The Benefits of Participating in Model United Nations
One of the best extracurricular activities available in Calgary offers a lot more than just fun…
Stranger Things Season 2!
Season one had taken over in 2016, and now 2017 is blessing us with another season. Thank the Netflix Gods for doing this because this show had quickly become one of my favourites. I finished the first season in an embarrassingly short amount of time, and I can’t wait to do it again. October 27 was…
Singular Short Story on Solar Signalization
I am a creative, or slightly psychotic, whichever you prefer, person. And, because of this, I have a lot of ideas. A lot. As in quantity, not quality. I’ve also recently discovered the joy of writing short stories. If I’m going to imagine stupid things, I might as well put them on paper and name them…
Me Ranting About Things (Part 2)
Hi guys, I’m back with more rants! I hope you’re all ready for this one because I’m going to be releasing all my “two-months-into-high-school” frustration. Going into high school, in my opinion, is an experience that you could try to explain but could never understand completely unless you’ve been there. It’s more of a feeling…
On Avoiding Exercise
‘Oh, I’m strictly a nerd. Thus, I’m actually obliged to refrain from exercise.’ For many years now, I’ve been guilty of using this line or something similar to justify the lack of exercise in my life. Though the truth may or may not simply be that I’m too busy or lazy to be bothered with…
On the miracle that is silent practice
Being a musician with poor time management, and too many things to do, it’s really difficult to find quality time to practice. Between school, extracurriculars, and then coming home to homework and sleeping family members, I gotta admit that I often put off practice when it’s inconvenient. But those days are over. There are no…
What To See In YYC: October 27-31, 2017
It’s the weekend before Halloween, so we can count on there being many annual spooky events going on throughout the city! While the temperature is still [barely] above freezing, it’s a good idea to go out with friends and see what’s going on this weekend. Even if the jumpscares, pumpkins and horror movies aren’t for…
Back to Autumn: A Fall Playlist
Those closest to me are well aware of the fact that I love Autumn. Several seconds spent surveying my bedroom will corroborate this fact, what with my orange blanket, jack-o-lantern themed figures and gourds that adorn nearly every surface in my room. That being said, I recognize that Autumn isn’t for everyone. For many, the…
The World is Our Classroom: MEI 2017
It has been nearly three months since I stepped off the plane into the YYC airport, returning from the most incredible adventure of my life. Every day since then, I’ve been reminiscing about moments on the trip and wishing I could relive it. Going on a MEI trip was a truly extraordinary experience, and I…
What To See In Calgary this weekend
The Fibre Shindig Date: Oct 21, 2017 Winter is coming and the weather is getting cooler. It is time to stock up on cozy fibre goods to stay warm. At this annual Fibre Shindig this weekend, local artisans will be selling items such as hand-dyed yarn, fibre tools, embroidery and handmade accessories like mittens. For more information,…
What Makes Some Games Scary?
Halloween is right around the corner, and there is no more appropriate time to talk about fear. The origin of the holiday is literally people trying to scare away the things that scare them. Back on the topic of fear, I recently played the scariest, most stressful, and downright traumatizing game I’ve never had the…
Culture Shock 2k17
My time as a YVC volunteer has brought me pretty much everywhere: summer camps, green team events, Alberta Ballet, and now, a break-dance battle? That’s right, last Saturday, I was lucky enough to volunteer at Culture Shock 2017, a youth driven art event celebrating culture and community, held at the Genesis Center. If you know…
The Butterfly
When paper meets pen, the potential and possibilities are limitless. The power of a single pen explores the boundless capabilities of my curiosity, as I write big ideas on little pieces of paper. These ideas are often my version of the truth, of how life works, but never have I truly encountered the truth. The…
What to Read for Debate Season
We are in the midst of debate season for schools and for some of you, the first tournament is probably right around the corner. Since debate is a knowledge game, what should you read? Debate is a difficult challenge, one that requires an extensive comprehension on a wonderfully diverse set of disciplines when at the highest…
Black and White Movies You Need To Watch Now!
Old films will forever have a special place in my heart. I love black and white movies, especially the ones made in the early-mid 20th century. To me, they beat all of the new modern movies. My favourite thing is that little glitch on the screen that you can only see in those older B&W movies. I’m…