Youth of YYC: Matt, 16
“This year I just came back from France participating in an international lifesaving competition. It was really cool to meet people around the world. I might go to Japan or Australia to compete again next year.” Matt, 16
Communet: Spread love, not hate
Communet is a popular app where you can write anonymous messages about people at your school. It’s a great way to send messages of encouragement to other students or to compliment someone you are too shy to talk to in person; however, it is also an easy way to post mean messages about others. So…
Ebola: Real danger or perceived?
Ebola. It’s on our minds right now, and while some of us feel safe, other are worried it will get to us. Some people are starting to get really worried. But is it actually a danger to us, or are we just in over are heads? According to statistics, an American’s chance of getting ebola…
The science of being happy
You know when you have that spring in your step and then laughter and grins ensue, but have you ever thought about the science behind the body’s output of happiness? According to Psychology Today, there are four “happy” chemicals. These chemicals are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. They each have a specific function that contributes to…
Healthy watches
According to a recent DailyTech article, Nintendo will be dabbling into the watch market to provide a healthier and fitter lifestyle for its consumers. Nintendo’s watch will be a 24/7 sleep monitoring device. Nintendo will join various competitors already catering to the healthy watches market. Devices like the Jawbone Up24 and Fitbit Force have been…