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Halloween is almost here, but there's still time to get into the spooky spirit before October comes to an end. Pumpkins After Dark is lighting up Calgary's WinSport until Oct. 31, 2026.

Canyon Meadows Cinemas offers a budget-friendly cinema experience of the spookiest of movies during the month of October.

Midterms are approaching, and while the MRU library is a great study spot, a change of scenery can offer a welcome break from campus. For students looking to switch up their routine or get out of the house, here are four highly rated downtown spots to consider for an evening study session. Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Qamaria...

Haunted Houses Welcome Thrill-Seekers Calgary residents seeking a seasonal scare can visit Canada's largest Halloween event at GMC Stadium this October. ScreamFest offers themed haunted houses and the indoor Midnight Market vendor hall, designed to give visitors a memorable Halloween experience. Organizers report high ...

Balancing schoolwork with personal goals can be challenging, especially when deadlines start piling up. From fitting in a workout to training for a half-marathon, small changes can help MRU students make time for themselves.

For students looking for something sweet, Krispy Kreme has an offer worth checking out. Since Oct. 3, customers can receive a free Original Glazed doughnut when the Hot Light is on at the Calgary location on Macleod Trail. Whether it's a treat between classes or a quick stop on the weekend, the offer gives you a chance...

National Dessert Day is on October 14th 2026. The perfect day to eat your favourite sugary snacks. In order to help people participate in this exciting day, a survey was conducted on the MRU student body. All they had to do was select their favourite treat.

Outer space has more to offer than you might think. World Space Week can be a great way to learn more. Here's what you need to know about the event.

Nine players from Mount Royal Men's Hockey are graduating this year. Among them, goalie Shane Farkas who has had a terrific season. Gabe Pereira caught up with Farkas to talk about the season and find out more about his future plans.

Students at Mount Royal University are getting the chance to shop for vintage clothing without leaving the campus. A pop-up shop featuring local resellers is bringing second-hand fashion directly to students. As Jack Chayer tells us, the pop-up store is also promoting affordable and sustainable clothing.

Many 19-year-olds are focused on school or their first job. Kate Fraser is preparing for something very different - a career in firefighting. Women are under significantly underrepresented in fire service compared to other emergency service providers such as paramedics and police officers. Layla Ruggles talked to one y...

A local Calgarian is taking house pets in a bold and tiny direction. Grayson Lennon is raising ants. As James Manning tells us Lennon has discovered becoming an ant farmer is relatively easy.

A lot of people love their car, but one Calgary man took it a step further by teaching himself to maintain and modify his own car. It isn't always easy to work on your own car, but Andy Ducharme says it's worth it. Here's Caleb Garvie with the story.

The Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars played host in the playoff play-in round this weekend against the University of Calgary (U of C) Dinos. Kenyon Court at MRU saw three incredible matches; the first two were split, setting up a do-or-die third match Saturday night. This Crowchild Classic showdown lived up to the ...

The Mount Royal Cougars Men's Volleyball team capped off a successful weekend over Crowchild Trail rivals, University of Calgary Dinos, sweeping the weekend 2-0. The Cougars won all six sets this weekend, but in Game two it was their consistent play and focus that brought home the much needed win at Kenyon Court. Right...

With the Division Title on the Line, the Cougars and Huskies Face Off in Calgary The Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars and the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Huskies were back at it Saturday night following the Cougars thrilling 3-2 comeback win Friday night. The Comeback Cats made Saturday a season-defining ga...

With Playoff Implications, This Game Had the Emotions of a Playoff Final The Mount Royal University Cougars (MRU) held their first of two senior-night festivities on Friday, February 13, as they took on the University of Saskatchewan Huskies at Flames Community Arenas. Five players were honoured for their four-year com...

New legislation has been introduced in Alberta that will bring about adding two new visuals to the drivers license. Premier Danielle Smith said that the government will be adding a citizenship marker and Alberta healthcare numbers to drivers licenses starting fall 2026. Danielle Smith say this will create a more strea...

Sensitive Content warning: this blog mentions suicide November is men's heath awareness month with November 19th being international men's day. The goal of men's heath awareness month is to bring awareness to issues men face like mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. With mental health being something t...

The MRU Cubs are the dance team here at Mount Royal University. If you have ever been to the men and women's basketball/volleyball games, odds are you would have seen this energetic group of hard working ladies in between games. The team meets three to five times a week to prepare for their game days and other events....

University students navigate intense schedules, shifting routines, and figuring out life moments. Many of them brush off low moods or lack of energy, yet for some, it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), SAD is a type of depression that occurs at th...

