Last week I had the privilege of experiencing Cut! Costume and the Cinema, a beautiful limited-time exhibition at the Glenbow Museum. The exhibition is home to 43 incredible costumes taken straight from period films including but not limited to Pirates of the Caribbean, The Duchess and Finding Neverland. And as a lover of fashion, the…
Now, I don’t mean to be biased, but luckily I don’t have to be because the facts are clear. Sir Winston Churchill High School has long been associated with academic excellence and pristige.
It’s crazy to think that 25 years ago, people had to track down a payphone to make a phone call. If they were looking up information, a trip to the library was required. Today, shooting off texts and Googling at one’s will seem almost second nature.
For years, Albertans have been hearing about other provincial governments cracking down on distracted driving and making illegal such actions as talking or texting on a cell phone while driving.
It’s back-to-school season once again, and along with restocking your eraser stash comes renewing your wardrobe for the fall ahead. Check out some of the latest fashion trends (almost all of which are iconic from decades past) that are sure to be storming through the halls this school year. Return of the ’90s Last year saw an…
As indie/alternative music is ironically becoming more mainstream. One band in particular is taking the indie-pop scene by storm: Foster the People. This relatively new Los Angeles band, has all the makings of an indie-pop classic – a fresh sound, uplifting beats, and the ability to create a stellar album. Foster the People first burst…
With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 comes a sense of loss among fans everywhere. The conclusion of the most popular children’s book series of all time has been on the horizon for years.
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Google has been one of the most popular and useful websites on the internet for years, and it seems that Google Inc. is constantly looking for ways to increase its usefulness and versatility to the public. Lately there has been quite the buzz around Google’s most recent venture, Google+, and I decided to get a better understanding…
I may not have been a teenager (or even alive) back in the days when the old Beverly Hills 90210 and Degrassi High ruled the airwaves, but that definitely doesn’t stop me from appreciating those somewhat cheesy dramas today. As storylines become overused to the point of chiché in teen dramas (pregnancy scares, best friend betrayals, and…
This year, the Calgary Zoo has been featuring various animals every couple months through special events and programs.
When I first encountered Fluevog shoes, they were at the art gallery-style store in downtown Vancouver. I was instantly taken by the signature oddball heels and the strangely elegant appearance of the clog-like collections.
Although it may be extremely nerdy of me to say so, there is nothing better than finishing a life-changing novel and thinking, “Why aren’t we forced to read books like this in English class?” While I agree that “curriculum literature” can sometimes be dry at best, it can be quite effective at opening your mind and expanding your perspective,…
As the world becomes increasingly dependent upon the media, public figures such as pop stars receive more attention than ever before. However, one pop star in particular is taking the world of music by storm. Regardless of what stance you take with her (she’s annoying, she’s inspiring, or she’s just plain weird), it is completely true…
Now that the school year is coming to an end for youth volunteers all around the city, it’s time to start planning how to spend these next two lazy months. Many students are booked up with vacations and summer jobs, but the nicer weather doesn’t mean that volunteer opportunities are slowing down. Those who volunteer…