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.
To be honest, all of these 6 kinds of people can be labelled as ‘Haters’, even though they aren’t totally mean. They just try really hard to be mean. Anyway, this post is about the top ten people I always see in the comment sections on YouTube. Let’s get right into the list: The ‘Hater’:…
I know I shouldn’t encourage this, but if you’re amidst procrastination season and are searching for a new show to start watching, take a look at these gems! They’re fairly short shows (only 1-3 seasons, but some aren’t finished yet) so you’ll still have some time left over to do your work after you’ve binge-watched. The…
Margaret Atwood November is almost over, and in honour of Canadian writer and inventor Margaret Atwood, who was born on November 18, 1939, I have compiled a list of Atwood’s best poems with a blurb on my interpretation of the meaning she was trying to convey. “Eventual Proteus” Relationships are short-lived because the problem that…
Frida Kahlo is recognized as Mexico’s, if not the world’s, greatest painter. She is a Marxist, reconstructionist, disabled, bisexual painter and activist. Kahlo completely revolutionized the way we view art, gender, and society. Her art, particularly her self-portraits share a personal story of pain and suffering, but also a profound resilience. Kahlo explained, I paint…
Stan Lee is a hero, a legend, a symbol. When we think of Stan Lee, we think of an inspiration, at the age of retirement, still believed that he could reach his dream and so he did. He shows that it doesn’t matter how old you are, there is always a way to reach your…
Where did the most popular shopping day of the year get its name from?
(source) With Black Friday around the corner, most of us are probably thinking of one of life’s greatest joys: shopping. However, as students, we’re often limited to our allowances from our parents. This makes shopping difficult when we’re alone: we’re not really capable of affording good quality clothing. So, many of us turn to fast-fashion:…
A city I’ve never been to feels like home to me It’s the best feeling ever known to me I can hear the trumpets calling me As I lay at 3 am falling asleep Street musicians under warm lampposts Seem like cheerful welcoming hosts Oh how the blues Awaken my soul in different hues In…
It’s almost Christmas time, the most awaited festival of the year. From the gifts to the decorations, Christmas makes us feel rejuvenated after a long semester of hard work. Along with spending time with family and friends, the music is arguably the best part. Here are the top 10 songs that must make it on…
When it comes to demonstrating proficiency in the French language as someone who is not French, the DELF is an official qualification that does just that. DELF stands for Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française, or Diploma in French Language Studies. It can be used to enhance your resume, give you an advantage for postsecondary studies,…
When I don’t have anything to do, I usually just Google “movies that give you the feels” and find a list to pick a movie from. After years of reading lists and watching those feel good movies, I have decided to make a list of my own. So, on that note, here is my list…
Dogs are amazing creatures full of energy and joy. I am so grateful that I have a dog. Today, I thought you should enjoy some cute, funny, and scary moments I have captured of my dog. Some facts about Ellie: She is a Boxer (a breed of dog that originates in Germany) Ellie is born October…
Officially as of November 19, 2018, the Bank of Canada issued a new vertical $10 banknote. It might take a while to see them due to circulation, but they look like this: The new bill, alongside being the first vertical banknote in Canada, is equipped with enhanced features that make it harder to counterfeit. There…
A library. A place of books, research and education. But, perhaps, more essentially, a place of enlightenment, refuge and joy.
When we think of superheroes, we usually conjure up images to the likes of Spiderman and Captain America, and a lot of the reason as to why can be attributed to the works of Stan Lee. Stan Lee’s death has affected hundreds of millions of people worldwide, just as his tales of superhuman good-guys had…