55 fiction is a super super short story. One under 55 words to be exact. Initially over 75 words, the idea was successfully narrowed down to 55 words. Here it is: Rainy Days Drip. Rain. Never did like the cold. Miserable weather, too unpredictable. First time I ever hit back, it was raining. Felt good…
‘Every Last Word’ Welcome to Poet’s Corner Prize Pack One winner will receive: • Journal, pen & magnetic fridge poetry kit; • copy of Every Last Word to inspire the poet in you. About the Book: If you could read my mind, you wouldn’t be smiling. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of…
Think Netflix offers everything you wanted to watch? Well think again. Here are 5 classic movies that totally should be on Netflix. Winnie the Pooh Remember the good old days when Eeyore was always too sad, Winnie the Pooh wanted to spell love and Tigger was always bouncing? The other day, I was…
{Original Image} The human race has been using art as a medium to express ourselves for as long as time. The 21st century has enabled artists to transfer their canvases, paints, and brushes onto a digital platform. Traditional canvas paintings and drawings are beautiful, but digital art is my ultimate favourite form. Out of all the…
Having those Friday short days are great. But what do you do with the extra hours? I’m always keeping myself entertained by scrolling on my Facebook page. During one of my scrolling sessions, I came across a sponsored post on Serena Williams. Check out this video! Serena’s 7/11 Video Launching herself to a whole new…
I am not talking about the movie, the story, or the concept that Marvel has succeeded in winning over millions of fans with (including myself). The mistakes I am referring to are the disappointing arrays of awkward interviews and verbal hiccups that was showcased by the cast of the highly anticipated The Avengers: Age of Ultron. With some…
{Original Image} For the past two years, Youth Are Awesome members have been prancing around Otafest and soaking in the otaku-friendly vibes of the Otafest community. We have reviewed Otafest food trucks (here, here, and here) and the maid cafe experience (here). We have compiled guides to pin trading (here) and tips for the event…
SOTERIA [so-tay-ree’-ah] deliverance, preservation; in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the soul’s safety or salvation. Produced by Mount Royal University’s Artio Choir, Soteria: The Spirit of Persistence, is a whirlwind of a journey that “explores the resilience and unconquerable spirit that drives all of humanity” through different genres of music. With a strong vocal…
If you have been with me for a while now, you might have asked yourself, “Why hasn’t Ailin posted a review of any LUSH products recently?” Well, the answer is because I’m boring and don’t tend to change up my routine too often so I don’t have any new products to review for the most…
(Original Image) No, it’s not a piece of bread made with the power of karma. Though that would probably be warm, crispy deliciousness, that is not the type of toast I’m talking about. I’m talking about the type of toasts that you hear at weddings, where everyone joins together to celebrate someone or something. That…
I have been through it, you have been through it, we all have been though it. It is something we dread the most – failure. It pops up in the crevices of our lives, invading the sense of sanctity that resides there. Well, you know what? you aren’t alone. And being experienced in the art…
Mental health shouldn’t be a topic only talked about in the safety of the shadows in a dark alley. It’s a big topic and sadly enough it is also a big taboo in our society. Suicide is whispered about, depression is often thrown under the rug, panic and anxiety attacks are becoming increasingly normal for students.…
Earlier this month, Arts & Culture editor Hui Wen and I had the incredible opportunity to spend 10 days living in Denmark as part of a student exchange program. It was a transformative experience that I can’t recommend highly enough. Especially as a youth, travel can be such an eye-opening experience. There are so many reasons…
I recently only discovered the TV series world about this time last year in grade 9. Now in grade 10, taking advanced programs and with homework to complement the courses, how do I create time for series? It’s simple, I can’t go back to a life without them. Gossip Girl was the starter for me,…
Genocide: The systematic extermination of an entire nation. See: Holocaust Nation: A group that comes together due to common goal/identity e.g. linguistic nation, cultural nation, civic nation. We all know of the holocaust in some form or another. Through the diaries of Anne Frank, the Boy in Striped Pajamas, the holocaust museum or social studies…