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Anti-racism, Sunsets and A film festival 6 Cougars freedom of sunflowers, in your living to watch speech at MRU oh my! room? in 2021 (Pg. 2) (Pg. 4) (Pg. 7) (Pg. 12) News Editor Noel Harper news [email protected] MRU professor petitioned to be fired University calls balancing commitment to anti-racism “challenging, but not impossible” Noel Harper News Editor

This past summer was marked, if not by the COVID-19 pandemic, by a worldwide conversation and movement to end racism and reconcile with marginalized communities. The movement continues on and has influenced many powerful institutions — politics, sports, health and as university classes return, academia. (MRU) spent the week of Sept. 7 committing to fight against racism both on campus and in the community, while attempting to reassure its staff and students that the views of one After an article about MRU professor Frances Widdowson was published, students struck a petition to fire her for of its own would not unravel her beliefs. Photo courtesy of change.org this commitment. At the start of that week, a profile of MRU policy “woke faculty,” as well so in a statement released to racial violence. as an intellectual space studies professor, Frances as the Black Lives Matter two days after the petition “History has proven where different ideas can Widdowson, appeared in the movement, claiming that first circulated. academia has a key role in be expressed?” Widdowson Western Standard, an - both have negatively “When views are expressed advocating for a just society. responded on Facebook. based news website. impacted the university. by a member of the MRU Supporting this strike is “This motion was a Widdowson was not picked At present, Widdowson’s community, it does not just one thing we can do to statement of our collective at random to be profiled personal Twitter account mean the institution shares help bring about necessary values; she’s allowed to by the site –– her activities — @FrancesWiddows1 — these views. Within the and overdue change,” read dissent, but one dissenting on Twitter in the wake of resembles a parody of itself, bounds of Canadian law, a statement from interim voice does not change those the anti-racism movement being used to showcase people have the basic right provost Elizabeth Evans. values,” wrote MRU Sociology garnered significant publicity, those who oppose her while to freely express their ideas,” Widdowson referenced the professor Tim Haney. particularly by those who mockingly taking on the the statement from MRU strike and her disagreement Residential schools — used have spoken out against her perspective of this opposition. President Tim Rahilly read with it, telling the Standard, by the Canadian government views. It is, in part, an intentional in part. “You’re supposed to be to assimilate Indigenous In June, Widdowson used homage to Titania McGrath, To the university, teaching. That’s your job.” children into western society, the platform to defend CBC a satirical character created maintaining the balance To end the week, MRU’s resulting in more than 3,200 journalist Wendy Mesley, who by British comedian Andrew between that right and the academic governance deaths — is Widdowson’s was let go from her position Doyle. safety of the community body, the General Faculties current area of study. after quoting from the title of After the Standard profile is “challenging, but not Council, passed a motion “What people don’t realize a book that contained a racial was published, a petition impossible.” titled, “Acknowledgement of is that these Indigenous slur during a private meeting. was struck urging MRU While dealing with the the Harm done to Indigenous children were able to get an “Shame on CBC for making to fire Widdowson for her fallout from the Widdowson Peoples by Colonization and education that normally they Mesley grovel,” she wrote as comments. As of Sept. 15, the story, MRU took part in by the Trauma Inflicted wouldn’t have received,” part of a series of tweets that petition had more than 5,000 Scholar Strike Canada, in by the Residential School Widdowson told the was shared by several MRU signatures. which several Canadian System.” Standard. One tweet from faculty members, on-brand “In ignoring the racist universities were called to The motion affirms Widdowson describes the for her platform advocating actions of people in power, condemn racism against residential schools as an act of residential school system as for freedom of speech and we directly contribute to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, genocide and the university’s “assimilat[ing] with literacy.” thought. the systemic racism within people of colour) individuals. support for reconciliation MRU’s statement on the The tenured professor’s our society,” petition author Between Sept. 9 and Sept. with Indigenous peoples. matter says it is “reviewing goal, according to the Kenna Fraser writes. 