Speaking of bars, the majority of facility so take students and current students, but by using it. students like to unwind after a long day with advantage take note of the application I’m sure we all have a few transit horror a few good drinks and maybe even some killer of the deadlines; they tend stories we could share, but for only $98 a dance moves. to come fast. semester, who cares? Try comparing that to The Liberty Lounge always boasts fairly the approximately $500 you’d be spending in cheap drinks, but you can save even more gas if you filled up every two weeks at $1.25 a by attending Student Night. litre. Not to mention $100 per semester for a Every Tuesday is Student Night parking pass. at the Lib, where you can enjoy cheap drink specials, a live DJ and 9. Also found on your list of semester fees is pay only $2 for entry. health and dental costs. These are a win-win situation. 5. Along with free breakfasts, the Students’ If you or your parents don’t have current Association can be a great place to get free coverage, then these fees will cover a variety lunches and dinners. of health and dental issues at a very low cost. Keep your eye out for BBQs and pizza If you already have coverage, then you can nights that often show up once a month or opt-out of the school’s plan at the student so. There’s nothing better than free food health office, and pick up a $90 cheque each and these events are great for meeting semester. new people as well. Eating on a dime

by Katie Turner creations. Features Editor When Tubby Dog isn’t doing it for you, try the Sumo Lounge in Eau Claire Market for a cool sushi The words “college student” and experience. “broke” are almost synonymous All you can eat, like the Sumo with one another but working Lounge has every night of the with a budget doesn’t necessarily week between 5-9 p.m., is always mean you’re condemned to crappy a good way to go on a student’s eating for the remainder of your budget. college years. Boats float around a circle in the There are plenty of restaurants middle of the restaurant carrying in Calgary that not only offer a various types of rolls that you can great meal for your buck but a cool Photo grab and you can also order off the © iStockphoto.com/ dining experience as well. menu as well. Christine Balderas For a great bowl of cheap pasta, While your bill may run around hit up Chianti Café on 17th Avenue $25 with a drink, it’s best to go on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday when you’re hungry so you get between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. your money’s worth. They offer over 40 pastas to When it comes to eating out, no Kraft Dinner Scrambled Eggs choose from and the hefty portion matter where it is, it’s important 1 package Kraft Dinner noodles 2 eggs will only cost you $7.99. to limit yourself because it’s easy ½ cup of cheddar cheese, or cream cheese ½ avocado Also on 17th Avenue is Tubby to blow cash quickly by eating out ½ cup of salsa ½ tomato Dog, the home of all things everyday. 1 tomato ¼ cup Cheese Whiz hotdog. Try making lunch at home for Hot sauce to taste ½ cup salsa Not only does the restaurant school rather than wasting your Rather than using the powdered “cheese” Everyone knows how to make scrambled have that cool dinner feel, but you limited dollars on unhealthy, over- that comes with the KD, trying using real eggs, or will within the first week of living on can also grab a beer with your dog priced take-out food. cheese, either cheddar or cream cheese. Once their own. Cook the eggs and then add the as well. Not only will it likely be healthier, the noodles are cooked, stir in the cheese, salsa, Cheese Whiz. Once the cheese is melted add Depending on what strikes your but you’ll have that extra few bucks tomato and the hot sauce. Easy! the avocado, tomato and salsa until everything fancy, Tubby Dog has it all from in your wallet if you feel like going is heated through. the peanut butter and jelly hotdog for a decent dinner with friends. Ichiban to the A-bomb which has cheese, From ordinary to … less 1 package Ichiban bacon, mayo, mustard, ketchup ordinary: 1 cup frozen vegetables and chips. When plain Kraft Dinner, Ichiban 1 cup frozen, precooked shrimp Mmm, heart-clogging and scrambled eggs no longer Because Ichiban noodles cost about 50 cents and take two minutes to cook, adding vegetables goodness! satisfy your starving-student and shrimp won’t break the bank or interfere with a busy schedule. First, put the shrimp in a bowl And while they all range in price, stomach, here are a few ways to with some warm water until defrosted. Put the frozen veggies in the boiling water for about two you won’t be paying more than spice up the everyday: or three minutes, then add the noodles and the seasoning. When the noodles are almost finished, $8.50 for one of these gourmet add the shrimp until they’re heated through. September 4, 2008 • THE REFLECTOR 9 I’m gettin’ outta here (maybe you should too) MRC offers many chances to study abroad, yet they often go unused

by Gabrielle Domanski The Reflector

Those who know me tend to classify me as a bit of a globetrotter, having been quite a few notches on my travel belt so far. This fall however, I embark on perhaps one of my greatest global adventures. This Reflector writer is crossing the pond and participating in an exchange in the former land of Posh and Becks themselves. Okay, so England isn’t that large of a step out of my comfort zone, I mean it’s no Nepal or Uganda, but it can still be classified as an exciting challenge. As my last day in Calgary nears, I begin to wonder — with a little help from my editor — why it is that more people aren’t taking advantage of the exchange opportunities Mount Royal has to offer? According to Trinda Guillet, one of the international education coordinators here, “MRC has over 70 active international partnerships with institutions around the world [in] 22 different countries.” There are over 90 exchange Photo courtesy geograph.org.uk opportunities available every year, and The University of Central Lancashire in England is one many international venues that MRC students can study at. that isn’t even necessarily including all of the international practicums and directed jests. “You find out how capable you are.” countries, managing to soak in 14 As for Guillet, she suggests that you do field studies. What is even more shocking Aside from the personal growth one different cultures and all the attendant the research to avoid many of the “little is that only about one half of these trips achieves being all by themselves for a experiences. hiccups that can add extra stress,” that are actually taken. semester or more, exchanges also allow Both Guillet and Miller offer some you get involved and be ready to grow Journalism student Camara Miller, 21, you to take courses that you wouldn’t solid advice about studying or working and change as an individual. is one of the few students who decided to normally be able to take here at Mount abroad. “You won’t come back the same person participate in an international exchange Royal, learn another language, and gain “Go to experience it and don’t have as you were before you left,” she added. last year. a different perspective on what you’re any expectations,” Miller noted. “And So after acquiring all of this new-found Having spent four months in a post- studying. be open-minded because you probably counsel, I feel more prepared to get on secondary institution in Vienna, Austria, Miller admits that the idea of travelling won’t befriend someone you’d be friends that plane to the UK, and hopefully a few Miller had the opportunity to experience alone was intimidating at first, but she with at home. more of you out there are more inspired a different culture, make a wide soon realized it is actually a lot easier “People are so different, it enhances to step up to the challenge of studying assortment of friends, and learn a thing than one would expect. During her time your experience to chill with people who abroad. Now, stressing about what to or two about herself. overseas, she spent an extra three-and- don’t necessarily have the same interests pack is another thing. “I can read a map very well now,” she a-half months exploring other European as you,” she emphasized. Cheerio. Plenty of fish in the Mount Royal sea Let loose in the hormone-filled world of post-secondary

