Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, most stores in the mall are promoting sales that suggest “relationships and love”. Even though its sweet and romantic, it serves as a reminder that single people are lonely and sad which is absolutely not true. Looking at my friends, the people who are in couples seem to…
Hi all! As probably none of you know, this is my last year of high school; and alongside the ever present and all consuming slew of homework and drama, I have had the pleasure of crying over university applications. While application season may be over, there are still some people floundering and crying over acceptance,…
With semester 2 in full swing, you’re sure to need some kind of break from adjusting to your new classes. If you’re free on the weekend and feel the need to unwind from all the stress, check out whats going on around this weekend! You won’t regret it! 1) Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta’s…
“My greatest struggle in applying to university is trying to get across who I am within the word limit.” – Farrah, 17
{Original Image} In the blink of an eye, January is over and we are into February. Now that exams are over, we don’t have to feel so guilty for procrastinating anymore. At least, that’s what I’m telling myself to not feel so guilty for spending way too much time on Pinterest. Please feel free to…
No time to cook? Why not use the microwave to quickly make some delicious food? Society has a preconceived idea that microwaved food is bad for your health, however that is not always true. Skip out on packaged microwavable food and use some fresh ingredients. It barely takes any time to microwave, as well as creating far less…
We’ve all seen the pictures of skeletal teenage girls looking in the mirror, standing on the scale, or eating nothing. I’m here to tell you that those visuals do not properly capture an eating disorder. Too many people in today’s society are suffering from this deadly mental illness, and too often that struggle is worsened…
In the spring of 2014, Twitter erupted with a cunning media campaign that got #WeNeedDiverseBooks to trend globally. Beginning with support from authors who were hoping to “raise [their] voices into a roar that can’t be ignored”, the campaign caught like wildfire. However, almost a year later, I can’t help but fear that the movement has fallen out of…
The new year is well upon us, bringing us promises of change, rebirth, and… dinosaurs? Telus Spark, Calgary’s one and only science center, opened its new “Dinosaurs in Motions” exhibit last weekend. Constructed by the late metal sculptor John Payne, this travelling exhibit combines the modern nostalgia of rusted metal and the imposing presence of prehistoric dinosaurs…
Spring may not be upon us, but flower crowns are still in! Here, I show you how to make a simple flower crown, with materials readily available at any craft store. Let’s go! Materials: Florist wire (I used 22 gauge green colored wire) Artificial flowers & leaves (available at Dollar Store, Walmart, Michaels, etc.) Pliers…
The City Mayors Foundation believes that a competitive project like The World Mayor Project is able persuade citizens to engage more strongly with the work of their mayors and at the same time provide them an opportunity to learn about the challenges faced by cities around the world. This project was conceived to commend city leaders chosen…
Yeah, yeah, the Patriots won the Super Bowl this year (can you tell I’m a West Coast fan?), but as usual, the day was more than the ultimate battle of football. The game comprised of an expected, dazzling half-time show courtesy of Katy Perry, and the illustrious Super Bowl time spot filled with a wondrous…
She may be young, but she is a literary force to be reckoned with. I am of course referring to Jasmine Ke, Youth Are Awesome’s Blogger of the Month. From the age of 14, Jasmine has shared with us her love for writing. This passion can be seen in some of her outstanding posts, such…
I sat down with my second book this week, Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho. Let me point out that I have loved this man’s work, and I had hoped to read more of his stories after The Alchemist. It was one of the most recommended books on one of the lists I saw on Goodreads,…
After Bianca discovers that she is the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) in her friend group, she sets out on a mission to find herself and and challenge the high school hierarchy. You can watch one of the many trailers above to get a taste of the vibe of the film for yourself. The film…