The Hidden Consequences of Test Accommodations
Implications of a well-accepted system
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.
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?
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…
What’s happening in Honduras
The crisis that needs more attention than it’s getting.
A Pet Project: The Criminal Code of Canada
I’ll bet Sir John Sparrow David Thompson, Minister of Justice of Canada in 1892, could never have imagined that a small, personal project could one day become the code upon which justice is determined in Canada. After its confederation in 1867, Sir John A. Macdonald (photo below), then Prime Minister of Canada, was determined not…
Looking in the Glass Mirror
An original slam poem.
Women’s Suffrage
It’s stating the obvious to say that Canada has changed since 1917. Look at us. In just a century, we’ve already completed so many things. In my opinion, the most influential event that took place during the years of 1917-1922 was women gaining their right to vote. The campaign for women’s suffrage in Canada began…
Canada in WW2
As it is 2017, Canada is 150-years-old! 150 years, that is how long our great country has stood and I am here to take you on a trip down memory lane, reminding you of five specific years in Canada’s history. And, surprise, surprise, I’ve chosen the years 1942-1947, the WW2/post war era! (Just a little…
Nunavut Becomes a Territory
In 1999, the map of Canada changed once again. On April 1, Nunavut became the third Canadian territory. Nunavut was created by separating from the Northwest Territories because the people wanted to have their own government that was more in their control. In fact, Nunavut means “our land” in Inuktitut, one of the official languages…
Do Guns Really Influence Violence Rate?
With huge debate over gun laws and seemingly contradictory statistics, who should you agree with?
The Benefits of Participating in Model United Nations
One of the best extracurricular activities available in Calgary offers a lot more than just fun…
A Word on YYC Votes 2017
A few of my own thoughts on the Calgary Municipal Elections. I know its a couple weeks delayed. But, hey, better late than never – right?
12 Struggles Faced by Students at the Beginning of their Senior Year
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel…
What’s Happening? (25/09/17)
The world is in chaos. It’s hard to admit. I know that. But right now, there are so many different things going on in the world that it’s hard just to keep up, especially with many of us having started school just a few weeks ago. Well, here I am, to tell you everything that is…