In 1980’s Harlem, the entirety of the queer community was hidden. In New York, the queer community survived in artful safe spaces of dance, creation, and expression. The drag ball scene is illuminated issues of race, gender, and sexual orientation faced by the marginalized communities of New York, and by extension, society as a whole.…
Introduction The Calgary Food Bank is a program that donates food to families in need, and/or individuals facing a crisis. There are two main roles to be played in the Food Bank, the volunteer, and the client. The Volunteer- This role is obviously the employees. Except, they aren’t getting paid. The board of staff is…
Standardized testing is a test that is administered and scored in a consistent manner. It’s a test where everyone is given the same test which is scored the same way. One example where standardized tests can be most commonly found is at school. There are advantages and disadvantages about everything and standardized tests are not…
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…
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…
Meet Fatima Mir Baloch! Fatima Mir Baloch is a grade 12 student at Western Canada High School. Since joining Youth Are Awesome this year, Fatima has written captivating posts. I am pleased to introduce her as our newest blogger of the month! Last week, I was able to sit down to have a quick chat…
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,…
10 days from today; January 19th, 2019 will mark Calgary’s 3rd Annual Women’s March.
This blog is about me sharing MY thoughts on school. Not everyone might agree, that’s why it’s MY thoughts. Thank you! A) School is confusing- Okay, school is confusing because when I’m out of school, I wanna be in school. Then when I’m in school, I wanna be out of school! Here’s a message to…
On November 1st, 2018, the new installment of the Calgary Public Library (CPL) system just opened: the new Central Library. This library has been under construction since 2013, and 5 years later, it is the flagship branch of the CPL. Its address is 800 3 Street SE, but it is hard to miss if you’re passing…
A library. A place of books, research and education. But, perhaps, more essentially, a place of enlightenment, refuge and joy.
Over this past week, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with and getting to know the newest blogger of the month: Shayan! Since joining Youth Are Awesome just this year, he’s contributed a number of posts that have all been very well written and informative. Currently in grade 11 and attending Webber Academy, Shayan seems…
Staying organized in school is crucial for your academic success. By being organized, you can balance sports, school, and free time. Also, you will probably do better in exams and you won’t get as stressed. Here are some tips to help you stay organized: Tip #1: Have a planner to write down when tests…
1 in 5 Canadians are impacted by some sort of mental illness in their lives.
Preface: This is a funny, fictional script for a radio advertisement. Try reading it aloud in a funny voice, and have fun with my satirical “advertisement”! ** Note: The product “RDTBBPBACI” does not exist in real life. “…Have you ever had bad breath? If not, you’re not human, go fly back to Mars. If…