My first memories of Star Wars consist of quality lightsaber battles with my brother—he used a maple leaf umbrella, whilst mine was adorned with Winnie the Pooh characters—and an uncanny infatuation to Chewbacca. As we celebrate the great legacy of Star Wars on May 4th (and my epic lightsaber skills) here are some of the…
A humorous skit during this weekend’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner was a good-natured collaboration with comedian, Keegan Michael Key, portraying the underlying parallelism of President Barack Obama’s so-called “rage.” Yet, as commentators fawn over Obama’s satire of American media, the president of the United States reveals a deeper message through the jokes and laughter. The dialogue…
Bobby Mileage is at the helm of an event that Calgary and the world has never seen before. The Change the Game Project (CTG) is a week full of unique dance camps and battles taking place from August 17-23, 2015. With $60 000 in prize money for every dance category, including house, hip-hop, breaking, and…
With unexpectedly and unpredictable benign weather set for this weekend, it is the perfect time to get to explore Calgary and the events it has in store. Taking Flight: Festival of Student Work When: April 10-11, 7:00 P.M. Where: University of Calgary Do not miss the last weekend to experience a diverse selection of…
Despite Calgary’s ever changing weather, spring has officially arrived and bringing with it, a new wardrobe full of brighter colours, shorter lengths and lighter fabrics. What we learn from this season’s fashion is to embrace your inner wanderer, contrast and to respect the past. Look 1: Mix pieces to incorporate a more delicate piece with a…
Embarrassment can be triggered by a variety of things from a clumsy misstep to an exposed secret. The raw foundation of embarrassment is the negative notation we perceive upon ourselves, when we are forced against the adherence to social norms. Bullying or teasing are among the catalysts to the embarrassment that we may feel. What…
In a realm that is still presumptuously led by males, the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), has showcased the power and potential of women in their respective positions. To commemorate International Women’s Day, let us explore some of the most significant female figures who carved the path of present day science. 1.…
Yesterday was the launch of Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S6, accompanied by its curved companion, the Galaxy S6 Edge. The devices are equipped with an astounding battery life and the most expeditious charging time with only 10 minutes required for a full battery life. Furthermore, Samsung presents to us a more efficient camera with one…
This past weekend the victor of the Best Actor category, Eddie Redmayne, age 33, was one of the younger actors to prevail throughout Oscar history and be recognized for their art and talent. Young actors and actresses continue to prove that immense depth of emotion portrayed can be reached at any age. To celebrate the youthful heart…
Ah, a day about love. For the fortunate people who have a significant other to share the day, congratulations. But let’s celebrate the rest of us. Valentine’s Day does not merely have to be this pinnacle of days to share romantic gestures or–for others–sitting on the couch watching Ryan Gosling and crying over how…
Yeah, yeah, the Patriots won the Super Bowl this year (can you tell I’m a West Coast fan?), but as usual, the day was more than the ultimate battle of football. The game comprised of an expected, dazzling half-time show courtesy of Katy Perry, and the illustrious Super Bowl time spot filled with a wondrous…
She may be young, but she is a literary force to be reckoned with. I am of course referring to Jasmine Ke, Youth Are Awesome’s Blogger of the Month. From the age of 14, Jasmine has shared with us her love for writing. This passion can be seen in some of her outstanding posts, such…
Let’s be honest, when you are in high school and January, the month for exam tsunamis, comes rolling around, you do not have time to think about “starting the new year right.” On the other hand, once the month comes to a close, we can become more intrinsic on what we want to improve in…
What better way to improve this new year than to offer your hours to community service. My year with the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) has been an incredible journey. Here is a short video I created to share my experience with YVC: If you have ever doubted volunteering and putting yourself out there, my greatest…
The Internet has been blazoned by the somewhat phenomenon of The Interview starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. The comedic performances have done more than shake crowds with laughter; it has shaken the global community in a less pleasing way. Despite mixed reviews, the effect that this movie has been able to generate is perfectly summed…