“The mind is so delicate, and has so much potential. In high school I find we’re bombarded by so much extraneous information that it can often blind the young mind and lead us to interpret our lives less intricately than it should be interpreted. It’s sad to see so many young people get so caught…
{Source} DIRECTED BY: George Tillman, Jr. STARRING: Britt Robertson as Sophia Danko, Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins, Oona Chaplin as young Ruth Levinson, Jack Huston as young Ira Levinson, and Alan Alda as old Ira Levinson. RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2015 RUNNING TIME: 128 minutes GENRE: American romantic drama Caught between our passion for something and…
{Original Image} In the modern phenomenon of introvert vs. extrovert dynamics, the ambivert is mostly overlooked. “What is an ambivert?” you ask? Well, my friends, that is exactly why I am making this post—to speak out for my fellow ambiverts everywhere who are always left out of the conversation. Technically, an ambivert is simply a…
I remember my first day in a sex ed class. It was weird. It was unsettling and it was definitely very, very awkward. A room full of fourth graders learning about the…wait for it…opposite gender (*gasp/scream/horror*). I went to a girls’ school so my experience with learning about puberty and all the fabulous things that…
“How long do you think we have to walk before I say something inspiring?” – Paula, 17
This week I’m going to talk about imperfections, we all think of imperfections differently. Whether it’s about our body, our hair or anything you might think bad about yourself. We judge ourselves differently about how we look, I have imperfections myself, like I don’t like my body. I’m around 5′ 9″ so I’m shorter than…
The 17th Annual Youth Hiring Fair will be held in the Big Four building in Hall B on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. It begins at 1:30pm and ends at 6:00pm. Although the fair takes place on a weekday, there’s still time to get there after school ends. An expected 5,000 youth will be there…
What are migraines? Migraines are moderate to severe headaches that usually affect a certain area on the head. The headaches usually last from an hour to 2-3 days may include nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and noises. As a fellow migraine sufferer, I often feel dizzy and a throbbing pain on the right side…
(Original Image) On a scale of 1-4, how stressed would you say you are? 4 being always stressed, losing sleep, and feeling as though you don’t have time to do fun things in your life. I had a presentation about stress-management not too long ago where this same question was raised. A surprising number of…
Speaking on stage in front of an audience full of hundreds of individuals is a wonderful but nerve-racking privilege. It is only natural to be intimidated by a large group of people whose undivided attention is focused on you. To be honest, I had also experienced ‘stage fright’. However, once I got up there and started speaking,…
Today, I will be talking about 5 steps to help you get better when you are sick! With Spring here, it means allergies, flu and also colds! So what better way than to tell you how to feel better quick! 1. Medical Advice. If you are sick with something, it’s a good idea to go to…
For my fellow Albertans, we know that occasionally (well often) the political system can be frustrating. Recently, one of Alberta’s premiers was asked about the financial crisis many Albertans understand the reality of only too well. A comment about ‘looking in the mirror’ set not only Albertans on edge but trended Canada-wide on twitter (#PrenticeblamesAlbertans).…
I am a girl in Grade 11, and I have access to education. Everyday I get the opportunity to read new literature, enrich my knowledge regarding chemicals, and physics, and am able to enjoy myself through my art class. I took school for granted, but in reality it is a luxury. In a society that…
The battle between the advocates for mental health awareness and the prevalent stigma surrounding the issue has become clearer than ever. I’d just like to take a moment and ask – why the stigma in the first place? While the habit to classify and categorize things is helpful in understanding them… taking the next step means acknowledging the…
{Source} As Calgarians impatiently wait for the snow to clear up (permanently), the city can then officially welcome the start of festival season! This time of the year happily brings people from all quadrants to celebrate the lively culture Calgary has to offer. Having gone to a fair share of festivals myself, there is no…