Honestly, I never imagined traveling to Nepal. It is a very poor third-world country, with around half the population living on only $1 per day. Located halfway around the world landlocked between China and India, Nepal is home to almost 30 million people in 147,181 square kilometres. My trip to Nepal was 2-weeks, spent at…
With the upcoming long weekend, Youth Central’s Mayor’s Youth Council has an exciting opportunity for youth artists and writers alike! This year, the Calgary’s MYC is organizing the first annual Youth Art and Writing Contest. Why join? If you’re passionate about art/writing already, you can submit one of your previously created pieces or make a…
Great in more ways than one
Here are some tips to help get a better sleep!
The first time I heard Haley Blais, I was struck by her authenticity and ability to convey what other humans are feeling through her music. Just take the lyrics from her song Late Bloomer for example, which present themselves as the soundtrack for those navigating a budding relationship. The Canadian folk-pop singer is based in…
How effectively are Calgarians using their green bins?
Blossoming trees, flowing rivers, fresh air: a small leaf, growing from a branch a small flower, sprouting from the ground a small child, dancing in the rain Springtime. Nature surrounds us. Its frosty winter breath is beginning to fade, replaced with the warm, caressing touch of sunlight reflected on icy ponds beginning to thaw…
In late-October 2017, my social teacher introduced an opportunity to me, called the Vimy Pilgrimage Award: a fully-funded week-long educational experience to Belgium and France, where you go to learn about Canada’s efforts in the First World War. Curious to see what would happened, I applied and to my surprise: I won. Now this was…
Travel Hang out with friends Go swimming Go to the movies Play volleyball Watch every episode of The Office on Netflix Reread your favourite series Go skiing/snowboarding Visit family Go to the Telus Spark Science Centre Eat sushi Go shopping Try a new sport Go to a trampoline park Visit the Calgary Zoo Go bowling…
On March 14th 2018, students across America participated in a nationwide walkout that was both a memorial and protest against the deadly Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting that occurred a month previously on February 14th 2018. The shooting marked the deadliest high school shooting in American history and has prompted many to press lawmakers to…
A new year is just around the corner! Tuesday, March 20 2018 at 10:15 AM (mountain time), will be the official start of the year 1397, or the moment of ‘saal tahvil.’ It’s kind of funny to consider the western calendar, and how 1397 would be considered part of the medieval times… so are we…
No more broken friendships caused by Monopoly!
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences? If so, check out Operation Med School! This Saturday, the one-day conference which aims to inspire and inform youth who are interested in a future career in medicine will be held at the U of C Health Sciences Building. Last year, OMS inspired…
Recapping the awesome Olympic’s for team Canada!
…and why it’s important to us