Theory of relativity for idiots? Maybe written by an idiot… Anyway, a week or so ago, scientists discovered a neutrino that surpassed the speed of light, thoroughly rattling the scientific world. But what does it mean? Why is this discovery so significant? What is so special about the speed of light and the theory of…
So as October approaches, one comes to realize that it is indeed time to begin thinking about post-secondary. It’s true, universities are already beginning to showcase what they have to offer so they can recruit the best and brightest of us. With that being said, the University of Alberta will be holding their open house…
Steve Jobs. The name itself pretty much says it all. Who was Steve Jobs? People have called him a visionary, a genius, the modern Michelangelo, an inventor, a technology icon. Yes, he was definitely all the aforementioned. He is an inspiration.
Some days, I feel like 17 is an in-between age. Remnants of your sweet 16 celebration come along with the envious longing for liberties of 18. Last Saturday, however, I got a taste of what is to come in the Oct 1 vote for the next Progressive Conservative party leader and my first time voting…
Walking has never been my thing. I often fall, or trip, or just find anyway to embarrass myself. Even more, after walking for no more than a few blocks up hill, I find myself out of breath. This might add to my amazement for this one man’s story. Nevertheless, his journey is nothing but admirable…
Living in North America, in a country like Canada, it can be easy to overlook the many basic rights we have as citizens that others across the globe lack. While that may seem like a curious phenomenon to us, it is a reality for women, especially in the Middle East. Saudi has long been considered…
Although this wasn’t as tragic as 9/11, and there wasn’t a high death count. It’s still sad to see events like this happen, especially here in Canada.
The Keystone XL Pipeline is an extension of the currently operational Keystone Pipeline, and will transport millions of barrels of crude oil from Alberta to the Gulf of Mexico. Crude oil has been unanimously declared the “dirtiest fuel source available on markets today” by environmentalists and politicians alike. It will be transferred through many significant…
Remember when we all stayed glued to our television screens while the gold medal hockey game in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics had just reached the critical turning point? Both the Canadian and USA star-studded teams entered overtime. All players on the ice glistened with sweat as every moment seemed to last a decade, and every…
As a kid, I had always wanted to sleep with the stars and close my eyes to the beautiful twinkle of the clesetrial bodies. Who knew it would turn out to be a reality in just a decade? Forget the space travel offers and suborbital deals! This is the real deal with nearly a $1 million/ per person for a 5 day trip.
Are you worried about the lack of services available in our city? This includes the availability of firefighters and policeman. Alderman Gord Lowe is absolutely flustered on the decisions being made in our city. What happened to listening to the people, the ones who make up our city? According to the “Our Budget. Our City.…
Simply, it’s been ten years; but don’t forget. The memorial lights at Ground Zero.
Go see a FREE OUTDOOR FILM screening on the rooftop of the Alexander Calhoun Library! Raging human atrocities and massacres ravaged the African country of Liberia. This savage civil war knew no boundaries- villages were pillaged by child soldiers, innocent civilians were targeted by the rebels and government alike and terror trapped many fearful persons…
It’s crazy to think that 25 years ago, people had to track down a payphone to make a phone call. If they were looking up information, a trip to the library was required. Today, shooting off texts and Googling at one’s will seem almost second nature.
I recently returned from a trip to China and don’t get me wrong, it was pretty great. But along the way, I was hoping to keep in touch with the Western world and my friends, but nah, that didn’t really happen. Want to know why? Because China bans that stuff. It wasn’t until I reached…