Classical music has long since had a looming reputation over it in the modern day. Elite, old-fashioned, and even outdated have all been prejudices that have been routed deep into the genre, however, that makes it all the more surprising to hear it’s been having a comeback in the younger generation out of everyone. A…
Are you looking for something exciting to do this winter? Well, you might want to consider attending Calgary’s annual winter festival known formally as “Chinook Blast”, which runs from January 27th to Feb 12th for 2023. A Little Bit of Background History When hearing “Chinook Blast” many people may wonder what “chinook” actually means, as…
2022 marked the closing of a chapter in Calgary Flames history. Few teams have ever endured as much change within one year, and while change itself cannot be measured, the mark left on this franchise by an illustrious era can – with a visit back in time to all the victories, defeats, and special moments…
How much involvement can a family have in an individual’s medical matters, particularly when they are not conscious or in a clear state of mind to advocate for themselves? There are a multitude of ethical dilemmas that arise from this, and medical professionals are expected to respond instantaneously to these questions, as their decisions literally…
I love bubble tea (or boba, whatever you want to call it!), and now that it’s summer, bubble tea makes a perfect treat to beat the heat! Bubble tea originated in Taiwan during the 1980s, and now bubble tea is a sought after drink internationally! I love bubble tea as it makes me reminiscent of…
During the summer, I have some time where I have the ability to explore some new interests, such as reading. Unlike others, I don’t particularly like reading as I usually only like certain genres or get bored easily. However, this summer, I thought it would be beneficial to get out of my comfort zone and…
As you may have already noticed, the appeal behind “aesthetics” or aesthetically pleasing content is a major trend on social media and an important genre of content on many platforms. For instance, apps such as Pinterest have become known for their content that caters for the idea of aesthetically pleasing images for people to gain…
I can almost see it at the back of my mind. I’ve spent so much time watching everything that the image is painted into the soul of my eyes. The crevices of the mountains, the colours of the morning sun, and even the breeze that breaks the overwhelming heat occasionally. Perhaps I should paint it…
Envy is a silly thing A weight on one’s back stale breeze on one’s face I hold you by Your waist in my gental hands look into Your white eyes to be like You, naive Free Such a silly thing to hate every essence of my vile being to look…
Sometimes you don’t know what to read. Maybe your browsing the internet. Maybe your bored on the first couple days of summer. Well I wrote a story all fiction and thought I’d share it. It’s a short story and it’s about love and revenge. I hope you enjoy it and it keeps your mind off…
The 2021-2022 school year has ended (at last)! This year has certainly been a wild ride, with many changes happening around us and in our lives. At least, the end of this school year is quite a significant milestone for me and everyone else in Grade 9 because it marks the start of high school!…
Not long ago, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in 6 games to win the 2022 NBA Championship. With this victory, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry secured his fourth career NBA Championship, along with what was likely the biggest storyline of his performance – his first career NBA Finals MVP. However the magnitude…
Introduction: The film The Hurt Locker is an American war film released in 2008. Written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the movie displays the memorable events faced by units of veterans during the Iraq war. Director Bigelow uses specific techniques to emphasize the daring nature portrayed by the main character and how it…
From TV shows to novels, literature is present in every media type. Writing can be divided into two general categories within media; expository and interpretive writing. Movies, shows, plays, and/or books are all considered media. Expository writing conveys the author’s message directly, often using dialogue or narration to get the point across. This can be…
With school being out for summer, the warm weather has influenced me to leave my house and not play video games all day. I’ve finally had the time to explore around the city and find more food places that every Calgarian should try! Now that it’s summer, an excellent way to beat the heat is…