10, some professors pressed “Has Mount Royal the concerns” brought Standard, is to fight against It wasn’t long before the pause on their lectures and University completely lost forth by the community. the university’s so-called university was forced to invited students to show its mind … what does this Widdowson is currently on respond to the issue, and did solidarity in calling for an end mean for the university sabbatical. THE REFLECTOR Issue 2, Volume 59 Social, technological concerns as EDITORIAL STAFF: Publishing Editor: Karina Zapata Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs News Editor: Noel Harper Features Editor: Cassie Weiss students head back to residence Arts Editor: Mackenzie Mason Sports Editor: Zach Worden Noel Harper Photo Editor: Jill Meagher News Editor Layout Editor: Riggs Zyrille Vergara Web Editor: Christian Students might not be you in there, we’re charging He is responding to the new to prevent the spread of Kindrachuk returning to classes on you the four-bedroom rate,” no-guest policy for those living COVID, but still promote campus this semester, but MRU Director of Residence in residence, in which no one an environment [in which] CONTRIBUTORS: Kate Vincent, many are back on MRU Services Mark Keller told the from outside the facilities, nor people are comfortable to see Mikaela Delos Santos grounds nonetheless, as they Herald. those staying in other rooms, each other,” he says. COVER: Photo by Jill Meagher are tuning into the semester Despite changes made in will be allowed as visitors. A For students living on remotely from campus an effort to keep COVID-19 at $100 fine will be imposed for campus, the remote semester residence housing. bay, there are concerns that each guest, which Kennedy also means tuning into online The Reflector, with an on- and off- campus circulation of 5,000, is the The university’s MRU’s residence facilities does not believe will deter courses from residence and independent voice of the students traditional move-in day was are not equipped for the residents from socializing. relying on the university’s Wi- of Mount Royal University. 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He says he If any students have Mount Royal University specific dates still being moment in-person, and would have some hesitation questions about convocation, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 looked at. we’re doing whatever we about attending the they are encouraged to send “We’ve explored everything can as an institution to try ceremony if no COVID-19 an email to convocation@ All depts.: 403.440.6268 from in-person ceremonies and maintain students’ precautions were taken. mtroyal.ca. Fax: 403.440.6762 [email protected] Features Editor Cassie Weiss features [email protected] A sunflower paradise only a short drive away Cassie Weiss Features Editor

A walk through a sunflower (or corn) maze in the autumn months is a unique date idea for both couples and friends alike. Photo by Cassie Weiss

There is nothing more traditionally called Eagle Creek Farms does not frolicking from flower to laid their heads to rest, corn telling of the end of summer Creek Farms — has been harvest its mazes for feed? flower, making friends with mazes stand strong even into than the big yellow blossoms in the area for generations. According to their website, the bees and getting lost October — although they of looming sunflowers. Although they haven’t always www.sunmaze.ca, they use among the yellow and green. have a less flowery vibe and Growing tall over fences, planted sunflowers, that is the corn stocks to mulch It may not be specifically more so just make you think popping up in grocery stores one of the attractions the paths around the farm, and an autumn tradition, but it of the turkey you’ll be eating and flower shops alike, these farm is most known for today. they leave the sunflowers in still calls out to autumn just at Thanksgiving. glorious plants stand tall Featuring acres of both the fields to feed the birds. the same. People want to Maze or no maze, and force their way through vegetables and flowers you Kinda neat and wholesome if find sadness in the cooling sunflowers are magnificent the wind and rain that begin can pick yourself, you could you ask me. of the summer days, but flowers, and taking the time to signal the transition into spend hours with your hands But until about late sunflowers are proof that the to drive out to Bowden for autumn. in the dirt. Carrots, peas, September, when the end of summer doesn’t have an afternoon will be one Sunflower season is my beans, potatoes, beets — you morning frosts have finally to be a negative thing. And opportunity I can promise favourite season — not just name it — can be harvested done their damage, these once the sunflowers have you won’t regret. because these flowers add by your own hands and sunflower fields hold brightness to the gloomy purchased to take home. pathway upon pathway that autumn days, but simply If you have ever harvested children and adults alike because they are one of the your own veggies to take find themselves wandering last living pieces of plant home and roast up to serve — looking for that perfect life to survive the frost that to your family, you know flower blossom to take a inevitably comes as winter how delicious and underrated photo or two in front of. approaches. They also make this simple task is. And Heck, I took so many photos great backdrops for anyone the best part? Eagle Creek of sweet little bumble bees on looking to improve their Farms is completely certified those perfect blossoms, that Instagram game. organic, so not only are you I could create a photo book Calgary is home to many physically seeing where your of that alone. To be honest, plots of sunflowers, but my food comes from, but