As the holidays roll around, Youth Week Calgary 2012 is getting some cool gifts under its tree. Organizations and companies are already donating prizes for us to hand out at the wide variety of events taking place in April, which should spice up everything from school events to competitions. Youth Week will be a great…
Considering the abundance of events and abundance of FUN, the only thing that makes Youth Week Calgary 2012 cooler is more prizes to give out at over 50 sweet events around the city! Along with the other prizes we’ve received for Youth Week Calgary 2012, Fabutan has contributed 300 free tanning minutes. Thanks, Fabutan! Without prize…
While there’s still lots of time to receive prize donations, Youth Week Calgary 2012 is already on a roll! Another one of our first prizes of the year comes from McDonald’s in the form of 200 coupons for free products, including Big Macs and McFlurries (yum!). These coupons are already being put to use; the…
Although it’s still months until Youth Week Calgary 2012 (April 21 -28, mark your calendars, people!), preparations are already in the works and prizes are already being collected. In case you’re not quite sure what Youth Week is all about, it’s youth from all over the city coming together to celebrate and engage in the…
Out of my favourite authors, Philippa Gregory definitely tops the list. Possibly the best historical novelist since, oh, the beginning of time, Gregory never disappoints, and my most recent read, The Other Queen, follows suit. An insightful depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots as a prisoner of her cousin Queen Elizabeth, The…
As much as I enjoy fluffy chick lit (and believe me, I do), books with tangible depth are just as wonderful. In fact, most times they are much more extraordinary than your usual Shopaholic installment. I finished The Book of Negroes, an award-winning novel by Canadian author Lawrence Hill, only a few days ago and…
With Remembrance Day on the horizon, Canadians are sporting poppies – as they do every year. However, there are many more ways to be active in remembering than you might think. In fact, this year Veterans Affairs Canada would like to see Canadians remembering the sacrifices made by our troops in many ways. Apart from…
Three. A small number, really. But Mayor Nenshi’s “3 Things For Calgary” campaign shows the impact that three little things can do. When considering how I would Calgary a better place, I tried to include a variety of “things”: Become more involved in the artistic and cultural events taking place in the city. Attending film…
Do you enjoy saving lives and feeling good doing it? Then blood donation is for you! Well, as long as you’re over the age of 17 and are in good health. Each year my school sets up a blood donation campaign, and I am thrilled to finally be able to participate. Giving blood has always…
Every minute of Dr. Goodall’s speech at Churchill was completely inspiring. However, we should have known that a woman of her accomplishments would never waste time just talking.
Following the unfortunate death of Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs, many Apple fans have begun to reflect on the path of his achievements. Here’s a look at how the aesthetics of the world’s “coolest” computer has changed over the decades. 1976 – The Apple I computer (really high-tech, I know): 1977 – The introduction…
As Grade 12 is upon many of us this year, it’s time to start thinking about taking action on universities and finding ways to help pay for it. Even if you’re not in Grade 12 yet (or if you think you aren’t eligible for any awards), there are still plenty of opportunities to land scholarships!…
For most of today’s youth, Blink-182 is a band that has been overlooked under the pretence of it being “before our time.” When I was a tween I used to idolize my older cousins for their “cool” taste in music; Sum 41 was also a favourite. These days, the band might just be earning a…
The Calgary International Film Festival is known for its broad display of up-and-coming international filmmaking talent. However, not all of the talent displayed at the festival each year is from the artsy adults that are often associated with the event.
Although there is often little time to watch television given my busy life as a student (to which I’m sure many of you can relate), I made sure that Ringer was on my list for this fall. Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar (remember Buffy the Vampire Slayer?), Ringer is a brand-new thriller/drama about a recovering addict who goes…