Witty poet, Harry Baker, makes his TED Talk debut in Exeter, Devon, England. After winning the 2012 Poetry Slam World Cup in Paris, he has gone on to perform at slam poetry events around the U.K. and internationally. I discovered Harry during my daily routine of watching TED Talks, and was already laughing 30 seconds in. I enjoy…
I have something to admit. I think I’m addicted to podcasts. Sure, I’ve been a casual listener for a few years now, but since picking up a monotonous summer job with earbud liberty, I’ve been hitting 30+ hours of podcasts a week. Yeah, it’s that bad. Is that really bad though? I’d say there’s a pretty good case to…
The above photo was taken by me two days ago at Maligne Lake during a little family adventure. During this trip, I posted many beautiful scenic shots to my Instagram page. Was I trying to brag about the fun I was having? No. Was I trying to paint a perfect picture of my mini vacation?…
Extra-large shoes. A pink cane. The smile of glory. A man destined to make others laugh. In a town of cheers and laughter, a group of acrobats performed back-flips, high-wire routines, and played with fire on the corner of an intersection. A rush of adrenaline filled the man’s heart. Adjusting the bowler hat on his…
Everyone loves going to the movie theatre. It’s the perfect opportunity to inhale bags upon bags of popcorn and enjoy a nice film at the same time. The summer months are well-known for their exciting film releases, and this year has been no exception. Here’s a list of some of the most exciting upcoming movies to look forward to.…
It’s a topic that’s been heavily featured in the media recently. In fact, you’ve probably already heard of it from Kylie Jenner’s controversial cornrows (read Emily’s article about that here) and the banning of headdresses at Montreal’s Osheaga music festival. Cultural appropriation is an issue that has come to light recently and it proves to be…
{Source} Another month comes to a close and we are that much closer to going back to school. Although I can hear your groans loud and clear, I hope we’re all too busy to think about it until mid-August. But if your definition of “busy” is watching Netflix all day, take a well-deserved break by…
{Source} Forecast: {Source} Looking for ways to ring in the new month? Here are 15 events to add to your weekend festivities: FRIDAY ONLY 1. Smoke’s Poutinerie Eating Tour {Source} What: Smoke’s Poutinerie World Famous Great Canadian Cross-Country Plaid Gravy Train Fries Curd and Gravy Weird Wild and Wacky Poutine Eating Tour 2015 stops in Calgary on July 31. Stop…
Who is going on a road trip soon, or who has already gone on a road trip but wished it were more fun? Well, fear no more because I am about to tell you three fun games to play while on a road trip. I Spy A classic game! To start off, one person is…
I used to look at couples and think, “Yikes, I’m never gonna be like that.” Now I look at myself and think, “Wow, I love this.” All you singletons better think twice before you puke, because we relationship people used to feel that way too. So, let’s break it down. I’m not saying a relationship should change…
Welcome back to the last part of this mini-series on the 2015 NBA draft. This final post will take a look at some of the draft day trades and their grades. Personally, this year’s draft was rather tame in terms of moves, but some notable trades did occur, so let’s dive right in. 1. Portland…
Welcome back to my look at the National Basketball Association’s 2015 amateur entry draft. In this post, I’ll take a look at the remaining five picks from the top ten. This is part two of the mini-series of posts and part one can be found here. But, without further ado, let’s jump right into it. Pick…
(Original Image) John Green’s third book, and number five on the New York Times bestseller list at debut, Paper Towns, premiered last night at a special event across the globe known as Night On The Towns. Along with the movie premier, a special live stream Q&A session with John Green and cast members was broadcasted…
Hey there, are you bored looking for something to do this weekend? Well you have come to the right place! Here is a list of suggestions of things to do and things around Calgary happening this weekend: First, if you are 18+, stop by Blind Beggar Pub for a show happening tonight! Yes tonight! Friday July…
Dear Diary, Time is not a ticking bomb nor is it a devil to be feared. Time isn’t compelling you to race against mankind nor is it pressurizing you to brawl against the inescapable movement of hands on a clock. However Time is seeking your companionship, it is craving for you to accompany it with…