Getting Over a Bad Grade

So for me, exams have just finished and I recently got my results back. To say the least, I was utterly disappointed/shocked/angry/saddened/in despair over one mark in particular. And when I say I did poorly, I really mean I did poorly- my final mark brought my average down ten (plus) percent. Yup, ten (plus) percent.…

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The Epidemic of Social Media

Have you ever felt the need to check your Facebook newsfeed every ten seconds? Or tweet about whatever you’re doing every few minutes? With the lure of social media – whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, or the countless other platforms – it’s extremely easy to get caught up with the online world of…

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Magic Comes to Calgary!

On December 28, I had the opportunity to go to a magic and illusions show for the very first time. I’ve seen street performers, and Penn and Teller: Fool Us show, but I’ve never seen a truly magical show. [youtube HueFI_DT5yA] This year, the Magic N’ Miracles Benefit Magic Show featured Murray Hatfield, an illusionist…

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Video of the Day

I really like videos like this, how they send memorable messages through such simple ideas. There are no twists, no flowery plot lines to distract the audience from the main idea, and no wasted moments. This is a video that can change your day, and maybe even more.  

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Calgary: A Better Place For Youth

Calgary is a city that has been improving dramatically as it grows, but one group has not been able to offer much input to Calgary – youth. Youth frequently find it difficult to seize opportunities to participate in Calgary’s improvement, and often cannot get their ideas heard. Youth Central and the Mayor’s Youth Council have…

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Les Miserables Review

So I watched Les Mis. And I may or may not have cried. Of course, it was fabulous. If you have no experience with Les Mis…you should probably Wikipedia before you watch it in theaters. There are plot bunnies flying EVERYWHERE. Breaking off from that tangent, I was surprised that everybody did so well. Especially…

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DIY: Bite-sized Gingerbread Houses

I know that Christmas is technically over – but who says that gingerbread houses are reserved for Christmas? Besides, this snack (along with a steamy mug of hot chocolate) is the perfect treat for exam break. Take about 15-30 minutes out of your day for this festive treat.     Begin with your run-of-the-mill gingerbread…

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Procrastination a Way to Alleviate Exam Stress?

Final exams are finally hitting high school students and I don’t even have to design my own science lab to know that the rate of procrastination with the added stress is definitely increasing as well.  Studying may seem like rocket science at times and I feel like “procrastination” is actually the perfect solution towards helping my…

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