Rocks… because they take forever until they begin to break down. Names… because they belong to you, and only you. Some like to write names on a padlock and lock it onto the Pont des Arts, me included. However, there’s always a less expensive yet meaningful way: rocks. We can carve a part of ourselves…
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(Original Image) “A different language is a different vision of life.” – Federico Fellini I am multilingual. Growing up here in Canada, I learned English as well as my parents’ native language of Chinese. Through my own choice, I took French as a Second Language courses throughout school, having just finished FSL 31 IB this year.…
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{Source} With so many beauty products on the market, how do we select which one to use? We are wasting so much money experimenting with useless products. No matter how much we use them, we still look disappointing in the mirror.10 I felt the same… Until my friend recommended a revolutionary beauty product to me…
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If you ask most women or young girls nowadays whether they feel safe walking alone at night, the answer will often be No. Females often find it necessary to take extra precautions in dangerous areas at dangerous times. Men often respond in a more positive way when asked, and it appears that this fear is more applicable to…
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Forecast: {Source} Are your calenders empty for the weekend? Fill em up with some of the events listed below! 1. Lust For Youth What: Copenhagen’s LUST FOR YOUTH will be joining YYC for a very exciting evening featuring some of the best electronic and post-punk acts in Western Canada. Assembled for your enjoyment for one night in August,…
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Source If you’ve ever been in my position, you’ve probably found yourself eyeing pictures of your favorite artists and thinking to yourself, “If only I could meet them!”, and thanks to some popular artists you can! Well, that is, if you have a few hundred bucks to spare. I used to see this as a…
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At the beginning of the summer, I went to a debate camp where we talked a lot about some of the most common logical inconsistencies in debate. The one that stuck with me the most was this one called the “Gambler’s Fallacy“. This logical error is based on the idea that as long as you…
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Witty poet, Harry Baker, makes his TED Talk debut in Exeter, Devon, England. After winning the 2012 Poetry Slam World Cup in Paris, he has gone on to perform at slam poetry events around the U.K. and internationally. I discovered Harry during my daily routine of watching TED Talks, and was already laughing 30 seconds in. I enjoy…
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Source In my fifteen years of life, I’ve definitely had some amazing experiences and well, some not so great experiences. As with most people, I do have regrets and I wish I did some things differently, whether it be trying that thing that always poses a “What if?” doubt in my head, or wishing that one…
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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…
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The above photo was taken by me two days ago at Maligne Lake during a little family adventure. During this trip, I posted many beautiful scenic shots to my Instagram page. Was I trying to brag about the fun I was having? No. Was I trying to paint a perfect picture of my mini vacation?…
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They say actions speak louder than words, but sometimes it is the hidden emotion behind those actions that hides the truth. Disclaimer: All opinions shared in the blog post were anonymously sent in by a number of youth. We request that the opinions are respected as they are quite personal and reflect the deep-inner feelings…
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Extra-large shoes. A pink cane. The smile of glory. A man destined to make others laugh. In a town of cheers and laughter, a group of acrobats performed back-flips, high-wire routines, and played with fire on the corner of an intersection. A rush of adrenaline filled the man’s heart. Adjusting the bowler hat on his…
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Everyone loves going to the movie theatre. It’s the perfect opportunity to inhale bags upon bags of popcorn and enjoy a nice film at the same time. The summer months are well-known for their exciting film releases, and this year has been no exception. Here’s a list of some of the most exciting upcoming movies to look forward to.…
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It’s a topic that’s been heavily featured in the media recently. In fact, you’ve probably already heard of it from Kylie Jenner’s controversial cornrows (read Emily’s article about that here) and the banning of headdresses at Montreal’s Osheaga music festival. Cultural appropriation is an issue that has come to light recently and it proves to be…
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