YouTube is a world-renowned platform for artists and makes for a very personal outlet for many. At the beginning of the summer, I was starting to get bored of the content I was watching until I stumbled upon a YouTuber by the name of Ben Brown, a UK travel vlogger & blogger. He has a vibrant…
As a young girl, I always dreamed of being a “real” singer. For Kate Stevens, this has become her reality. The radio today is filled with auto-tuned songs that essentially play on repeat. Sometimes it seems like music is dying. But with down-to-earth performers like Kate, music can be a down-to-earth experience again. I’m lucky enough…
Women can vote. It’s okay for guys to wear pink. All races are considered equal and worthy of living fulfilling lives. The overwhelming barriers that used to divide humanity have seemingly been demolished, and along with them racism, sexism, and discrimination. You may think that our world no longer suffers the burden of these cruelties,…
For years I searched for an outlet to really express myself in a way that made me happy but no matter how hard I looked, I couldn’t seem to do it. I’d attempt to paint or draw, but I’d end up more frustrated than anything because it never came out the way I envisioned. I…
{source} Happy September YYC! The beginning of a school year means a new start, so I thought it was appropriate to introduce new (and old) Canadian bands to add to your playlist. I was recently contacted by a band from Edmonton and I immediately fell in love with their music. This made me realize how shielded we…
{original image} My umbrella drops into a puddle of mucky rain water as I stand in the middle of a crosswalk. The loud and strong rainstorm takes over the clear sky. Rain falls on and around me. My once super perfect hair becomes frizzy as the wind whips it around. My once new white dress…
{Source} There was no rhyme or reason behind what went down during last Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. From host Miley’s bizarre costume changes to Kanye West’s presidency announcement, something both unexpected and unforgettable happened every minute. But all attempts to garner views aside, let’s focus on what this award show was really about: the music.…
This summer, I had the honor of participating in a 6-week pre-college program at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). This program is run by Summer Discovery, and allows high school students to get a taste of college life. There, I took the Introduction to Biology 101 course and lab course, which was worth 1.5 university…
I’m done with focusing on the negatives of back to school season. Yes, we will soon have responsibilities to upkeep and grades to maintain, but truthfully, September is one of my favourite times of the year. Coming back to school can mean so much more than just homework and stress, seeing your friends again, getting…
A little while ago after being bored at the mall and having 1 hour to spare, I walked into Indigo. I saw a large table set up with books and an author who was signing copies. Thats when I discovered the book; The Truth About Us. I have always wanted to have a book signed…
DIRECTED BY: Alex Winter STARRING: Anthony Padilla as Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox as Ian Hecox, Jenna Marbles as Jenna Marbles, Michael Ian black as Steve YouTube, and Jillian Nelson as Anna. RELEASE DATE: July 22, 2015 RUNNING TIME: 82 minutes GENRE: Action Film, Science fiction film, Adventure Film, Fantasy RATING: PG-13 If you don’t already…
Over the summer, I made a goal to hit as many festivals and events downtown as possible. Some, I was able to volunteer at (Reggaefest, Fiestaval, or Opera in the Village, anyone?) and others, such as Canada Day and the Lilac Fest, I spent the day as a patron instead. One that really stood out to me…
It’s that time of the year again. No, it’s not quite Christmas yet.. It’s back to school time! By now your mom might be nagging you to adjust your sleep schedule, or you might even be in school already. The nerves you might be feeling may be eating you up and the very thought of…
There has always been a controversy surrounding movements like feminism, body image, racism and now cultural appropriation. The reason for this is because of the crude attitude presented and offensive comments made in relation to topics like these. That is what jumpstarts the want and need for a change. Maybe people don’t realize what they…
Soweto, the name of the South West Township that borders Johannesburg, the city where I was born. Merely thirty kilometers from where I was born, a drastically different country seemingly resides. It’s paradoxical the drastic wealth disparity between the luxurious golf and country estates to the township that many call home. A tour took us past…