When one hears 3D, an automatic response would be to think of mega-blockbuster films. But the world of 3D reaches beyond those somewhat uncomfortable 3D glasses. The world of 3D printing has and continues to defy the impossible. Whether it is design, construction or medicine, 3D printing is being used every day to break down barriers, once…
It’s become the key word these days: one treated with derision and a patronizing air, oh those slacktivists, the ones who tweet #BringBackOurGirls and think that somehow they’ve saved a student all on their very own. We see them as hypocrites: the people who are all talk and no substance. However, for someone such as…
Forget Elsa’s perpetual world of snow in Frozen; in Calgary, a perennial snowfall is reality. People complain about the snow at this time of year, yet, snow in the spring/summer season is old news for Calgarians. In July 15, 1999, a snowfall surprised Calgary during the Stampede. Just imagine actual snow falling into your snow…
Youth Week Calgary is nothing new for Crowfoot’s YMCA. Kevin Aranas, the location’s youth coordinator, explains it is a yearly event at their location. Youth Week is something that the Crowfoot YMCA has known about for a long time, but this year, the programs they offered were bigger and better than ever before. Programs were…
I know that the title is a little bit confusing. Of course, all of us know what it’s like to be “hungry.” We experience it on a daily basis. After breakfast, into late morning, you’re sitting at your desk and suddenly your stomach starts growling. Your thoughts drift into the land of pizza and macaroni,…
I’m sure we have all been through boring lectures that drone on and on about why the environment is important. But they never really seem to tell us how we can do little things in our lives to go green every day. It doesn’t have to be a huge lifestyle change. These are just small…
Why do we volunteer? How is it important? Why do we celebrate it? I can give you the answer to all of these questions after attending the 18th Annual Volunteer Awards hosted by Propell:us. Firstly, what is this? Propell:us (formerly known as Volunteer Calgary) is a non-profit organization that provides grants and skills to…
To put it simply, we are all about youth. Us youth come in many different personalities and beliefs; each of us are a part of different cultural and religious groups and have developed our own values. That being said, these differences are not always respected. Take sexual and gender minority youth as our featured group;…
In March, I had the opportunity to participate in Forum for Young Canadians, a one week program for youth ages 15-19 to learn about the world of federal politics in Ottawa. Run by the Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government in Canada, the forum allowed me to see the role that young people…
Chupacabra is Spanish for “goat eater,” a creature only found in Latin America and known for its vampire-like fangs which are able to kill and suck the blood out of livestock. According to several biologists, the creature referred to as the Chupacabra does not exist. Yet, the Chupacabra has been blamed for a coupe of…
If you are a guy in North Korea, say hello to what will supposedly be the new fashion fad: Dear Leader Kim Jong Un. This new haircut is modelled after the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s invulnerable block of hair on the top of his husky body. From a report, the style became a state-mandated…
Exactly eight days ago, Alberta Premier Alison Redford resigned. Broadcasted on many Canadian television channels and billed as a “major announcement from the premier,” Redford officially announced that she would, as of the evening of March 23, officially resign as premier. Albertans and Canadians have been engaging in talks regarding national politics this week, discussing…
It is without a doubt that Calgary is an amazing city. We are often a humble Western folk who don’t necessarily adore being praised, but when we do, we accept it with much gratitude. It also doesn’t hurt if you are second place in MoneySense’s 2014 Best Places to Live in Canada list. People in…
Only four days await until the ultimate accomplishment of fans arrives on the big screen. Unless you have been under the hood of a car or baking under the blazing sun in Neptune, California, you are probably aware of the Veronica Mars movie that premieres this Friday. What makes this movie such an accomplishment of…
Chocolate, a decadent treat, a guilty pleasure and sometimes, a girl’s best friend. But could it be possible that we are in the midst of experiencing a global shortage of chocolate? The Sun said that the International Cocoa Organization has reported that there is, indeed, a shortage of cocoa supply. To eradicate this shortage, there…