Best Internet Sites

The internet is growing rapidly, and we can all see evidence of that in our own lives. Because I love infographics, here’s one about the growth of the internet. To sum it up, the world wide web is growing pretty fast. And while there are definitely a long list of downsides to the growth of…

Acing the SAT: 3 Helpful Tips

For grade 11 students (or as Americans call them, “juniors”), the daunting task of applying for colleges is creeping into their lives. Whether these students plan to attend a Canadian or American University (or study abroad for that matter), they must consider the plethora of items to be checked off before they graduate. One of…

Friendship…According to the Vlogbrothers

John and Hank Green, two brothers who started a video blog series on 2007 recently discussed about friendship. John mentions “being more than friends” and Hank talks about “making friends.” I hope you enjoy these two videos–these guys are brilliant, interesting and witty! So I suggest watching their videos weekly! John’s comment: [youtube xa6_7ev4Seg] Hank’s…

Grad Dress Craze: How to pick your grad dress

I’m a girl in grade 12, so naturally, finding my grad dress is probably the most fun I’ll have this year. So the question is…should I get a sweetheart neck, strapless, one-shoulder, a-line, asymmetrical, gown, short, long, halter, poofy, sequined, or rhinestoned dress? Yeah, okay. I don’t even know what to choose. But I have…

Apply to be the Mayor for a day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nbRhuZLDvs   Hello engaged youth! Do you ever wish you could be in charge of this city? That’s right, the wish to have your fancy ideas be implemented in the city of Calgary. Well now is your chance. Madeline Gustavson, a grade nine student was chosen last year as the Mayor for a Day. She…

Photography Tips

Taking  photography isn’t always about taking these crazy artsy and symbolic pictures, sometimes it’s just capturing everyday items that people see all the time and changing their perspectives on it. Here are some tips and examples of my own you can use to help take some amazing shots:   Vantage/ Focal Point: Sometimes all you…

Waiting for the Warm

As we roll out of January and into February we start to hope for Spring. We just can’t seem to wait for the warm winds, green buds, and sweet blades of grass to replace the dismal winter weather. However, we live in Calgary. This means we’ve got a couple more months to go. So what…

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra whips up passionate patriotism with: Rule, Britannia!

British music is great and does not disappoint! The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, with international rising superstar, Callum Smart, enraptured the Jack Singer concert hall with English sophistication, elegance and majestic sound.  Callum Smart, the shining crown jewel of this evening’s performance, heralds from England and gave an awe-inspiring performance for someone so young! The patriotic…

To Fear or Not to Fear: The College Interview

It’s 7 pm and you’re enjoying you dinner when the phone rings. You read “California” on your phone’s caller ID and decide that it must be yet another telemarketer  but you pick up the phone anyways. With your thumb ready on the “hang-up” dial, you mumble a quick greeting to the other end in expectancy for the usual…

Video Game Deaths: Atari and THQ

Though there have been numerous start ups presenting new products in the video game industry, a great number of the established companies have begun to disappear. The video game industry is slowly becoming more streamlined, with recent bankruptcies indicating the changes that have happened in the industry. Classic companies have made last stabs at life…

Ten Video Games to Play

It has been scientifically proven that an hour of gaming a day does wonders for the brain. Video games can help build your lateral thinking skills, an essential part of IQ testing. Gaming can also improve one’s ability to strategize and perceive a situation, helping us grasp the whole picture and find the quickest route…