Youth Are Awesome Moment
YAA Moment: This month we received visitors from every single US State. We’ve received hits from all of the US states but never all of them in one month. Thank you USA, YAA loves you.
Meet Carmen Khuu, Philosophical Spectator
Philosophical observer, but by no means passive, an incredible artist that magically paints and draws the world to her own accord, and a fantastic soprano, sharing her talent by lending her voice to Vocal Jazz and Concert choir, Carmen Khuu’s passionate interests in the Fine Arts could be seen as anything but narrow. Read on…
Stressing about Uni- The Ups and Downs
Many of us, including me, are going off to university this year. Whether it be to Waterloo, Queens, Western, McGill, or any other fabulous school, we’re leaving the safe haven of Calgary, where most of us have grown up and lived our whole lives. We’re going to be living by ourselves, probably in residence, and…
It Only Takes One Bad Apple
What would the 21st century be without Apple? Undoubtedly, with its continuous innovation and strive for perfection, Apple has made tremendous leaps and bounds in our contemporary lives that are becoming increasingly integrated with technology. Apple’s continuum of products from the iPod, to the iPod mini; the iPod nano; the iPod Touch; the iPad, and…
How to Become a Millionaire: Part 2
A cinematic cash cow *Disclaimer: This article is completly satirical to show how in depth Hollywood movies have become for the out-going movie-goers.* Last time, we learned how to make a New York Times bestseller. Now, it’s time to learn how to make a Hollywood blockbuster of the summer! Here are a few quick and…
Pearson’s 2010 Graduation Banquet
A graduating senior at Lester B Pearson High School, we were offered the chance to celebrate our graduation at a banquet, located at the BMO Center, providing the opportunity for students to display their beautiful, jewelled and satin dressed and their smart, pressed and expensive suits. Similar to prom our adjacent neighbour, the States, celebrate,…
Pearson’s 2010 Graduation Ceremony
The exhilarating moment finally came for many graduates of Lester. B. Pearson high school when “walking the stage” would be a reality. The ceremony was momentously held on a late Friday afternoon, 2 pm to be exact, at the University of Calgary, Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Frankly a rather an odd place to graduate, but despite…
Teen Nights- Every Friday Night 8-11 pm
Every Friday at Village Square and Southland Leisure Centres, there’s a teen night for youth ages 12-17. You can hang out with your friends at the pool, play sports in the gym, and more! There’s a live DJ, lots of music, and tons of people there. It’s a pretty great place to go on Fridays;…
Things to do during summer vacation
Summer is finally here! It’s time to take a break from school work and have fun! I wasn’t satisfied with the existing lists I found, so I’ve created my own list of some awesome stuff to do in the summer. Want some ideas? Take a look below: 1. Go swimming! With weather above 25 degrees…
The 2010 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards : Peer Support
Being an extremely proactive volunteer and insanely inquisitive and curious personnel, it was, I believe an early in March midnight stroll. I was ardently browsing through CYFC’s website, much like as if I was rummaging through cardboard boxes filled with the odd item here and there, examining each inspiring article with interest, and it’s no…
Comrad Sound Shutting Down?
Comrad Sound was starting up as The New Black was having issues with the city earlier this year. Then, The New Black recovered and we had two wonderful all-ages spaces co-existing. Now Comrad Sound is running into similar issues with zoning and licensing, and young people around Calgary are trying to do something about it.…
A Journey to South Korea: Day 3
This is the third post of South Korea tour, and this was the day I went to two places: downtown Seoul and the famous 63 building, which is in Seoul as well. I went downtown because I wanted to a big book store to buy Super Junior’s CDs and luckily the book store downtown. Since…
Have you Shaved recently?
Since 2005, my brother, sister and I have been raising money for the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta to help send kids and their siblings who have been touched by cancer to a special summer camp. Camp Kindle is owned and operated by the KCCFA and the camp tuition is paid only by donation. For…
How Are YOU Spending Your Summer?
Looking for something to do this summer? Interested in making new friends and scoring some volunteer hours while you’re at it? Child and Youth Friendly Calgary has a few opportunities coming up if you answered “yes” to the questions above. The Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC for short) is a program that provides youth-approved volunteering opportunities for…
Cool Stuff for Summer
Summer is coming and we are all probably looking for something that can keep us cool. Many people might be planning to go on a picnic or do some other summer activities. If you are, you can make your own ice-lollies or smoothies for the summer! Here’s the recipe to make your summer better and cooler. Fruit Ice Lollies Ingredients: (you’ll need extra…