The Calgary Journal is a community news service produced by students and supported by faculty and staff at Mount Royal University’s Journalism & Digital Media program. We tell multimedia stories about our city that you won’t find anywhere else and provide a supportive environment for emerging journalists to publish their work.
Please don’t hesitate to contact any of the editors or faculty supervisors with questions or concerns.
Lama Al-Wadeiah is a fourth-year journalism student, who’s passionate about audio production and podcasting. In her free time, she volunteers as a social media manager for the Al-Maghrib Institute and is working on pursuing the Catamount Fellowship. More by Lama Al-Wadeiah
Darlene Aquino is a fourth-year journalism student who finds joy in creative practices, writing, and exploring new perspectives. With a minor in PR, she hopes to pursue a career in media relations and continue blending creativity with strategic communications. More by Darlene Aquino
Troy Carter is a fourth-year journalist who is passionate about covering all kinds of sports stories. He works with a soccer-based Instagram page called offsznsbest as photographer, videographer and editor. Troy is part of a small group that works in Calgary and surrounding communities to post game highlights, interviewing players to technical directors and covering all the soccer events that arise. More by Troy Carter
As a reporter passionate about environmental activism and spreading the word, Bella Coco has experience working on and editing stories related to climate justice, varying levels of politics, and local news. She is currently a fourth-year Journalism and Digital Media student pursuing a minor in Environmental Humanities and the News Editor for The Reflector. More by Bella Coco
Greg Derer can often be found behind a camera in his free time, and really enjoys the technical aspects of journalism and digital media. Working with the Reflector, the Calgary Journal, and Big Kitty Magazine, he is also well-versed in written work outside of photo and video. More by Greg Derer
Riley Fonger currently works as a freelance writer while pursuing a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media, at Mount Royal University. More by Riley Fonger
Ava Free is passionate about documentary-style, photo and investigative journalism as well as creative writing. In her fourth year of journalism and digital media, Free enjoys challenging herself with unconventional approaches to mainstream practices. More by Ava Free
Brennen French is a very adaptable freelance journalist who has experience in entrepreneurship through his independent freelance media company, Straight Shootin’ Media, which is heavily involved in writing, graphic design, photography, and videography. In addition to his business, he is also a writer for The Reflector, MRU’s newspaper. More by Brennen French
Nash Hanna is a fourth-year student. He spent the summer working with the Alberta Energy Regulator as a Communications Summer Student. He is excited to work with other students this semester to produce high-quality and interesting stories. More by Nash Hanna
Xander Holcomb is a freelance photographer, running his own business shooting throughout central and southern Alberta. He’s working through his fourth year of journalism and has been published in both the Calgary Journal and Reflector. He’s also worked in social and digital media for teams in the Western Hockey League. More by Xander Holcomb
Acacia Carol is interested in national and international politics. She’s worked in print and digital media for Great West Media and the Calgary Journal and is currently the layout editor for The Reflector. More by Acacia Carol
Ralph Saulog is a fourth-year journalism student. Aside from writing for the Calgary Journal, he enjoys trying out new restaurants and being physically active. More by Ralph Saulog
Riley Stang is a fourth-year journalism and digital media student. She is a passionate Calgarian interested in creating media showcasing our community. Riley is skilled in visual layout and web design. More by Riley Stang
Noah Wilson is a fourth year journalism student at Mount Royal University who writes for many on campus publishing, along with running his own sports podcast.
Noah has a deep passion for storytelling, sports, and connecting with the community. More by Noah Wilson
Brooks DeCillia spent more than 20 years reporting and producing news with CBC. These days, he’s an assistant professor at Mount Royal University’s School of Communication Studies. More by Brooks Decillia
Amber McLinden is a freelance journalist and instructor at Mount Royal University. Her various contributions can be found in Avenue Calgary, Read Alberta, Spur, CBC’s The Fifth Estate and more. More by Amber McLinden
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