JAUNTY JEZEBEL Welcome to the fun part of sleep with someone from your their career by casually sleeping may not really believe that we being a college student. program! Whether you’re after a with a student. are invincible, but our actions Checking out your two-year diploma or a four-year Lose the Liberty lust show otherwise. schoolmates. If you’re lucky, degree, there is a strong chance Refrain from having a number Find a suitable form of some of them will be in your things can go badly. of hookups originating from the birth control and wear a classes, if not you’ll have to It can get awkward if you have Liberty Lounge. There isn’t a condom. The risks are real. spend some time at Wyckham a casual sexual relationship with high turnaround among the staff Grab some condoms from the by Selina Renfrow House, Liberty Lounge, Herb N someone you have the majority at the Lib. They are watching Encana Wellness Centre on Market, the library or the gym. of your classes with. campus, or buy some from Sex Columnist you and making note of your My favorite places are the Lib Pick up someone from a crazy antics and they are talking the drugstore. Visit your doctor, Try not to get whiplash in the and the gym. Though it’s rare different program, preferably about it. So are the patrons. or the one on campus, to talk next few weeks please. Nothing that I actually make it to the one that has classes in a The Lib becomes a regular about different forms of birth ruins your chances of getting gym. different building or at least on haunt of many students control. If you have any concerns laid more than a neck brace Between your studies make the opposite end of the school so throughout their time at Mount about STIs or pregnancy tests (well maybe there are a few time to meet these people you you don’t run into them if it does Royal. Bring home too many visit calgaryhealthregion.ca things that are worse, but really, are attracted to. Join clubs or gets awkward. people from the bar and others for the locations of the STI a neck brace is not attractive). teams, form groups in class, stalk Tango with a teacher? are going to notice. clinic and the Family Planning Now why would you get them on Facebook, whatever If you actually find a teacher Safety comes first Clinic. whiplash during the first month works for you. who is attractive and single — The most important thing There are plenty of fish in this of school? If you actually make enough don’t mess around with married however, is to practice safe sex. sea called Mount Royal College While you run around campus of a connection that you’re people, that rarely ends well — I will repeat this many, many, and you don’t want to miss out trying to get all your books, find considering sleeping with I’m going to go against the little many times throughout the year. on going fishing. your classes, purchase a parking someone you met at school, here angel sitting on my left shoulder I know you know better and you If you would like to comment pass or get a u-pass sticker, you is some advice: and say go for it. aren’t stupid, you’re pursuing or have a suggestion for a future will inevitably be distracted by Avoid classmate relations I say this because I doubt you’re a post-secondary education, Yummy Mummy column, please all the good-looking people we Unless you find yourself in a going to find a single, attractive you’re obviously smart. But e-mail me at selinarenfrow@ have at Mount Royal College. committed relationship, don’t instructor who is going to risk we’re all pretty young here. We gmail.com 10 THE REFLECTOR • September 4, 2008 Dreaming of better grades Students have to weigh the benefits of sleep and caffeine

by Robert Strachan be abused. “But if we take a Web Editor sleep deprived individual into a test situation they are going to The halls of Mount Royal perform worse than if they were College are unnervingly desolate fully rested. “ at 8:00 a.m. on a school day. As for the epic all-night The few people that are there cramming sessions followed by can be seen ambling towards the several cups of coffee before nearest coffee shop sharing jaw- an exam, Dr Samuels said stretching yawns. The majority that more in-depth studies are of the students are still sleeping needed to determine the impact at home in bed enjoying those on cognitive performance. last few hours of dreams before “On the one hand you are the digital rooster crows. inhibiting your learning and test Those people who registered performance by sleep depriving for classes that begin later in the yourself, on the other hand you day have either consciously or are using drugs to improve your unconsciously given themselves performance.” the opportunity to experience a One approach that some more rewarding post-secondary individuals take to maximize education. Sleep is an important their awake time is polyphasic factor in the learning process sleeping. Polyphasic sleeping that most students often involves taking 20-minute naps overlook. every four hours. It has become Dr. Charles Samuels, the Photo by Robert Strachan popular among bloggers who medical director at The All-night cramming sessions followed by several cups of coffee, although popular with said that after a short period of Centre for Sleep and Human students, may not improve test scores. adjustment they felt completely Performance in southeast normal. Dr. Samuels was not as Calgary, said that the amount of the responsibilities that weigh “They can actually sleep deprive energy drinks. enthusiastic about it, saying that sleep that a person needs ranges heavy on the minds of college themselves substantially, with “We know that if we give the brain needs sleep and will from individual to individual students an eight-hour sleep is consequences, but not be aware students caffeine prior to an not adapt to sleep deprivation. and changes over the course quite rare. of it because they are masking examination it will actually College students will always of the life. People in the 18-26 “Young people can resist the it.” improve their test scores,” have too many things to do and year old age bracket generally need for sleep more easily than Masking is how you cover up Dr. Samuels said, noting that will always be catching up on need 7-8 hours of sleep to old people because they’ve got the effects of sleep deprivation, although coffee can help their sleep, but it’s just a part of function normally. With all of lots of juice in the tank.” he said. such as drinking coffee or mitigate fatigue, it should not college life. September 4, 2008 • THE REFLECTOR 11 Welcome back! Your four-page guide to all things Mount Royal to help you find your way around campus and provide an outlook on what’s happening this year

