This past Wednesday I had the privilege in attending We Day. It truly was a great experience as it packed in as much inspiration one could into one day. We day was about engaging highly motivated youth so that together, the children of today can be leaders in the present. We have all heard the…
Everyone can use a great Breakfast Club reminiscent coming of age story. Which is why The Perks of Being a Wallflower is destined to be a hit. The Breakfast Club feel definitely came from the retro vibes the movie radiated from start to finish; driven by details such as the characters listening to vinyl, Ponytail…
As soon as I heard Ellen Hopkins had a new book out I scurried over to Indigo to buy it; as my favourite author, Hopkins books are the holy grail of literature. There was no way my bookshelf would be deprived of the wonder and bliss that is her complete collection of teen books. Her…
In a few hours, I’ll be waking up, getting ready, and going to school. In all likelihood, so will you. Chances are that at some point, we will each complain about school, too. But hey, at least we’ll have something to complain about without having our lives threatened. The same cannot be said for Malala…
I remember getting textbooks in grade 7. Prior to junior high, elementary was a time that wasn’t burdened by the required reading of texts that had the ability to put one to sleep. Elementary was a time when my backpack only held my lunch, and a football, and was a lightweight to carry. Elementary however…
During the 67th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Harper made Canada known on the world stage, with two of his actions each sending a statement. When asked to speak, Harper declined the offer, stating that he had nothing he wished to say to the Assembly at the time. In doing so,…
It’s been a long day at work; bosses yell, coworkers harass, workloads stress…being an adult is difficult. But the last straw is when that difficult child starts giving attitude. What can a parent do but spank the guff out of them? My parents are extremely diplomatic, as I have trained them well. However, many other…
Referee’s undoubtedly are a major component of any sport. They manage the game so that it can be played fairly and that the right team takes the win. However let’s take a look at another lockout. This time a far more rarer occurrence than a player lockout, a referee lockout. What really gets under my…
This article is the second of my series on oil. Read the first part here. America is having problems dealing with both their economy and their unquenchable thirst for oil, but what is Canada doing to use our natural resources and improve our economy? Canada has recently seen numerous waves of investment from many oil…
The NHL Lockout 2012-2013, possible the most ridiculous and unnecessary lockout of them all. Why? Because unlike other lockouts which was how players could be recognized more for their level of skill (i.e. higher paychecks), or owners trying to figure out new ways to do business, this one’s an ongoing conflict between the members of…
Note to Reader: This is an opinion piece from the youth perspective. The United States has done far too much to pursue oil, with many of their actions being mistakes which have had immediate negative consequences and even more disastrous consequences which have become apparent over time. These actions have assisted in the creation of…
Last year by chance, I encountered an amazing playlist by the Harvard Youtube channel. It’s called: “Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do?”. The video series is a Harvard lecture on philosophies of justice, societal good, and morality presented by professor of philosophy Michael Sandel. The videos are amazingly enlightening, offering a diverse pantheon of…
Clint Eastwood has been sticking his hand into the beehive of politics – and the bees are stinging him for it. For a little over eleven minutes, the famous actor bantered with a chair. Well, a chair occupied by the invisible Obama. Mr.Eastwood’s received quite a bit of criticism for his unforgettably odd speech. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=933hKyKNPFQ…
In the past month, a finance scandal had been discovered which affects everyone who deals with money – basically, everyone in the world. This scandal, which was named after the rate which is at the heart of it, is called the LIBOR scandal. What does LIBOR mean? LIBOR stands for the London Interbank Offered Rate,…
For the past few years, Apple has been battling with other companies in a quest to maintain, and now regain, dominance in the smart phone industry, with many of these wars being waged through various lawsuits throughout the world. One of their main battles is with Samsung, the manufacturer which currently holds the coveted title…