you I spent more time talking to favourite selection of flowers can be certain it is free from the bees and the flowers than actually isn’t even in the big herbicides and pesticides, I did to the people I went to ol’ city — it’s just an hour too. the maze with. They still had away in a small town called Okay, so you’ve driven out fun though, so I wasn’t too Bowden. Last weekend I to the farm, you’ve filled a worried. made the short trip, music plastic bag with carrots and The thing about sunflower blasting, windows down, potatoes, you’ve quickly mazes — be it Eagle Creek to get lost in a maze of the stopped by the petting zoo Farms or ones closer to gentle giants and watch the to give some love to the pigs Calgary like the Calgary Nicole Ellement ups her Instagram game with a sun set on their yellow petals. and the goats, and now you FarmYard — is that they all glowing background of sunflowers at sunset. More Boasting over 100,000 are onto the sunflowers — or have a unique aura about than just a cute autumn date idea, a quick zip to the smiling sunflower faces, the corn. them. Everyone there is Bowden SunMaze can add a unique background to your the Bowden SunMaze — Did you know that Eagle in their own little world, Instafeed. Photo by Cassie Weiss September 17, 2020 • the reflector 5

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What You Need: ¼ cup rolled oats A quick recipe for even the most ¼ cup milk of choice ¼ blueberries 1 TBSP almond or peanut butter rushed student: Overnight Oats 2 TSP maple syrup Cassie Weiss Instructions Features Editor Find your best mason jar or some other type We’ve all been there — That’s why I started of sealable container. pressing snooze over and swearing by overnight oats. Combine both the oats over until there are only 15 It only takes a few minutes and milk and stir until minutes left on the clock to prepare, right before I go mixed. Add the remaining before your boss is calling to bed, and requires literally ingredients. Put the you late to work. Sadly, in none of my time in the container into the fridge the rushed morning routine, morning — minus taking a and leave it until the breakfast is the easiest thing second to grab it from the morning. to leave out; it’s also the worst fridge. I eat it once I get to In the morning, you can thing to leave out. work, and bam, I don’t get either eat cold, or heat in Honestly, I don’t blame hungry later on, and I’ve also the microwave for about a you. I get up before my alarm made sure I’ve eaten the most minute. and I sometimes still don’t important meal of the day. And if you find have time to make breakfast Here is my go-to overnight blueberries just aren’t — especially not a lavish oats recipe — for days when I your thing, add bananas, meal like bacon and eggs. just really don’t have the time. strawberries, chocolate Overnight oats can be a quick easy fix to the issue we But breakfast doesn’t have And for those of you who chips or any other topping all face when it comes to skipping breakfast. Made the to take time to prepare and can’t stand oatmeal, replace that suits your fancy. It’s night before, with some oats and literally any topping eat. Breakfast can be made the oats with chia seeds, and your breakfast — you may you’d prefer, even the tardiest person will be eating fast, and in some cases, even you’ve got almost the same as well love what you eat. right in the morning. Photo courtesy of Unsplash prepared the night before. thing. Hands up for National Secondhand Wardrobe Day Kate Vincent Contributor

These days, it seems like labor and help people in your sway you, perhaps the dire there is a national day for own community who cannot environmental impacts and every occasion, activity and afford new outfits. harmful working conditions delicacy. May 25 was National Enter: the thrift store. If the fashion industry has Wine Day, and just last month, the mention of a thrift store created will. many Instagram influencers conjures up memories of In the documentary The shared pictures of pursed cluttered shelves filled with True Cost, Lucy Siegle once lips for National Lipstick Day. floral dishes and nubby said, “Fast fashion isn’t free. Millennials everywhere raised grandpa sweaters, times have Someone, somewhere is their toast in July to celebrate changed and you’re in for a paying.” National Avocado Day, and treat. According to Sustain of course, let us not forget Modern consignment stores Your Style, more than 60 my own personal favorite: are filled with current fashion per cent of fabric fibers are National Cat Day. trends srarely worn more than now synthetic, meaning if Believe it or not, but shopping secondhand can score While some of these days twice and boast affordable and when your clothes end a person some near perfect finds, often more than rarely seem like calendar prices. In one store I recently up in a landfill, they will 75 per cent cheaper than the original price in store. marking events, there are a traipsed through, there were not biodegrade. Plus, about To celebrate National Secondhand Day, hit up your few official holidays worth even full racks dedicated to 1,800 gallons of water is favourite thrift shop and find something new (to you). mentioning — one of those Aritzia. used to make just one pair of Photo by Cassie Weiss being National Secondhand In Calgary, The Clothing Bar jeans. Current research shows