IMPORTANT DATES FALL 2008 SEMESTER WINTER 2009 SEMESTER Apply for Early Admission for Winter 2009 . September 15, 2008 - November 1, 2008 First day of Fall Semester 2008 Sept. 2, 2008 (applications are accepted ongoing until January 3 or until the program is declared full) Student Orientation Days Sept. 2 & 3, 2008 Registration Access List posted for Winter Semester 2009 . Oct. 1, 2008 First day of Fall Semester 2008 classes Sept. 4, 2008 Registration for Winter Semester 2009 begins for continuing students Oct. 14, 2008 Last day to adjust registration (Drop/Add/Cancel) for Fall Semester 2008 with full tuition Registration for Winter Semester 2009 begins for new students Nov. 5, 2008 refund (less deposit) Sept. 12, 2008 Full fees for Winter Semester 2009 due (registered students only) Dec. 1, 2008 Last day to pay fees for Fall Semester 2008 Sept. 15, 2008 First day of Winter Semester 2009 classes . Jan. 7, 2009 Last day to be re-instated for Fall Semester 2008 Sept. 30, 2008 Last day to adjust registration (Drop/Add/Cancel) for Winter Semester 2009 with full Last day to withdraw from a course or program in the Fall Semester 2008 with an award of tuition refund (less deposit) Jan. 15, 2009 “W” grade(s) Nov. 7, 2008 Last day to pay fees for Winter Semester 2009 Jan. 16, 2009 Fall 2008 Convocation Nov. 7, 2008 Last day to be re-instated for Winter Semester 2009 Jan. 30, 2009 Last day of Fall Semester 2008 classes Dec. 4, 2008 Winter Semester 2009 reading break Feb. 17 - 20, 2009 Fall Semester 2008 final examination period* Dec. 6 - 17, 2008 Winter withdrawal date Mar. 12, 2009 Fall Semester 2008 ends Dec. 17, 2008 Last day of Winter Semester classes Apr. 14, 2009 Winter Semester final examination period* Apr. 16 – 27, 2009 Winter Semester 2009 ends Apr. 27, 2009 12 THE REFLECTOR • September 4, 2008 Return of the Liberty The slogan for the Liberty Friday Lounge is simple: “Visit often, The week-ender drink sociably, pay honorably, Live music, special events, club leave quietly.” Here are the and society parties various theme nights at the lounge as well as some of the Friday, Sept. 5 musical acts that will perform Shane Philip in the near future. For more 4:00 p.m. information visit samrc.com/ Liberty Lounge liberty/default.htm. shanephilip.com

Monday Tuesday, Sept. 9 Free pool night Fall Out Welcome Back Pool & Foosball, NTN Poker, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Board Games & more! West Gate Entrance, MRC Musical Entertainment (DJ and Tuesday band) Wyckham student night Service Information Booths A club-scene right on-campus. Free BBQ Activities A new element this year - Universal Music Canada Friday, Sept. 19 New-Music Revue, giving Bissett Accounting students access to the hottest Students’ Society Event new music with tons of free 8:00 p.m. prizes including CD’s, t-shirts, Liberty Lounge concert tickets and more. MX Missle Pris File Photo bassmrc.org Gender Bender is one of many events to entertain the Liberty Lounge crowd in past years. Wednesday Karaoke night Wednesday, Sept. 24 Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. The Golden Dogs w/ guests 8:00 p.m. Thursday Liberty Lounge Free live music night thegoldendogs.com Important phone numbers on campus

Aboriginal Centre: (403) 440-5596 Academic Advising Services: (403) 440-5000 Academic Upgrading Information: (403) 440-6282 Admissions (undergraduate programs):(403)440-5000 Admissions (Toll-free): 1-877-440-5001 BookStore: (403) 440-6300 Career Services: (403) 440-6307 Continuing Education and Extension, Registration: (403) 440-3833 Cougar Athletics: (403): 440-6516 Credit Extension/Part-time Studies Information: (403) 440-6282 Credit/Upgrading Registration: (403) 440-3303 Enrollment Services: Admissions and Recruitment: (403) 440-5000 Admissions and Recruitment: (fax) (403) 440-6339 Admissions and Recruitment: (Toll-free) 1-877-440-5001 Academic Advising Services: (403) 440-5000 Brentwood Village Dental Clinic Academic Advising Services (Toll-free):1-877-440-5001 Office of the Registrar/Registration Helpline: (403) 440-3303 Dr. Ronda Salloum & Associates Office of the Registrar Helpline (Toll-Free): 1-877-676-0686 Student Awards & Financial Aid (403) 440-6223 MOUNT ROYAL students under the MRC Health and Dental Plan Skills Investment Program (403) 440-5168 are covered at Brentwood Village Dental for: Online inquiries: ask.mtroyal.ca Website: mtroyal.ca 100% Cleanings, Exams, X-rays, Fillings Fees Office: (403) 440-3303 70 % Root Canals Health Services: (403) 440-6326 Languages Institute: (403) 440-5100 70 % Wisdom teeth extractions (done in our office) Library Information: (403) 440-6140 Mount Royal College Conservatory:403-440-6821 NO NEED TO PAY UP FRONT Mount Royal Recreation: (403) 440-6517 Optimal Therapies: (403) 440-6917 The amount covered by the dental plan is billed directly to the Parking: (403) 440-6914 insurance company so you don’t have to pay up front Residence Services: (403) 440-6275 Security: (403) 440-6897 Students’ Association: (403) 440-6401 Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 8:30 pm Student Awards & Financial Aid: (403) 440-6223 Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Student Counselling Services (403) 440-6362 Switchboard (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.): (403)440-6111 Conveniently located at the Brentwood Village Mall Transcripts and Student Records: (403)440-3435 Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment (403) Close to the Brentwood C-Train Station 440-5998 For patients not covered by MRC’s student insurance plan we directly bill most insurance companies. 210-5050 September 4, 2008 • THE REFLECTOR 13

