Have you been putting in solid hours at the gym over the long weekend? I know I’ve had a lot more time for basketball, so I’ve decided to share some beats that always pump me up! (Heads up, some of the language is a slight bit explicit. Fair warning has been given.) Most people that…
I still remember my first time buying a puffed wheat square from the school vending machine. What looked like a delicious, chocolaty cereal square was in reality a tasteless, over-sweet mush.
Let’s get real; glasses have come back to being fashionable and all, but a lot of youth prefer wearing contact lenses these days. Why? Well, they’re comfortable (for the most part), you can play sports without having to worry about metal on your face, and it’s nice to pretend you have naturally 20/20 vision. I’m…
It’s the beginning of April, and every IB student knows what that means! Less than a month before the IB exam period begins. Of course, students have long since begun their preparation and studying… not.
This year, Western Canada High School hosted the ADSA (Alberta Debate and Speech Association) 2012 provincial debate championship on March 17. As December approaches each year, debaters from all around the province prepare for regional championships in their respective cities. Out of the many tournaments offered earlier in the year, all debaters are required to…
Recently, I read an article called the Oil Cleansing Method (which will now be abbreviated as OCM). I don’t exactly remember how I came across it, but just know that I am kind of a “make-everything-myself” person and the idea of becoming as independent as possible really appeals to me. Anyway, after I read this…
I know that Spring Break’s already half over, but it’s not too late to have some fun during these last few care-free days! If you’ve been sitting around Calgary mournfully reading your friends’ Facebook updates about their awesome tropical vacations, don’t let them have all the fun! Good times are still to be had this…
I discovered this video at a youth leadership summit last year, but I think it’s still relevant. Personally, it was a really powerful indicator that motivated me to share it with youth in my community. Check it out! (:
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in a water literacy conference in Kananaskis through my school’s environment club. It was an amazing experience that shed light on water resources in Alberta and its relation to industry. We participated in many workshops, and were able to hear from experts in water related fields.…
Yesterday, I was extremely frustrated with my flight experience and therefore I decided to blog about it. This is how my day went…
I woke up at 4:30 a.m. to go on the bus for my 7 a.m. flight.
Have you heard of Encounters With Canada? It’s a camp that allows you to visit Ottawa and learn what your future may look like. They offer several camps: Medicine and Health, Arts and Culture, Canada Remembers, Ecology and Environment…
Raising over $4,000 for Spread the Net Charity, Western Canada’s Interact Club has show success in making a difference in the global community. In cooperation with UNICEF and co-founded by Rick Mercer, Spread the Net is an organization that provides bed nets in countries like Rwanda and Liberia, among other African nations, to prevent the spread…
Last month I wrote a post advertising a great event at the Village Square Library: the Prom Dress Extravaganza, where girls had the opportunity to find a special dress and take it home for free! I was able to go to the event last Saturday and I met some great librarians! I was fortunate enough…
In this video, Mayor Nenshi invites youth Grades 6 – 12 to be Mayor for a Day, as part of Youth Central‘s Mayor’s Youth Council essay contest. Mayor For A Day is an essay contest open to those students who are in Grades 6-12 in Calgary. To enter, all that you have to do is write an…
Do you have free time on the weekends or after school? Do you like lending a helping hand? And do you like having fun? If you have answered yes to these questions, then you are destined to become a volunteer and Youth Central welcomes you! Volunteering is a selfless and exhilarating activity anyone can partake it. You…