Faces and Places exhibition showing at Illingworth Kerr Gallery at the Alberta University of Arts, brings together Calgary's vibrant art community through the works that connect the past and present. It is curated by Tak Pham and the exhibition is open until November 22, 2025. The gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday an...

Recognizing the signs Winter is just around the corner, and with it come cold temperatures. Exposure to cold weather can lead to serious health issues if students are not aware of the symptoms. These health issues include: Wind burn Frostbite Hypothermia How they look The regular temperature of the human body is around...

The 2026 Grammy Nominees have been revealed by the recording academy. Kendrick Lamar leads the way with nine nominations spanning across several categories. He is followed close behind by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut who all have seven. Other prominent names with multiple nominations include Bad Bunny, Sabrina ...

Spotify fans patiently wait for one thing every December: Spotify Wrapped. At the end of the year, the music service gives listeners a chance to look back at their top songs, artists, and genres. This has now become a major online event. It fills up everyone's social media feeds with their personal listening recaps. W...

Movember is an organization that hosts an annual event where participants grow a moustache during the month of November. The goal is to raise money and awareness for several causes, including: Men's health Mental health and suicide prevention Prostate Cancer Testicular Cancer The name Movember is a combination of Novem...

Calgary's temperatures are currently dropping, and that means flu season is in full swing. Mount Royal University students are encouraged to get their flu shots for the rest of the fall semester to protect each other from the flu virus. Why get the vaccine? The influenza virus has different strains every year, which is...

Halloween is finally upon us, and there's plenty of holiday events going on around the city. Whether you're looking for something scary or just in the mood for fall vibes, here are five Halloween activities going on around the city this week. Calgary Ghost Walks - All week! Do you believe in ghosts? Are you just a fan ...

Mayoral Race Results 2025 Unofficial results show Jeromy Farkas holding a narrow lead of fewer than 600 votes over Sonya Sharp in Calgary's mayoral race. Sharp has indicated she would seek a recount, as this slim margin meets the threshold under Alberta's election regulations once official results are released later to...

A new scheme has recently emerged involving packages that people didn't order, and certainly containing something they don't want: a malicious QR code that steals their data, or worse, their credit card information. How the scam works Unsuspecting victims find a mystery package on their doorstep that contains a QR code...

Mount Royal University's LEAP program offers students the opportunity to learn English. Anyone can join the "Language Education for Academic Purposes" at 4 different levels of expertise. LEAP 1 is the beginner course LEAP 2 and 3 are great for intermediate English LEAP 4 is the most advanced course Each LEAP ...

In Calgary, we never really know how long the fall season is actually going to last. It's essential that we indulge in every corner of the season's festivities while it lasts. Carving pumpkins and eating turkey are sure to get you in the fall mood, but sometimes it's nicer to sit back, relax and let a movie bring the s...

The Student Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) is about to open applications for their financial aid program known as the Experiential Learning Fund (ELF). The ELF program helps students fund educational opportunities outside of Mount Royal University (MRU) such as exchange programs, field schools, and confe...

The seven-week event features pumpkin art, live carving, food trucks and affordable fun. Pumpkins After Dark offers a great cozy event for the cooler weather and shorter days coming. This outdoor fall experience guides visitors through pathways lined with glowing, hand-carved pumpkins. Elaborate displays showcase every...

Vila Nova De Gaia In the District of Porto, Portugal, there is a famous hill by the name of Mira Douro da Serra do Pilar. There are two major hills in Vila Nova De Gaia, Mira Douro da Serra do Pilar and Jardim do Morro which is located right across the river. The history of the hill dates back to the building of the M...

Finding calm Spending time outdoors is one of the easiest ways to support your mental health. Fresh air, natural light and open space can ease stress and lift your mood. Even a short walk outside can clear the mind and bring a sense of calm that is hard to find indoors. Nature gives you a chance to slow down. A walk by...

Alberta is the first province to add a Canadian citizenship marker to driver's licences and ID cards. The provincial government says it will offer residents a single card to access programs and services. The new licences will be issued starting in fall 2026. What this means for Albertans The citizenship marker will be ...

Discussion about the "Holiday" Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recognized the 30th of September in 2021 as "The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation." Trudeau did so after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released 94 calls to action in 2015 that could lead to recon...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation lands on Sept. 30 each year. Canadians often wear wear orange shirts on this day. It's important to understand the reason behind this act. Orange shirts symbolize the loss of freedom, culture, and self-esteem that Indigenous children experienced in residential schools. More tha...

Downloading add-ons comes with the risk of being hacked. Extensions on your computer could be hiding malware to hijack your data and sell it to outside parties. The risks Rogue extension malware presented as security, editing, and AI help are being used to steal data from your computer. Sending you unwanted sites, pop ...