Remember your childhood of folding paper airplanes and shooting them across the classroom, or maybe you still do now. That is origami. Origami comes from two Japanese words, ori and gami, and literally means ‘fold paper’. This is an art form that takes ordinary paper to a whole new level, but origami is not restricted…
Earth Hour: what started as an initiative to stop climate change in the city of Sydney, Australia quickly spread internationally and became a ‘global sustainability movement’… …giving people a voice on the future of our planet and working together to create a sustainable low carbon future for our planet. Why should you care? Think about…
A follow up on Sunday evenings 82nd Academy Awards! The hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin started the ceremony with a glamorous entrance being lowered from the ceiling and humor was present throughout the show, especially ones regarding Avatar. (Ben Stiller’s Na’vi makeup suits him) Speaking of Avatar, the movie was highly anticipated and was…
Ever since the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics have come and gone, the television (or rather any channel not playing the Olympics) definitely felt the cold neglect. Fear not! The Oscars is coming to your TV, along with many celebrities and great films trailing closely behind. What are The Oscars? The Oscars, more formally known as the Academy Awards, are…
We all have at some point in our lives experienced or been in a situation that is uncomfortable and downright awkward; some more than others, unfortunately. Ever wonder to yourself why these kinds of embarrassing moments seem to only happen to you? Don’t worry. It’s not ‘just you.’ You may have seen the hand gesture…
Earlier we brought your attention to the sleek Rubik’s TouchCube, well after just a few months a new twist on the classic toy is being released in the market–the Rubik’s Slide! The Rubik’s Slide has only one face, and with 9 squares, one would think it would be easier than 54 squares but that is…
This year February 14th has not one, but two holidays you can celebrate—Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year! Still deciding how to celebrate Valentine’s Day or Chinese New Year? Why not kill two birds with one stone with the Year of the Tiger Carnival, at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. There will be lively…
Many of you may know that yesterday, February 2nd was Ground Hog Day! This holiday is celebrated both in Canada and the United States. What exactly is ‘Groundhog Day’ and how did it come to be? I had the same exact question until some friends clued me in. Groundhog Day dates back all the way to…
The other day a friend and I were discussing about dreams and whether if you die in your dream, do you die in reality? This got me more interested in the topic and thankfully after some ‘googling’ and research, the answer is no! (Phew) Dreams have been around for quite some time; at least as long…
What do you get when you mix three Grammy nominations, platinum and gold albums, and a group of insanely talented musicians? Why The Fray of course! Exciting news to all Fray fans! The band will be coming to Calgary on February 20th and respectively perform at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Tickets will be on sale Friday, January 22th, at…
With exams nearing, the pressure and stress that comes with them are magnified 10 times. I am sure most of us can all use a break, and what better way to get rid of stress and have some fun at the same time than ice skating? The Calgary Olympic Oval is a top notch speed skating…
‘Did that statue just blink and move?’ The answer is yes, it actually did, but that is no ordinary statue…. it is a ‘living statue‘! What is a ‘living statue’? It is a person with realistic makeup, and costume who poses very still for a certain period of time, acting like a statue. There are…
In about a week after Halloween has passed, what do you see? Christmas decorations of course! There is always that specific house in the neighborhood that is all decked out in lights and decorations, and when the holiday comes you can’t help but look forward to seeing it. Then there are the houses, which seemed…
It is contagious, difficult to control, may bring out a tear or two, may hurt your stomach after awhile, and you can get it anywhere and anytime. What is it?? Laughter! We’ve let you know how beneficial laughter is for you before, and today we’ll let you in on even more benefits! You know the old…
The WFW saga is back! It has been almost a week since Operation Beautiful was introduced and hopefully it got you through November to December! To start this new month off I would like to present The Book Inscriptions Project— the final installment to our saga. Have you ever turned to a page in a…