There are a ton of important causes going on in our world right now. This is a chance to open that door to have conversations about causes that are important to youth today
Once again, most of the Calgary student population is back to online school. I usually lose a lot of motivation at home, and it is very easy to feel down about yourself. That is why I want to share some of my favorite self-help books that I have, currently am, or want to read in…
Its been a year since the original BLM protests and now with the Stop Asian Hate movement, it seems that this is the time we have to be standing in solidarity with our friends from minority groups. Since last May people have been calling out to people the reeducate themselves on the social issues surrounding…
Discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, and many other factors has been a problem across the world for several years. Recently however, we have finally been able to see people come together to address this wide scale issue. There’s one area where I’m constantly seeing discrimination being normalized and joked about. This area is…
Some say that 2020 was the worst year of their lives. The pandemic, Australian bush fires, police aggression, giant murder wasps- you name it, 2020 had it. There is one thing about 2020, however, that has really only reared its ugly face recently: racism towards Asians. It is because people blame Asians for the…
While the school year becomes more hectic, our minds often get carried away with how much work we have to do. Some of us wish our breaks were longer as the time just flies. This is relatable among many people, however, with all the tests aside, I will admit that I sometimes take education for…
In light of recent events, but not less any other time, I want to write an article about the significance of feminism, and more specifically what feminism is not. In today’s society there are many misconceptions about feminism, which is something that overshadows the importance of what this movement is really about. It is very…
Hey all, I thought I’d try something different to blog on. I’ll be sharing a new gem I discovered which is definitely worth a read. Don’t be confused by the name; though it might be a book, it is on the topic of the clashing fields of ethics and medicine. To be honest, I’m not…
Melting Polar Ice Caps. Rising World Temperatures. Ocean Acidification. These are just a few of the many pieces of evidence indicating climate change happening in our world today. Yet, we still often chose to neglect climate change and the serious consequences that it can cause in the future. This makes it of uttermost importance that…
As social media platforms like Instagram are expanding to take up a significant part of young people’s digital footprint and engagement, social media activism is also becoming more common. You can often see people reposting or sharing posts about certain issues they are passionate about or feel the need to inform others on. Social media…
There are many things that go on in a youth brain on a daily basis. Sometimes we feel worthless, sad, depressed, used for, not good enough, etc… However, we often tend to assume that the youth around us are all perfect and that it’s only us who are struggling through these obstacles. Yet, the truth…
It’s been over a year since COVID-19 crept into the West. Hate crimes against the Asian community surged in the early stages of the pandemic, and they have yet to taper off. COVID-19 brought a pressing issue into the limelight, but the misinformation and discrimination surrounding Asians is nothing new. I want to examine the…
For many people, sports are a crucial part of everyday life. When they gather such a wide global audience, it is important to recognize that professional athletes have very powerful voices. Their voices are heard by millions of people, so they have the ability to cause positive changes in society. Because of this, it is…
P – Pleading Population Over 1.9 million people, which is 36% of our population, depend on others’ for extra income to feed their families and live a some-what normal life. Nearly half of the families that live in countries that are developing, earn only $1.25 a day. Being pushed onto roads and streets, men, women,…
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch caused by plastic. Thousands of Wildlife dying and being strangled because of plastic. Climate Change being contributed to by plastic. Our Health being harmed by plastics. What is more to say about the huge problem of plastics? Plastic has toxic pollutants that can damage the environment and allow land, water,…
Over the past few months and in the summer, social media has been flooded with posts surrounding the brutal murder of George Floyd, but recently I’ve been seeing less and less of this content. To me, it seems like BLM is being treated as a trend. As many people have spoken on the topic once…