Every year, the fashion trends which make a name in the market never fail to surprise me. To professional fashion analysts and designers, style patterns and what’s “in” may be predictable, but to an ordinary consumer such as myself fashion is always refreshing. As seasons come and go we see items enter the style chain,…
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Have you ever gone someplace new feeling all excited, then realizing all you want to do is go back home but soon you adapted? Then, when you go home again, it isn’t what you expect? Well that roller coaster of emotions is called Culture Shock. Culture Shock is the concept of entering a new environment,…
DetailsChristmas Around the World As the weather turns chilly, lights start coming up, and carols reign supreme at the stores, it is evident that the Christmas is near. Christmas is my favorite time of the year: I love the atmosphere, the excitement, and of course, the traditions. From putting up the tree to baking cookies…
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Regardless of who you supported for in this American Election, it is needless to say that above all the drama, controversy and political challenges that people across the world witnessed for 11 months, one man (and his partner in crime), will be sorely missed. Barack Obama came into the American election in 2008 and conquered…
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-Rosie Zhao This is dedicated to all the volunteers devoting their time towards holiday initiatives across the city. These festive events would not be as memorable for families if not for all of your hard work! Thank you! Featured Image Source: (1)
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Standing at just barely 5 feet tall, Jessica Vu is a force to be reckoned with. A grade 11 student at Lester B Pearson high school, she is currently the female with the most YVC hours in Calgary, and recently received the World Changer Award, for having volunteered 1000 (or more) hours with Youth Volunteer…
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Can you believe it’s almost Christmas?! It’s less than a week away, and if you’re a procrastinator like me, you probably haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet! But, don’t you worry, I’ve got your back. I’ve compiled a list of cheap and easy DIYs you can make for all your friends and family! I promise,…
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On Thursday, December 1, I got the wonderful opportunity to go and see Theatre Calgary’s production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. I recommend that you go and see this as soon as possible, it’s really worth it! The next day, I was lucky enough to talk with the star of this amazing production, Stephen…
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1 With projects,tests and other stressful activities, it’s really hard to get in the Christmas spirit and to not feel like a total Grinch who hates the world. It’s even harder to feel the Christmas spirit when there are only three dollars to your name while all the new shiny gadgets like IPads are…
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As winter break approaches, the luckiest of us will be preparing and getting excited to go on their tropical beach excursions. While the soft sands and sunshine of destinations such as Mexico, Hawaii, and Australia are irresistible (especially in the type of weather we have been having as of late), I’ve always wondered if there…
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With 2016 soon coming to wrap I thought it was time to look at some of the most awesome and thrilling movies coming out next year, which there are a lot of This list is comprised of the top 10 movies that I am looking forward to and most excited for that are coming out in…
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Every person you see, every person you know of, including yourself, is constantly after something: power. Power over your life decisions, over your relationships, over your life; but sometimes, this desire for power extends beyond oneself. The average person, when is unable to control what’s happening around them, begins to feel insecure and frustrated. If…
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Dear Friend, I would first like to apologize for being quite long-winded, but I have a lot to say and this letter does not even scratch the surface of what would like to express. I do not pretend to operate under any pretence that religion plays an active role in my life any more than…
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Following a lovely day of fish and fun at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, my family and I sought shelter from the overcast drizzly weather in the quaint little Ghirardelli ice cream parlour across the road. The deep aroma of rich cocoa wafted throughout the small shop, mingling with wafts of the salty sea air. After…
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Watching anime and reading manga has always been one of my favourite pastimes; it was a huge part of my childhood, where I would watch weekly episodes with my siblings (when anime still aired on television!). On November 27, one of my all-time favourite anime — Code Geass— announced a sequel to their first and…
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