The Power of Perspective
What do you see? It matters.
Senioritis…in High Schoolers?
If you are in your final year of high school, chances are you received your diploma results this past weekend, whether you wanted to or not. As I was discussing how my exams went with a friend of mine, she mentioned that she was beginning to be afflicted by senioritis. At the time, I was…
Slam Poetry Videos for Cheers, Tears, Jeers, and Facing Fears
The day I scrolled through my Facebook timeline 3 years ago and watched slam poetry champion, Neil Hilborn, perform this was the day I fell in love with slam poetry: I vividly remember tearing up because his performance was so passionate and raw, and I had no clue until that moment such kind of art existed.…
What’s Up With Marvel ANAD Part 2
If you have read Marvel comics recently there have been dark times in the current line up of comics. While there have been some amazing issues and series the vast majority of issues and events have seriously been affected by the ANAD (all new, all different) curse. Last time on What’s up with Marvel ANAD I…
My Own High School Musical
When I was younger, I was very shy. It was never in my nature to put myself out there for the world to see. I was content in my solitude and also being around the people I loved most. But in the years that followed, I realized the best thing I could let happen to…
What’s Up With Marvel ANAD Part 1
If you call yourself a Marvel fan but don’t read comics (an MCU fan) you might not notice what’s been happening recently. However if you do read Marvel comics recently there have been dark times in the current line up of comics. While there have been some amazing issues and series the vast majority of…
How To Dodge a Question
Featuring Kellyanne Conway.
We are Human.
When we stand against hate and violence as a united nation, we reinforce our values of pluralism, acceptance and love that represent who we are as a country. It is through compassion and love that we foster safety and togetherness within our societies, as we celebrate our differences to better understand one another as human-beings.
Hui Wen Zheng: Loran Scholarship Finalist
If you have ever been involved in the area of giving back in the city of Calgary, Alberta, chances are you’ve either met or heard of Hui Wen Zheng, a core member of various youth volunteer and leadership initiatives. Hui Wen, a 17-year-old friend and volunteer to many in Calgary, uses her actions…
What to Consider Before Taking a Course Online
With second semester starting, you might be considering taking a course online! These tips will ensure your online learning experience is both successful and enjoyable.
How To Be A Better Night Owl
You read that correctly… I want to explain my tips and tricks for being a good night owl and how I optimize the later hours of the evening. For many years I have felt pressured to be an early riser and I can definitely see the validity in waking up early and going to…
Sherlock Season Four Finale Review
The finale of Sherlock’s fourth season is a huge collection of events that all feed into one thing: Sherlock’s character development. *Spoilers to follow*
What I Learned From a Semester of Yoga
Yoga has got to be one of the longest-standing health fads out there. It can be traced back to India around the sixth and fifth centuries B.C., and is definitely the only one listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The word yoga in Sanskrit roughly translates to “union,” and the activity is based…
To Those Who Struggle
You know who you are.
Your 90 second pitch to the World
You’ve been challenged to present what you’ve done to make the world better place in front of the entire human population. Sure, you could prepare a marvelous speech but the catch is, you only have 90 seconds. “What an ordeal!” you may think. But wait, there’s more. Who is your competition? Only the world’s elite-…