Hello again! It’s Mofe and Zach, your newsletter editors.
Congratulations on surviving the bitter cold. This week has already been a welcome reprieve from the minus-30 weather that kicked off the new year. The semester at MRU is well underway and we have some of the most interesting news that this week has to offer.
The annual Crowchild Classic hockey games took place Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, with the Cougars and Dinos taking one game each. Zach was there, as was Sannah Chawdhry and El Reid, who took some incredible photos.
Photo gallery: Crowchild Classic fires up more than 10,000 fans at the Saddledome
In case you missed it:
Here are some of the stories from last months that were too good to ignore. From AI to powwows, these are some stories that are all about change. Dive into the works from a few of our great reporters and see what you may have missed.
Heart of a Lion- Jing Wo Cultural Association builds on tradition to foster community values By David Kim
Indigenous professor at Mount Royal recognized for jingle dress powwow dance for the first time in history By Adeline Gladu
Video: Women’s rec hockey team is helping players stay healthy regardless of experience by Quinn Curtis, Valeria Babin and Olivia Whissell
How AI is infiltrating creative sectors and what it means for creators by Matthew Loewen
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Hot This Week!
Report finds very few Airbnb rental homes could be returned to Calgary housing market (CBC)
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Dementia projected to surge 273% in Indigenous communities while support services lacking (Global News)
Calgary schools, students unsure how they’ll be impacted by international study permit cap (CTV)
Get busy!
Career Expo: The MRU Career Expo is fast approaching. 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 register to guarantee your spot here
Wycked House Beach Party: A barbie themed party for Mount Royal students held at the West Gate Social. The event promises music and fun, with live DJs and a breezy beach vibe to kick off the semester. More information here.
Artist Highlight
This week’s artist highlight is Jennifer Bain, an multimedia artist and puppeteer from British Columbia, now based in Calgary. Bain has worked for several television shows, most recently the second season of the 2022 Fraggle Rock reboot. As a graphic designer and set decorator Bain has also worked on shows like Fargo and Wynonna Earp. More information on Bain and her work here.
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