Free the Children‘s motto, “children helping children,” provides a great overall understanding of what the charity is all about. I have heard a lot about the founder, Craig Kielburger, but until now I’ve never fully understood how much his charity helps others and influences youth. Craig started the charity in 1995 when he was only 12 years old.…
For those of you who aren’t in University, this is still applicable to you! CampusPerks aims to fuel student life on campuses across Canada (yay!). They create challenges to help students unlock rewards (or get funding), which in turn gives them kudos that allow them to donate to and support student-led projects of their choice.…
Six months from now, Calgary might just experience the best Youth Week its ever had. Why? Because planning has already began with the five Youth Week ambassadors. Our very own Youth Are Awesome Steering Committee as well as the Mayor’s Youth Council are collaborating on this event to make it truly spectacular. That means over…
As Grade 12 is upon many of us this year, it’s time to start thinking about taking action on universities and finding ways to help pay for it. Even if you’re not in Grade 12 yet (or if you think you aren’t eligible for any awards), there are still plenty of opportunities to land scholarships!…
Forgive the somewhat lame pun, but for all you tea drinkers out there, consider making – yes, making – your own tea from dandelion leaves!
High school is difficult and a big challenge for some of us, but for 13-year-old Gabriel See, it’s a breeze. He’s a little older than half my age, but he’s more than capable of anything I’m able to do. See is one of those extremely gifted children who make us sometimes pity ourselves and envy…
Problem: you have gotten to know a little bit about your teacher, but don’t really know what you think of them. Solution: the title says it all.* AWESOME – A teacher who is, quite simply, awesome. Generally speaks well, has charisma and you don’t actually care that they’re giving you a lot of homework, if…
If you haven’t read my Facebook guide to having the best profile ever, why are you even reading this?! People who have a Facebook profile have to have a Tumblr blog; otherwise, you must live under a rock. Now without further ado, I give you the best advice you can find on the web. And…
It doesn’t take much to spot a jar of Nutella from a mile away. Its trademark casing and colour scheme is far too obvious for the avid hazelnut enthusiast. Everyone must surely have some sort of product that they can recognise without a second glance. Well, take what you’ve grown to know and love for…
Eden recently received second place in Amsterdam’s Postcode Lottery’s Green Challenge, giving her 200,000 euros (roughly $280,000 CDN) to cultivate her invention called the SunSaluter.
The following volunteers completed the highest number of hours in September. Great job!! Kevin Yoo – 44.25 hours Curtis Chat – 25 hours Sam Sawchuk – 24.25 hours David Hall – 19.75 hours Savannah Foo – 17.25 hours Sydney Foo – 17.25 hours Dezleigh Teodosio – 16.75 hours Andrea Piamonte – 14.25 hours Annie Wu…
As I get older, I find that my creativity has drained from my mind. My brain is like a desert, the last drop of precious imagination evaporated by the burning sun of repetition and box-like schooling. I often find that I just can’t think anymore. I am no longer the carefree, vision-filled child I used…
Our friends at the Calgary Public Library need volunteers for their awesome Reading Buddies program at the Shaganappi Library!
Whether you are a PE/Leadership student in school or you often hike in the summer for sport, you might want to go over certain safety rules and precautions before facing the wild. One of the most important aspects is to bring First Aid treatment and other necessities that will protect your health. Here are some…
With the summer behind us and volleyball/basketball seasons starting soon, there’s one sport that is left mostly alone: cross-country running. It is an awesome sport that has many advantages. For one, it is a great way to get back into shape after a lazy summer, while at the same time improving your cardiovascular endurance for…