The recent tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan does not stand as just a desolation in the global community, it is a reminder of the many climatic devastations suffered on Earth in the past years. Is Earth trying to tell us something? Although climate change or global warming is regarded as a mere myth in our current…
For a lot of youth, Facebook is a website to interact with their fellow peers and a way people learn about you, and at times, make judgements whether they like you or not. It is also a place that many teens consider a “parent-free zone” so they believe they can post what ever the feel…
Recently, St. Basil Elementary and Junior High School announced their decision to remove academic awards for students, and while some support the idea of a protecting the pride of students, many more are furious that academic achievements are not being properly recognized. According to the Calgary Herald, the decision made by Administration and staff was…
A pressing issue always returns to cause debate around the season of the Yuletide. I was reminded of this during a Friday stroll around the mall. I was in a store when this thought came into my head — to be more specific, my ears. It came out the speakers, arrogantly being played without a…
Chocolate Chip Cookies. Such an easy and simple cookie that many people don’t really think much about the recipe that they’re using when making this timeless treat. That’s a mistake. Your cookies are important. They must be magnificent. Really. Whats the point in making your own cookies if they’re no better then Chips Ahoy? No…
One of the best things in life is watching your favorite television show with no commercials because you recorded it the night before. One of the worst things in life is checking any social media as you are about to turn on the episode – you are bombarded with status after status of spoilers. We…
Imagine yourself sitting in front of your computer, lamenting about the lab that’s about to be due tomorrow, or possibly about that 10 page essay you’ve been dreading to even look at for most of the week. As you feel your resolve slowly crumbling, you also find that your cursor is making its way to…
Rex Murphy possesses the talent to gather up the threads of a news story and express his take on it in such an eloquent and conclusive manner that I find myself unable to add any further insight to the issue. This past week he did it once again, and this time regarding the scandal surrounding…
It just seemed to be another Thursday, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Just another cold Canadian winter day. This feeling slowly changed once I turned on the television and heard news of a category 5 super typhoon striking my homeland, the Philippines. Typhoon Hiyan known by the world, but to my country, goes by…
About two weeks ago I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the REFRESHED Festival at Amsterdam Rhino in Downtown Calgary. Refreshed is a group of talented people who come together in the four forms of hip hop. You don’t have to only be a dancer; there are also many other forms that I had the…
Canadian politics is commonly considered too clean and polished for international tabloids. We’re just too nice of a people I guess. Yet, in the recent couple of days, one certain Canadian has made shocking headlines throughout the world. No, it’s not Justin Bieber and his altercations in Brazil–including a video with a prostitute. It is…
Again this year, the University of Calgary invites schools in Calgary to participate in a Model United Nations conference between schools on their campus. The goal is to have every participating school represent a few of the current countries of the UN and its committees. The young delegates get to discuss current issues and pass…
Thor: The Dark World is the sequel to the 1st Thor movie and occurred after the Avengers. Thor recently came out and I was eager to see it. This movie contained a ton of CGI (computer generated Imagery). I thought that this was done well because the CGI and other effects really helped to keep…
Last Thursday, my school and I went to Theatre Calgary to watch The Great Gatsby. It was a great performance and was fascinating as it was intriguing. When I watched the play, I could really connect to director Kim Collier through the quotes she chose to use. However, the way she presented the…
It’s cold outside, and that cold is getting inside too. It’s time for that hot, sweet, delicious, winter beverage. Have you ever wondered about the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate? Some people agree that they are the same thing. However, I believe that they are different. According to An Educated Palate, hot chocolate…