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Monthly Archives: February 2017

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Best Events For This Long Weekend

Entertainment, Events, Holidays, TheatreBy Jerome Agustin PanaresFebruary 16, 2017

We have come to know chinooks as “not that cold weather” which grants everyone to have more fun outdoors than inside. Fortunately, there are some great events happening this long weekend! 1.Science in the Cinema Presents: Seven Pounds (free) Feb 16 Location: Globe Cinema 617-8 Ave SW Calgary, AB Are you a Science lover or just a curious…

Intriguing experiments on measuring common emotions

Creative Writing, Culture, Health, Self-Improvement, Social IssuesBy Lucy HanFebruary 15, 2017

Is there really a way to measure our emotions? They aren’t concrete things like a finding a shoe size or how much water is in a cup. But, countless studies have been conducted in the past as a way to measure certain emotions. Here are just a few: 1. Excessive Trust: An interesting trust experiment…

Nutrition Is Essential In Weight Change

Food & Health, Food Information, Health, Health & FitnessBy Claude LuFebruary 14, 2017

Many individuals trying to attain their ideal physique like the “Dorito shape” for men or a relatively slim and curvy figure for women generally approach it in the wrong manner. The media and advertisements have given the misconception that physical activity is the most vital aspect in achieving your fitness goals. This ad from Coca-Cola…

Video of the Day: Power Posing

Innovations, Interesting Stuff, Life, Science and Technology, Self-Improvement, TechBy Hui Wen ZhengFebruary 14, 2017

Ever have those moments right before you go into something nerve-wracking, an interview or perhaps the first day of work? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has felt uncomfortable prior to going into something like that, and in times like those, you just wish you could have a cure-all fix that will make…

The History Behind Valentine’s Day

Culture, Holidays, Interesting StuffBy Dhriti GuptaFebruary 14, 2017

With Valentine’s Day here, love (and maybe some resentment) is in the air. Couples are yet again reminded to declare their undying love for one another by gifting heart-shaped chocolates, beautiful fresh flowers, cuddly teddy bears, and….good ol’ consumerism. Whether it be a store bought card, a diamond necklace, or a plush toy heart that…

February 2017 Blogger of the Month: Lucy Han

Awesome Youth, Bloggers of the Month, Life, ProfilesBy Danielle LeongFebruary 6, 2017

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of sitting down for a light lunch with the first Blogger of the Month in the year of 2017, Lucy Han!  We had a lovely conversation at Friends, a local cafe with delicious food and a charming interior.  I am so happy that I was given the opporunity to…

TV Recommendation: Suits

Arts & Culture, Entertainment, TVBy Dylan ZhaoFebruary 6, 2017

What’s a college dropout to do when he needs to find a job? Be hired for the most prestigious law firm in New York, of course.

17 Things I’ve Learned in 17 Years

Arts & Culture, Awesome Youth, Creative Writing, Culture, Entertainment, Life, Profiles, Self-ImprovementBy Sarah NolinFebruary 6, 20171 Comment

17th birthdays aren’t that exciting, which I now know. At 16 you can finally drive, 18 you’re legal but 17 is this awkward year where you’re not quite an adult but also don’t qualify as a kid anymore. There are expectations set out as you prepare for adulthood and for some who are graduating like…

Harry Potter Theory: Death Eaters and The KKK?

Arts & Culture, Books, Interesting StuffBy Talia SantarossaFebruary 1, 2017

 A little while ago, I was watching Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire and couldn’t help but notice something that struck me as interesting. The robes that the Death Eaters are wearing during the attack at the Quidditch World Cup are eerily similar in design to the white supremacist Ku Klux Klan’s robes. It…

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