The sound of the faucet turning on is the only noise that drowns out the screams in Clarisse Dumont’s ears. 5 years ago, water reminded her of cold showers on hot days, now they remind her of relief. Palms, to the back of hands, between the fingers, over the sides, under the nails, and then…
15 Years ago I was like, 5 months old.. dang bruh. Let’s Get to the Point: Exactly what the title implies. Hey guys, I’m back with one of my legendary finds. Today I present Radio Garden. Yes, you read that right. “Radio Garden” (angel halos and pixie dust and other magical things floating in the…
1 Alberta’s current history curriculum focuses on many of the wrong things. From kindergarten to grade 12, students miss out on quintessential historical events including but not limited to, the cold war, the rise of China, current politics, and more. It can be argued that the rise of China as a world superpower is the…
In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, I have compiled some of my favourite mental health advice that I have learned over the years. Maintain Good Physical Health In my experience, making a conscious effort to maintain your physical health can help with your mental health because it may make you feel more energized,…
English spelling is a bit of a mess. Often, spelling a word seems unintuitive compared to its pronunciation. Why “Wednesday”? (What’s that first “d” doing in there?) Why “onomatopoeia” and not “onomatopia”? Why “ingenious” and “minuscule” instead of “ingenius” and “miniscule”? A Brief History There are seemingly endless examples of this sort of inconsistency between…
Let’s face it. Studying is a big part of everyone’s life, whether it be in high school or beyond. As a freshman in high school, I won’t say I have a lot of experience, but I will share a couple of study hacks that I’ve found to be effective throughout my academic journey. Finding your…
One of the greatest filmmakers today is Christopher Nolan, and ever since he started his career in the late 1990s, he’s been known for his blockbuster action sequences and careful attention to cinematic detail. He does it all—from writing to directing to producing. And each one of his films is iconic in its own way.…
1 Between the years zero and one thousand, the world’s population went from roughly 190 million to 250 million. A measly difference. However, between 1800 and 2021 (a difference of just 221 years) the population has increased by almost seven BILLION. Population growth in the last 200 years has been exponential. At the current rate,…
A cringy intro: Hey y’all I’m back with some of my tips and tricks that I have learned in the past 15 years of my existence. Are you ever obsessed with an artist, but sick of their songs? Or have been resorting to your Ariana Grande-obsessed friend’s playlists? I gotchu, I have an AMAZING website…
Growing up, in any and every aspect of my life, I have constantly been bombarded with pressure. The pressure to succeed, to achieve great things, or in general, just be better. Now, this is in no way forced upon me. Instead, this need to achieve great things and succeed, whether it be academics or even…
With school coming to an end, and summer vacation close by, it can be hard to remain concentrated and motivated. Especially in these difficult times with online school and all the stress and anxiety revolving around it. But, here are some of the general tips that I found may help you stay focused: Get…
COVID-19. At this point, it has gone on for WAYYYYYY too long. Everyone, or at least I am incredibly sick of it. I think everyone just wants a taste of normalcy and the closest, safest chance we have to achieving that it is the vaccine. Pros: Vaccines offer some sort of protection. Vaccines are safer…
I went on an exchange to Hungary during the 2019-2020 school year, and even though I had to go back home early due to the ongoing pandemic, I still experienced so much fun and life-changing stuff! At first, I wanted to write the whole story of my journey, but that would probably be closer to…
Many people enjoy following a routine. They wake up, go to work/school, then return home, only to repeat this the next day. For others, not so much. They like chaos. They enjoy messing with people without them realizing that they’re being messed with. Everyone probably has somebody like this in their lives and not gonna…
Waltz – Austria His wavy brown hair showering over me, The grip of his hands surrounding my waist Love and happiness of which is what I can only taste He lifted me up in the air where the trees embraced. Where the birds had raced And the prey of eagles were chased. …