Hello again y’all, it’s your newsletter editors, Mofe and Zach here at the end of the first month of 2024. This week was full of highs and lows from our fair city and we’re here to go over what happened.
In case you missed it: Heel and Hoof is a lifeline for horses in need
With February right on our hooves, we look forward to a changing of the seasons and for our city to thaw and bloom again. Things of note in this issue of the newsletter include: Right-wing news presenter and commentator Tucker Carlson was in our city this week, much to the chagrin of anyone who is not a Fox News fan. The NDP has plans to choose a new leader in June after Rachel Notley steps down from her role and the 2024 edition of the World’s Longest Hockey Game has raised over 300 thousand dollars for Cure Cancer Foundation.
In case you missed it, the 10th annual Crowchild Classic took place last Wednesday. The MRU men’s team won 3-2 in the shootout, while the women’s team fell just short. Here is some of our coverage from the games
Get Busy!
Career Expo: The MRU Career Expo is here. On Jan. 31, and Feb. 1, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Main Street, MRU Career Services is hosting the 2024 career expo. There will be networking opportunities, career insights, and career and internship opportunities. You can still register to guarantee your spot here.
Mount Royal University Cougars: The Mount Royal Cougars basketball team faces off with against the University of Fraser Valley Cascades. On Feb. 2 at Kenyon Court on campus, come support Men’s and Women’s basketball and show some school spirit. Doors open at 5:00pm, Woman’s game at 6:00 pm and Men’s at 8:00pm.
Upcoming Midterms: Worried about midterms coming up in February? Join this test-taking strategies seminar to help you prepare for your tests and exams this semester
Artist Highlight: This week’s artist is May G N, an artist and educator. She creates art in multiple forms, whether that is through her writing or multimedia arts like collage and photography. Her ability to create works from collected images has aided her work in outreach programs to make art accessible for youth. She’s currently the co-director of TRUCK contemporary art and you can find images of my first brush with her work on the Esker Foundation’s exhibition here.
Her work utilizes different images in conjunction to create all new works of art. There are also distinct feminist themes and striking images. May’s work is full of life and very centred on the interesting intersections within Calgary’s artists and queer community. You can find more of her work at @ritual_hand666 on Instagram.
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