It may be hard to believe, but we are already halfway through the first month of 2022. Many people take the new year as a time to turn over a new leaf—to quit their bad habits and start afresh. Unfortunately, the vast majority are unsuccessful in creating lasting change. I know I’ve certainly broken a…
Hey everyone! I recently came across a TED-Ed video regarding common misconceptions, and decided to hop on here to share some information regarding “fake news.” During the past few eventful years, we’ve definitely all witnessed the growing amount of misinformation and disinformation in the media. Luckily, there are some great ways to determine the accuracy…
2021 was tied for the sixth warmest year (alongside 2018). The earth was 1.1 degrees Celsius warmer than the average back in the late 19th century. The climate crisis has affected the lives of many people around the globe. Climate change has heightened humanity’s insecurity towards how our future is supposed to look. Over time,…
Despite the large amount of Omicron variant cases, students in Alberta are still learning in-person. Among many students, this is causing an up rise in distress and confusion. Consequently, schools have been implementing practices to lower stress levels in these times. What Schools are Doing Many schools in Alberta are making their student’s final exams…
With us slowly approaching two years since the COVID-19 pandemic started, it is unfortunate to say that we are still impacted by it. This is especially true for small, local businesses. Due to the pandemic, many businesses were forced to shut down. However, there are still many local businesses that are trying their best amid…
What Is Child Marriage? Child marriage is a marriage or domestic partnership between a child, usually under 18, and an adult or another child. Most child marriages are between a young girl and a man or older boy. Most countries permit people to be married at 18, but this can vary depending on the country,…
Every day we use a phenomenon known as social media to either stay connected with our friends or to share posts with the crowd. We might underestimate its significance as it could be a powerful educational resource to teach users about essential subjects like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Out of all our curriculum,…
I’m one of those people whose skin, mood, and overall wellness is determined by the foods I eat. Over the holidays I can confidently say that I overindulged in sugary foods, making me feel horrible and ruining the clear skin that I worked so hard for during previous months. My eyes are also weak, so…
Hello everyone! I recently wrote a blog about Tips for University Applications, and now that I can finally say that I am completely done the process, I have decided to make a part 2. So, here are some more tips that I have used that have helped make the entire process bearable. Hope this helps…
As you look through Netflix, you’ve probably seen the movie, Don’t Look Up appear on your screen as it has been on Netflix Canada’s Top 10 List for a while. With its star-studded cast and intriguing plot, the movie has captured the attention of millions of people. At first, it may seem like a satire…
In year 2020, some of the worst rainfalls hit Jakarta. This resulted in a big increase of floods and other types of natural disasters. The lives of many were lost due to this. This city is one of the fastest sinking countries in the world. It’s scientifically proven that it’s sinking rate is 25cm per…
As the province seems to be in the throes of yet a fifth wave of Covid-19, people are still struggling to get back on their feet. Not only that, but Calgary’s citizens are suffering from a myriad of problems city-wide. From the uncertainty surrounding province-wide safety procedures, to the fact that inflation is coming in…
For a long time women were viewed as the weaker gender, and socially they had no power. Until 1839, they were legally subordinate to their husbands and could not own their own property, keep their own wages, or enter into contracts. The Married Women’s Property Acts allowed women more control over their property and finances,…
Although the Omicron variant has generally induced less severe symptomatic responses compared to other variants that we have seen, it still poses as a potential catastrophe for the healthcare system if left unregulated. We’ve been stuck in this pandemic for about 2 years (that’s crazy to think about), we are understandably tired and lack the…
Last year was tough. But despite it all, you survived it! Over the past two years, we have been through so much that has truly affected both our mental and physical well-being. Therefore, to begin the new year, I wanted to make a blog that focused on prioritizing ourselves. There are countless things that can…