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.
DIRECTED BY: Alex Winter STARRING: Anthony Padilla as Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox as Ian Hecox, Jenna Marbles as Jenna Marbles, Michael Ian black as Steve YouTube, and Jillian Nelson as Anna. RELEASE DATE: July 22, 2015 RUNNING TIME: 82 minutes GENRE: Action Film, Science fiction film, Adventure Film, Fantasy RATING: PG-13 If you don’t already…
Being embarrassed is not fun. It’s a nightmare! It is not the present moment of being embarrassed that haunts us, but rather the incident. How often do we lie in bed visualizing that horrific and embarrassing event occurring again? Oh, how will people view us now? {Source} Actually, by viewing embarrassment as a monster,…
Over the summer, I made a goal to hit as many festivals and events downtown as possible. Some, I was able to volunteer at (Reggaefest, Fiestaval, or Opera in the Village, anyone?) and others, such as Canada Day and the Lilac Fest, I spent the day as a patron instead. One that really stood out to me…
It’s that time of the year again. No, it’s not quite Christmas yet.. It’s back to school time! By now your mom might be nagging you to adjust your sleep schedule, or you might even be in school already. The nerves you might be feeling may be eating you up and the very thought of…
There has always been a controversy surrounding movements like feminism, body image, racism and now cultural appropriation. The reason for this is because of the crude attitude presented and offensive comments made in relation to topics like these. That is what jumpstarts the want and need for a change. Maybe people don’t realize what they…
Soweto, the name of the South West Township that borders Johannesburg, the city where I was born. Merely thirty kilometers from where I was born, a drastically different country seemingly resides. It’s paradoxical the drastic wealth disparity between the luxurious golf and country estates to the township that many call home. A tour took us past…
The Teen Choice Awards was a night of celebration for many and a party for all the teens who attend! It is a night full of stars, a room full of talented geniuses, and an evening of recognition for those dedicated artists who work hard on perfecting their crafts. But in a few words, it’s…
Warning: there is graphic language in this post which may be triggering to some readers. “You are invited to anonymously contribute a secret to a group art project. Your secret can be regret, fear, betrayal, desire, confession, or childhood humiliation. Reveal anything – as long as it is true and you have never shared it…
{Source} Late last month, President Barack Obama visited Nairobi as part of his historic trip to Africa. His family’s longstanding ties to Kenya brought cheers upon the 4,500 students, government officials, and civil society leaders who gathered at Safaricom Indoor Arena. Part state address, part commencement speech, Obama’s 40-minute talk started with a personal reminiscence of…
Chances are, none of you are big fans of sharks. But maybe you can see through my point-of-view of just how important these beasts are. Sharks are frightening creatures that apparently lurk in shallow waters of the oceans waiting for us to walk right into their territory and take a bite out of our limbs. The…
With summer quickly coming to an end, check out these local events taking place this weekend to help make the most of the remaining weeks before school begins! Taste of Calgary What: Taste of Calgary is the city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city’s food, beverages, music and…
As any avid reader knows, summer is the perfect time to lounge around on the couch and tuck in to read a nice, thick book. With August already upon us and summer break beginning to draw to a close, it’s important to relish in those remaining hours of freedom by fully taking advantage of the…
Calgary has been home to a growing arts and culture scene over the past few years and many aspects of it can go unnoticed for the speed at which new ideas are popping up. With summer half over (how did that happen?), now is the perfect time to take advantage of the remaining month before school…
Picture this: the vibrant, atmospheric, pulse of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, buzzing in the way that it always does in the final minutes before the musicians walk onstage. Now, as the orchestra members file in and the chairs begin to fill, imagine that same feeling quadrupled. That was the aura when Canada’s National Youth Orchestra settled into…
What Does Privilege Mean To You? As defined by Google, privilege is “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.” To me, it means being able to go to school every day, to live in a democratic country with freedom of speech, to have money in…