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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

The Madness: Calgary | Opening Acts

On Sunday, November 29th, Canada’s own The Weeknd rolled into town with the Madness tour in support of his latest studio album, Beauty Behind...

Interview with Vanessa Porteous: Artistic Director of Alberta Theatre Projects

On Sunday November 22, I had to opportunity to go see "Legend Has It", a family holiday show from Alberta Theatre projects. This show...

Paris Climate Change Conference 2015

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference is being held in Le Bourget, Paris from November 30 to December 11. This will be the...

Animals: Friends, Not Foes

Do you have a pet? Yes, those cute, cuddly animal best friends. Whether it be a dog or a cat, hamster or a fish,...

Smile.

If again your alarm Refuses to ring And you spill that glass Of milk you were drinking Even if the bus You've always been catching Ignores you so blatantly Leaving you...

Blogger of the Month, December 2015: Danielle Leong

Waffles, coffee, friends, and good conversation. Aren't those some of the cardinal joys in life? I got all of these things and more when...

A Brief History Of The Grey Cup

The Grey Cup is plays a special part in the identity of sport in Canada. In celebration of the 103rd Grey Cup championship, played last...

This Video Has Won My Heart & 2015 Campaign Video of the Year

"It is difficult to engage people about Syria, because it is so complex, and there are so many stories in the media depicting Syrians...

Early 2000s Pop Punk Bands To Study To

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people criticize someone else's music taste. Yes, you are entitled to your opinion. Yes, it's good...

Justin’s Rise to Power: Why Sex Appeal is Detracting From Canadian Politics

Does it even make sense to vote again this year? The Progressive Conservative party wins regardless. Maybe we'll have a minority government? Typical, deficit...

Fitness Inspiration Ft. YMCA

Stress seems to be a common and a reoccurring theme throughout high school, be it a bio final or filling out university applications, it...

Snapchat is the new Facebook

Just this week, I read an article which stated that Snapchat was slowly overtaking Facebook as the most popular social media app and service...

When it’s time to let go of a friend

Friends. They make the world go round. They can turn a frown into a laugh with just a word. The can transform a terrible...

Life Ain’t a Nair Commercial

There’s nothing worse than seeing someone obsess over their insecurities, as I too have been in that position. A girl who I called a...

The Peacekeeper’s Gate: The Protection and Prevention of Access to Peace

Peace is defined as "the normal, non-warring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world." But is peace normal? Or is it...

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