Reality TV preview: Welcome to the summer of suck
As the year in television officially comes to a close this week, we take a look at 10 cream of the crap “reality TV” shows prepared to invade your screens in the coming months....
Author: Jeremy Nolais
Mount Royal awarded $17M for infrastructure
Mount Royal has been awarded $17.25 million in provincial and federal funding aimed at improving the college’s infrastructure, most notably in the science and nursing departments. The announcement comes as part of the two-year,...
Journey across the homeland
Standing out amongst the massive swarm of indie artists in Canada requires a great deal of hard work, something Andrea Ramolo knows all to well. The aptly nicknamed “Miss Uncensored,” is no newcomer to...
Review: Finally an Enterprise I can get on board with
I wouldn’t classify myself as a Trekkie. Far from it. I don’t speak Klingon, phasers seem like fancy remote controls and my fingers don’t separate properly to form the Vulcan symbol for peace. Nevertheless,...
Environmental sciences receives $100K injection
HSBC Bank Canada has presented a cheque for $100,000 to Mount Royal’s environmental sciences program in an investment aimed at promoting sustainable development for the future. The contribution will be put towards preparing today’s...
Meet some of FunnyFest’s best
Here are just a couple of the more than 70 comics performing at Calgary’s ninth annual FunnyFest: Kelly Taylor The former Canadian college comedian of the year enjoys youth from his home country because...
A hair-raising experience
While many of us dread any notion of hair loss, 17 individuals on Monday at Mount Royal took the plunge and entered the world of baldness for a good cause. The Shave Your Lid...
Feeling down? Don’t have a cow, man
Those searching for a chuckle in the midst of gloomy economic and weather forecasts need look no further than the return of Calgary’s very own comedy festival. The ninth annual FunnyFest, sporting the slogan...
Review: Metric’s unplugged show measures up nicely
Faithful fans of Metric who were lucky enough to win tickets on the band’s website or through radio station X92.9 were treated to a softer, more intimate sound as lead vocalist Emily Haines and...
