An Opinion: Mass Shootings in the United States
America: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, and the world’s deadliest nation by far when it comes to gun violence.
The Early-February Stock Market Dips: Should You Be Worried?
February 5th saw some of the worst drops in the market in history. Was this an isolated incident, or did it point to the start of something worse?
Top 5 Winter Olympic Events to Watch Now!
Hello everyone, this is my first blog: the top 5 events in Pyeongchang’s 2018 Olympics you should watch! Hope you enjoy! 5. Halfpipe Both men’s and women’s halfpipe are such entertaining events! The tricks, cheering crowds, and anticipation is something you don’t want to miss out on. Every athlete puts on their greatest show for…
Calgary’s “The Static Shift” Talk CTV’s “The Launch”, Rock Music + Being Young Musicians
At first glance, Calgary’s rock trio The Static Shift (made up of Mitchell Brady (Guitar / Vocals), Keone Friesen (Bass / Harmonica), and Isaiah Stonehouse (Drums / Background Vocals)) are decidedly different than most acts in today’s music scene. Dressed in retro garments that reflect their sound, The Static Shift are an embodiment of their love of…
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.
What’s happening in Honduras
The crisis that needs more attention than it’s getting.
The Marathon of Hope
When asked to think about the most influential people in Canadian history, Terry Fox is often one of the names that come to mind. Thirty-six years later, Terry is still considered a national hero… And for good reason. Terry’s story of strength, courage, and determination is one like no other and continues to inspire countless…
Is Spain on the edge for yet another Civil War?
The chaos grows as the police officers shoot rubber bullets towards the protesters standing firmly to prevent the police force from confiscating ballot boxes. Mass foreign media rushes to the site to film the pandemonium. The officers are inflicting violence upon unarmed citizens these citizens include elders to young children. Some are screaming for help and…
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…
“One More Thing…”: Apple’s iPhone X
A fullscreen smartphone with no home button, costing over $1,300. Is it really worth it?
The Ongoing Conflict of The Marawi Siege
It started this year on May 23. The so-called worst urban fight in the Philippines since World War II. The local news, PhilStar Global, called it “The “most serious terror event” in South Asia in the past 15 years”. As of September 4th, the reported casualties show that 639 militants have been killed, 9 captured,…
Hurricane Season: What you need to know
There is no doubt that you have heard or seen the destructive powers of Hurricane Irma, a category 5 (max level) hurricane that has caused havoc among most of the Caribbean and specific parts of America. The photos found online of the wreckage are chilling, and the best thing we can do to help is…
On the Brink of Another War?
I’m sure that lately you have heard about the nuclear weapons North Korea now possess. North Korea is moving fast technologically, faster than any analyst has predicted. The U.S. and North Korea’s neighboring countries now fear a nuclear strike, with a warning missile flying over Japan in the last few days. News reporters say the…
What’s Going on in Venezuela?
With the US government’s daily antics taking the forefront of most media coverage, not enough attention has been directed to the unimaginable situation in Venezuela. Inflation as well as crime rates in Venezuela are highest in the world, people are starving, anti-government protests take place in the streets every week, and people are dying due…
The Meaning Behind New York Times Bestseller
When browsing for books at the public library, it’s not uncommon for me to wander into the Teens Fiction Novels section and pick up a book that’s marked with New York Times Bestseller at the top of the front cover. Several years of reading these “bestseller” books later, I only recently came to wonder: what…