Can you recall the days that you wake up completely exhausted? It’s usually due to lack of sleep. There are also days in which you sleep in, past the sufficient amount of time, and still feel tired. On the other hand, you sometimes hardly sleep at all, yet you wake up feeling refreshed. Humans have…
As we are nearing the end of the year, we are also nearing the end of the semester. For many, I’m sure that means more work to do and a lot to study for. If there’s one thing I know about highschoolers and work, it’s that it is usually put off. Whenever people find that…
Snow is covering the ground. Christmas lights are twinkling. Trees all decked out are becoming a common sight in living room windows. Christmas music is being blasted in the malls and on the radio 24/7 (if you listen to lite 95.9 that is). Malls are becoming increasingly busy; yes folks, the holidays are upon us.…
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re a teenager. And if you’re a teenager, there’s a very good chance that your life isn’t always smooth sailing. We’ve all been there. Confused, angry, depressed, anxious, hopeless. And often times, there isn’t anybody to talk to. Sure, you probably have close friends and great…
“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.”-Nelson Mandela Going to the other side of the world to volunteer? Why do that when you can volunteer in your local community? After attending WeDay Alberta 2013, my interest in international volunteer trips was once again stirred up. I was part…
Volunteering opens up our mind to new ideas and concepts, and develops new skills. You are able to interact and cooperate with different people, and create bonds. Volunteering allows you to gain experience, which you can use in real life situations. In some cases, it’s the joy of nurturing and supporting the elders, or teaching…
With our world becoming so interconnected these days, it’s not so much a luxury anymore to be able to speak another language; it’s becoming more of a necessity. With post-secondary opportunities and job markets becoming increasingly competitive, knowing even just two languages can give you a huge advantage over others applying to the same thing…
There are many people out there who don’t know what they want to be when they grow up. You can blame it on becoming apart of a community you didn’t feel like you belonged in. Many times parents contribute to children being unhappy with their jobs. Remember what they say: if you love your job,…
You are chatting with your friends or someone special. Your conversation is at the peak, then comes a word you have no idea about. You don’t wanna ask its meaning and spoil the tempo of the conversation. But then what should you do? To avoid such situations, here is the basic list of internet slangs…
It is a boundless world. Many visualized it as channels and interconnections between sender and receiver – information anxiously speeding along police-free highways to their destination. I’ve always seen it as an ocean, though, where waves lapped at the shore in the fog and sparkled at sunset. Millions and millions of individuals like ourselves trapped…
We all know how hard it is to be a teenager, and we all know how hard it is to be human. But here are some tips to lift you up when you are feeling down, and boost your confidence level. Don’t judge The more you judge other people, the more likely you are to…
It is no doubt that breakfast is proven to be the most important meal of the day. Many treat it as an essential component to health, but many skip it also. Remember that breakfast kick starts your amazing day by burning up your calories as well as kick starting your metabolism. So I found some very…
Homework, debate, choir, homework, school, work. November and December are busy months for me, and I’m guessing many of you can say the same. So I challenge you to do something in these times of busyness. I challenge you to do something for others. I challenge you to change someone else’s day for the better.…
For a lot of youth, Facebook is a website to interact with their fellow peers and a way people learn about you, and at times, make judgements whether they like you or not. It is also a place that many teens consider a “parent-free zone” so they believe they can post what ever the feel…
Again this year, the University of Calgary invites schools in Calgary to participate in a Model United Nations conference between schools on their campus. The goal is to have every participating school represent a few of the current countries of the UN and its committees. The young delegates get to discuss current issues and pass…