Wardrobe Day, held on Aug. and Danielle’s Consignment fashion’s carbon footprint is workers are sacrificing their their strategies to keep up 25. (We’ll talk about National Boutique are two examples giving industries like oil a run lives. with their eco-friendly and Cheese Day some other time.) of places you can pick up for their money. Buying secondhand conscious consumers. There are multiple reasons your next affordable outfit The website goes on to clothing may not have an As Yves St. Laurent says, to shop secondhand and to that will make you feel like mention the inhumane immediate impact on the “Fashion is temporary, style donate to thrift shops. Not a million bucks — and thrift working conditions for the environment and poor is eternal.” only is it more affordable, but store prices are even more people — often children working conditions, but as Let’s make our fashion it can also be an opportunity affordable. — who are making next fashionistas begin to make investments last longer than to protect the environment, If the idea of having season’s trends. Underpaid, more thoughtful decisions Naomi Campbell’s infamous reduce unsafe working more money to spend on overworked and often abused, while shopping, fashion patience and start shopping conditions, cut down on child cheese and cats doesn’t many of these garment industries may have to rethink secondhand. Arts Editor Mackenzie Mason arts [email protected] Calgary International Film Festival adapts showing methods in the midst of COVID-19 Mackenzie Mason Arts Editor

In the midst of a global questions at the beginning conversations, Schroeder pandemic, the Calgary of the process about how we made the bold decision that International Film Festival were going to do it,” said Steve a “hybrid model with online (CIFF) is determined to keep Schroeder, executive director and in-cinema screenings” the show going. of CIFF. was the best option this year. While they are continuing “[We knew] we’d have to “When we designed this to offer in-person screenings, invest a lot of time to figure approach we didn’t know if the festival has also decided out how to do it, but we were in-cinema screenings would to provide virtual streams, confident we could.” even be allowed,” he said. so that viewers can enjoy They quickly got in contact The decision paid off, and the festivities from the with other film festivals like plans were in full motion comfort and distance of their the International Film after the Stage 2 relaunch in own homes. However, not Festival (TIFF) and the FIN Alberta on June 12. everyone thinks that’s the best Atlantic International Film Alternatively, CIFF has This year’s festival looks a little different, some people way to partake in the festival. Festival in Halifax to share partnered with Eventive, might enjoy it more from the comfort of their own COVID-19 has cancelled and ideas on how to approach the a streaming service for home. Grab some popcorn and enjoy! Photo courtesy of postponed many events in the situation. independent films with Pexels arts sector, but CIFF was never “I knew that a festival like customizable virtual screening going to be one of them. TIFF (wasn’t) going to cancel packages for festivals, festival — now we see there talk to people about different “Full cancellation was the either. There’s a real spirit arthouses and distributors. are rich possibilities in online movies and relate to how one scenario that we never about finding a way to put “The online thing was new programing [along] with those movies made us feel.” seriously considered, even things on,” he said. for us because we’ve always in-cinema events that were Trondsen has also been on though we had nothing but Following their focused on the live side of the redesigned to be safe as well.” the production side of CIFF, While this service will be helping in the filming process helpful to limit the spread of of the short film, A Walk Down COVID-19 and minimize the To Water, by Levi Holwell in number of people attempting 2018. to watch in-person screenings, Being involved on some argue the exciting both sides, Trondsen is energy of the festival is disappointed that CIFF won’t irreplaceable. be the same, as in-person “I’ve been going since I was screenings have sold out fast 13, and I swear it’s magical. due to capacity and distancing It’s the best two weeks out of restrictions, and the virtual my entire year,” said Annabeth screenings won’t capture the Trondsen, a young, up-and- heart and soul of the festival. coming filmmaker in Calgary. Because virtual screenings “It feels like you’re in a could potentially be preferred With over a hundred movies, short films, panels and discussions with leading artists, room with people that can there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s CIFF; in-cinema or at home. understand you better. It’s Photo courtesy of Aldona Barutowi so fun to go to an event and Continues on Pg. 8 Heritage Inn Calgary Made in Calgary International International Alberta Online Scavenger Hunt Balloon Festival Film Festival Conference Grab a few friends for From Sept. 23 to 27, catch The Calgary International This online seminar is some competitive fun a dreamy spectacle in the Film Festival is back for its happening from Sept. 22 to with a scavenger hunt OUT’N of downtown Calgary! nearby town of High River, 21st run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 1, and it’s the perfect where hot air balloons and Oct. 4. There will be tons of opportunity for anyone Find the city’s best sights their pilots will gather for exciting films to watch from interested in business to and hidden gems with ABOUT hear from local experts on a loop that explores the five days of competition the comfort of your own flights. home or at select in-person useful skills such as video city’s buildings, art and screenings. storytelling, packaging sculptures while hitting the design, wholesale pricing most iconic sights like The and more. Bow and Stephen Avenue. 