Local music artists are hard workers in our community who often go unnoticed. They work hard to make music that means something to them and brings the community together. That friend of yours who records music in their basement? They could be the next Ariana Grande or Shawn Mendes! Who knows? It’s never too late…
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Seven quotes – read one everyday of the week before starting your day <3 Monday: Fall in love. Maybe it doesn’t have to be with someone. Fall in love with music, art, dancing in the dark, car rides at 1am, the glistening of the stars, the colors of the sun as it rises, the smell…
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Leave a Mark Ticktock ticktock ticktock A sidewalk awaited for a scratch to be made in the concrete Powdered polished snow sat on the trails expecting footprints to be made for others to follow The wind of others whispered to others to follow their lead Ticktock ticktock Ticktock Bricks were added to the…
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“Look closely at nature. Every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived. Who are we to destroy or even diminish biodiversity?” These wise words from Biologist Edward Wilson refer to the effects of human activities such as deforestation on nature, and the problem this poses to biodiversity…
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It’s that time of year again. The time of year where many of us are faced with the daunting task of writing finals. Throughout our education, all of us have written quizzes, tests and finals. Regardless of the importance or size of evaluation, one thing is certain; the accompanying stress and pressure. During this dreaded…
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The simple things in life are often missed Glazed over with never a second glance Given to those things who most deserve it There’s a common saying that in the grand scheme of things Us humans are simply atoms drifting through the wide universe Existing for .01 of a second And ceasing all together…
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One book, two books. Red book, blue book. It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I’m a huge fan of books. Any books. Nonfiction, fantasy, contemporary, memoir… I’m a firm believer that every genre has its merits, and that there exists, somewhere in the world, at least one book for everyone. Unfortunately, my…
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With the gradual reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across Alberta following a prolonged period of spikes and subsequent lockdowns, it seems we are on track to reopen soon. It is easy for us to get lost in the detailed framework announced by one province, let alone the fact that there is…
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Despite comprising a quarter of my course load, English Language Arts accounts for at least half of my academic stress. Your experience will vary depending on your teacher’s marking scheme, but I want to contextualize the notoriety of high school English. Timed writing assessments, the personal response to text (PRT) and the critical/analytical response to…
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A tiny fox and little lark Strode through the forest on an untrodden path Guided by the song of a sleepy hermit Which echoed through the words to every nearby crevice Through the underbrush and from the canopy The pair of small creatures fell into a spacious glade Sunlight poured in and bathed an…
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“Back in my day” is probably one of the most used lines among grandparents and older relatives. I don’t know about you guys but, whenever I heard this line from my elders I would feel slightly frustrated. I mean, the elderly are living in the 22nd century. That stuff doesn’t matter anymore. Right? Well, maybe…
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It’s been a while since I’ve tried to pick up a new habit and I totally forgot how hard it is. Keeping yourself motivated to complete the task and being consistent seems like an easy thing to do in theory but…. ugh it actually really sucks! So I started reading different articles on how to…
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For starters, it’s an arduous task to define fame. Nowadays, you can open up a free TikTok account and be seen and heard by thousands. Someone with a certain amount of followers may be considered “famous” today, but might not even be known back in a time when social media wasn’t as developed. Whether Olivia…
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With extra time on our hands because of quarantine, we are all in need of some form of entertainment to spice up our lives. Yet, despite all the options available, I, like many others, still struggle to find a good book to read. So, here I present to you 5 fascinating & unique books, that…
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Introduction (because I’m a civilized human): Hey, y’all! Hope you’re doing well! As the title suggests, if you’re a noob at poetry, you’ve come to the right place. For this blog post, I wanted to take a shot at poetry. I might also admit that I wrote this poem for school a while back, but…
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