{Original Image} The human race has been using art as a medium to express ourselves for as long as time. The 21st century has enabled artists to transfer their canvases, paints, and brushes onto a digital platform. Traditional canvas paintings and drawings are beautiful, but digital art is my ultimate favourite form. Out of all the…
Having those Friday short days are great. But what do you do with the extra hours? I’m always keeping myself entertained by scrolling on my Facebook page. During one of my scrolling sessions, I came across a sponsored post on Serena Williams. Check out this video! Serena’s 7/11 Video Launching herself to a whole new…
I am not talking about the movie, the story, or the concept that Marvel has succeeded in winning over millions of fans with (including myself). The mistakes I am referring to are the disappointing arrays of awkward interviews and verbal hiccups that was showcased by the cast of the highly anticipated The Avengers: Age of Ultron. With some…
{Original Image} For the past two years, Youth Are Awesome members have been prancing around Otafest and soaking in the otaku-friendly vibes of the Otafest community. We have reviewed Otafest food trucks (here, here, and here) and the maid cafe experience (here). We have compiled guides to pin trading (here) and tips for the event…
SOTERIA [so-tay-ree’-ah] deliverance, preservation; in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the soul’s safety or salvation. Produced by Mount Royal University’s Artio Choir, Soteria: The Spirit of Persistence, is a whirlwind of a journey that “explores the resilience and unconquerable spirit that drives all of humanity” through different genres of music. With a strong vocal…
(Original Image) No, it’s not a piece of bread made with the power of karma. Though that would probably be warm, crispy deliciousness, that is not the type of toast I’m talking about. I’m talking about the type of toasts that you hear at weddings, where everyone joins together to celebrate someone or something. That…
Earlier this month, Arts & Culture editor Hui Wen and I had the incredible opportunity to spend 10 days living in Denmark as part of a student exchange program. It was a transformative experience that I can’t recommend highly enough. Especially as a youth, travel can be such an eye-opening experience. There are so many reasons…
I recently only discovered the TV series world about this time last year in grade 9. Now in grade 10, taking advanced programs and with homework to complement the courses, how do I create time for series? It’s simple, I can’t go back to a life without them. Gossip Girl was the starter for me,…
Genocide: The systematic extermination of an entire nation. See: Holocaust Nation: A group that comes together due to common goal/identity e.g. linguistic nation, cultural nation, civic nation. We all know of the holocaust in some form or another. Through the diaries of Anne Frank, the Boy in Striped Pajamas, the holocaust museum or social studies…
My first memories of Star Wars consist of quality lightsaber battles with my brother—he used a maple leaf umbrella, whilst mine was adorned with Winnie the Pooh characters—and an uncanny infatuation to Chewbacca. As we celebrate the great legacy of Star Wars on May 4th (and my epic lightsaber skills) here are some of the…
{Source} April, for me, has so far been the most hectic month of the year. With more homework & tests than I could have imagined, taking on extra-curricular activities, and having weekly volunteer commitments, where do I find time to relax? The answer is: music, reading, and naps. I’ve found that putting those 3 together…
Get involved with the community of Calgary this weekend with these extraordinary events! West Coast Swing at the Haysboro Community Centre West Coast Swing is a smooth, cool, sexy style of dancing that allows for improvisation and can be danced to rock, blues, pop, hip-hop, Motown, disco, funk and swing music. Come for a Free…
How many of you know individuals who have quietly battled through a mental illness? How many of those individuals are yourselves? Having a mental illness can be as detrimental to your health just as much as a physical illness can. Your mental health is important and it’s about time the stigma around your unhealthy organ (aka your…
A combination of great food and tasteful music can brighten anyone’s day or simply fulfill a craving for some yummy handmade foods. Calgary’s Cornerstone Music Café offers this great experience to all who step foot inside. The cozy, laid back atmosphere an attraction for young hipsters and elderly couples alike, and aside from the affordable food items, the café also serves customers…
While sitting on the boardwalk right over the ocean in Barcelona, I realized that I was no longer the same girl that was at the airport just two weeks ago waiting in line to pass through customs. I was different, I was more mature, I was alive and most of all I was immersed by…