“Our volleyball team is filled with so many skilled people who expect a lot from themselves and everyone else. So even when we win and play well, there’s always someone who’s going to be upset because they didn’t play or because they couldn’t control the game enough. But it’s made our team so much better…
On Oct. 29, I had the pleasure of attending Folk U’s first session, “The Nuts and Bolts of Sound Equipment and Backline,” at the Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Festival Hall. It was at the open mic session afterwards that I became acquainted with the extremely talented, passionate Vincent Christianson, a young musician working to achieve…
“I get so touched by music, and I can’t think of anything else that really does the same thing. It makes anything enjoyable for me, and I just hope to make music that can do the same thing to other people.” – Vincent, 16
“I find the dimensions and possibilities of diplomacy to be enthralling and joining Model United Nations has immersed me in a simulation of what a politicized environment would entail. Tackling human rights concerns, security issues, and assessing the shifting cultural and political paradigms of our world are just some of the potential situations you face…
“If you were to sum up your experience at We Day in one word, how would you describe it?” “INCREDIBLE” Tefani & Cimone, 17
On November 3, I had the pleasure of going to We Day Alberta! This was my first year in attendance, and I was excited to be given the opportunity. I was not too sure what I to expect, but one thing’s for sure: when I left, I felt inspired. There were many great things said…
“This year I just came back from France participating in an international lifesaving competition. It was really cool to meet people around the world. I might go to Japan or Australia to compete again next year.” Matt, 16
Communet is a popular app where you can write anonymous messages about people at your school. It’s a great way to send messages of encouragement to other students or to compliment someone you are too shy to talk to in person; however, it is also an easy way to post mean messages about others. So…
“I’ve been making short films since grade 9. I like everything bit of it because you get to create and write a story, then go out with your friends and laugh while filming. Then you get home and laugh again when you go to edit. It’s the only thing I know how to do very…
Jasmine K. A warm environment with unique costumes, entertaining games and enticing merchandise. Many may recognize it as the winter-time Otafest, and others as a crazy haven for people who have a vested interest in Japanese cartoons — otherwise known as anime and manga — however, Otafest Aurora is a special celebration of a culture…
On Oct. 29, I took part in the Nuts & Bolts of Stage Mechanics course at the Calgary Festival Hall and volunteered to set up for the open mic following the class. Calgary Festival Hall is known to many folk music events, such as the Calgary Folk Festival and many small concerts of indie and…
“We’ve been performing together for as long as we can remember.” Veselka, Ukrainian Dance, 15-17
As Youth Are Awesome’s Section Editor for Current Events and November’s Blogger of the Month (BOTM), it is apparent that Eddy Gu continues to make an impression through the way he articulates and affirms his opinions. From online controversies like Facebook’s new messaging app to interviewing youth for their perspective on the Honk Kong protests, Eddy innovates…
“Did you know that you kind of look like your dog?” “Yup!” Sarah, 16
“We’re raising money to provide education for kids in Africa. Since you’re our valued customer, we’ll go steal napkins from the cafeteria for you.” Operation Education, 15-17