Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Kaiz Alarakyia for Youth Central’s 25th anniversary celebration. Every two weeks this year, Youth Central will spotlight 25 alumni to reflect on their time spent with the organization, as well as to see what they have been up to since! I’m sure after you read about Kaiz…
Middle school is a… well, interesting experience, but nonetheless integral to one’s life. It’s something everyone goes through, at one point. I’m about to be thrown into high school in less than six months. It really made me think, because here I am, in the 8th grade, 13 years old, and not prepared for it at…
If you do not mind indulging in hours of anime over spring break, I recommend watching Dragon Ball Super. It is an action packed anime with constant fighting among elite fighters in different universes. Dragon Ball Super is considered by many anime fans to be one of the best anime series going on right now.…
In the modern era of the 21st century where technological advancements are rapidly developing by the second, it seems inevitable that a major portion of the world’s population will be submersed in the whole sub-culture of social media and internet communications. However, despite the immense positive attributes that technology has brought forth to our world…
Undoubtedly, Netflix makes some great shows, like Stranger Things and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, however Netflix isn’t without some questionable ideas. One of those being their new TV show, Riverdale, which is a cesspool of cringey cliches. Like an athlete who is torn between sports and his passion for music, and a rich girl who…
When I first picked up Khaled Hosseini’s most famous book, The Kite Runner, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The book’s description was vague and gave no indication of what I would be reading, so I opened up the first page, and became immersed in the story. While reading, I found that I couldn’t put…
Summer. A time to relax and be carefree from all of the stress of school and deadlines. A time to bask in sunlight and hang out with friends. A time for yourself. While the summertime has time for all of that, it is also the best time to engage in something worthwhile. As I’ve…
SAVE. THE. BEES. x Starting in 2006, the honeybee population started to decline drastically. We need these bees! They help pollinate 80% of food crops and are responsible for $40 billion worth of our national produce each year. If we just sit here and do nothing while the bees slowly slip…
Have you ever gotten an unexpected mark on your test just because you made so many careless mistakes? Have you ever thought you would get a 100% if you paid more attention to the questions? Have you ever regretted not checking your work before you handed the test in? If this has ever happened to you, then here are…
Have you ever had an amazing idea that could benefit Calgary and the world around you but, the project seems out of reach because of those expenses that come with it? Calgary Youth Foundation (CYF) can solve those problems for you. What is the Calgary Youth Foundation? CYF is a youth-driven committee that offers grants…
According to dictionary.com, conspiracy theory is defined as “a theory that explains an event as being the result of a plot by a covert group or organisation; a belief that a particular unexplained event was caused by such a group.” I define it as “an eye-opening theory that could be totally true and makes you question everything you’ve…
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Rethinking. They say that you’re an over thinker- that you pick and choose every word you say, that you never know how to make decisions, that you’re continuously wrought with anxiety. As cruel as their words may seem, it’s so easy to believe them. And now, only their words matter. No amount of comfort from…
Wait, There’s bacon in my hot chocolate. Match hot chocolate? Weird but that tasted great
I sometimes call my Grade 12 year the year of applications, and I’m only half joking. From September to now, this year has been a whirlwind of essays and deadlines looming ahead, many of them for scholarships. With all these applications, it seemed certain that I would get a scholarship, right? Wrong. From polite rejection letters…