{Original Image} Miss Representation is a documentary directed and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom which tackles the representation of women in the media and the effects on both male and female perspectives. The documentary focusses mainly on the roles of women in America and what being powerful can mean or cost. I am a bit of a documentary junky,…
Ever since I discovered the power of makeup (it’s like plastic surgery in a bottle!), I have being obsessed with eye liners. If used properly, eye liners can define your eye shape and open up your eyes, giving you that fresh look that makes you look super awake even though your mind is half asleep.…
Our fascination with wild animals is nothing new. Since as far back as 1250 B.C., zoos have entertained millions with exotic animals behind bars, but we’re not living in the dark ages anymore. Despite claims that zoos play an important role in conservation and education, they are unnatural and inherently cruel. To put it simply, they do…
Note: There will be spoilers here! Make sure you’ve watched the first two episodes of Season 4 before reading on. Avatar fans, it’s finally time! The final season of the Legend of Korra is out, with the first two episodes already released and a third one on the way this week. This article is just…
I prefer reading then going to a lame social gathering. I prefer romantic relationships in novels compared to having one in my real life. I prefer living in the lives of characters in novels than my own, at times. After admitting the truth: my own little world consists of paperback romantic novels and my dreams…
With the chilling array of badly produced horror films out nowadays, here is my personal list of horror films that will surely give you a scare. 1. Identity: This is my all time favourite horror film. The movie embeds a flabbergasting plot twist. Identity is more than the simple tale that people may initially perceive…
The Telus World of Science in Edmonton opened it’s doors to an exhibit on Saturday that showcases over 100 props from the Indiana Jones films as well as some real life relics that have been discovered all over the world by archaeologists. The interactive exhibit teaches you about history and archaeology by relating it to…
A common misconception about vegetarianism is that with the absence of meat, protein is much harder to come by. Despite the belief of a surprising portion of the population, it’s entirely possible to get enough protein without eating any meat. Even if you aren’t a vegetarian (I know I’m not), it’s helpful to know things…
Every year, you see a variety of Disney princesses and superheroes running across the lighted streets on Halloween nights. Even though these costumes are easy to find and super cute, they gradually lose their originality and people begin to classify you as “one of the princesses/superheros”. However, there are several Halloween costumes which are super…
With the arrival of fall, comes the arrival of new trends in the fashion world. Last saturday Calgary got to witness some of the most unique fall pieces created yet by Canadian designers at PARKLUXE 2014. PARKLUXE was an evening out into the beautiful world of fashion and art which aspired to showcase local designers…
In my personal opinion, I believe debate is something everyone should get into. It is one of the best extracurriculars you could do. I began debating in Grade 8 for Tom Baines Junior High, and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Debate is something that develops a bunch of your skills: it improves public speaking,…
This picture became viral these past two weeks, as it showed a collective group of Indian female scientists congratulating one another on a mission success. It is truly a rare occurrence to see a third-world country with such a capable space program, but India shattered the convention last month when their Mars orbiter spacecraft…
Here are two problems we face in being on time for school, and how to solve them. Are you very particular in how you look? This mostly goes out to all the ladies out there. We all have to admit that applying makeup is not an easy task, and it takes experience/practice for you to…
Oh, English grammar, I love you. From the amazing, quirky website, Mentalfloss, comes an article with seven sentences that sound crazy and nonsensical but are actually grammatically correct. Thinking about how interesting these sentences were, I thought I’d share them on here. Word to the wise, put your thinking caps on; these sentences require a…
In the age of the internet, who even buys cookbooks anymore? As a vegetarian or vegan especially, finding cookbooks with something fresh and delicious that still works for your diet can be a real challenge. But no longer are vegetarian recipes just found in a little niche section of Chapters — online, there is a thriving…