I love talking about niche stories in history that are so absurd, a documentary would feel exaggerated and unrealistic. Today I’d like to speak about Tycho Brahe, one of earth’s first math based astronomers, and his oddly eccentric life. Let’s Start This Like a Normal Biography Tycho was born December 14th, 2021 in Denmark. His…
How to Study: As a grade 11 student, I have gotten to a point where I have taken several tests and have an idea of how to prepare for different subjects. I have studied for things such as AP exams, the DELE exam, and just your average unit tests. From these experiences, I can conclude…
One of my first posts ever on this site was a post about beating writer’s block. That post suggests that if you’re feeling drained, take a break and consider using a prompt to get the juices flowing again. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the college applications process, my creative well has been pretty drained—I…
Throughout history, women have made countless discoveries and advancements in the fields of STEM. Growing up, I did not know the names or faces of most of these women. Therefore, in today’s blog, I wanted to help you and I explore the accomplishments and lives of several females in STEM throughout history. Marie Curie…
International relations, or IR, is the study of interactions between the entities of the world—usually sovereign states. As a subject, it involves several schools of thought, some more well-known than others. If you’ve been through high school social studies, you’ve probably heard of a few. But this semester, I’ve been taking a course on international…
As you may have seen, Calgary has many diverse art pieces located around the city. Some are vibrant modern pieces describing natural phenomena or the human condition, while others convey important messages about the past. With that said, today I wanted to highlight some of these artworks from different quadrants in the city. Conversation The…
After a long day My biggest anticipation Is that sweet savory after school sandwich With a bottle of chocolate milk I reach into the bag And pull out the base of my tasty treat I flip the bread over And my nightmare begins On the corner of my beloved future sandwich Lies a…
Have you ever wondered why we are so interested in horoscopes? I have always thought about this fascinating topic and where our interest in these astrology concepts stem from. At first, I thought it might be influenced by social media as horoscopes and zodiacs are gaining popularity on various social media platforms. However, I realized…
High school has always traditionally been in-person, where you can complete your courses and interact with your homies every day. However, many students feel that they would prefer to finish some courses online, especially in this day and age where our high school experiences have been punctuated by Covid-19. If you are one of these…
Note-taking plays a crucial part in the study. It helps you to remember information and supports your understanding of that information. Of course, there will be your own techniques that work for you, and everyone has different styles of understanding things. However, these 3 note-taking methods are most well known, and well proven that will…
Ever since I’ve been in school, there’ve been hundreds and hundreds of lectures and lessons I’ve been forced to listen to. These range from pure fact dropping, to trying to teach us a skill. As someone with an attention issue, it’s always been hard for me to focus on exactly what is happening in front…
Water: Around 105 First Nations communities lack access to safe, clean drinking water in Canada. These are caused by years of underfunding. The water available contains a high content of metals such as iron and manganese. There are also bacteria such as E.Coli. This also causes extra costs to these communities because many do not…
I’ve latched onto Nature Documentaries since childhood, mainly due to David Attenborough (Who is not in this film). I’m a sucker for incredible cinematography, smooth narration, and the knowledge these documentaries bring to the table. Fantastic Fungi has all of that but also digs deeper, further than just a nature documentary. It was created by…
I used to make up a ton of short stories when I was younger, but over time I stopped writing them. Probably because I don’t have that much free time anymore, but also because I feel like I’ve lost some of my creativity. I’ve been writing a lot, but mostly essays, book reports, and so…
High Intensity Interval Training, commonly known as HIIT, is a form of training where one performs extremely intense work followed by a period of rest. This allows your body to recover before going on to the next exercise, ensuring maximum performance. HIIT has been rapidly growing popular over the past few years. It is no…