8 the reflector • September 17, 2020 Continued from Pg. 7 Regardless of the format, enjoy a cameo from Finn Schroeder says he’s proud of Wolfhard of “Stranger Things” over in-person screenings, how CIFF has adapted and is as part of CIFF’s merging Trondsen worries for the really looking forward to this directors streamed panel, and future of independent film if year’s event. a conversation with Lawrence the former were to take over “Pandemic or no pandemic, Kasdan, writer of Star Wars: IDK in the future. this is one of my favourite The Empire Strikes Back. “Even thinking about line-ups we’ve seen yet, and Despite the situation the Sara Diamond the Globe [Cinema, we’ve had some great ones.” world is in, there are tons Cyor Sound hypothetically] shutting down This year’s line-up is heavy of movies, short films and just breaks my heart. It’s just in Alberta-made content, panels to enjoy at this year’s Score: A- not the same — nothing including 10 feature films CIFF in the method of your can replace the feeling from Alberta — the highest choosing. Support Canada’s of watching a movie in a number they’ve seen so far. independent film scene and theatre,” she said. Virtual showgoers will also enjoy the show!

Montreal native, Sara This is evident in the song Diamond, has captured hearts “Glass of Whisky.” 5 things to do for an artsy fall with her second studio album, Out of all the seven tracks, IDK. Laden with heartbreak “Moment” is the most Mackenzie Mason and sentimentality, it is provoking; it conveyed the easy to expect the possible emotions that Diamond Arts Editor redundancy that is common wanted to come with the in today’s pop music. But, album, and deciding to Ahhh, fall. September as you play through the make it the final track is a brings bulky knits, pumpkin complete tracklist, Diamond’s compelling decision. spice lattes and caramel- talent and artistry are Listening to IDK feels like cider candles. It also brings uncovered. finding a dollar in a pocket of new beginnings, sparking IDK boasts a sweet your favourite jeans, only to motivation and creativity. But seductiveness that is then find more in the other what do you get when you attributed to Diamond’s pocket. Overall, this is an mix it all together? A fun and style of vocals, reminiscent album worth listening to. artistic fall day with friends. of many other pop artists. Here are five (COVID-19 Aside from the sweetness, friendly) things you can do for IDK also has a little bit of rock the most artsy fall ever. incorporated in the album. - Mikaela Delos Santos 1. Go to a sunflower field Fall is the perfect segway from the blistering heat to September can be a weird the chilly cold, and there are so many activities to time of the year. It’s cold in enjoy during the season. Photo courtesy of Picist the mornings and hot in the afternoons. The leaves are 2. Read a book on and head west! There are a ton All That turning yellow but you can still of hiking trails to choose from, Emotion relax at the river. So, before top of a colourful all a short drive away from fall is in full swing, go visit a mountain Calgary. Prairie Mountain in Hannah Georgas sunflower field! The Calgary Bragg Creek, for example, is a Beetle Bomb The beautiful Rocky Farmyard has one open until beautiful hike just 45 minutes Music late September. If you’re Mountains are just begging to outside of Calgary. It’s a steep willing to go a little further, be explored when the leaves one, but get those gains and Score: A there’s the Bowden SunMaze start changing colours. Pack you know the views will be as well, filled with acres of your favourite book, a blanket more than worth it. photogenic sunflowers just or two, a thermos filled with begging for a photoshoot. your hot beverage of choice 3. Paint a fall landscape B.C. based indie-pop singer, have an interesting take that Hannah Georgas, has released subtly proves her indie-pop Channel your inner Bob a nostalgic album full of styling without swaying Ross and paint a colourful reminiscing with All That too far into one genre. The landscape of the changing Emotion. With 40 minutes of creative decision to do so leaves. Pick up some paints pure sensibility and emotion, shows her true artistry and a canvas and head to your the album is set to lull you to to expand and create an favourite park — or trek to the a mellow wandering. equilibrium between two mountains! It’s best to find a Picture listening to this creative ideas. spot with contrast and depth album on vinyl, sinking deeply Overall, Georgas’ to make the painting more into a comfy chair on the patio willingness to experiment interesting. Try finding a lake as the warm sun rays kiss your with her instrumental and or river, and different types of skin. From “That Emotion” to come out with an album that