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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

On repeat: ‘Swear To God The Devil Made Me Do It’ by The Front Bottoms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=linwITW5XvI One of my favourite songs, from one of my favourite albums, from one of my favourite bands. It's always periodically on repeat and will...

Youth of YYC: Christine, 16

"To me, belonging is when one can comfortably and fully express their unique self without being judged. It's about not having to worry if...

Graduation photo tips

Hi everyone! I don't know if this is timely or not since everybody's schedule is different, but I thought I'd offer up some tips...

Soundtracks to life

The majority of good music these days is heavily underrated, but with sites/apps like Songza and 8tracks, finding new music is at the touch of our...

Luxury and Green, Reality or Dream?

All of us know about Lamborghini. They create some of the most luxury cars in the world, but for a high price, starting at...

Calling pretentious movie addicts

Movies are probably the best thing. I’m ridiculously passionate about the emotions that films provoke. So... if I could get any more pretentious, I...

Youth of YYC: Ruby and Rose, 16 and 16

"Were you in the hallway when I first saw you?" "Yeah, and I was like, 'Hey! I know you.'" "And we just became friends." "Instantly?" "Pretty much." -...

The Misfortunate Third

With Valentine’s Day just past, there are probably a lot of couples around you. And they sometimes invite you to be the “third wheel”...

Youth of YYC: Andy, 17

"I believe good mental health is a key thing that allows people to be successful. Currently, there has been many discrepancies on how mental...

A look at history’s youngest Oscar winners

This past weekend the victor of the Best Actor category, Eddie Redmayne, age 33, was one of the younger actors to prevail throughout Oscar history...

A short story: Happily Ever After?

In English class, one of the themes we have been focusing on lately is the notion that people shouldn't let fear run their lives...

Ancient Life on Mars

NASA recently released an article, detailing how conditions on Mars were once suitable for ancient life, and still may be, to some extent. You...

The 87th Oscars Red Carpet Review

As you all know, the 87th Academy Awards took place this Sunday. That obviously means there was a red carpet. So, being as qualified...

Overlooked songs by overrated artists

{Original Image} When an artist first releases a single, they are forced to operate under the whims of the producer and/or record label in charge....

Things only people with glasses will understand

Oh glasses, we can't live with them, and we can't live without them. They make life go from 480p to HD in a matter...

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