I’m one of those weirdos who loves poetry (and I’m proud of it!). So when we are given an assignment at school that is all about discovering poems, writing poems, and visually sharing them, I am happy. However, this assignment has taken a lot of time… and so because of that and tons of other…
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Kara is a robot designed with the single purpose of making our lives easier. She is capable of everything a human does and more. However, when the android accidentally expresses her ability to think and feel, she discovers the horrible truth about her existence. This video is absolutely beautiful, fully capable of bringing the viewer…
DetailsWith Autumn approaching and a slight chill in the air, nothing warms people up than a hot beverage. And no hot beverage could compare the the sophistication and deliciousness of hot chocolate. Some people say, “oh hot chocolate, that’s a children’s drink!” Well guess what; they’re wrong! Hot chocolate is the quintessential autumn drink if…
DetailsRemember that dance class you always went to when you were little? Or perhaps was it art class? Sports practice? Science fairs? We all have left something behind in the past in order to make room for new activities; namely, school, work, and… school? Time just doesn’t allow it. However, comic artist Grant Snider illustrates…
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I am here today to show off one of the most youngest, politically-aware, individuals that I have ever seen. Apparently finding out his information about politics from everyday forms of media such as TV, newspapers, and internet, this boy can express a great understanding of his own countries laws, and most importantly, can use his brain…
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If you haven’t heard the song The Fox on YouTube, you have better go check it out now. It’s been out for only half a month but has gained a whopping 36 million views! The Norwegian band, Ylvis, consisting of two brothers, creates comedy in their music through the use of either contrast or shock…
DetailsOn Saturday, September 14th 2013, a protest was held in Montreal to express their opposition to the proposed Charter of Quebec Values. The protest was pan-religious and featured people of different religious backgrounds. Though the Quebec Charter will be officially debated in the Quebec National Assembly, many Quebecois and Canadians expressed already expressed their views…
DetailsCalgarians know it took a huge amount of effort to clean up and get the grounds ready for the 2013 Calgary Stampede after the flood. Here’s a timeline of exactly how it went down.
If you haven’t heard of We Day before, then you are missing out on some fun. We Day is an education movement for youth around the world to make a difference: lead global change. We Day is run by Free the Children and Me to We as part of We Act, which is a forum…
DetailsFor those who have gotten a chance to visit Vancouver, you may have seen this giant geometric sphere don the skyline of Downtown. This strange polyhedron is not only a monument but also a centre of great things. Just like her Calgary counterpart, the Telus Vancouver World of Science’s mission is to engage all people…
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As youth we are constantly connected to media, we have it at our fingertips. Whether is logging on to Twitter to see what’s trending, or going to the theatre to watch a romantic comedy, media has the ability to toy with our emotions, thoughts and beliefs. Thus is it possible to have a fake conception…
Detailshttp://youtu.be/Ni6W0bZlrdY Like most immigrant Canadians would often say when moving to Canada, they come here for freedom. Freedoms that their native country just doesn’t have. Here in Canada they find new livelihoods and in most situations, often feel more Canadian than their cultural background. Just like most major Canadian cities, Montreal has become a symbol…
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I had very high expectations for Grouplove’s second album Spreading Rumours. I also had very high expectations for the lead singer, Christian Zucconi. He is one of my absolute favourite male vocalists. I must say, my expectations were met fairly well. With the regular album at 13 songs and the deluxe version at 16, it…
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The premiere of the international trailer of the 1987 remake, Robocop, made its debut this past week. I was more than over the moon to see the trailer on the featured page of YouTube. But then naturally I began to think about the idea of Robocop and its effects on humanity. First of all, I…
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Hello summoners! New to the game? Have no fear! Understanding LoL (League of Legends) is a series of posts that I will create in the next few weeks talking about small aspects of the game rather than mechanics. This includes champions or items to buy. Today, we’re talking about orb-walking. Orbwalking, or Animation Cancelling, is…
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