The recent tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan does not stand as just a desolation in the global community, it is a reminder of the many climatic devastations suffered on Earth in the past years. Is Earth trying to tell us something? Although climate change or global warming is regarded as a mere myth in our current…
Recently, St. Basil Elementary and Junior High School announced their decision to remove academic awards for students, and while some support the idea of a protecting the pride of students, many more are furious that academic achievements are not being properly recognized. According to the Calgary Herald, the decision made by Administration and staff was…
A pressing issue always returns to cause debate around the season of the Yuletide. I was reminded of this during a Friday stroll around the mall. I was in a store when this thought came into my head — to be more specific, my ears. It came out the speakers, arrogantly being played without a…
Rex Murphy possesses the talent to gather up the threads of a news story and express his take on it in such an eloquent and conclusive manner that I find myself unable to add any further insight to the issue. This past week he did it once again, and this time regarding the scandal surrounding…
It just seemed to be another Thursday, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Just another cold Canadian winter day. This feeling slowly changed once I turned on the television and heard news of a category 5 super typhoon striking my homeland, the Philippines. Typhoon Hiyan known by the world, but to my country, goes by…
Canadian politics is commonly considered too clean and polished for international tabloids. We’re just too nice of a people I guess. Yet, in the recent couple of days, one certain Canadian has made shocking headlines throughout the world. No, it’s not Justin Bieber and his altercations in Brazil–including a video with a prostitute. It is…
Remembrance Day is perhaps the most serious occasion of the year. It is at this time that we give thanks and recognize those who sacrificed their lives so that generations in the future may have better ones. We wear our poppies and give our respects, but nobody remembers to mention those who are sitting at…
With the fast approach of Remembrance Day, quite often the only thought pounding in many of our minds is the long weekend that is unavoidably linked with the national holiday. Better yet, more class time will be missed for the Remembrance Day assembly. How eventful can November get?! At least that was the view I’ve…
Image source 80 Albertan schools were affected by the flood this past June. As my own school was unaffected, I was mostly unaware of the troubles being faced by others. Luckily, only three schools were unable to open when classes began: Elbow Park, and two in High River, Notre Dame Collegiate and Holy Spirit Academy.…
Just a few days ago we rejoiced in a well-celebrated holiday: Halloween. Scary ghouls and smiling pumpkins greet you on the streets as you make your way past houses draped in cobwebs and caution tape. We fill our bellies with candy and pumpkin seeds then pretend to be sick from school or work the next…
On Sunday morning, I was casually surfing the BBC news app on my phone. I ran into an article titled, “Ticket issued to driver wearing Google Glass.” The article reports on a woman in California by the name of Cecilia Abadie, who got a ticket for wearing her Google Glass. If you are not familiar…
Those bills may look pretty foreign right now, but they won’t starting next month. Yes, the Bank of Canada will be releasing $5 and $10 polymer notes on the 7th, which is the last remaining implementation. If you read my post on cashier observations from last week, you know I don’t treat those polymer bills…
Over the weekend, I was scrolling through my Tumblr when I came across a rather disturbing video. The video showed small aquatic animals, such as turtles, salamanders and fish, helplessly squirming around in sealed plastic bags. I was completely appalled by this. Who in their right mind would ever buy or sell such a thing?…
No, this post is not going to be about the christening of Prince George, Will and Kate’s newborn baby. Today, I will be writing about the hype that royalty creates in our society, and I have a bone to pick with that. It is a primitive idea to thing that you get to be born…
After a long struggle of women to achieve the same rights as men, slowly but surely most countries move towards more equality. What women have realized is to better their position is to take over typical male-dominated jobs, and change the individual country’s perception of the abilities of women. Women aren’t just providers for their…