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Sat. Sept. 6 (Centennial Arena) Men’s Hockey hosts SAIT @ 7:30pm Men’s Soccer hosts Medicine Hat College @ (Centennial Arena) 4:00p.m. (MRC Fields) Sun. Oct.19 Women’s Soccer hosts Medicine Hat College Badminton- Tournament #1 (Individual) Sat. Nov. 8 @ 2:00p.m. (MRC Fields) hosted by Red Deer College Men’s Soccer CCAA National Championships (Thompson River U) Sat. Sept. 13 Fri. Oct. 24. Women’s Soccer CCAA National Men’s Soccer hosts Red Deer College @ Men’s Volleyball hosts Medicine Hat College Championships (Thompson River U) 4:00p.m. (MRC Fields) @ 8:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Men’s Hockey @ SAIT @ 6:00p.m. (Campus Women’s Soccer hosts Red Deer College @ Women’s Volleyball hosts Medicine Hat Centre) 2:00p.m. (MRC Fields) College @ 6:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Men’s Soccer ACAC Championships- #1 South Fri. Nov. 14 Sat. Sept. 20 host Men’s Basketball hosts Lethbridge College @ Golf- ACAC South Regional hosted by Women’s Soccer ACAC Championships- #1 8:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Lethbridge College North host Women’s Basketball hosts Lethbridge College Men’s Soccer @ SAIT @ 4:00p.m. (TBA) Men’s Hockey hosts Portage College @ @ 6:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Women’s Soccer @ SAIT @ 2:00p.m. (TBA) 7:30p.m. (Centennial Arena) Men’s Hockey hosts Concordia @ 7:30p.m. Women’s Hockey hosts SAIT @ 8:45p.m. (Centennial Arena) Sun. Sept. 21 (Centennial Arena) Golf- ACAC South Regional hosted by Sat. Nov. 15 Lethbridge College Sat. Oct. 25 Men’s Basketball hosts Medicine Men’s Volleyball hosts Lethbridge College @ Hat College @ 8:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) 8:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Thurs. Sept. 25 Women’s Basketball hosts Medicine Hat Women’s Volleyball hosts Lethbridge College Men’s Basketball Invitational (Kenyon Court) College @ 6:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) @ 6:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Men’s Soccer ACAC Championships- #1 South Women’s Hockey hosts Red Deer College @ Fri. Sept. 26 host 8:45p.m. (Centennial Arena) Golf- ACAC Championships- Hosted by Red Women’s Soccer ACAC Championships- #1 Deer College North host Fri Nov 21 Men’s Basketball Invitational (Kenyon Court) Men’s Hockey hosts Portage College @ Men’s Volleyball hosts Briercrest College @ 2:00p.m. (Centennial Arena) 8:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Sat. Sept. 27 Women’s Hockey @ SAIT @ TBA (Campus Women’s Volleyball hosts Briercrest College Golf- ACAC Championships- hosted by Red Centre) @ 6:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Deer College Men’s Hockey hosts Augustana @ 7:30p.m. Men’s Basketball Invitational (Kenyon Court) Sun. Oct. 26 (Centennial Arena) Men’s Soccer hosts Medicine Hat College @ Men’s Soccer ACAC Championships- #1 South Women’s Hockey hosts MacEwan College @ 4:00p.m. (MRC Fields) host 7:45p.m. (Centennial Arena) Women’s Soccer hosts Medicine Hat College Women’s ACAC Championships- #1 North @ 2:00p.m. (MRC Fields) host Sat. Nov. 22 Badminton- Tournament #2 (Team) hosted Thur. Oct. 2 Fri. Oct. 31 by NAIT Women’s Basketball Cougar Classic (Kenyon Men’s Basketball hosts Red Deer College @ Men’s Volleyball hosts Briecrest College @ Court) 8:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) 1:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Women’s Basketball hosts Red Deer College Women’s Volleyball hosts Briercrest College Fri. Oct. 3 @ 6:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) @ 3:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Women’s Basketball Cougar Classic (Kenyon Women’s Hockey hosts U of C @ 8:45p.m. Court) (Centennial Arena) Sun Nov 23 Badminton Tournament #2 (Team) hosted Sat. Oct. 4 Sat. Nov. 1 by NAIT Women’s Basketball Cougar Classic (Kenyon Men’s Volleyball hosts Red Deer College @ Court) 8:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) Fri Nov 28 Women’s Volleyball hosts Red Deer College @ Men’s Basketball hosts SAIT @ 8:00p.m. Sun. Oct. 5 6:00p.m. (Kenyon Court) (Kenyon Court) Men’s Soccer hosts Lethbridge College Women’s Hockey @ U of C @ TBA (Olympic Women’s Basketball hosts SAIT @ 6:00 p.m. 4:00p.m. (MRC Fields) Oval) (Kenyon Court) Women’s Soccer hosts Lethbridge College Men’s Volleyball @ SAIT @ 8:00p.m. (Campus 2:00p.m. (MRC Fields) Wed. Nov. 5 Centre) Men’s Soccer CCAA National Championships Women’s Volleyball @ SAIT @ 8:00p.m. Wed. Oct. 8 (Thompson River U) (Campus Centre) Men’s Soccer hosts SAIT @ 8:00p.m. (MRC Women’s Soccer CCAA National Men’s Hockey hosts NAIT @ 7:30p.m. Fields)Women’s Soccer host SAIT @ 6:00pm Championships (Thompson River U) (Centennial Arena) Photo by James Paton (MRC Fields) Women’s Hockey hosts SAIT @ 8:45p.m. The Cougars women’s volleyball team will look to improve Thu. Nov. 6 (Centennial Arena) Fri Oct 11 Men’s Soccer CCAA National Championships upon their fourth place finish at nationals last season. Men’s Hockey hosts NAIT @ 7:30pm (Thompson River U) Sat. Nov. 29 (Centennial Arena) Women’s Soccer CCAA National Men’s Volleyball hosts SAIT @ 8:00p.m. Championships (Thompson River U) (Kenyon Court) Sat. Oct. 18 Women’s Volleyball hosts SAIT @ 6:00pm Badminton- Tournament #1 (Individual) Fri. Nov. 7 (Kenyon Court) hosted by Red Deer College Men’s Soccer CCAA National Championships Men’s Basketball @ SAIT @ 8:00p.m. Men’s Hockey hosts MacEwan @ 7:30p.m. (Thompson River U) (Campus Centre) (Centennial Arena) Women’s Soccer CCAA National Women’s Basketball @ SAIT @6:00p.m. Women’s Hockey hosts NAIT @ 7:45p.m. Championships (Thompson River U) (Campus Centre) For more on this year’s Cougars see pg. 21 Rec program highlights Hottie Body Tai Chi with Dharma Chi Kung A complete strength conditioning program. To help you burn calories Tai Chi combines flexibility, balance, coordination and relaxation. and build lean muscle mass. You know you want a hottie body. Chi Kung means “energy work.” Get your life force in order — you Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Dec. 2 6:35 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. (11 classes) deserve it! Location: Multi-purpose Room Monday, Sept. 15 – Dec. 1 7:05 p.m. – 8:05 p.m. (11 classes) The place to Fee: $33 member/$41 non-member Location: Aerobics Studio (U159) on campus. 