Keep calm, it’s summer vacation. But what if there is no summer vacation? Here’s something to think about. Summer break has to go. Now, before you begin to spew profanity and attempt to knock my face in, think about it. What do you do over the summer? Don’t lie to yourself, you know as well as…
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Are you a student entering Grade 6 this year and are searching for ways to enjoy your time? If so, you are eligible for a free membership at the YMCA! Starting Sept 1, Grade 6 students in Calgary can receive a free YMCA membership thanks to a new partnership between The Flames Foundation for Life and…
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Note: This event has been postponed to next Thursday (September 18th) due to the weather. We’ll see you then! School is a reality. The end of fun is not, however, despite popular belief. Take my word because Youth Central‘s Picnic Playground is going to be on the block soon. I’m sure you’ll be anticipating sleepless Thursday…
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GlobalFest 2014 was a blast. For those who don’t know too much about the event, GlobalFest is a not-for-profit that produces an inclusive, world class, multi-faceted arts and culture festival that celebrates and showcases cultural diversity and artistic excellence within Calgary and across the globe. In addition, GlobalFest is a 5-day event with each day…
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With unrest in the middle-east and the disappearance of Malaysian fight 370 during April and May, the western media seemed to have glossed over many other events that, while not as exciting, were certainly influential. One such event, taking place in India, will undoubtedly shape our global village in the future. India, home to nearly 1/6 of…
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High-profiled celebrities including, Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna and model Kate Upton, have fallen victim to a hacking scandal that has ripped through social media, revealing a bit more than Nicki Minaj’s wardrobe malfunction during the 2014 VMAs. A rapid investigation into the mass-hacking has taken place to track down the culprit or culprits of the cyber…
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Ever since I entered high school, I’ve been constantly questioning my education: Why do we go to school? How effective is it? Are students missing the point? If so, why? Up to then, I simply accepted that I was forced to go to school because of the government. I was urged to work hard in order to…
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Summer is great and all, but spending my days inside with little to do can get boring. I spend hours on my laptop (#addicted), and sometimes I come across… recipes. Or, articles like this. Many times I go on a site, which you may have heard of before: Buzzfeed. Where I come across articles like this. Long story…
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From the time our parents told us stories of princesses with inappropriate footwear and golden-haired home invaders, we were storytellers too. Every time we played pretend or recanted a funny memory or told an elaborate lie, we became a little better at telling tales, one story at a time. We turned to books and writing…
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Approaching the ever-daunting challenge of adulthood, it’s easy to feel lost. Visiting big-name universities, seeing the accomplishments of others, and wondering if our own future accomplishments will even hold a candle to those of the people around us… We all have moments when we wonder about our place in the world in a few years.…
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“Mindy Lahiri can quote every romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan that exists. She loves the good ones and the bad ones, because the girl always gets the guy. Mindy is determined to be more punctual, spend less money, lose weight and read more books – all in pursuit of becoming a well-rounded perfect woman… who…
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Fall is my favourite season for many reasons. One of them is the fact that I (finally!) get to whip out my impressive collection of scarves. Apart from being able to put away what scarce of a summer wardrobe I have, the ‘heavier’ books on my reading list that have been neglected during the light summer…
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If I told you, you can now get a PhD in chocolate, would you believe me? Would you believe that you could major in a dessert? For all of you with a sweet tooth perhaps this is your perfect opportunity? According to statesman.com this is now a new program being introduced to Cambridge University in the…
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It has many benefits, such as supplying your body and mind energy for the day. As well, having a healthy and hearty breakfast is part of a better life style, and can help you in dieting, or maintaining a strong body. If you’re like me, then you…
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“Ultimately the path to recovery is not to find someone new for yourself, but to find someone new in yourself.” Many of us have all gone through break ups of relationships, whether they be romantic ones or not. This new video I found on one of my favorite YouTube channels, Wong Fu Productions, takes that…
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