Plato once said “the sea cures all ailments of man.” Covering about 71% of Earth’s surface, the ocean is a crucial part of this world and the life inhabiting it. Despite this, the world’s oceans remain largely a mystery to us. However, as we learn more and more about it with each passing day, the…
The prospect of robots taking over the world has been floating around in science fiction and popular culture for decades. Many of us might imagine some sort of machine uprising or super-intelligent revolutionaries gone out of control. But at least for now, these fears have yet to become reality. But we shouldn’t write them off…
With restrictions finally lifting, I have compiled a list of fun things to do over summer break to catch up with those we missed during the pandemic. I encourage you all to live it up this summer to make up for having to stay inside all last year! Travel A couple of my friends have…
This creamy mushroom pasta dish is one of the first pastas I ever made and it has quickly become my family’s (especially my brother’s) favourite. It only takes around 20 minutes and is sure to satisfy all your cravings! Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1.25 cups of dried short pasta (any shape will work) Half a…
Plants vs. Zombies was my absolute favorite childhood video game. When I saw anyone who wanted to talk about anything, I would only talk about that game. My Wii username was “sunflower123”, and I called my favorite Mii “sunflower”. When I was 12, I planted flowers in my community with an all-adult volunteer group because…
History. Everybody’s a product of it. Everybody’s affected by it. And in one way or another, I hope that your clicking on this article means you’re at least a little bit interested in learning more about it. If you’re not, maybe these channel recommendations will help you along. You may find it’s more interesting than…
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A recent discovery in Kamloops, British Columbia has put emphasis on the horrific existence of residential schools throughout Canada. The remains of 215 children, whose deaths were undocumented, were found at the ‘Kamloops Indian Residential School’. The further exposure of the tragic occurrences that took place within the walls of these schools has shed light…
When I think of my key motivators, not all of them are abstract, ambitious dreams. Many of them are small but tangible details of life, such as feeling the summer breeze or walking in the rain. Appreciating the little things can go a long way. I’ve gathered them into a list, and I hope they…
I’m finally a part of that lucky statistic-I got the first shot of my COVID vaccine two days ago! However, before getting the shot, the experience was a complete mystery to me, and all kinds of confused questions clouded my mind: When I wait in line, do I have to stand outside for hours or…
Movie theatres have been closed for a while now, but because we are finally getting some nice weather Motor Nights is coming to Calgary! Motor Nights is a drive-in movie theatre that happens in and around Calgary during the summer. It is great because we can all get together to see a film but still…
What is solitary confinement? For the purpose of these rules, solitary confinement shall refer to the confinement of prisoners for 22 hours or more a day without meaningful human contact. Prolonged solitary confinement shall refer to solitary confinement for a time period in excess of 15 consecutive days. –Mandela Rules, Rule 44 How does…
I wanted to share one of my most delicious yet simple recipes: noodle soup. I made this dish for my family on multiple occasions and it is always a surefire hit. Even better, this is not the kind of recipe that takes 8 hours to painstakingly create a homemade broth. In fact, it only takes…
Are all of us at risk of Covid-19? What protects against the virus? Bleach? Pepper? Garlic? Over the past few months, Covid-19 has been largely covered by the media. We are exposed to a rush of new information every single day. However, many times, this information can be false. This has blurred the borders between…
Through the current pandemic, I’ve seen a million different people, with a million different stories, doing a million different things to cope. As young adults, it’s been difficult, we haven’t been able to socialize, continue with extracurricular and do all the typical stupid teenager business. It’s been hard to cope for myself, but then I…