Ever felt a need for a super yummy yet filling snack? I’ve got the solution for you! I, myself, enjoy eating quite a bit. So, I have decided to create some delicious and somewhat healthy recipes. Hopefully, you’ll try them out when you feel like having a mid-day snack. The Yogurt Snack Bowl: Ingredients: 1 Cup…
This past week, that perfect combination of luck and spare cash emerged to allow me to travel to Italy and Greece with a touring group. My expectations were pretty much on par with every girl’s fallacy that life in these places is essentially a B-list chick flick, and were exceeded. Now I’m not saying that my…
It is once again the time of plaid, cowboy boots, and stetson hats. Every year, the Stampede attracts more than a million people from Calgary and beyond to enjoy rides, rodeo shows, and unique food. Unique is just one of the things I got when I tried the new Crazy Cone, a J-shaped corn-based tube…
Sharks don’t like to be filmed. So if it’s not for scientific reasons, don’t try to film a shark underwater. It will come to bite you later–no pun intended. We saw how the REMUS SharkCam, a highly developed navigational and filming instrument, got severely beat up in 2013. “But the hunter soon became the…
Recently, the Supreme Court in America ruled gay marriage to be legal in all 50 states and various opposing reactions to this can be seen from both sides of the debate. Facebook profile pictures have changed to include the iconic symbol of pride. Many personal attacks from both sides have caused further polarization between the…
First off, what is a hyperpolyglot? A ‘hyperpolyglot’ is a term coined by linguist Richard Hudson to describe a person with the ability to speak multiple languages. When I mean multiple, I mean 6 or more languages fluently. “That’s crazy!”, you might say – how could that even be possible? Believe it or not, there…
It’s almost the end of the school year, a time for celebration and reminiscing on the year’s achievements and memorable moments. This year was one of my highlights in terms of volunteering in that I was introduced to many amazing and unique volunteering opportunities. These are two of my favourite experiences. 1. Otafest At Otafest…
When you picture your favourite animal, the image that pops into your head is likely that of a dog, a cat, a dolphin, or a similar cute animal. Species such as these have dominated the hearts of humans for many years, but with these recent scientific discoveries the tides may be changing. I don’t know about you, but…
Every day one of the hardest decisions to make is what we’re going to wear. During the school year, we’re always in a rush but we always want to look good. In the summer, we don’t want to be stressed over outfits, we want to be out having fun. These tips will show you how…
Scent drives our perception inevitably. It plays a predominant role when it comes to attracting the opposite sex, attachment to memories, and presenting oneself. Some people are more deeply conscious of the influence and impression a scent can bring, utilizing it to create an extension of their personalities and attract wanted success into many areas in their…
(Original Image) You can improve on your writing. That’s the main point I want you to keep in mind while you read this article. Writing is one of those things that is required in one form or another in most of your school courses. I know many people who would rather that they didn’t have…
A week ago I was privileged to be able to meet with the designer of 6streets, Andy Nguyen, and talk about his story. I can say without hesitation that Andy is one of the most down-to-earth and inspirational individuals I have interviewed and perhaps met till this day. So how did Andy Nguyen become who he…
Ya Hoo! Hello cowboys and cowgirls, here we are again. Stampede is here! We are going to see people wearing cowboy hats, shirts and jeans everywhere after today. This weekend, our topic is surrounded by Stampede. The stampede parade is also tomorrow so get your lazy bum up because you have to wake up early to see it!…
Just this past week, the 2015 National Basketball Association’s amateur draft just occurred and some special young talents were taken by teams throughout the league. This short series of posts will look at the first ten picks made in the draft, draft day trades and their effect on the NBA. Pick 1: Karl Anthony-Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves Grade:…
Source School’s out and it’s time to switch out that calculator for a nice cold drink. Whether you’re staying in Calgary this summer or spending it abroad, the heat can seem a bit overwhelming. Sunday, June 28th saw a heat wave sweep across Canada, sending people running for their fans or the nearest pool. If…