Yuri on Ice centers around Yuri Katsuki, a 23-year-old figure skater and his journey with his anxiety, as well as his relationships with the characters around him—most notably, his relationship with his skating coach and love interest, Victor Nikiforov. Despite what you may think, Yuri on Ice is a show full of nuance and depth…
As our society becomes more focused on advances in technology, we can begin to consider the many ways it can help the challenges we are facing with climate change. Many individuals have found innovative means to counter negative environmental issues through green energy, sustainable agriculture, and artificial intelligence. According to the United Nations, advancements in…
Us lovely folks of Calgary are lucky to be having multiple musicians and bands coming to see us this year including an absolutely legendary band. Iron Maiden is coming to Calgary. If you’re a fan of metal, and especially metal from the ’80s, this is the most fantastic news. I was overjoyed when I found…
Our world is full of myths. Every culture in every part of our world has conjured up vibrant, brilliant myths to explain the constellations, the universe, and ourselves. This is one of my favourites. This Chinese myth is about the doomed romance between two of the stars in our very own sky, Vega and Altair.…
Two times out of three, telling somebody that I am a fan of the seven-member Korean boy band, BTS, elicits a reaction rife with judgement, disdain, and snideness. Mostly, in these instances, I can know what assumptions these people harbour, because I have come face to face with it many times before, both online and…
Do you want a “story that will make you believe in God?” Then, read Life of Pi, which delivers exactly this motto, promised at the beginning of this story. I won’t spoil the book for you, but let’s just say its about a boy surviving in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat,…
Most of us, whether during a school class that you reluctantly sat through, or as an aspiring novelist or creative writer, have heard the saying “show not tell.” You may find these three words largely unimportant to your everyday life, or think that they are the most fascinating, useful piece of writing advice that you…
Cover me In Ambrosia: A Poem A diverging river flows through my delicate fingers, tracing the lines of my palm like my mother once did. On one side the river turns to silky gold, gliding slowly along the imperfections of my skin. I like to imagine this river pooling into a kantharos, filling…
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup just on the horizon the discussion around gender inequality in sports has become more and more popular, and for good reason. Women’s sports teams and players have faced discrimination for decades. They have been given less funding them men’s teams, less advertising and less opportunities. The effort to bringing…
As a student, one of the main challenges is creating notes and establishing a study routine that will maximize your time and grades. Traditionally, many of us may gravitate towards passive study techniques, such as re-reading notes or the textbook. This may work for quizzes, but for unit tests or final exams with more experimental…
On April 12, a man was taken to a hospital in a near-death condition after a shooting on a Calgary Transit bus. On March 28, at the Lions Rail LRT, two women were stabbed after a dispute with several people. On March 15, police found a man and women with stab wounds at an LRT…
Hello! I brought some exciting news for you! If you want to investigate various careers or learn more about specific careers, I have a fantastic opportunity for you! “Career Day” represented by the Calgary Mayor’s Youth Council, Careers and Opportunities subcommittee! As a part of the MYC Careers and Ppportunities subcommittee, I am more than…
Introduction Should we describe our universe in classical terms or quantum terms? This question has sparked a lot of debate and the correct answer varies drastically depending on who you ask. But what if we could find the perfect middle? A way to describe our world with a mix of classical and quantum physics. This…
“All of us possess a reading vocabulary as big as a lake but draw from a writing vocabulary as small as a pond.” – Roy Peter Clark Have you ever caught yourself using the same words over and over again in a single piece of text? Or perhaps you’ve been wanting to write and speak…
Self-appreciation is an essential aspect of our lives that often goes overlooked. It is the act of recognizing our worth and value as individuals, regardless of external validation or accomplishments. While self-appreciation may seem trivial, it can have a significant impact on our mental and emotional well-being. In this blog, we will explore the importance…