{Source} It’s no secret that it’s difficult to do or buy most of the things you want when you don’t have the money. Plus, with summer vacation approaching, everyone is in a rush to grab the best jobs available to students like us. And top it off, all your friends seem to be getting the…
Beauty is something that heavily dominates our media, industry and daily lives. Yet, there’s such a huge divide between the way perceive and define beauty. For me, there’s only two kinds of beauty— artificial and natural beauty. Artificial beauty mainly feeds from women’s insecurities and the notion of perfection, making it a popular choice for…
It’s in you to give In the gift of blood you give a person in need one of the most important things – a fighting chance. You may not be a trained nurse, doctor, EMT, or any form of a health care provider but you do have the power to save someone’s life. There are…
Who’s glad that the weekend is finally here? (Me, of course!) I absolutely cannot wait for summer vacation – it’s almost here guys! While we wait for its grand arrival, let’s make the most of our weekends. Here are a few things for you to do this weekend in and around Calgary: 1. Family Favourites What: Every Saturday…
Spoken word is a hybrid between poetry and speech, emphasizing certain words and rhymes to create a sort of music. ‘Undefined’ was written to highlight the empowerment we as youth have to break beyond expectations set by others or even ourselves and our peers. This piece was written for me, and you, and for anyone…
[Original Image] You may have seen this man’s videos floating around the Internet space, or at least heard about them. I only just recently discovered the face behind some of the most influential and powerful spoken word videos on YouTube, but I have been unknowingly watching Prince Ea’s videos for quite some time now. (You…
Every Tuesday, from April 21st to May 26th, I was lucky enough to have had a volunteer position as a Big Buddy for Calgary Public Library’s Reading Buddies program! This experience taught me a lot about patience and being a role model for my Little Buddy. I was able to use my love for reading to…
From time to time, I like to browse my phone and listen to some spoken word poetry. As I shuffled through, one piece struck a chord and left a sizeable impression on me. Whether or not you’ve had the chance to listen to this viral spoken word, British writer/poet Gary Turk delivers a significant message in his piece,…
On Thursday, May 28th, 2015, YouTube celebrated it’s 10th birthday. If you’re around my age (18), then you probably grew up with YouTube and followed the old-timers such as Smosh, Nigahiga, Shane Dawson, Rhett and Link, Michelle Phan, and Jenna Marbles. Nowadays, newer YouTubers such as Pewdiepie, Markiplier, Tyler Oakley, and numerous others have come…
{Source} For two weeks now, my life has been off-kilter. Whether it be physically, emotionally or mentally, everything feels weird. As much as I’ve tried to brush it off, there seems to be no way around it. So if you’ve been feeling off recently or something/someone is giving you a hard time, you’re not alone! We…
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the Internet? Maybe it’s knowledge, technology or possibly… procrastination? Yeah, it happens to the best of us — scrolling through Twitter or checking out the latest in your subscription box on YouTube is just so much more appealing than your social homework.…
I am not talking about the movie, the story, or the concept that Marvel has succeeded in winning over millions of fans with (including myself). The mistakes I am referring to are the disappointing arrays of awkward interviews and verbal hiccups that was showcased by the cast of the highly anticipated The Avengers: Age of Ultron. With some…
SOTERIA [so-tay-ree’-ah] deliverance, preservation; in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the soul’s safety or salvation. Produced by Mount Royal University’s Artio Choir, Soteria: The Spirit of Persistence, is a whirlwind of a journey that “explores the resilience and unconquerable spirit that drives all of humanity” through different genres of music. With a strong vocal…
Get involved with the community of Calgary this weekend with these extraordinary events! West Coast Swing at the Haysboro Community Centre West Coast Swing is a smooth, cool, sexy style of dancing that allows for improvisation and can be danced to rock, blues, pop, hip-hop, Motown, disco, funk and swing music. Come for a Free…
How many of you know individuals who have quietly battled through a mental illness? How many of those individuals are yourselves? Having a mental illness can be as detrimental to your health just as much as a physical illness can. Your mental health is important and it’s about time the stigma around your unhealthy organ (aka your…