Youth of YYC: Mark, 16
“I’ve never been bored with it, or wanted to quit. My teacher keeps me interested, and I’m always learning new things. I know that I can pursue anything I want to and still have time to play the cello.” – Mark, 16
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4 must watch TV shows
4. Grimm Grimm is a horror/action/mystery TV show that follows Nick Burkhardt, a Portland detective who lives a very “different” life. As a Grimm, he is able to see creatures that many cannot see. Many people in Portland are vesen, meaning that they are able to turn into different creatures. Nick, alongside his fellow detectives work to…
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Vaccines: the Cure or the Disease?
In 2011, 123 countries immunized over 90% of infants against measles. Between 2000 and 2011, vaccination resulted in a 71% drop in measles related deaths worldwide, and yet 18% of Americans believe vaccines cause autism, and 30% are undecided. While vaccines shouldn’t be mandatory, because they at the end of the day it is the…
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10 different activities to cure boredom
Boredom happens to the best of us. I have compiled a list of 10 awesome activities to give you ideas to cure being bored! 1. Discover a new community: I always find it fun to discover a new community! From Inglewood to Bridgeland, Calgary has a ton of cool neighbourhoods to explore. Find a friend to come…
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YYC Restaurant Review: Big Fish
Calgary has a rich culture of delicious local restaurants and Big Fish (1112 Edmonton Trail NE) is no exception to that. Delicious seafood paired with a casual yet upscale atmosphere and friendly service made for a highly enjoyable experience. My first impression was that the building itself…
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Becoming ambidextrous
For a couple of years now, there have been many things that I’ve wanted try, but due to procrastination I don’t always have the time to do them. One of those things is to become ambidextrous. Now, you’d probably be wondering at this point, “why would this guy want to learn how to ambidextrous, doesn’t he…
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Nominate an awesome youth!
It’s that time of year again! Do you know an awesome youth who you think deserves to be recognized? Here’s your chance! The nomination deadline for the 2015 Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) is on March 2. What are the Youth of Distinction Awards? The awards are non-academic and recognize deserving youth 12-18 of age for…
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“Chinese” New Year
February 19th is the Lunar New Year. Most people commonly know this day as the Chinese New Year, but actually, Lunar New Year is shared by several countries and regions in Asia and goes far beyond the Chinese community. This is, how Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year: Food Koreans eat “ddukguk.” This is a…
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5 romantic movies for February
Since Valentine’s Day is in February, the “most people watched” list is filled with romance films and Valentine’s Day related movies. At the first glance, they might seem like cliché chick flicks (which most are), however, these movies are really very enjoyable. Here are my 5 top movies for February: 1. The Best of Me…
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My February favorites – artists to watch
There is nothing I depend on more than good, quality music. I find myself constantly hungry to find new artists to listen to, though sometimes it can be quite difficult and time consuming to forage around for a couple of new tunes. When I do find these new gems, however, you may find me listening to them on repeat…
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Red As Seen by a Blind Man: an original poem
Every once in a while it’s important to freeze for a moment and take a good look at the world around us. This poem stemmed from the ever theoretical question, ‘how can we explain something to someone who has no knowledge of it?’ Explaining red to a blind man is the common paradox. Explaining something…
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Youth of YYC: Julie, 17
“I feel content reading. It opens your soul to comprehend the world in ways you weren’t aware of before.” – Julie, 17
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Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#6)
{Original Image} Just as every other week, this week I present to you some amazing finds on Pinterest. The selection process is never easy, and I feel like the world’s worst children’s sports team coach when I say this, but all my Pins are “top 10” worthy in my eyes. This week, I have some really…
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Top 5 benefits of Valentine’s Day (Dean’s playlist)
Ah Valentine’s Day. The dreaded day for singles everywhere. The time where your couple friends are away with their beloved ones and then there’s you: sad, alone, hysterical maybe. Over the years, however, I’ve learned to appreciate Valentine’s Day for other moments. Be it the smallest or the biggest of venues, there’s always something to…
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Post High School Security Blanket
As teenagers growing up, we’re beginning to face daily struggles and pressures revolving around one question; what are we going to do with our lives? I can say my biggest fear is amounting to absolutely nothing. While I know (ok, strongly hope) that won’t happen; there is the slight, terrifying possibility it could. Which is…
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