February 29. A day that appears every four years – that 0.25 in the 365.25 day orbital period of the Earth. What’s so special about it? Admittedly, there isn’t much to the day aside from its relative rarity in occurrence.
As Youth Week Calgary 2012 inches closer and closer (it officially starts April 21!), we have been working harder and harder to get cool prizes to give out during Youth Week! One of the latest prizes is four admission passes to Calaway Park.
Have you ever wondered what it was like for JFK or Fidel Castro during the thirteen days of the Cuban Missile Crisis? Or what it would feel like to change the course of history on a world scale as a world leader? Wonder no more for Western Canada High School (WCHS) presents the perfect opportunity…
I love Tetris. Who doesn’t?! There’s even a huge Facebook game where you can battle other people and smoke them in the classic puzzle game!
So as soon as I started to play 99 Bricks, a game using Tetris blocks, I fell in love.
Follow these three guys for a trip of a lifetime – condensed into a short one-minute film. Three guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, two cameras and almost a terabyte of footage… all to turn three ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food… into three beautiful…
The 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend just wrapped up in Orlando this weekend, but you can still catch all the highlights and most memorable moments online. Throughout the course of these three days, top pick players from around the league were selected to participate in a variety of challenges to showcase their talents. It’s also a…
Temple Run – Live Action! Have you heard of Temple Run? It’s the most addicting game you’ll ever play. You basically run in a temple, collect coins on your journey and overcome obstacles (jump over the fire and a tree). I questioned why it was so addicting, and then it came to me… The aspect…
It’s absolutely amazing that we live in a day and age where we can photograph the stratosphere with $100 and some spare time. Major props to these kids. Here is the news report on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSBv0u6mPNw&feature=player_detailpage Here is the footage captured by the camera:
Yes, fun. didn’t want to capitalise the “f” in “fun.” and the period is indeed there. How’s that for a totally indie band name. Well that’s besides the point. The band released their second studio album titled “Some Nights” on Feb 21. That’s two and a half years I’ve had to wait since their first…
Want to check out awesome youth musicians in Calgary? Then go to Toast ‘n’ Jam, where you can toast in the sun and jam to local bands under the age of 18. The event occurs on Aug 16 and 17, 2012 at the New Black Centre for Music & Art in which both attending and…
Are you interested in math, science, technology, medicine or engineering? Want to become more involved in the community? How about having a professional scientist or engineer as your mentor? Cybermentor.ca matches girls ages 11 to 18 with positive female role models with careers in diverse fields. Through weekly email exchanges, you’ll gain insight into life as a…
A little musical twist on the favourite internet poptart sensation.
One cold winter morning, Juliet and MJ set out into the ice and slush of 17th avenue to bring you this food review! If you’re looking for good places to grab a bite, check out our reviews!
This weekend, high school students all over Calgary will take part in a Model United Nations Conference at the University of Calgary. “Delegates” will have the chance to represent a country and council while partaking in a debate regarding the UN agenda. They will get to experience firsthand how the international body is run by…
