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Youth Are Awesome, commonly referred to as YAA, is a blog written by youth for youth. YAA provides the youth of Calgary a place to amplify their voices and perspectives on what is happening around them. Youth Are Awesome is a program of Youth Central.

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Yearly Archives: 2015

Friendship Obligations You Should Not Have

  You may know the lyrics "We met for a reason, either you're a blessing, or a lesson." That may be a piece of advice...

Back To School 2015 Lookbook

During summer, it often seems like you're stuck in a period of endless nights where you can do whatever and sleep in till whenever...

Wrong Timing

{original image} My umbrella drops into a puddle of mucky rain water as I stand in the middle of a crosswalk. The loud and strong...

2015 VMA Performances: Hits & Misses

{Source} There was no rhyme or reason behind what went down during last Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. From host Miley's bizarre costume changes to Kanye...

Video Of The Day: Five Things I Want You To Hear

The end of August hails in a new school year, a new slate and a chance to grow. September, as much as it may be...

Ways to Get Involved in Science and Tech this School Year

Happy back to school everybody!  You knew it was coming, and now it's finally here.  Trust me, as a student at Sir Winston Churchill entering...

Simple Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

As anyone with a sweet-tooth knows, cupcakes are like the building blocks of baked goods. If you ever feel the urge to make a...

What is homelessness? Part 2 – Should we feel uncomfortable?

How do you feel when you see a homeless person? Speaking from personal experience, I have to admit that I feel uncomfortable. However, I know...

My experience at the University of Pennsylvania

This summer, I had the honor of participating in a 6-week pre-college program at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). This program is run by...

Hui Wen’s 2015 Back-to-School Lookbook

I'm done with focusing on the negatives of back to school season. Yes, we will soon have responsibilities to upkeep and grades to maintain,...

Book Review: The Truth About Us + Q/A w the Author

A little while ago after being bored at the mall and having 1 hour to spare, I walked into Indigo. I saw a large...

10 Things I Wish I Was Told Before Grade Ten

Going back to a new year can be scary regardless what grade, and it's important that us kids stick together and pass on knowledge...

Movie Review: Smosh the Movie

  DIRECTED BY: Alex Winter STARRING: Anthony Padilla as Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox as Ian Hecox, Jenna Marbles as Jenna Marbles, Michael Ian black as Steve...

Preparing for the New School Year

  {source} School is right around the corner. It’s about time to hop onto the bus and be on your way to school. Are you ready?...

Video of the Day: How To Age Gracefully

This Wednesday, the popular CBC radio "WireTap" declared the end of its 11-year run. They revealed that they ended their show because it was longer...

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