Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes are sometimes more attracted to some individuals more than others? The common belief behind why mosquitoes like certain people more is that some blood types are more attractive to mosquitoes, however, this theory is actually false. Mosquitoes are, in actuality, allured by a person’s body heat, sweat production…
Beauty. It is a noun that pertains to the positive and stunning things in life, yet despite its positive connotation, it has become detrimental to females who are criticized for “not being beautiful”. As a girl who experiences insecurities, I often feel as though I’m not fulfilling the standards society has set for me. Such insecurities have…
Location: 455 16 Ave NE Calgary (Click for map) Website: http://www.bubblemaniacafe.com My first impression of Bubble Mania when I first entered was that its interior design was impressively modern. Although food is a vital factor in rating a restaurant, I am a person who is faithful to aesthetics as well even if the matter pertains to eating. My favourite…
It’s almost the end of the school year, a time for celebration and reminiscing on the year’s achievements and memorable moments. This year was one of my highlights in terms of volunteering in that I was introduced to many amazing and unique volunteering opportunities. These are two of my favourite experiences. 1. Otafest At Otafest…
Summer is often the time of year where I am found either outside and actively participating in summer-related activities or –-quite contrastingly— huddled in front of my computer. However, due to how using my laptop isn’t exactly beneficial for me in terms of health and it doesn’t always equate to productivity, I often find myself illustrating…
The day after the elections is always full of altercations about the victorious party. This year was no exception. However, the name that dominated student mingling– the explicit difference between this year and all others — was the New Democratic Party. The phrases that permeated every discussion consisted of uninformed assumptions such as “socialism” and…
Want to know how to draw the most difficult part of the human? Through this video, one can collect a few tips on how to draw faces.
The Big Taste 2015: Food Festival image source When: March 6-15 Where: 76 restaurants around downtown Calgary (For more specific locations look here) What: Big Taste is back to downtown Calgary for ten days! Look forwards to 76 restaurants that will have discounted prices on their menus. Some restaurants that I will be looking forward to…
Jasmine K. Looking for new movies to watch this year? Well, there are no worries as this year will be very active in terms of entertainment. Besides the main, most popularized sequels such as Mockingjay and Divergent, there are many other movies that people may have not heard of. If you are looking for promising…
Jasmine K. Imagine a cold winter breeze rushing past you as you glide down a steep hill you know is bound to have loads of obstacles and adrenaline waiting for you. This is the sensation drawn from two thrilling winter sports: skiing and snowboarding. Although many may not enjoy the stress on one’s ankles and…
Jasmine K. When the word volunteerism is mentioned, many connotate it with selfless citizens who contribute to their communities without gaining benefits, however, is volunteering today really an act of pure compassion and selflessness? Today, service experience is a vital characteristic that is searched for in resumes; it is given plenty of attention and…
Jasmine K. “I want to excel in my academics this year and achieve ninety-five and above for every subject. “ “I want to learn how to program and write codes so I can create an app. “ “I want to participate in science fair and create an invention for my project.” These are all…
Jasmine K. Designed to entertain skillfully, “Big Hero 6” is a sci-fi film teeming with exciting action and subduing graphics. This movie packs humour and adventure into one hour and 45 minutes with all the features you can expect from Disney and more. As Disney’s 54th animated canon film, “Big Hero 6” is based off…
Jasmine K. Winter: the time of the year when we celebrate gift-giving festivities and go outside only to build snowmen and toboggan. Many people love winter for its serene beauty and holiday cheer it brings on, however, for citizens in Buffalo,New York, their stories of winter aren’t at all cozy or beautiful. For them, winter…
Jasmine K. A warm environment with unique costumes, entertaining games and enticing merchandise. Many may recognize it as the winter-time Otafest, and others as a crazy haven for people who have a vested interest in Japanese cartoons — otherwise known as anime and manga — however, Otafest Aurora is a special celebration of a culture…