trees. You could even make it “Cruel,” Georgas’ vocals hold is an ideal balance of two a challenge with a few friends a power that evokes a relaxing different genres is what makes and judge whose painting is intensity; a contradicting trait this an album worth listening best. that works for her style. to. Knitting is a great way to relieve some stress and The album itself feels relax. And bonus, you get a new addition to your closet experimental. The afterwards. Photo courtesy of Pexels Continues on Pg. 9 instrumental to her songs - Mikaela Delos Santos September 17, 2020 • the reflector 9 grocery store to grab some your favourite halloween latest trends, you can create get to creating. A few hours (or Continued from Pg. 8 pumpkins — or even better, movies. something no one else will have days) later you’ll have a cozy go pick your own at Kayben by knitting your own scarf! Run and warm scarf (or something 4. Pick and carve Farms, Cobb’s Adventure 5. Knit your new to Michaels to pick up yarn and close to it). Park or the Calgary Farmyard. favourite fall scarf knitting needles — if you don’t Follow these artsy activities pumpkins Like the activity above, this have them already — and get and, even though we’re in the Fall is all about layers and This one isn’t only a classic, is a fun one to also turn into to work. Put on some calming middle of a pandemic, you’ll knits. But, while everyone but it’s also creative and a challenge, and it would be music or a feel-good movie, be sure to enjoy this fun and runs to the mall for this year’s artistic. Just head over to the even better while watching pour yourself a cup of tea, and magical season! The rise of digital artwork in a (mainly) digital time Cassie Weiss Features Editor

Artwork has always been an industries within Calgary. cool art on DeviantArt when the time. It’s definitely not all that has never been available important part of humanity. “There are a ton of great I was in high school,” says good, but I appreciate that it is before. Despite this, people A piece can provoke anger, apps to create digital art Johnson about a website that so prevalent.” do have to be careful — happiness, love or in some pieces in seconds, that would features artwork of many The rise of social media, regardless of the passion and cases, even extreme despair. have taken a lot of know-how forms. much like the rise of talent put into their work. The more an artist can tap only a couple of years ago.” “Now, I don’t even know if technology, has given into a person’s senses, the Johnson says access to that site exists. As an artist people access to a form of Continues on Pg. 10 stronger a connection can be the creation of digital art using the internet, I see art all communication and exposure formed — whether that be just keeps getting easier, to the artist themselves or to regardless of the form in someone who can relate to the which an artist hopes to piece in the same way as the create. The Reflector Newspaper app person who shared it. “Video, audio, interactive; The thing about art, though, it’s all at your fingertips now.” available now in your favourite app is that it is always changing. In the past, an oil painting New mediums are created on canvas would need to be store constantly — especially with physically displayed for its the rise of technology. An artist to receive feedback, artist no longer needs a pen whereas now, all it takes is Get The Reflector and paper when they have a for something to be uploaded tablet that does the processing online. This is not necessarily Newspaper app for them. a good or a bad thing — it available in the App “Software is so much more just means that with the accessible than it used to be,” increased use of technology, Store and in Google says Matt Johnson, a graphic the market becomes slightly Play. It has all of the designer who works closely more saturated. with the film and electronic “I remember seeking out up-to-date news and information to enhance your Mount Royal University experience

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short course on Unity — a Continued from Pg. 9 video game engine — and Although, during the tried my hand at 3D modelling COVID-19 pandemic, it is for the first time. I have been hard to be careful when it seeing many artists pursuing comes to hours spent online. coding, which just seems like Scrolling through timelines is a natural extension for many just another method to pass of these artists.” the time, and it is becoming Now, artists across the globe extremely easy for artists to are getting used to the fact feel down on themselves, that people are mainly seeing according to Johnson. their work through phones or “I had surges [of laptops. motivation] at the beginning “You don’t have to worry of quarantine, and at the end about how it is going to look before I returned to work. on a larger scale, which can be But, in the middle I felt very a bit liberating,” says Johnson. lost and unsure about my own As for what’s next, Johnson artwork.” says that “as with anything With most of Johnson’s in capitalism, it’s adapt or work revolved around die.” With live art show electronic music events, all opportunities now a thing of of which have been cancelled the past, being successful in or postponed, focusing was the time of a pandemic comes difficult for him without an back around to the use of end in sight. But, the