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With all the expenses that come on a typical day at the Calgary Stampede, what really makes it worth paying to get in? The answer: “The Coca-Cola Stage: Free with Admission”. Nineteen acts made their way ARTS EDITOR: to the stage this year. Kimberley Jev The Calgary Stampede once [email protected] again kept true to its promise, by delivering great live entertainment with names such as Hedley, Finger Eleven, Puddle September 4, 2008 of Mudd, Natasha Bedingfield, and the Plain White T’s. Playing on opening day of Friday, July 4 was State of Shock. Prior to getting backstage I was told I may be asked to leave Hot early should things get too out of control … and out of control things got. With crowd surfing spots already beginning to happen in the first two songs, it was no question that the Calgary ew York City rock- Stampede couldn’t have picked ers TV on the Ra- a better show to open for “the N greatest outdoor show on dio roll into the Mac- earth.” Ewan Hall Ballroom As expected, the Puddle at the U of C Tuesday, of Mudd and Finger Eleven Sept. 9. May as well go concerts both attracted the move and shout, no? largest crowds. If you wanted to get to the front to check these acts out, you could do one of eteran act Bad Re- two things: either have the Vligion is playing at physique of a bouncer and push Flames Central a week your way through, or do what Photo by Aris Aristorenas later on Sept. 16. The most people do, and get there several hours early Christian Stone of Puddle of Mudd performs “Control” at the Coca-Cola Stage. rock never stops with these guys. Sled Island hung around for a great deal of profoundly an hour before extravaganza this June, fans of the six days the event lasted. midnight with Ozzy. rock stood at attention. Calgary he Pengrowth @ Mewata Field So too, in some cases, did their The grammy award winning was only the fourth North TSaddledome is June 24 - June 29 hangovers. artist performed for the American city selected after the being graced by su- remaining two hours with festival rocked only Vancouver, The Sled Island main stage Ozzy Osbourne’s classic hits such as “Crazy Toronto and Baltimore in 2007. perstar Neil Diamond at Mewata Field in downtown Train,” “Mr. Crowly,” “No More There were 30 acts on two on Thursday, Sept. Calgary, was an all ages, general Monsters of Rock Tears,” and “Paranoid.” Ozzy’s stages and it was preceded by 18. How many times audience affair. @ McMahon Stadium guitarist Zakk Wylde gave a all the hype that we’ve come can you say his name The crowd was greeted July 26th 10-out-of-10 solo playing effort, to associate with the Branson on the Friday night of the and was the icing on the cake of brand. There was crowd surfing. without getting one of weekender main event by bands When you mix thousands an electrifying performance. There were dancing teletubbies. his tunes stuck in your that included Broken Social of screeching fans, with 11 The event marked Calgary’s And there was rock. head? Scene, Tegan and Sara and the tattooed head-banging bands, first rock festival at McMahon On the weekend, 35,000 ever-popular Yo La Tengo. On women being provoked to take Stadium in 17 years. Although pumped their fists and shook their Saturday fans gathered earlier their tops off and a whole lot there were concerns regarding hair when acts like The Flaming in the day and spent nearly of beer on a hot summers day, the noise levels, authorities said Lips, Stone Temple Pilots and 12 hours soaking up the sun what do you get? the Monsters of Rock stayed The New Pornographers rocked and soaking in the sounds of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Monsters of within its restrictions. As far as alongside those more familiar Jonathan Richman, Mogwai Rock.” complaints went, there were to a prairie audience like Corb and Wire among others. With an attendance of 16,500, fewer than expected. Lund, Cadence Weapon and But, for many in Calgary the McMahon Stadium rocked Chixdiggit. The U.K.-initiated event spanned about a week. out to the likes of Testament, Virgin Festival 2008 festival boomed until 11:00 at With shows scattered around Cavalera Conspiracy, Preistess, night on days that reached the theatres, churches, clubs and @ Fort Calgary Serj Tankian, and rock legends high-20s. pubs, there were too many Judas Priest. June 21 and June 22 While not every Calgarian bands for the hardcore music Headlining the event was enjoyed the mayhem (there worshippers to take in all that the Prince of Darkness himself, When Richard Branson, the were 31 complaints called in they really wanted to. Ozzy Osbourne. eccentric British billionaire over the noise and bylaw officers But for those that could decide The show kicked off just boss of all things Virgin, rode measured up to 65 decibels in and checked out at least a few of after lunch time, and ended into Fort Calgary this spring the shows the rock and roll fever and promised a musical See FEST pg. 17 September 4, 2008 • THE REFLECTOR 17

