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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

5 Beauty Benefits of the Banana Peel

  Bananas. Immediately you may think of potassium and fiber; a fruit often eaten with your cereal and OJ. Yes, that much is true, but...

Most Annoying Cartoons

I grew up watching cartoons on Cartoon Network, and I loved most of the cartoons that came on. However, there are just some cartoons...

The New Conservatory: A Youth’s Perspective

The Mount Royal University Conservatory's long awaited Bella Concert Hall and new facilities opened its doors to the public for the first time last...

Photo Tour: Mount Royal’s new Conservatory

The public eye has finally seen the inside of Mount Royal's new Conservatory, as well as the beautiful Bella Concert Hall after 3 years...

10 English Based Korean Slangs

Sometimes, I say words in English assuming that it’s an actual word, but turns out it isn’t? So I have compiled for you the...

Calm the Frizz with 3 Easy Braids

In the winter, long hair is probably going to get static-y or frizzy due to the level of humidity and other factors. Over the...

Youth of YYC: Jules, 17

"We're the musicians, we're supposed to be heard, not seen..." - Jules, 17 Shot backstage at the Conservatory and Bella Hall open house with members of...

What to See in YYC: Weekend Preview January 30 – February 1, 2015

Second semester is starting up again but that doesn't mean the fun of exam break (the actual break part not the exams) has to...

Hello! The Book of Mormon is coming to Calgary!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKkLV1zE8M0 *doorbell sound* Hello. My name is Elder Dean. And I would like to share with you the most amazing show. *doorbell sound* Hello. I think you'll find it neat. It's a...

Discovering YYC: Gummi Boutique

Gummi Boutique is one of my favourite stores in Calgary. It is stocked with things beyond my imagination and what looks to be, things straight...

TV shows you need to watch

For most of us, we are in that period where our exams are over and we still have about a week or so before...

Youth of YYC: Mark and Anthony, 16 and 14

*feeling confused on trying to decide on a quote...* - Mark and Anthony, 16 and 14 (ft. Katie and Miranda, 15 and 15) Shot backstage at...

Movies of 2015 to look forward to

Jasmine K. Looking for new movies to watch this year? Well, there are no worries as this year will be very active in terms of...

Leftover mashed potatoes = mind-blowing breakfast

Breakfast is important and absolutely necessary, and that is NOT something I believe to be debatable. Therefore, the question comes down to: What should...

The crush: the casual, the best, and the one that works (Dean’s playlist)

A good 27 days have passed in this New Year and with the pressure of exams off my shoulders, I still felt like I...

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