It all depends on the individual when they describe their transition from junior high to high school. Most of the time it’s one of two ways. On one hand, they may say the move was easy, perhaps even enjoyable. On the other hand, they might liken the move to being on on a sightseeing cruise on…
1. IGNITE! FESTIVAL What: Emerging Calgarian artists have the opportunity to showcase their exciting creative works. The 2015 festival presents a selection of exciting new voices, playwrights and performers, and will showcase theater companies and artists for three days straight. When: June 18-20 Cost: All-day passes $40 Where: The Studio at Vertigo Theatre 161 115…
It’s in you to give In the gift of blood you give a person in need one of the most important things – a fighting chance. You may not be a trained nurse, doctor, EMT, or any form of a health care provider but you do have the power to save someone’s life. There are…
Mental health shouldn’t be a topic only talked about in the safety of the shadows in a dark alley. It’s a big topic and sadly enough it is also a big taboo in our society. Suicide is whispered about, depression is often thrown under the rug, panic and anxiety attacks are becoming increasingly normal for students.…
On Thursday April 16th the 2015 Calgary Expo kicked off and on Sunday April 19th the curtains closed with a round of applause. The expo in Calgary got to share it’s 10th year anniversary, and with what it had in store it’s not a surprise they’re still standing and going strong. The Calgary Expo is…
It often takes weeks of one’s time and an abundance of talent to create a great Cosplay costume. Some of us aren’t gifted with such talents, nor do we have enough time, possess enough money, or procrastinate until its too late. If you’re affected by any of the last four things, then you are just like me. (You…
YouTube is one of my favourite websites to date. You can find so many cool things there. You can learn how to Tibetan throat sing, fake an Irish accent or how to do your hair as if you were in the 1920s. You can also find a lot of cool people! They could be beauty…
Most of my most played music is pretty relaxed this week. The songs below feature Hozier, Keaton Henson, Ibeyi, Daughter, and Lotte Kestner. 1. Arsonist’s Lullaby by Hozier I originally heard this song on Teen Wolf I then shortly became obsessed with it. Join me on my obsession. 2. Lying to You by Keaton Henson I…
Calgary Culture is a website that was created by the Calgary Arts development to provide information about Calgary’s expanding arts and culture scene. Follow their Twitter to get frequent updates on theatre in Calgary, musical performances, and more! Follow this Twitter to get updates on art events and galleries! This is another great Twitter account promoting…
One of my favourite songs, from one of my favourite albums, from one of my favourite bands. It’s always periodically on repeat and will always be on my Top 25 Most Played. This is a great band and if you like this song you should definitely check out more of their stuff. A very popular…
Oh glasses, we can’t live with them, and we can’t live without them. They make life go from 480p to HD in a matter of seconds. Who doesn’t like that? No one, absolutely no one, but with great advantage, there has to be some disadvantages. Here are a couple of those pesky things that come with wearing glasses.…
O R P H A N B L A C K I will never regret picking this show up. I was skeptical (I always am) but the more episodes I watched the more I became a fan. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning with it’s creative and compelling story line. Now, if you haven’t heard…
Gummi Boutique is one of my favourite stores in Calgary. It is stocked with things beyond my imagination and what looks to be, things straight from the internet. Not only do they carry an excellent array of rare and delicious candy, they also sell great novelty doodads that make my geeky heart flutter. There are so…
Final exams are coming up. That sentence just made me shudder. Although this is something we certainly cannot change, we can definitely prepare for it. I personally find studying and doing homework hard. The hard part about it is getting started. One of the worst things is when I finally begin by opening the opening the…
This British “Dramedy”, My Mad Fat Diary, follows the teenage years of Rae Earl, a recently released psychiatric hospital patient, as she tries to reconnect with her best friend Chloe and get to know the new gang. The group however, is unaware of her mental illness and body image problems, as they believe her to have been in France…