When I arrived at my school at 7 am this morning to catch the bus for We Day, an annual event in YYC that celebrates and inspires youth innovation, I was greeted with a hostility that made me wonder whether I had coffee breath, or someone had used my student ID photo on a poster for gonorrhoea. It…
If I had a dollar for every time someone mentioned post-secondary to me this month, I’d have enough to pay for post-secondary tuition. Although overwhelming, this time next year, I’ll be applying to universities, and I’ll be glad I’ve already thought about my options. But if you haven’t, would like to or just need another…
{Source} To be completely honest, politics has never caught my interest the same way it does others. But what caused me (and you) to check hashtags and read articles regarding this election was the hype. We could never get away from it because promises upon promises were thrown at us everywhere we went. This is not a…
{Source} For the last installment of YAA’s NYFW Fashion Edit, I present to you a brand that has taken 2015 by storm. The definition of fashion and what we perceive as trendy has changed over the years, but Calvin Klein is always keeping up with the times. With celebrity endorsements from David Beckham, Justin Bieber, and Kendall…
Source It’s easy to admit we live in the digital age, where communication is easier than ever and the ability to share your message is as fast as a click of a button. I can share news-worthy stories within an instant, add my 2 cents to discussions and be tagged in those embarrassing childhood pictures…
{Source} There was no rhyme or reason behind what went down during last Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. From host Miley’s bizarre costume changes to Kanye West’s presidency announcement, something both unexpected and unforgettable happened every minute. But all attempts to garner views aside, let’s focus on what this award show was really about: the music.…
This Wednesday, the popular CBC radio “WireTap” declared the end of its 11-year run. They revealed that they ended their show because it was longer they ever anticipated for Wiretap to ever run. They decided to wrap up their amazing years with this farewell video. This video presents people of different ages giving life advice to…
Soweto, the name of the South West Township that borders Johannesburg, the city where I was born. Merely thirty kilometers from where I was born, a drastically different country seemingly resides. It’s paradoxical the drastic wealth disparity between the luxurious golf and country estates to the township that many call home. A tour took us past…
{Source} Late last month, President Barack Obama visited Nairobi as part of his historic trip to Africa. His family’s longstanding ties to Kenya brought cheers upon the 4,500 students, government officials, and civil society leaders who gathered at Safaricom Indoor Arena. Part state address, part commencement speech, Obama’s 40-minute talk started with a personal reminiscence of…
Source If you haven’t heard of Roosh V yet, you will today. Daryush Valizadeh is an American blogger and self proclaimed pick-up artist. He’s made waves around the world for his derogatory blog posts where he’s advocated that rape should be made legal inside a private home and he currently edits a website that published an article…
If you ask most women or young girls nowadays whether they feel safe walking alone at night, the answer will often be No. Females often find it necessary to take extra precautions in dangerous areas at dangerous times. Men often respond in a more positive way when asked, and it appears that this fear is more applicable to…
Welcome back to my look at the National Basketball Association’s 2015 amateur entry draft. In this post, I’ll take a look at the remaining five picks from the top ten. This is part two of the mini-series of posts and part one can be found here. But, without further ado, let’s jump right into it. Pick…
I was recently given the opportunity to participate in a webinar put on by RESULTS Canada designed to train people to advocate for ending world poverty. We have the ability to end poverty by 2030 if countries donate 0.7% of their GNI* as promised when the Millennium Development Goals were set by the United Nations…
I never really knew why we were taught how to write business letters in junior high until I attended a webinar designed to increase advocacy to encourage governments to prioritize ending poverty by 2030. Seem crazy? Well I assure you it is more than possible if we meet the goals we have previously set. Unfortunately…
Beauty. It is a noun that pertains to the positive and stunning things in life, yet despite its positive connotation, it has become detrimental to females who are criticized for “not being beautiful”. As a girl who experiences insecurities, I often feel as though I’m not fulfilling the standards society has set for me. Such insecurities have…