Monday, September 30, 2024
Youth Central Logo

YOUTH ARE AWESOME

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.

Any views or opinions expressed on this blog belong solely to the author and do not represent those of people or organizations that the blog may be associated with, unless explicitly stated. All content is for informational purposes only.

Yearly Archives: 2015

Nail Polish picks for spring and summer

What are your favourite things about spring? For me, the liberty to wear fun colours and designs on my nails definitely makes the cut. I've...

The NDP: not a Socialist Party

The day after the elections is always full of altercations about the victorious party. This year was no exception.  However, the name that dominated...

My experience volunteering with the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank

The Calgary Food Bank is a non-profit organization that collects food donations and distributes them to those in need. Supported by sponsors and help...

CPO’s Cello Concerto + 2014/15 Season Reflections and 2015/16 Season Thoughts

Cellists all across the city rejoiced on the 9th after a virtuositic performance of the quintessential Dvorak Cello Concerto by  Johannes Moser with the Calgary...

Parkshow 2015

"I don't do fashion. I am fashion." ~Coco Chanel PARK- the non-profit arts and fashion organization- is hosting PARKSHOW on May 23rd in the newest...

Otafest 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elUvVaU0uSk&feature=youtu.be

Celebrating Calgary’s Classical Talent, One Month On

Do you know someone musically talented around you? If so, chances are they attended the Calgary's Got Classical Talent concert in celebration of the...

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview May 16-19, 2015

At last, May long weekend has arrived. This much-anticipated and much-needed break leaves us with only one question: what's happening around YYC? Here are...

Youth of YYC: Dan, 18

"Jet fuel can't melt steel memes, and I can't sleep because there's too many pretty girls." - Dan, 18

Rainy Days: A 55 Fiction

55 fiction is a super super short story. One under 55 words to be exact. Initially over 75 words, the idea was successfully narrowed...

GIVEAWAY: ‘Every Last Word’ Welcome to Poet’s Corner Prize Pack

  'Every Last Word' Welcome to Poet's Corner Prize Pack One winner will receive: • Journal, pen & magnetic fridge poetry kit; • copy of Every Last...

5 movies that should be on Netflix

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...

Awesome Artists: Sakimi Chan

{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...

Tennis Pros Can Dance Too

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...

The PR Mistakes of The Avengers: Age of Ultron

I am not talking about the movie, the story, or the concept that Marvel has succeeded in winning over millions of fans with (including...

Most Read