I know that the title is a little bit confusing. Of course, all of us know what it’s like to be “hungry.” We experience it on a daily basis. After breakfast, into late morning, you’re sitting at your desk and suddenly your stomach starts growling. Your thoughts drift into the land of pizza and macaroni,…
On April 24th, I had the pleasure of going to Future in the Arts: A Panel Discussion for Youth Week Calgary 2014. It featured Jennifer Johnson, the Director of Programming and Arts Learning for the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, Vicki Stroich, the Executive Director of Alberta Theatre Projects, Jodi Lucas, Programming Associate for…
So how did Youth Week go? This past Sunday was 2014’s Youth Week Calgary wrap-up event at the Deerfoot Meadows Tutti Frutti. Just like at the kick-off event (which Rebecca and Wentao attended on Easter Sunday), youth could pile an unlimited amount of froyo and toppings into “youth cups” for a flat rate of $4.…
The Olympic oval seemed crowded with the beaming crowd young scientists and curious minds attending the 2014 Calgary Youth Science Fair, which was a part of Youth Week Calgary. Students in Grades 5-12 presented the projects they have been working on from months. It was very nice to see students being so excited about science,…
I’m sure we have all been through boring lectures that drone on and on about why the environment is important. But they never really seem to tell us how we can do little things in our lives to go green every day. It doesn’t have to be a huge lifestyle change. These are just small…
I wasn’t sure what I expected when I arrived at the Eau Claire YMCA last Wednesday, but it was likely not the dynamic and enjoyable experience I had. The focus of the session I attended was urban art, and so, being right in downtown Calgary, we went for an urban art walk. Before that, however,…
Alright so my obvious commitment issues aside (ranging from boyfriends to weekly posts [sorry!]), I attended the Calgary Expo on Saturday – a tradition I’ve started for myself about three years running now (literally the longest tradition I’ve ever committed to), and every year I go home regretting something I did or didn’t do. So…
Written by and starring Artistic Producer Ellen Close and Puppet Master Braden Griffiths, My Family and Other Endangered Species is something you cannot miss. It is a piece of theatre that everybody must see, a piece of text that everybody must enjoy, and an experience that everybody must venture on. It is simply wonderful. The…
If you’re a hockey fan, then you’re probably doing nothing but watching the playoffs. This year’s playoffs feature several exciting battles, including St. Louis vs Chicago and San Jose vs LA. Today, I’ll be talking about my playoff predictions, and who I think will win the Stanley Cup for the 2013/2014 season. So lets get…
Our Nature Foundation is a great organization where children, and youth of all ages can express their voices. They spark environmental conversations that are interesting and engaging. Thorough debate and many other actives, children and youth can learn different ways in which their environmental visions can be displayed. A healthy future is something that is…
Many adult think youth don’t have worries and concerns. It seems to them that all of us should be happy, but that is not always the truth. Our generation grew up with modern technology, but these things don’t always bring us happiness. It isolate us from the outside world and our surroundings. How many of…
Did you there are common running mistakes made by runners, often unknowingly? These mistakes can cause an injury, so it is important to correct this before you get yourself sidelined and in non-running form. So what are these common mistakes and do you practice this in your runs? As a certified trainer and running coach,…
4. Berlin’s “blind restaurant” Would you like the adventure of dining in the dark? How about at Unsicht-Bar In Germany? It seems this is a popular destination for people all around the world if they are looking for something exciting in their lives. The customers are lead to their seats by waiters who are mostly…
This video is hilarious! it is about Hitler raging after he finds about his mark on the IB HL Math exam. Enjoy…
Spring is here and summer is nearing! It’s finally that time of the year again where we Calgarians get a small taste of what our summer is going to look like. The sweet cool breeze rushing past our faces, the scorching sun pounding down covering every inch of our body with the warmth we’ve been…