FEST from pg. 16 the surrounding area), there was enough beer-fueled, raucous mayhem to ensure that the all ages, sun-soaked, screaming crowd left the historic heart of the city with their ears ringing and their smiles showing.

The Vans Warped Tour @ Race City Speedway August 6th 2008

Capping off the summer festivals this year was The Vans Warped Tour: a festival consisting of over 40 bands, playing at the different stages set up at Race City Speedway. Attendance this year was tallied in at just over 10, 000. The tour brought big time names such as Rise Against, Angels and Airwaves, Gym Class Heroes, and Anberlin. In particular, the Hurly.com stage featured up and comer, Katy Perry. She hit the stage with songs from her debut album, such as: “One of the boys”, and the popular, “I Kissed a Girl”. For the 23-year-old singer- songwriter from Santa Barbara, California, Calgary was just one the many cities she would be performing through the entire tour. Go down a few stages, make a left here and a right there … if those directions don’t work for you, just simply head towards the stage with an enormous crowd, and eventually, you’ll find yourself along with the rest of the fans waiting to see Rise Against. They kicked things off with Give it All then performed songs from their recent album The Sufferer and the Witness, such as Under the Knife, “Ready to Fall, The Good Left Undone and Prayer of the Refugee. With a 50-minute limit to rock out, Rise Against did an excellent job. After their performance, much of the crowd started making their way to the exits even though there were still several bands left. Rise Against is set to release their fifth studio album this coming October. Although Warped appeals mostly to the younger generation – and therefore may not be as popular overall as some of the other summer festivals – the tour did a great job of organizing an event with a near endless list of bands, showing why they are famous across North America.

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Photos by Aris Aristorenas (Above left) Katy Perry at the Vans Warped Tour got a call from her mom about her alleged affair with a girl. She went on to per- form her hit single “I Kissed a Girl.” (Bottom left) Serj Tankian former frontman of System of a Down performs “Empty Walls” at Monsters of Rock. (Bottom right) Simon Clow of State of Shock performs “Money Honey” at the Coca-Cola Stage. T:10 in

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o it’s the first day especially for men.” Liam Clarke of Leo Boutique of school and the says. Ssummer is way Structure and practicality are of importance this behind us. With every new season. “For women this fall my store is carrying season, change comes Lily + Jae from Vancouver,” says Karl Worth, A around and as we lay our Store Called Worth owner. Lily + Jae is known for bikinis and gladiator flats their “soft hoodies, flirty dresses, flattering coats to rest it is now time to and tailored high waisted trousers.” welcome the fall. This season, Lily + Jae remain soft and playful Ah, the fall, the romantic but play on the A-line cut in their dresses and time of year where scarves jackets, very similar to the bubble jackets and and cardigans are necessary skirts that were prominent last season. This year to stay warm and chic. the bubble has been removed but the cut remains As the weather cools down the same. and the leaves turn brown, The colour of the season appears to be royal we sip on lattes instead of purple, “There is definitely going to be a lot of martinis in the case of some. purple this season, the clothes will be flowy and …A wardrobe change is also the colours will be toned down. Fall is always one of the most exciting about layering so accessories will involve chunky parts of the fall. knits, lots of scarves and A-line jackets.” Liam If there is one thing I’m Clarke says. excited for in the new For shoes, a heavier tone will be seen as the semester it is the array of season progresses. “The shoes this season outfits and fashionable definitely have a thick look to them, there are expression donned by new more hearty leathers, it is not really a refined sort and old students in the of look but we will still see a lot of riding boots, main hallway. but in a heavier leather,” Chelsea Gotell, manager It is true, MRC has of Gravity Pope says. “For women we get a lot of been referred to as a boots, of course, but this year the tall knee-length big fashion runway, boot is something that will be pretty popular. The which is more than lace-up mid-calf boots are also pretty popular. We some post-secondary are also getting a lot of Oxford style shoes for men institutions can say and women.” about the fashion of Now I know the worst part about being in school their students. is the price tag that comes with a post-secondary This year it seems education, which is why for both men and the collegiate women Joe Fresh the Superstore fashion brand look will be is something all students should take advantage a prominent of this fall. The current styles of Joseph Mimran, feature as the “Joe” behind Joe Fresh are sure to leave you Oxford style impressed. and button-up This year Joe Fresh definitely has the collegiate shirts with look down to a tee, the brand is standing by a pushed-up bows-and-bells theme for skirts with chic two- s l e e v e s toned pumps in toned down colors. seem to The men’s collection from Joe promotes the be a trend refined Oxford, teaming large cozy button-up amongst street coats with cotton shirts and long sleeve tees. fashion blogs around the The collection for fall for both men and women world. will contain a large collection of fine line knitted “For ladies this season, there is going to be a sweaters and cardigans. lot of flowy stuff; big chunky scarves will be the The Joe Fresh collection is definitely worth a accessory to make a statement with. There has peek whenever in Superstore. Joe Fresh offers Photos by Kimberley Jev been a lot of change in the silhouette this fall, great styles at affordable prices. 20 THE REFLECTOR • September 4, 2008

