Many forms of handwork have been popular all around the world and throughout history. Knitting, embroidery and weaving have been useful to people all around the world as a means to produce clothes to wear or sell. Crocheting as we know it today was known during the 16th century as “crochet lace” in France, or…
What is League of Legends? In 2009, the world was introduced to League of Legends; an MMO battle arena. Unknowingly, League would eventually become one of the world’s most played games, averaging 4.2 million players daily. Ultimately, League of Legends is pretty well known now. My first interactions with the game, came from the non stop…
This poem only consists of 8 short lines, but far beyond that is what’s truly hidden in between each word. This poem holds its own special details and characteristics that I feel no other poems could bring out. The feeling and emotions of what this poem portrays in only a few lines is what…
Violet Evergarden: The Movie is the first movie released by Kyoto Animations after the arson attack that occurred in 2019. This film has been awaited by fans worldwide and carries a large amount of emotional weight; on and off-screen. Violet Evergarden is a wonderful anime series that follows a slice of life format that has…
As you may have seen, Calgary has many diverse art pieces located around the city. Some are vibrant modern pieces describing natural phenomena or the human condition, while others convey important messages about the past. With that said, today I wanted to highlight some of these artworks from different quadrants in the city. Conversation The…
I always told myself I wanted to start practicing yoga, but I never thought I had the patience for it. Fortunately, this year I’m taking a yoga class at school, and while I didn’t initially choose this option, I’m super grateful I get to experience it. Because it is a class in my timetable I…
My family and I did not like beets— that is, until this recipe came along. The earthy, sweet, salty, sour and creamy notes of the salad make for a delectable, healthy dish. That it is visually beautiful is another plus! Without further ado, here is my recipe. Ingredients (For 4 servings) 4 raw beets (2…
In the beginning of July we are officially moving to the stage 3 reopening phase, which means we can do a few more things to enjoy our summer this year! Because of this I have put together a list of places in Calgary that you can visit. Most of these are outside activities but I…
After my cousin called me for some help on a school project, they brought with them something I had never seen before- a kalimba. A wooden instrument with long metal rods, which when flicked, create a resounding, high-pitched sound, the kalimba was something that fascinated me. Intrigued, as always, by the prospect of learning a…
I was racing with the wind down the damp, grassy hill with bare feet. Friends followed behind me desperately, trying to catch their breath. Our hair flew behind us carelessly through the summer breeze. I felt like a dandelion flying through a white orchid field. The new ideas of fun entered our brains like lightbulbs.…
Spring is finally here everyone! Finally, we can trade off our heavy jackets for short-sleeved shirts! We can trade our boots for sneakers! While the change in weather has brought a new burst of positivity to our moods, spring is also the time for many cultural celebrations. As someone who enjoys learning about different cultures,…
I’ve always been blown away by the models that artists can make through origami. I remember going to a friend’s house years ago, and their sister was a huge origami fan. They had paper figures and animals lining many of their shelves, and I was highly impressed. Seeing and even making some of the one-sheet…
Kevin Penkin, the type of composer to name one of his songs, “Music”, as if deliberately making it hard to find online. I’d like to talk about this artist today and specifically write about Florence, my favorite orchestral album. What is Florence? Florence is a video game about a young woman named Florence Yeoh.…
All of us amateur artists have heard, or indeed experienced, how difficult it is to draw realistic eyes (although I would contest that the nose is the hardest facial feature). Whether you’re doodling in the corner of your math homework or trying to capture the likeness of a model, there are many components involved in…
The Sir Winston Churchill High School community has created a short video to show our gratitude. To all our teachers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, police, firefighters, bus drivers, and all other essential workers – THANK YOU. For keeping us safe, for keeping us fed, and for keeping us protected. We ❤️ our heroes. Music Credit –…