It’s the dreaded time of the year: Exam time. Everyone is frantically studying and staying up late to try and succeed. Here are some tips to nail your exams and. 1. Learn as much as you possibly can about the exam beforehand. By asking your teacher about the format of the test and roughly how…
The black deaf community is wholly shaped by two marginalized communities: deaf and African-American. For women, the prejudice may reach an intersectionality of three, experiencing sexism, racism, and communication barriers. The history of prejudice and segregation against black folk invented a dialect of American Sign Language (ASL), known simply as Black ASL. The discriminatory practices…
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,…
A Guide for Canadian Youth In our modern day lives, much of what we do is dependent on our internet access. Whether we’re streaming our favourite shows on Netflix, chatting with our friends through an online service, or studying material posted by our teachers, we rely on our connection to the internet. We use…
You’d probably be surprised about how obsessive I am over makeup. I am – very into it. I usually do not wear makeup but, that is because I’m lazy and do not have time for it. I know there are people out there who are motivated to get out of bed in the morning to do…
I’ve never been the kind of person who does new years resolutions, they aren’t really my thing and from what I’ve noticed, they usually aren’t fulfilled. But for my birthday this year (which wasn’t long after new years), I got a journal. I’ve had little journals and notebooks for years, but I’ve never done much…
Netflix is an American media services provider that has a high number of users. Having several different movies and t.v shows in several different languages it wasn’t a surprise when Netflix slowly started adding more and more animes as well. Netflix started to add in mainstream animes such as Naruto, Bleach, Fairy tail, Fullmetal Alchemist,…
Many of us want to become better writers, and the first step in doing so is to practice writing! In fact, Malcolm Gladwell, a Canadian journalist, claims that to perfect a task, you need 10,000 hours practice. However, it can be hard to figure out what to write about, and I know that writer’s block…
The movie we have all been waiting for. After the sudden ending of Infinity Wars, we are all left wondering the same thing. What does the Avengers 4 (Endgame) trailer mean? (Spoilers in the trailer if you haven’t watched Infinity Wars – Avengers 3). I will go through the most important Easter eggs and special…
I may be a little biased because I am a part of their club team, Canada West, but Rally Pointe is one of the best facilities for volleyball in Calgary. It is located in southeast Calgary and was established in 1999 by a group of seasoned Canadian volleyball players. They offer eight indoor courts as…
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…
2018 has been a jam-packed year for everyone, and there is no doubt that there were many major events this year. So here’s a list of one major event for each month of 2018! January 3: First bionic hand with a sense of touch is unveiled in Rome. February 9- 25: Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.…
It’s nearly that time again. In only a few days time the ball will drop around the world. It will signal the start of something new; something exciting. The new year always spawns new hope in all of us. It creates an atmosphere of excitement for the future, where new and old aspirations alike are…
The holidays are a fantastic time to practice giving. This year, I want to focus on giving the gift of empathy and understanding this holiday season, and I think you should too! Below is a list of holiday phrases in different languages, and I encourage you to use these with people you know who’s first…