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Do you ever feel like baking? Let me describe the perfect scenario when baking. You decide to bake, but you are not sure what to bake. You are craving something sweet, but not too sweet, and something that has a wow factor. As you look for an easy recipe, you stumble across a simple cookie…
From instruction manuals and cookbooks, to articles and social media, our lives are surrounded by words. Therefore, the ability to understand and comprehend what you are reading is one of the most important skills anyone can learn. However, like any skill, it’s not an automatic ability. It is for this very reason that reading comprehension…
Growing up, we have all heard the phrase “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” However, throughout the years, I have found that this statement could not be more true. Whether you have a big test or a relaxing day ahead of you, breakfast is a truly important part of any day. So…
Inspired by the macroeconomics course I am currently self-learning, I wanted to share a new perspective that has donned on me since the beginning of semester 2. Prior to second semester Grade 12, I had essentially zero experience in the economic world. (Unless you count the financial literacy class I took in Grade 8.) I…
Now our community is starting to change like it was before COVID 19. Here are some concerts coming up in April in the YYC area! For more information please visit this website: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/discover/concerts/calgary Conan Gray: CONAN GRAY North American Tour 2022 with special guest Bulow April 4, 2022 / Monday / 7pm Line up:…
During the winter months, I’m pretty sure everyone craves a warm bowl of soup sometimes. Vegetable soups have a special place in my heart, especially potato and tomato soup. Today, I’ll be sharing one of my family’s favourite potato soup recipes that we make without fail almost every winter. There are quite a few ingredients,…
“I use emotion for a few, and reason for many.” – Adolf Hitler Hitler is one of the cruellest men known to mankind. He and his Nazis killed approximately 16.3 million people. Although events today have thankfully not reached the extent of the deeds of dictators like Hitler or Stalin, it’s important to consider that…
The study of linguistics is frequently about language in its most theoretical form. Syntax and morphology focus on the form of words and language; semantics are about meaning. However, none of these fields exist in a vacuum. In fact, linguistics as a whole tries to observe and understand language in a social context—as the central…
“If you want to change the world, pick up the pen and write.” – Martin Luther Writing is important as it is the method through which we convey our thoughts and ideas to others. It is an important part of communication, as it fosters our ability to explain our ideas to others. But going beyond…
A few generations ago, it seemed as if our resources were not limited. We assumed that resources like gas, oil, and even coal were infinite. However, now we are starting to see these resources are limited. We’ve been fighting against issues like global warming and carbon emissions from non-renewable sources (primary resources). As these crises…
Fluorescent lights, pale and sticky Illuminate by their ignorant light A small bare room In it A girl of lackluster frame Sweat on her brow Sits with her back turned to the door The smell of tin and stone and paper, Familiar in her desolate corner, Invites for the seeking of truth …
Crunch! As your friend chews on the slightly burnt part of her bread, she slowly yanks the smooth cheese. She eats her bread so seamlessly. Meanwhile, you have yet to finish the same salad that you pack for school almost every day. But change is always fun, and maybe it’s time that you treat your…
Gilgeori toast is a very popular snack in South Korea. It directly translates to “street toast”, which is fitting as it is often sold on the streets. South Korea has a culture of street food, from roasted chestnuts to 3-feet-tall ice cream. Gilgeori toast is one of the oldest snacks sold on the streets, yet…
As the name suggests, a black hole is a mysterious and interesting concept to fathom. Just thinking about it creates a sense of insecurity. Generally, we recognize holes as hollow, in other words, empty space. Instead, black holes are great amounts of matter packed in a small area, consequently creating an extremely strong gravitational field,…
I have always enjoyed eating out, whether that’s going out to eat with my friends or my family, eating out has given me some comfort. As a high-school student, it has been a staple that my friends and I go out every Friday after school. Recently, my friends and I decided to go on a…