I first started to resent my Koreanness when I was six years old. It wasn’t some kind of falling out within my family, or the revelation of something huge and controversial. In fact, it happened during the lunch hour at school, as many things tend to happen. I was surrounded by my fellow six-year-old classmates,…
Sometimes days can be a bit tiring or heavy, but a funny joke always manages to bring a smile. That’s why I love telling jokes, and to make your day better, I spent my time gathering a plethora of jokes that I hope you enjoy. I sold my vacuum the other day. All it was…
With over 600 volunteer opportunities and 8 full-time programs, Youth Central has risen exponentially in its influence over Calgary’s youth since it was founded in 1992. Today, it is one of Calgary’s leaders in providing team-based volunteer opportunities for youth. By incorporating team building and reflection activities, Youth Central provides a unique experience for youth…
It wasn’t a bad way to die. Car smashed to the point of unrecognition by a big truck, an easy and simple death. From the amount of blood around him he must have lost a limb, but the blow to the head is what really killed him, fast and easy. He died before he even…
In the midst of high school, exams, tests and homework piles a burden on top of us. To finish these tasks by their deadlines we often forget to take time out and develop ourselves. And one way to develop, is to challenge yourself to invest time in learning outside of school and try to learn…
February 2023 in the entertainment world has been headlined by an iconic return to the big screen among exciting releases and events in TV, gaming, sports, and beyond. Let’s take a look at five of the most notable entertainment occasions of the month, ranging from features which are already out to upcoming releases in the…
Social media in the modern age is a constantly evolving force, influenced by the changing new trends that shift how we consume content and media. Podcasts, although having been a concept for quite some time, have only recently reached record-breaking download figures and emerged with new popularity. Now available across multiple platforms such as Spotify…
Whether it’s parents, teachers or other authority figures in life, we all have people who care enough about us to push us to succeed. But where do we draw the line between a “good work ethic” and a constant and unhealthy need to be productive? How do we know what to prioritize in our lives…
It is no secret that we live in a fast-paced world. Present-day urban centres in the West are all about the hustle, the bustle, and the absolute non-stop. Naturally, that translates into the media that we create and consume every day. Our action-movies are filled to the brim with fight-scene after fight-scene, and when those…
If you’ve been in tune with the news this week, you have probably heard of the massive earthquakes hitting Turkey and Syria the past couple days. These two countries lay on geographical regions known as “fault lines,” which are essentially fractures between tectonic plates. These regions are highly prone to earthquakes as tectonic plates scrape…
Fashion has always been an integral part of self-expression. However, we are often unaware of the costs associated with buying fashion from many famous retail brands in terms of their ethical and human rights violations. It often makes me wonder why governments and big corporations continue to operate and support sweatshops when they have the…
Edgar Allen Poe is one of the most famous gothic and horror writers ever known. He practically invented the gothic literature genre and his most known works, ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and ‘The Raven’, have changed how people look at short stories forever. And it doesn’t stop there, he’s influenced multiple genres like science fiction, detective…
Over the last few years with the rise of Tik Tok and short-form video content on the internet, a certain man has since risen to an absurd level of fame despite his outdated and controversial views. Andrew Tate, professional MMA fighter and human trafficker began his rise to fame after being featured in a select…