Tessellated Constellations — Free Verse Poetry
gazing upon the expanses . of the great night sky our endless wonder . at the mosaic sea of stars is inexplicably bridled…
Why Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s “Monstress” is a Subversive Masterpiece
Monstress is a serial graphic novel written by Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Sana Takeda, following the story of teenage girl Maika Halfwolf in what is described as “an alternate, matriarchal 1900s Asia brimming with arcane dangers” and on the brink of a species war. Since its release, it has garnered widespread praise from…
On Cynicism
Cynicism: an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism. While many may know what cynicism means, a deeper understanding or comprehension may not be formed. Just like myself, I knew what cynicism meant, but a video I discovered expounded and expanded my perception. This is the video: I highly suggest you…
5 Minute Desserts: A Perfect Way to Satisfy Cravings
Sugar is an instant way to satisfy your cravings, whether you’ve come back from school, woke up from a nap, or are hungry. But making an actual cake just takes to long and walking to a bakery is too much work. With these convenient, easy and fun 5 minute desserts, you’ll never need to work…
Esports Will NEVER Be the Same
Lengthy broadcasts. Endless shoulder content. True, high-level analysis like you have never seen before. Sound familiar? Traditional sports leagues like the NFL, and UFC have used this model for a long time. Now, it will be the model for esports. But even better. According to the Creative Director for B-Site, Duncan Shields, “This will not…
Fictional Character Diary Entry
One of my favourite TV shows in the world is Brooklyn-99, and one of my favourite characters from this show is Terry Jeffords. He is physically intimidating, but very kind, and is always a reliable source of entertainment. Just for fun and to experiment a little, I have decided to write a comedic diary entry…
Our privacy is at risk and no one seems to care
The importance of privacy was brought back into the public eye last February when Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm from the UK, used the Facebook profiles of millions of users without their permission to attempt to sway the U.S presidential elections. It was estimated that 87 million people had their data compromised, although this…
Writing… With Predictive Keyboards!
Have an excruciatingly long essay to write? Can’t get past the writer’s block plaguing your mind? No inspiration for your story or poem? Never fear, predictive keyboards are here! Instead of pulling words and ideas out of your mind to write something, you can check out talktotransformer.com, a predictive keyboard that can finish any piece…
Calgary Womxn Taking Strides – To a New Decade!
So, yes, I know it’s a little late (procrastination at its finest!), but to all those reading this blog post – Happy New Year! Last Saturday, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be part of the organization of the Youth Caucus for the Calgary Womxn Taking Strides Event. I’ve been involved in…
25 Things To Do When You’re Bored
Boredom, the state of feeling bored. Also known as, being so bored that you check the fridge over and over hoping that food will magically appear. Also including that one time when you were so bored of being bored that you didn’t think of things to do. Being bored is like an inescapable disease and…
The Differences Between Ontario and Alberta
This past September, my mom, sister, and I traveled from London, Ontario, all the way to Calgary, Alberta, where we would live. It was quite the experience. Now, we’re in Calgary. Things are very different here, in ways that aren’t ever really mentioned. There are obvious changes, but also a lot of smaller details you…
The Timeless Story of a Man of Grace and His Neighbourhood: Mister Rogers
The Plaza Theatre in Kensington has been playing A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood this week. My friend, Katrina, who had already watched the movie starring her favourite actor, Tom Hanks, decided that I needed to see it. She was right. The movie follows the inspiring true story of Mr. Rogers, as he is interviewed…
Space Exploration: Yes or No?
More than 600 million people from all over the world were anxiously watching the take-off during the 1969 Apollo 11 launch. It’s not hard to imagine how space exploration impacted and shaped an entire generation, but is a whopping 850 million dollars really worth sending a single hammer to the moon? Space Exploration is Vital…
The Polka-Dotted and Perseverant World of Yayoi Kusama
Often referred to as the ‘princess of polkadots,’ Yayoi Kusama is a painter, sculptor, performer, and installation artist. She utilizes entire spaces to reflect on experiences of her past and create a Kusama world. Kusama’s talent and brilliance has largely gone unnoticed her career, that was until social media turned her art into a perfect…