I have something to admit. I think I’m addicted to podcasts. Sure, I’ve been a casual listener for a few years now, but since picking up a monotonous summer job with earbud liberty, I’ve been hitting 30+ hours of podcasts a week. Yeah, it’s that bad. Is that really bad though? I’d say there’s a pretty good case to…
{Source} No matter which way you tackle it, a Bucket List is fun to have. It ensures you live life to its fullest and without regrets. Although number 22 and 83 on your list will probably get you into trouble, it’s worth a shot, right? What I most appreciate about bucket lists are that they…
I have one confession to make. I’m addicted to the idle pastime of hunting for productivity apps — not for any useful purposes, but because of the sole need to make it look like I actually have reason to use my phone. Also because I feel the need to subtly point out the fact that yes,…
Imagine a match made in heaven, a relationship unique to you and the post-secondary establishment you were meant to attend. Take it a step further and imagine all of this in a world where you are free of the burdens of self-navigating antiquated resources to research where you should go after high school and how you can…
Before the times of iPhones, laptops and cars, society was controlled by royalty. Kings and Queens held complete power in their hands, and everyone was expected to obey the laws they created. If an individual did not, that person was subject to a punishment at the discretion of the King. Of course, in the Medieval…
{Source} With the popularity of 6 Swoon-Worthy Poets to Follow on Instagram, I decided to turn this into a series! Through YAA, I will be showcasing the diverse people I personally follow on the popular photography app. If you have any suggestions as to what the next installment should be, leave a comment below or…
Music to our ears. An innovative feature for the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week web page includes an interactive experience that allows users to see how our perception of sharks can be altered by different types of music. From a calm tune to a most ominous one, viewers are able to interpret scenes of sharks in a…
Taking a bite out of this one. Have you ever been curious about what a shark bite looked like, but was never curious enough to make it happen? Well now you don’t have to find out for yourself. In “Shark After Dark,” makeup artist extrodinaire, Andy Schoneberg, helped create what a shark bite would actually look…
When in doubt, use a giant illuminated squid as bait. Inspired by an event that occurred in 2003 when a nine foot female great white shark’s tag was found washed ashore on the Australian coast, David Riggs, an acclaimed filmmaker began a hunt for an even larger predator that could have caused the shark’s unfortunate…
It’s no new knowledge that the impact of social media in today’s world is huge. In all age groups and demographics, the use of websites and programs such as Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and many more is booming. Although you’re probably aware of the presence of Social media in your community, here are some stats…
Never underestimate girl power. In tonight’s “Bride of Jaws,” we saw a quest to hunt the notorious “Joan of Shark,” a great white female measuring up to 18 feet, who caused havoc in Australian waters back in 2014. Risks are taken, as filmmaker Andy Casagrande attempt to retag the great white to warn future potential victims. The…
Sharks don’t like to be filmed. So if it’s not for scientific reasons, don’t try to film a shark underwater. It will come to bite you later–no pun intended. We saw how the REMUS SharkCam, a highly developed navigational and filming instrument, got severely beat up in 2013. “But the hunter soon became the…
When one goes on vacation, the first thing that may not come to mind is visiting an establishment that caters to the science and technology scene. But with vast innovations, science and technology attractions are able to showcase some of the most important past, present and future revelations in space exploration, medicine, environmental progression, and…
Exams coming up + Overtime at work + Relationships not working out = STRESS Whenever stress builds up, extra weight just sits on our shoulders. We should be able to shrug that weight and stress away. So, today I will be writing about how humour has helped me to reduce my stress levels. Fingers crossed that…
I never really knew what to expect from Grade 10 until I experienced it. But, looking back at the memories made in 9 months, I’m surprised about where I ended up versus in where I started. I was a nervous 14-year-old intimidated by my peers and the unknown classrooms. Now, I see students I pass in the hallway as…