The greatest gift we can receive is to have the chance, just once in our lives, to make a difference. – Stephen Strange Making a difference. There are about 8 million people on this planet, and we’re each just one out of the crowd. Even comprehending such a ratio may be beyond the capability of…
High Intensity Interval Training, commonly known as HIIT, is a form of training where one performs extremely intense work followed by a period of rest. This allows your body to recover before going on to the next exercise, ensuring maximum performance. HIIT has been rapidly growing popular over the past few years. It is no…
I always told myself I wanted to start practicing yoga, but I never thought I had the patience for it. Fortunately, this year I’m taking a yoga class at school, and while I didn’t initially choose this option, I’m super grateful I get to experience it. Because it is a class in my timetable I…
In this day and age, many new businesses are on the rise, in ways that we would once never imagine. As times are changing, new entrepreneurs must adapt in order to keep up with the competition and make it in a cutthroat world. With that being said, learning from a teenage blogger may not seem…
Yesterday, one of my hockey fanatic friends invited me to see the Calgary Flames home opener at the Saddledome. Oddly enough, in my ten years of living in Calgary I’d never been to see a game before. Further, I possess very limited hockey knowledge (having only seen a few practices from when I was a…
Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. – Nathaniel Hawthorne With time passing so quickly, let’s take a look at the 80s in comparison to the present day. One way that time leaves its shadow is through pop culture, and it can be fun to see how various industries have changed over the…
As a committed volleyball player, athletic recruitment has been on my radar for 4 years. Here are the most valuable tips for playing post-secondary volleyball that I have ever come across. Please note that these tips apply to any sport, not just volleyball. #1 Do Research Schools across North America have almost limitless variety. All…
In all the different aspects of our lives, one thing remains constant – we are all unique. And through social media, your personal network, and other resources, we have all developed a voice and platform that is unique to us. Anyone has the power to exercise their platform, and how you use it is up…
The days succeeding a major sporting event are usually filled with celebration. However, the aftermath of the Euro 2020 tournament was far more unpleasant. Throughout the tournament, England’s success had its fans repeatedly using the phrase “It’s coming home.” And when they reached the finals of the tournament, it seemed as though their dream would…
Hey everyone! I recently got back from a quick trip to Vancouver and now I can confidently say that I understand why it’s such a popular city. Everything from its landscape to its diverse communities makes Vancouver such a great vacation spot. One highlight from my trip and almost all of my trips in…
For many people, sports are a crucial part of everyday life. When they gather such a wide global audience, it is important to recognize that professional athletes have very powerful voices. Their voices are heard by millions of people, so they have the ability to cause positive changes in society. Because of this, it is…
The sports universe has not been untouched by the digital revolution. All aspects of our lives are advancing into a new age of technology, and the NBA has joined in on the inevitable journey that will carry us into the future. The industry of major sports has led the way by incorporating modernized innovations into…
Lengthy broadcasts. Endless shoulder content. True, high-level analysis like you have never seen before. Sound familiar? Traditional sports leagues like the NFL, and UFC have used this model for a long time. Now, it will be the model for esports. But even better. According to the Creative Director for B-Site, Duncan Shields, “This will not…
Esports is a billion-dollar industry that is growing rapidly. Youth are presented with countless opportunities in an industry that didn’t even exist at the beginning of this short century. Professional esports athletes are making salaries comparable to athletes in other professional sports. Esports organizations are being valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. Companies are…
The Best Esport Counter-Strike Global Offensive is a competitive first-person shooter game released in 2012. This installment of Counter-Strike is a complete modernization of the Counter-Strike series developed by Valve. Counter-Strike, better known as CS, has always been a competitive esport. The release of Counter-Strike Global Offensive, shortened to CS:GO, was timed perfectly to the…