Calgary Women’s March 2018
On Saturday January 20th, millions of people around the globe and thousands of individuals right here in Calgary gathered to support the second annual Women’s March.
this peculiar trait of being human (and other euphemisms for love) : a conversation with Yi Nuo Cheng
I’m sure at some point, we’ve all had the urge to write our own book. But for most of us, trying to actually start that process usually puts a damper on that aspiration. However, meet the girl who’s braved this daunting task. This is Yi Nuo, a grade 11 student at Sir Winston Churchill High…
Calgary’s “The Static Shift” Talk CTV’s “The Launch”, Rock Music + Being Young Musicians
At first glance, Calgary’s rock trio The Static Shift (made up of Mitchell Brady (Guitar / Vocals), Keone Friesen (Bass / Harmonica), and Isaiah Stonehouse (Drums / Background Vocals)) are decidedly different than most acts in today’s music scene. Dressed in retro garments that reflect their sound, The Static Shift are an embodiment of their love of…
The Struggles and Perks of Exam Break
As told by a pessimist and an optimist.
What It Means To Be A Feminist
“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back” – Malala Yousafzai
The Hidden Consequences of Test Accommodations
Implications of a well-accepted system
Avoiding Senioritis: Tips for a “Fresh Start” In Semester 2
First semester is done, and you’re free! Or… maybe not quite yet.
Me Ranting About Things (Part 3)
Hello again people who like to read about my student breakdowns! I hope January has been treating you guys well. Me, on the other hand, I’ve been (you’ve guessed it) quite stressed. I don’t know about anyone else, but for me, IT’S EXAM SEASON RIGHT NOW AND I AM ON THE VERGE OF A MELTDOWN.…
The Libyan Slave Trade (And What You Need To Know To Help)
It’s horrifying that this issue, happening now, is getting little to no attention. Spread awareness.
Hero
Who is a hero? Maybe you think of A firefighter, those who Help the helpless. No doubt they’re heroes, right? Their courageous acts and Admirable qualities Make them such good people. But what about those acts that go unnoticed? If somebody is heroic But nobody is there to witness Are they still a hero? And…
Slam Poem: I am Not Black, You Are Not White
White. Black. Mexican. Asian. Native American. Middle Eastern. Indian. What do these words really mean? And more importantly, why do we use these labels to differentiate between ourselves?
Best of 2017
Now that 2017 is coming to a close, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge all of its treasures that I have discovered throughout the course of the year. Here is my Best of 2017. Best Restaurants NOTaBLE NOTaBLE is an immensely praised and highly rated restaurant in Calgary. Seriously, one visit will let…
What To See In YYC: December 22-24, 2017
Slightly jealous of those taking extravagant vacations to Mexico or Hawaii to lounge on sandy beaches amidst palm tress. Don’t worry! The times of stressing over exams, projects, and deadlines have finally ended – school’s out! And, the white fluff is finally beginning to fall – it’s snowing! It sure is beginning to look a lot…
Standardized Testing
As the most common method of determining an individual’s aptitude or skill, standardized tests are nothing new. This simple method of choosing the best from the worst has been used for generations, and despite some flaws, the method is sound enough to have been used for this long. But lately, there have been doubts expressed…
The Best Memes of 2017
A lot of things happened in 2017, but one one of the constants of the year were the undeniably hilarious memes. Some may have found the memes downright confusing, but for some, these memes were the only thing that kept them going this year. Well, this is inevitably going to be a long post, so…