reality social media and the ability of the pandemic was also a to market yourself online. catalyst. “I don’t think we will ever be “It does seem like a lot able to emulate the experience of people were able to pull of being in the same room their attention away from the with like-minded people, presentation side of their work but this is the way things are and hone in on the creative going. Internet-based outlets COVID-19 has forced artists to get creative and find different mediums to get their side, which is a good thing in are almost the only outlets art seen. Digital art has made it easy for artists to do just that. Photo courtesy of the long term,” he says. artists have for the moment, so Picist “I personally completed a they are definitely important.” Sports Editor Zach Worden sports [email protected] How professional sports are getting back into action Zach Worden Sports Editor

situation similarly to the NBA. to a 60-game format with Opting for a bubble, the NHL expanded playoffs. brought 24 teams to two hub The league did not pick locations — and a host city like the NBA and Toronto. The teams arrived NHL; instead, they are having on July 29, and games started all their teams play at their Aug. 1. home ballparks (except the With Western Conference who have teams reporting to Edmonton taken a temporary home in and Eastern Conference Buffalo) with a limited travel squads to Toronto, the NHL schedule. decided to hop right into their Unfortunately for the MLB, Stanley Cup playoffs. The top there have been multiple four teams in each conference breakouts of COVID-19 within competed in a round-robin individual teams, which has to determine their seeding forced those teams’ schedules for the playoffs, while teams to change. Missed games have in the fifth through 12th been rescheduled to later positions competed in a best- dates as the MLB hopes that of-five series to round out the every team will complete playoff field. their 60-game schedule. Players are undergoing daily testing, as well as MLS temperature and symptom The MLS restarted their checks while they are in regular season on Aug. 12, Professional sports across the world are being forced to adapt to the new normal. the bubble. Everyone must with teams playing at their With no fans allowed in stadiums or arenas, athletes have to adjust to playing in a wear masks whenever they home stadiums as well. The different atmosphere than they are used to. Photo courtesy of Unsplash are outside their hotel league hosted a single-site rooms, and social distancing tournament in Orlando at Despite professional sports stricter guidelines and no fans first regular-season games must be maintained “in all the same ESPN Wide World — along with most of the will suffice for keeping their being played on July 30. circumstances in which it is of Sports campus as the world — being forced to players’ exposure levels low. Every player, coach and staff feasible,” per the league’s NBA. The tournament had the sidelines in 2020 due Here, we will take a look at member had to be isolated in protocols. two teams withdraw due to to the COVID-19 pandemic, the steps being taken by four their hotel rooms for up to 48 several positive COVID-19 professional leagues have different leagues to ensure hours once they arrived in MLB cases being reported. worked their way back to the return to play is done Orlando, until they received After starting and Once the tournament action in many different ways. safely, as well as some of the two negative COVID-19 tests. eventually being forced to wrapped up on Aug. 11, With no fans permitted to protocols involved. Using the ESPN Wide World cancel the league’s annual the teams returned to their attend games, leagues started of Sports Complex — which Spring Training taking place regular-season schedule, looking for a safe way for NBA includes three different in Arizona and Florida, leading to an expanded 18- their teams to play without After abruptly being forced arenas — NBA players and the MLB faced a different team playoff format and contracting or transmitting to cancel their season on coaches, limited media challenge than the NBA culminating in the Dec. 12 COVID-19. March 11, the NBA decided members and NBA personnel or NHL. Since they hadn’t MLS Cup. Some leagues have chosen to bring 22 of their 30 teams could come together in one started their regular season Testing protocols have host cities to operate as a to Walt Disney World in location without risking at the time of shutdown, they played an essential role in “bubble” in hopes of keeping Orlando, Fla., to complete the spread of COVID-19. No had to figure out a way to play ensuring the health of all their players safe in a location their regular season and players have tested positive both a full season and then teams. Clubs have taken where they can minimize play their regular 16-team since the very first round of begin their postseason. chartered flights and buses, contact with others while postseason. results came back on July 13. With a regular 162-game and for most road trips, having the freedom to move Teams arrived at the season inevitably being they arrive in the host city around. Meanwhile, other Orlando campus on July 7, NHL impossible, the league and on match day and leave that leagues are hoping that with the intention of the The NHL conducted their player’s association agreed evening.

