“One More Thing…”: Apple’s iPhone X
A fullscreen smartphone with no home button, costing over $1,300. Is it really worth it?
A Glance at IB
It’s the new school year, and the homework is flowing in! That means for IB students (or ones thinking about it) have some things to think about. One of the scary things I first thought of when going into grade nine was not of the school year ahead of me, but the school year after.…
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,…
Showtime: A Short Poem and Tips for Presenting
For as long as I can remember, I’ve both hated and feared presenting; Something I unfortunately had to do a lot as a student. However, after years of forced piano recitals, school concerts, and public speaking events, I’ve begun to enjoy presenting. However, many people don’t share my sentiments, as evident from an analysis done…
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…
September 2017 Blogger of the Month: Hilary Guo
I am pleased to introduce our newest blogger of the month, which comes at a fitting time because it is also her one-year anniversary blogging on Youth Are Awesome! Since September 2016, Hilary Guo has written delightful and humorous posts ranging a variety of topics, from personal opinions, to creative writing, to modern trends! Her cheerful…
Educate Yourself
See something you want? Chase it. See something that intrigues you? Try it. See something that you have a question about? Research it. I won’t lie; I absolutely dislike the teaching style at high schools nowadays. In my classes last year, the boy to my left was constantly falling sleep. On my right, a fellow…
What to See in YYC: Labour Day Weekend 2017
With temperatures expected to stay in the mid to high 20s for the next couple of days, Labour Day weekend has presented itself as the perfect goodbye to summer before school starts up again. No plans? Well I’ve got you covered. Here are just a few events you can find happening in the city this…
Getting Ready for the School Year
As the last few weeks of summer are upon us, it’s time to readjust for the school year- whether that means you have to get out of the summer lull or you need to de-stress from a busy summer. Here are some simple tips to enjoy the last few weeks of your summer while making…
Eid-Al-Adha: Commemorating Abraham’s Sacrifice
The fresh smell of henna, the mouth-watering aroma of sawaiyan, the sky-scraping heels among branded clothes, and a family who showers you with money and gifts. How much better can a day get? Oh, and let’s not forget about the sacrifice of goats, or for others, sheep and cows. As an eight year old child,…
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…
What Are Gender Roles?
If you Google the term “gender roles”, here’s what you will find. A gender role is a set of societal norms dictating the types of behaviors which are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or sexuality. Wikipedia Take a moment to think about one of those old, black…
FrancoCon: Your Favorite Songs in French
Yesterday afternoon I came across a comical video on Facebook promoting Canadian songs in horribly broken french. “FrancoCon: Your Favourite Songs in French” is brought to you by Calgarian broadcasters Beckler and Seanna of X92.9 radio. The video is reminiscent of the kind of advertisements you’d see on TV promoting an album, though admittedly not…
Transitioning to a Big New Chapter
University. It’s the next step for many of us after primary and secondary school. University is the goal for many of us. I finally reached it, after many years, along with millions of other students this year and the years before. This period can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. During high school…