With the disappearance of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, the concern over the capability of commercial airplanes becomes more pertinent. 2014 has seen its share of tragedy in the skies, including another Asian flight, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Although, 2014 has reported a significant decrease in the number of crashes than previous years, the fatalities paint a…
In the wake of the siege taken at a Sydney café, it is clear that Australia will not succumb to intolerance. The #illridewithyou social media campaign corroborates the unity that Australia wants to portray, as a country embracing its diverse collective and solidarity for its residing Muslims. The hashtag arose to affirm the position of civilians…
Amidst the cheer of family, friends, and holiday tunes, winter driving is truly the repentance that reminds us all of reality. In a weather-fluctuating city like Calgary, winter driving can be an absolute nightmare. I am hopeful that most of you have taken a safety driving course in your lifetime. So today, I want to…
I am an addict. I am addicted to Michael Bublé; furthermore, I am addicted to his Christmas album. In addition, I am also irrevocably hooked on Louis Armstrong’s, “What a wonderful world,” and Ramsey Lewis’, “Here comes Santa Clause.” To me, this is how I reign in the holidays and the winter season. There is…
A question that runs deeper than Pepsi vs. Coke, the debate between tea vs. coffee is the age-old inquiry that people still lack the proper facts to. Tea has this glorified identity for people who embrace their inner zen. Whereas coffee is stereotypically drunk by people in power suits and hipsters at the corner cafe.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBwjxBmMszQ Snapchat announced yesterday the release of Snapcash, an addition to their popular app that will allow users to send monetary payments instantly to their friends through an app called Square Cash. Payments will be made by having users enter their banking information into the servers of Square Cash and sending the amount that users…
Sleep is a rarity to some and a regularity to others. For myself, and I am sure to many other teenagers, sleep is a glory which we usually fail to achieve. But what does sleep do to our bodies that we always crave more? It is recommended that teens get an average of 9.5 hours…
You know when you have that spring in your step and then laughter and grins ensue, but have you ever thought about the science behind the body’s output of happiness? According to Psychology Today, there are four “happy” chemicals. These chemicals are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. They each have a specific function that contributes to…
According to a recent DailyTech article, Nintendo will be dabbling into the watch market to provide a healthier and fitter lifestyle for its consumers. Nintendo’s watch will be a 24/7 sleep monitoring device. Nintendo will join various competitors already catering to the healthy watches market. Devices like the Jawbone Up24 and Fitbit Force have been…
As Youth Are Awesome’s Section Editor for Current Events and November’s Blogger of the Month (BOTM), it is apparent that Eddy Gu continues to make an impression through the way he articulates and affirms his opinions. From online controversies like Facebook’s new messaging app to interviewing youth for their perspective on the Honk Kong protests, Eddy innovates…
In the midst of numerous exams, extracurriculars, and the additional everyday stress of life, I must say that it has all been taking a bit of a toll on me. Yet, through it all, I have learned that it is necessary to take a bit of a breather and to laugh because sometimes, all you…
With the chilling array of badly produced horror films out nowadays, here is my personal list of horror films that will surely give you a scare. 1. Identity: This is my all time favourite horror film. The movie embeds a flabbergasting plot twist. Identity is more than the simple tale that people may initially perceive…
It is inevitable that you are going to get scared, particularly in this month of all months. October will surely have you trembling. Whether you stumble upon a horror film on television or you scream because you are walking down the hallway to see a rubber hand oozing with blood coming out of someone’s locker…
This past weekend marked the official start to fall, which means fall fashion, pumpkin spiced everything, new TV seasons, and the beautiful colours of the changing leaves. One of the first memories I have of fall in Canada is walking along the Bow River with my family. Burgundy and golden leaves showered on us, as we…
Wondering what to do in your post-secondary? You may be stuck on deciding to travel or studying right after high school. Study and Go Abroad is an amazing opportunity that allows you to do both. If you are looking for work experience, volunteering or internships in a foreign environment, make sure to visit the Travel…