Over the spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Japan with my school. I would like to share with you my top three highlights of the trip. We stayed in Tokyo for three nights, Yokohama for one night, Hakone for one night, Fuji Area for one night, and Kyoto for two nights for…
Me: We then carefully stashed the steel box where nobody would even think of looking for it, and waited for the right moment to sneak it out so that our scientist could replicate it. John: However, the antidote was stolen before we could let anyone examine its contents. Boss: So, you expect me to accept…
John: The first thing we had to do was to secure the antidote in our possession. After briefly seeing the insane security surrounding the cure, we drew a blueprint with what we knew and memorized the whole layout. Me: After weeks of planning, we finally decided to have a go at it. Firstly, while the…
If you are bored or if you are looking for great books to read, try picking up the Lorien Legacies series. There are seven novels and fifteen novellas in total. The novellas give context to the events that happened in the seven novels. Pittacus, the author, combined 3 novellas in one book, so that gives…
It’s the dreaded time of the year: Exam time. Everyone is frantically studying and staying up late to try and succeed. Here are some tips to nail your exams and. 1. Learn as much as you possibly can about the exam beforehand. By asking your teacher about the format of the test and roughly how…
I may be a little biased because I am a part of their club team, Canada West, but Rally Pointe is one of the best facilities for volleyball in Calgary. It is located in southeast Calgary and was established in 1999 by a group of seasoned Canadian volleyball players. They offer eight indoor courts as…
It’s almost Christmas, so here are some short little Christmas Poems! I had lots of fun writing them so enjoy! Holidays are Coming It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year, Because the Holidays are so very near! Carols sung for all to hear Adults, please don’t drink too much beer Cheers! Snowman Winter is…
A lot of people who want to eat healthy start with salads. Salads are healthy, however, most commercial dressings are high in calories and fat. A single serving of salad dressing is only two tablespoons and has anywhere from 100 to 200 calories, and most people put much more than that. Adding too much dressing can ruin your healthy…
Although the school volleyball season is almost finished, the club volleyball season is starting soon. Most tryouts start in mid to late November. Last season, my father was an assistant coach for Canada West. I have quite a lot of information I would like to pass on to you to help you improve. These tips…
If you believe humans are the longest living life forms, think again. Here is a list of some of the longest living life forms. 10: Galapagos Giant Tortoise One of the oldest on record, Jonathan is still strong and healthy at 184 years old. 9: Bowhead Whale The bowhead whale, also known as the Arctic…
Staying organized in school is crucial for your academic success. By being organized, you can balance sports, school, and free time. Also, you will probably do better in exams and you won’t get as stressed. Here are some tips to help you stay organized: Tip #1: Have a planner to write down when tests…
A Tardigrade: The Most Durable Animal on the Planet A tardigrade, also sometimes known as the water bear, is one the most durable creatures ever discovered, although they look like a chubby, 8-legged gummy bear. Their legs each have 4-8 claws that resemble the claws of a bear. This is why they have earned the…
A lot of people love to swim but don’t have the time during the school year. Luckily there’s such thing as a summer swim club. It runs from May to August, and it is not as much of a commitment compared to winter swim club. Swimming during the summer is fun and also competitive. Similar…
What is a black hole? A black hole is a region in space where gravity pulls so much that even light cannot get out. The gravity is so strong because of how dense they are. These mysterious phenomenon form when a dying star can no longer put out any energy so the gravity of…