K-Pop has taken over the world like a storm and has impacted the music industry tremendously. Some popular bands right now are BTS, Black Pink, SEVENTEEN and EXO. Most of these bands started their careers around 2011-2012 and K-Pop singers are mainly in female, male or mixed gender bands. 1. The Music Videos K-Pop is…
The holidays are a great time for getting together with family and friends. Almost all of us have had great memories made from the gatherings that happen around this time of year! Hosting a holiday get-together comes with a lot of stress. Nonetheless, it is totally worth the work. Having a hard time thinking of…
Note: An ‘anecdote’ is a short, real and amusing story about an incident or person. Anecdote #1: I was six, and it was Thanksgiving and I was so excited! My mom invited her friends over and said that I can as well. I invited two of my closest friends, I was so excited that I…
Everyone needs to study or work whether it’s for an assignment or a report. Knowing these tips on how to work more efficiently will greatly improve how you study. 1. Stay Organized By staying organized you can reduce the stress of needing to find things, which often wastes valuable time. Staying organized is vital and…
From November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to December 10th, International Human Rights Day.
On November 1st, 2018, the new installment of the Calgary Public Library (CPL) system just opened: the new Central Library. This library has been under construction since 2013, and 5 years later, it is the flagship branch of the CPL. Its address is 800 3 Street SE, but it is hard to miss if you’re passing…
A school is a place where kids make great memories but also learn many important lessons about life, many of which aren’t taught in classrooms but are learned through interactions with our teachers and our peers. One of the biggest lessons you will learn while being in school is that you will fail sometimes. Even then, the fear of failure still…
Did you know that 52% of Canadians have needed or know someone who has needed blood? Did you know that 50 blood donors are needed to save one person who has been in a car accident? Did you know that every minute, someone in Canada needs blood? There is an ongoing need for blood. Blood…
Frida Kahlo is recognized as Mexico’s, if not the world’s, greatest painter. She is a Marxist, reconstructionist, disabled, bisexual painter and activist. Kahlo completely revolutionized the way we view art, gender, and society. Her art, particularly her self-portraits share a personal story of pain and suffering, but also a profound resilience. Kahlo explained, I paint…
A wise man once said “Start-stop saying I wish and start saying I will” this quote shows how a dream without a goal is just a wish. In a world where failure is inevitable, there is always a way to reach your aims. The future takes many steps to create success, from doing your homework,…
It’s almost Christmas time, the most awaited festival of the year. From the gifts to the decorations, Christmas makes us feel rejuvenated after a long semester of hard work. Along with spending time with family and friends, the music is arguably the best part. Here are the top 10 songs that must make it on…
When it comes to demonstrating proficiency in the French language as someone who is not French, the DELF is an official qualification that does just that. DELF stands for Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française, or Diploma in French Language Studies. It can be used to enhance your resume, give you an advantage for postsecondary studies,…
Dogs are amazing creatures full of energy and joy. I am so grateful that I have a dog. Today, I thought you should enjoy some cute, funny, and scary moments I have captured of my dog. Some facts about Ellie: She is a Boxer (a breed of dog that originates in Germany) Ellie is born October…
Officially as of November 19, 2018, the Bank of Canada issued a new vertical $10 banknote. It might take a while to see them due to circulation, but they look like this: The new bill, alongside being the first vertical banknote in Canada, is equipped with enhanced features that make it harder to counterfeit. There…
A library. A place of books, research and education. But, perhaps, more essentially, a place of enlightenment, refuge and joy.