The fun stuff. Calgary has a ton of amazing stuff that happens in our city. Reviews of new movies, or albums, art shows or news about sports.
The question that all true Marvel fans will ask, what are the most powerful items in the (Marvel Cinematic Universe) MCU ?. Most of you believed that the Infinity Gauntlet is the most powerful weapon in the cosmos but there is something even more powerful? What if I told you that the Infinity Gauntlet was…
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, also known as Your Lie in April, is an anime adapted from a manga series of the same name. It follows Kosei Arima, a piano prodigy nicknamed “the human metronome” for playing just as the composer has written. However, he withdraws from the piano after the death of his mother.…
Last week, I finished reading the book Running with Lions by Julian Winters. The main character is Sebastian Hughes, a boy who’s about to go into his senior year of high school. The novel itself takes place during the summer, at Sebastian’s summer camp. He’s a goalie on his school’s soccer team, and the whole…
If you are bored or if you are looking for great books to read, try picking up the Lorien Legacies series. There are seven novels and fifteen novellas in total. The novellas give context to the events that happened in the seven novels. Pittacus, the author, combined 3 novellas in one book, so that gives…
Stood amidst the cynicism, Never quite conceiving how much Loneliness could destroy. Yet it provided to an empty heart. Never was that time brought back. He walked and walked A sigh, a breath of relief, Solemnly cried that hollow dissatisfied heart. Deprived of love, benevolence and condolence “Oh! this social discrimination”. Hollered that wavering soul. Time…
On January 31st 2019, Bell Lets Talk Day occurred in Canada. Bell Lets Talk is an advertising campaign created by the company Bell Canada in order to raise awareness about mental health and to end the stigma around it. By viewing their videos or using their filters or using the hashtag #BellLetsTalk on several different…
Do you have trouble focusing? Can you find motivation to study? I will admit, maintaining focus can become difficult if all you can think is anything but studying. After years of going to school, I have come across a few tips that have always helped me to stay motivated. 1. Vision board Find inspirational quotes…
With the start of the second semester, the cold weather, and early sunsets, February can be a dreary, long month for many of us. Why not take a few moments out of your busy schedule to scroll through this gallery and check out 10 ways to enjoy your beautiful city this month. Click on the…
As I ponder about graduating, I am constantly reminded of the amazing memories I have created over the past years in high school. This poem is a recount of those memories, the failures and the successes, and amazing friendships. My soul is lit by matches, Like an elliptical lantern That succumbs in the light. It…
Freddie Mercury was a musician whose irresistible charm, his passion and his dedication to music can be attributed to the legendary status of the band Queen. Who would have ever thought that a boy born in Africa to Parsi Indian parents would become one of the biggest music icons the world had ever seen? Yet,…
Taking care of your body and your mental health should be set a priority. Especially with school, it is easy to get stressed and this can affect your health in negative ways. The lack of maintaining your health can lead to reduced performance, unhappiness, and a lack of focus. Find ways to relax and detox.…
The black deaf community is wholly shaped by two marginalized communities: deaf and African-American. For women, the prejudice may reach an intersectionality of three, experiencing sexism, racism, and communication barriers. The history of prejudice and segregation against black folk invented a dialect of American Sign Language (ASL), known simply as Black ASL. The discriminatory practices…
Those who influenced our lives in the greatest way are often forgotten for their work. Today media has advanced so much we don’t remember who helped us create this world we have today. I will be discussing the top three people that impacted media the most! 3. Walt Disney The man who helped create…
Both my parents are Chinese: so, I am too. However, I was born in Canada, and have lived here my whole life. My sole connection to the Chinese culture is through my parents, in our celebrations and our customs. Although I have traveled to China many times over the course of my life (mostly to…
Disclaimer: This is a short piece of creative writing that puts an emphasis on vivid descriptions and imagery. Enjoy! I cannot take it any longer. Without any further thought, I creep into the dark, musty tunnel beneath my tiny bunk, leaving the depressing, dimly-lit prison cell behind me. Heavy drops of water drip from above,…