In light of the holidays and winter break, here are some quick comics (drawn by yours truly!) about some personal experiences of mine related to this time of year: 1. Going into winter break: 2. Meanwhile, my friends’ winter breaks… 3. Doing festive events with my friends (ft. not so Secret Santa): 4. Getting gifts for…
With Doctor Strange about to hit the theaters and the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 teaser being released I thought it was time to look at the future of the MCU. By this I mean phase 4 of the MCU, as we already know most movies coming out in the remainder of phase 3. While…
Born in Vienna in 1905, author, psychiatrist, and holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl led a life filled with considerably unspeakable horrors. His name was first brought to my attention through a riveting class discussion in the clinical neuroscience class I took over the summer at the University of British Columbia. As a prominent neurologist and psychiatrist of…
As a writer, poet, singer, filmmaker, and visual composer, Toronto based artist Vivek Shraya has been generating a continuous flow of creative content for about 22 years. Her numerous and multimedia works have been critically acclaimed and recognized by institutions like The Globe and Mail, The Huffington Post, the CBC, and The National Post. Shraya is a…
As of late, with my seemingly endless amounts of time this summer I have been able to come across quite a few interesting and unique artists (musical and otherwise), inspiring me to start a new series of articles highlighting and showcasing the talents of some of the creators that have caught my fancy! With this series of…
Happy exam season everybody! If you are a youth anywhere in North America who is currently attending school, chances are you are in the midst of final exams. There are highs and lows to this season of the school year- the exhausting workload and stress of school is coming to an end once again, but before we are…
This weekend, fellow blogger Emily and I had the privilege to attend PARKSHOW 2016. If you haven’t yet read Emily’s post, PARKSHOW is a fashion and art showcase, set up but the non-profit organization, PARK (Promoting Artists | Redefining Kulture). This year, the showcase was Miami-inspired, meaning edgy beach-wear and a lot of amazing street art.…
So I’ve just gotten back from Las Vegas(a popular destination apparently), which also means that I have not had access to any of instruments for about a week. So that kind of puts a hinder on practicing. But never fear, there are ways that you can practice your instruments, even when you’re on vacation. The…
Calgary’s Music Scene is a series which will be exploring a variety of local bands’ perspectives on Calgary’s music industry. It will also look at areas of improvement, and how we as appreciators of music can help support emerging local artists. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Suburban Moms band members Maya and Sophia Roddick. The band…
Just recently we have passed the first official day of Spring, (March 20th). Days lengthen and people slowly crawl out of hibernation. When you ask me what season I favour, le printemps has and will always be my answer. Springtime is the right amount of warm air, friends and patio drinks, dog walking and frisbee. Springtime is travelling, bike rides, and…
Forgotten Scenes, they flash along the hall… Every second of it all. With reels of regret and rewinding worries, You’ll find all your treasured memories. You’re out of your mind that you’d forget Important days I made you set Like you refuse to even care But you’ll remember soon you swear Would you ever forget…
Second semester can often feel way more exhausting than first semester. After barely two weeks of school, I feel overwhelmed and want school to end more than ever. Fortunately, like many other people I know, I like to re-organize myself when I start something new (such as a new semester!) which refreshes me and keeps…
Are you, or do you know a youth who you believe is unique, exceptional, and outstanding? Then you or they might just be qualified to receive a Youth of Distinction Award! {Source} The Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) program is hosted by a steering committee of Youth Central. YODA gives Calgarians the opportunity to recognize…
At first, going to the opera in 2016 felt like going to a Nickelback concert, well, any time after 2005. Presented with the opportunity to get two free tickets to Die Tote Stadt, a German opera currently playing at the Jubilee, my initial pique in interest can be mostly attributed to the sheer randomness of the idea, as…