In the first half of our two-part series we look at new films out in September

who rescue him from self-induced bouts of choking by Cody Stuart makes its way to the big screen as well. Starring the The Reflector ultra-talented Sam Rockwell and helmed by first-time September 12th director Clark Gregg, the film will undoubtedly – or at Burn After Reading least hopefully – rankle many of the same people who This is the Coen Brothers hopefully triumphant return were turned off by the counter-culture antics of one to comedic fare after taking home a long-deserved Tyler Durden, while at the same time prove endlessly Oscar for last year’s No Country for Old Men. The film entertaining for those who have a clue. stars the usual members of the Coen stable, namely Frances McDormand and George Clooney, along with Miracle at St. Anna Tilda Swinton and that Brad Pitt guy. It’s a whole lot of Activist/critic and sometimes director Spike Lee Oscar talent on a film that will hopefully bear more of tries his hand at a war film with the story of four black a resemblance to the Coen’s earlier comedic triumphs American soldiers who get trapped in a Tuscan village (Raising Arizona, The Big Lebowski), rather than during World War II. Never a stranger to controversy, the more recent disappointments (The Ladykillers, Lee recently came under plenty of fire after criticizing Intolerable Cruelty) that left many Coen devotees Clint Eastwood for the lack of African-American wondering if the brothers had lost their touch. soldiers in Eastwood’s Flags Of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima, and was eventually asked by Disney Righteous Kill bosses to call a truce. Still, Lee looks to be riding high Perhaps looking to recapture some of their rapidly following the much-deserved success of Inside Man and fading glory, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino re-team for the documentary mini-series When the Levees Broke. the first time since Michael Mann’s genre-defining Heat hit theatres way back in 1995. This time it’s John Avnet October 3rd (88 Minutes) stepping behind the camera for what Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist looks to be a hackneyed imitation of the Scorsese/ With a moniker only a hipster could love (and De Niro teamings of years gone by, right down to understand), Nick and Nora’s… marks the culmination the Rolling Stones music during the trailer. The only of the iPod’s long journey to movie title stardom. difference being that while Scorsese is famous for films Directed by Peter Sollett (Raising Victor Vargas), like Casino, Goodfellas and The Departed, Avnet once the film stars Micheal Cera (otherwise known as the directed Fried Green Tomatoes. Did I mention the film talented version of Shia Labeouf), and features the co-stars Donnie Wahlberg and 50 Cent? obligatory indie soundtrack with songs by Vampire Weekend, Band of Horses and the Shout Out Louds. A September 19th sort of After Hours for the Y Generation, the film takes Blindness place over one madcap night in Manhattan, following Nobel Prize winner José Saramago’s acclaimed the eponymous couple as they encounter stripping nuns, novel about a world ravaged by a — you guessed it psychotic ex-boyfriends and trashy ex-girlfriends. — blindness epidemic hit the screens this September. Along with a screenplay from Canadian Don McKellar Religulous (Red Violin, Last Night), the film will undoubtedly boast TV talk show host Bill Maher embraces his inner some visual flair, with director Fernando Meirelles Michael Moore by documenting (and likely pissing off) (City of God, The Constant Gardener) stepping behind the 85% of the world’s population that practice religion the camera. The Canadian production was selected as in one form or another. Directed by Larry Charles, who the opening-night film at the Cannes Film Festival this already placed himself square in the gun sights of right- year, and will open at the Toronto Film Festival. The wing radicals with the not-so-subtle Borat, the film film stars Julianne Moore, Danny Glover, Gael Garcia follows Maher as he travels the globe documenting the Bernal, and Mark Ruffalo, who had to wear special current state of world religion. For those who have seen contact lenses during filming that blocked his vision. Maher’s work on Politically Incorrect and Real Time with Bill Maher, it’s tough to imagine a better blueprint Lakeview Terrace for controversy. Why — Neil Labute — why have you forsaken me? Cinema’s foulest Mormon – the man responsible for such darkly comic gems as In the Company of Men and Your Friends and Neighbors, follows up the worst- film-ever contending Wicker Man with yet another uninspired rehash, this time starring Samuel L. Jackson as a not-so-friendly LAPD officer who will stop at nothing to force out the couple who just moved in next door. For anyone just dying to see the film, just head out to your local video store and grab Unlawful Entry. It may sound like a porno title, but it’s actually a decent film with basically the same storyline.

September 26th Choke Nearly ten years after Fight Club delivered a swift kick to the senses of audience’s worldwide, Chuck Palahniuk’s blisteringly funny novel about a sex- addicted con man that gets by on handouts from those Photo by James Paton Cougars men’s soccer team took on the University of Calgary in pre-season action in August. SPORTS EDITOR: Kelsey Chadwick Cougars ready to pounce [email protected] September 4, 2008 MRC’s sports teams look to build on last year’s success

