I first heard about this book from the Calgary Herald and soon learned about the hype it got in England. Knowing little about the book, other than the fact that half of Europe was going crazy for it, I decided to pick it up and give it a shot. The book is basically a journey through…
[youtube fyMhvkC3A84] For those of you who <3 Coldplay, watching this video will remind you of Strawberry Swing with a 2011 edge! What a brilliant song and video. Check out the new Coldplay single: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall on the YouTube clip above. It’s perfect for summer driving, picnics, daydreaming and holding hands in…
Created by two Calgarians, Angel Guerra and Angela Diones, the Market Collective has been a thriving community space that showcases local artists, artisans and musicians. This year was MC’s third year anniversary, yet it was my first time at this two-day event. I was super excited to go on Sunday and was able to see…
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,…
Paris, France. A destination brimming with history, character, excitement, beauty, and namely new experience. The desire to explore such an astonishing locale is generally found within most individuals. Whether it be for the staple of France, The Eiffel Tower, the majesty of the Arc de Triomphe, the refine tastes of the Louvre, or perhaps the exotic yet…
One of the most vibrant music and arts festivals in Calgary, Sled Island is something that one cannot afford to miss while living in this city. In its four-day duration, Sled Island offered all kinds of treats for all ages. With over 200 bands (mostly Canadian) playing at 25+ venues in the downtown core, Sled…
The crowd stirred as four young men dressed in fancy-shmancy bath robes stepped onto the stage inside the Cantos building. On June 25, they played some sweet tunes at the Sled Island independent music and arts festival, some of which you can listen to on their website. The venue, which is home to the Cantos…
With the final movie of the Harry Potter series two weeks away, many of us (especially me) have been wondering what will be left for us to look forward to in the incredible world of HP? Well, fellow citizens, worry no longer! This past week, J.K. Rowling gave a very exciting announcement. The term…
This shot was from last summer when I was visiting Nova Scotia. We took a stroll through Halifax’s beautiful public gardens and I went a little crazy with the camera. The gardens are really a perfect place to take photos, with all the lush vibrant colours to capture. With summer already upon us, I suppose I was feeling a…
The Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo show on earth, approaches a fresh start by including the presence of the Dutch and the Duchess of Cambridge for 2011. If you stayed up late watching the royal wedding, now is your chance to catch a glimpse of Prince William and his wife, Kate in real life. The…
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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…
X-Men has got to be one of Marvel’s best Universes. You have a human who suddenly realizes that they’re different; and who hasn’t faced people who are discriminatory?
Believe it or not, you’re wrong if you say that Earth has six billion people. It’s about time you round up. The CIA has estimated that the population of the world will be 6,928,198,253 this coming July. Try reading that out loud, it’s quite shocking. It’s just an issue that no one really pays attention…
It said John Green on the cover so I had to read it. There really wasn’t much choice in the matter. But after reading the novel I never got around to reviewing it. I couldn’t make up my mind about this novel… until now. The plot is quite simple, we have two Will Graysons. One…