goals scored by games won games on points by 9, MRU men’s soccer 25,by the MRU 60,MLB teams’ 1095,Jarome All-Canadian Moe El women’s schedule in 2020 Iginla as a member of Gandour in 2019-20. team in 2019-20. regular season, less the than the usual 162. to set the franchise #s record. 12 the reflector • September 17, 2020 6 Cougars to watch in 2021 Zach Worden Sports Editor

With U Sports cancelling from beyond the arc, Petrone fall championship sports in found a way to put up points 2020, Canadian university in a multitude of ways. Playing sports fans must look to 2021 the University of for their next chance to see Pronghorns in January, he student-athletes suiting up. scored a season-high 20 points Dual term sports are on hold while shooting seven of 13 until Jan. 1 of next year, at from the floor. the latest, when there will With what promises to be hopefully be a return to play. an up-tempo team in 2021, For Mount Royal University Petrone should be able to (MRU) athletes, that means improve upon this strong start that six of the school’s eight to his Cougar career. teams are hoping to get in some kind of season, while Jenika Martens both men’s and women’s Women’s soccer will be unable to Martens, like Petrone, compete in the 2020-21 will be looking to build off a academic year. strong rookie season in 2021. Mount Royal athletes are gearing up to get back to action whenever that may be. After coming away with She was named to the Canada Each season brings new surprises and players taking their game to the next level. three medals — a school West all-rookie team for 2019- Photo courtesy of MRU Athletics record — in Canada West in 20 after scoring 11.3 points 2019-20, Cougars athletes and grabbing 7.4 rebounds per promises to be a proponent of scored four of the team’s goals. A Canada West all-rookie will be looking to continue the game for the Cougars. change for the Cougars. After such a strong 2019-20, team member in 2019-20, rise of Mount Royal athletics If the Canada West had Lindgren will be looked to as Byam finished second on the in 2021. Here are six standouts a sixth woman of the year Ryley Lindgren one of the team’s leaders with Cougars in kills last season to look at as they try to lead award, Martens would have Men’s Hockey high expectations heading into with 205, good for 2.56 per their teams to the top. been at the top of the list. 2021. set. He was also second on Although she only started In a year where the men’s the team in points with 239 as Nate Petrone two games all year, she still hockey team also set their Anna Purschke he played a crucial role in his Men’s Basketball had a significant impact in record for wins, Lindgren Women’s Hockey first year. The second-year guard each of the Cougars games. was at the front of it all. Now With fifth-year Trent will look to build on a strong Her season-high came in a coming into his third year as a Heading into her fifth Mounter graduating, more rookie season that saw him 25-point victory over the Cougar, he was named a 2019- and final year as a Cougar, opportunities will come to named to the Canada West Thompson Rivers University 20 Canada West first team all- Purschke and the rest of the Byam as he looks to take all-rookie team. Petrone was WolfPack, where she scored star after scoring 21 goals and team have a lot to live up what is shaping up to be a one of the best shooters in the 27 points and came away with tallying 34 points. to after their record-setting younger Cougars team back country in 2019-20, knocking 11 rebounds. His impact was shown in 2019-20. A trip to the U Sports to contention in the Canada down 46.9 per cent of his After the program won the Cougars’ 5-3 win in game nationals, a huge overtime win West. three-point shots. their most games since making two of their series against the over the favoured University In addition to making it rain the jump to U Sports, Martens University of of and Thunderbirds, where he a Canada West silver medal Dholi Thokbuom were all program firsts for the Women’s Volleyball Cougars’ last season. Heading into only her Building on all of that will third season at Mount Royal, be a tall task for the team, but Thokbuom is coming off a with Purschke — a Canada season that most seniors can West second team all-star — only dream of having. She was set to lead the way with most named both a U Sports second of last year’s team still intact, team all-star and a Canada the sky’s the limit. West first team all-star, as she Her 11 goals and 19 points led the women’s volleyball led the team last season, and team to a 21-3 record and a with a leadership role awaiting Canada West bronze medal. her this season, she has all the Spending her summers as tools to finish what the team a member of Team Canada started just a year ago. has helped her propel herself to being one of the country’s Chris Byam top players. With her Men’s Volleyball improvement between her first and second years, the Cougars The ’ men’s volleyball team celebrates following point during Now a second-year Outside will look to her to continue the U Sports National Championships in 2019. Chris Byam joined the team follow- Hitter, Byam will step into her high level of play to help ing the departure of seniors like Tyler Schmdit who carried the team to the national an even larger role than the the team remain at the top of stage. Photo courtesy of Cougars Athletics one he served as a rookie. Canada West in 2021.