June 22, 2015. I packed my bags and jetted off to LA to join a summer program at UCLA run by Oxbridge Academic Programs. Honestly, I was terrified, being in a brand new city with people I’ve never met before seemed like the most nerve-racking experience ever. I was determined however, determined to discover my…
This March, the provincial budget was released. We saw changes to the flat rate income tax, our health care system, gasoline tax, and as always education. Education faced heavy cuts this year, as it did last year and the year before that, and the year before that. You might not be thinking too much about…
As you all know, the 87th Academy Awards took place this Sunday. That obviously means there was a red carpet. So, being as qualified as I am, I will do my best to review the Oscars red carpet fashion for you. Marion Cotillard Well…Marion Cotillard decided to come dressed as a piece of sushi…
For most of us, we are in that period where our exams are over and we still have about a week or so before school starts up again. Usually people spend this period re-considering their career choices after they’ve received their final marks. But, instead of sitting around being sad and bored, why not put…
Calgary is blowing up with exciting things to do this weekend. Whether you just looking for something fun to do this weekend or looking for a break from exam stress, I have complied a list of great events happening in our city from January 10th-January 11th. 1) Chelsea Hotel, The Songs of Leonard Cohen …
We all the know that 2014 is quickly coming to a close. Sadly, that means that we’ve probably already seen some of the greatest films this year had to offer. But, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any more good movies coming up. So to help you decide what to watch, I have come up…
Today’s video of the day puts banks into a different light. We always think of banks as soulless businesses that just want our money, but this video proves that theory wrong. TD bank, a very popular bank in Canada, decided to give back to some loyal customers. Whether it be sending a family to Disneyland…
Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in The Color Run. The Color Run is a 5k paint run that was founded in 2012. It is a run that helps promote healthiness and happiness. The Color Run was the highlight of my summer! It was such a great experience. We started the…
Sunday night was the night when the legendary MTV VMAs took place. This years VMAs were anything but ordinary. So I, being a hip and on the scene type of dude, will recap and breakdown the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards for you. Red Carpet: Sadly, this year’s VMA red carper wasn’t crazy or wild. Instead,…
It is easy for us to think all homeless people are all the same. We make assumptions about the homeless, even though we don’t take the time to get to know who they are, and we easily overlook them. The video above was created by ReThink Homelessness to show us that the homeless people are just…
Last month, YouTube sensation Caspar Lee decided to prank his roommate. When he was visiting the U.S., he called his roommate, Joe Sugg, using Skype and told him that he no longer wanted to live with him in the U.K. and that he was staying in the U.S. forever. To get back at Lee, Sugg…
Earlier this month, one of my fellow bloggers, Ailin Li, wrote a post on Esther Honig’s “Before and After” project. I was very intrigued by Ailin’s post, so I decided to do a-bit more research on the “Before and After” project. I learned that Esther Honig is a human interest reporter who set out to find…
Last week, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Fur, Fins, and Feathers. This children’s camp took place at the Calgary Humane Society. I got to interact with wonderful children, staff members, volunteers, and animals. I really got to know the Humane Society firsthand. I learned that there are many ways an individual can…
Every year, millions of animals get put into shelters because they have no home. These animals are loving creatures looking for a second chance at life. Adoption is the biggest way you can help these animals out. The mission of these shelters is to rehabilitate animals. When I was volunteering with the Calgary Humane Society, I…
Don’t you just love summer? The long days, the sun, and especially the road trips! Personally, I think road trips are the best part of summer. Nothing is better than spending hours on the open road. So, I came up with the top five reasons I think road trips are awesome. 1) Road trips relieve stress…