From a very early age, we are bombarded with standards of physical beauty that are impossible to achieve. Plastic is a short film that deals with the obsession of body image. While Anna is preparing for a first date with Henry, a man she has secretly loved for years, everything goes wrong until she discovers the…
I started watching horror movies in Grade 7, giving myself quite a scare with my first run at The Ring (the original Japanese version, which I think is way better than the remake). Needless to say, I steered clear of the horror genre for a good few years after that. During Grade 9 however,…
In The Beginning of Everything, the story centers around Mr. Perfect, Ezra Faulkner. He’s a 17-year-old boy who’s living the life. He’s the captain of the tennis team, has the best looking girlfriend, and he’s part of the in-crowd. It seems too good to be true, except when everything he has comes crashing down around…
Is it just me, or does it get harder and harder every year to find something to dress up as for Halloween? Sure, you could go as something generic, or you dress up as a character from your favourite TV show and risk no one recognizing who you are suppose to be. That was the…
Nicole M’Carthy is a Grade 11 student at Western Canada High School who was nominated in the Leadership category for the 2014 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (a program of Youth Central). Nicole pulled through as one of three finalists, and ultimately received the award. I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Nicole…
Being a dedicated player of high-stakes, all-out-war multiplayer games such as Battlefield and Call of Duty, I often try to find any kind of advantage to enhance my enjoyment. One of those advantages, besides camping in a corner where I can’t be seen (I hate doing it but it works), I like to listen to…
Halloween is filled with times nobody can forget, full of scares, screams, and sugar-rushes, a time to put on a mask and a hood and become someone entirely different. Halloween is the one evening of the year that nobody can really explain, or ever match the festive spirit it brings. We’re often so wrapped up…
A couple of weeks ago, I had an interview for a volunteer position. It was my very first time, so I was pretty nervous. Although I am a beginner and don’t know much about interviews, I can tell you a few tricks I used in order to succeed. 1. Appearance Before an interview, try to…
As most people knew, there was a grand open house in Edmonton at the University of Alberta. For the fair at the Butterdome, all faculties from all the campuses came to host their individual booths, providing brochures and little goodies. Considering the individuals from Calgary, the U of A were as thoughtful as they could…
How much do you know about avoidable blindness? Did you know that 285 million people in the world suffer from blindness and low vision, while 80 per cent of these cases can be prevented? In developing countries, being visually impaired is not just a disability but is a DEATH SENTENCE. You may be wondering why…
Think back to Halloweens past. Chances are the costumes that stick out in your mind are the homemade ones. Whether or not they look perfect, the costumes that tend to get the most attention are the ones that people put some thought and effort into. Everyone loves a creative costume that makes them think, “I…
Bats everywhere! Their arrival into the month of October has begun the Halloween festivities. A week ago, I decided to make some Halloween decorations for my room, because why not? I figured it there was any time to spookify my room it would be now. I’ll walk you through what I did. Don’t worry, this…
Last month was THE month for the TV shows of the year, as Gotham and The Flash debuted, and Arrow returned to its viewers for a third time. Being a Bat-fanatic, I just have to rant about Gotham. When I say rant, I mean babble just to let the excitement off of me. Because this…
“You learn something new every day.” Isn’t that a phrase you’ve often heard, both in sarcasm and in belief? No matter the case, it’s true. Whether you believe that what you learned was worth the time or effort, if you’ll likely forget the next day, is based on your opinion. By looking at something called…
Tests are challenging. They are stressful, and as we move up in grades, much harder and much riskier. Only a certain amount of time is given for tests, so it’s best to use the time efficiently. From my 12 or so years of taking tests, I’ve only recently begun developing tips for myself on how to…