by Heather McIntyre University of Regina followed 2002-03 season, will both have not only Mount Royal College, The Reflector a 2-1 loss to the University of new faces behind the bench. but also Canada for a coaching BY THE Manitoba. The Cougars won Jean Laforest will coach the opportunity in Europe. s students start to fill their final pre-season game with men as Dean Holden moves on. “We wish him nothing but the NUMBERS classrooms that have a shutout score of 2-0 against The women’s program said best,” says Karch. Abeen empty all summer, a Regina Selects team on Aug. farewell to Tom Molloy at the the fields, gymnasium and 24. end of the summer as he departs hockey rinks are also starting to The team features 13 returning The year finally see some action as teams players, signalling to many 99: the Cougars begin to practice and gear up for including Fuge, that there are were awarded exhibition games and the start good things to come in 2008. the CCAA Sport of the regular season. Brittney Ahearn, last season’s Supremacy Award On the heels of a Canadian leading scorer on the team, will Colleges Athletic Association once again be on the field. which recognized national championship, the “We’re looking for many more the college’s athletics Mount Royal College Cougars goals from her this season,” says program as the most men’s volleyball team is the team Fuge. successful collegiate to watch on campus this season. Another veteran that the team athletic program But there are a few others to pay hopes will lead them to another attention to as well. playoff berth is Ashley Dixon, a in Canada over the One of those teams is strong defender who was key in association’s first 25 the women’s soccer team, last year’s success. years of existence. currently ranked second in The Cougars will play their the country following a 2007 first pre-season game at home The number silver performance at CCAA versus Medicine Hat on Sept. 6. nationals. The MRC men’s soccer team 18: of ACAC With a pre-season win, loss were also provincial champions championships won and tie behind them, the team last season and are looking to by the men’s golf team. is ready to defend their Alberta better a bronze finish at the The most by any team Colleges Athletic Conference national level. Their regular at MRC. title, making a bid for the team’s season kicks off on Sept. 6 as ninth provincial championship well against Medicine Hat. since the team formed in 1994. In the basketball and hockey The day this “We recruit good players and worlds, changes are being made 6: September that they work hard,” says head in hopes of rekindling past the Cougars men’s and coach Ian Fuge, who has been success. women’s teams kick off with the program since day one. “It may take a couple of years “We have a history of top teams to rebuild, but there are real their season at MRC. here so it’s pretty easy to get positive changes,” says Karla Go Cougs! players to come here.” Karch, the college’s athletics The team will play 10 regular manager. “The biggest changes Photo by James Paton season games, and Fuge’s are in the hockey program.” If the season goes well for the Cougars men’s basketball expectations are high following The men, who last won a team — two-time defending Alberta Colleges Athletic Asso- a pretty impressive start on an provincial title in 2005-06 ciation champions — they may end their season in March at August weekend in Regina. and the women, who won the Canadian Colleges Athletics Association finals, held in A scoreless tie with the three straight starting with the Prince George, B.C.

September 4, 2008 • THE REFLECTOR 23 Reach new heights at MRC Rec by Jeremy Nolais & Kelsey Chadwick The Reflector Welcome to Mount Royal, having been newcomers to the college just a couple of years ago we understand the nervousness, excitement and anxiety that you are feeling right now. For you athletic types, you have just entered a hot zone for physical activity; Mount Royal has a huge variety of fitness classes, and many recreational teams that you can sign up for. This way you can avoid gaining that “freshman fifteen” and meet a whole bunch of new people. “We are located right here on campus and so we’re totally convenient for students to come here and use our facilities and we have really extensive operating hours,” said Dana Heise, marketing and communications coordinator for Mount Royal Recreation. “So our thinking is that, while yes you are a busy student and working hard and doing all of these things, with hours from six in the morning to eleven at night and also weekends you should be able to find some time to come and be physically active.” All credit students pay for the membership as part of their tuition fees and have full access to all of the facilities including the pool, weight room, gymnasiums and even squash courts. There are six international-sized squash courts and students, as members, can book those courts up to seven days in advance for a 45-minute booking, Heise said, noting that the college rents out racquets and balls and holds drop-in squash clinics for free. Heise said MRC plays a very important role in connecting students to the campus. “If you’re more involved with extra- curricular activities, whether that’s volunteering, doing work on campus, being involved with a club, joining intramurals, you will have a stronger affinity to your campus and in turn you will have a better result in the classroom,” Heise said. Recreation also offers a full-range of fitness programs. Registration for the classes starts up right away and students will have the benefit of a discounted members rate. “We are always trying to change it up (the programs) to follow the trends of what people are taking because ultimately for us, students are our key market,” Heise said. She acknowledged that coming to the recreation centre and taking part in classes can be intimidating for first-time students but emphasized that the staff strives to ensure students are educated about the facilities for their own success and safety. Heise recommends the free fitness centre orientations for newcomers. “With our programs and personal training services, one of our features is you can sign up with a buddy and save money with a package price.” Heise said early on in the school year the centre is very busy as everyone intends to get into shape, however many people struggle to stay with it as the year goes on. “If you sign up for a class you will stay more committed,” Heise said. “We also have a Stick With It program where every class you attend earns you a stamp and with those stamps you can enter to win prizes. “ Family members of students also receive nearly 50 per cent off memberships. “It’s really all about promoting healthy lifestyles for our students and their families that they can carry on with once they are done at the college,” Heise said. The continual rise in numbers of students indicates that they are happy with the programs offered, Heise said. Last year during the fall and winter semesters more than 1,000 people participated in fitness programs and more than 1,200 participated in intramurals. Check out some of Mount Royal Recreation’s offerings below and for more information visit mtroyal.ab.ca/ recreation or head to the centre, located in the U-wing.

Mount Royal Recreation hours of operation Weight room, gymnasium and running track Aquatic Centre Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Please call (403) 440-6517 or go to mtroyal.ab.ca/ Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. recreation/PoolHours.pdf for a daily/monthly Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. schedule of family swim times and the hot tub schedule. Climbing Centre Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 Please visit mtroyal.ab.ca/recreation for a schedule pm - 10:00 p.m. of facility closures. Saturday, Sunday & holidays 12:00 pm - 5:00

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