As a member of the team of student volunteers who ran the Bishop Carroll mayoral election on Oct. 18, I can say it was a valuable experience. It was so inspiring to see students take interest in civic responsibility and democracy. Volunteers went around to homerooms and distributed and collected ballots. We counted them at…
DetailsWhat is it like to be the daughter of a war veteran? Playwright Linda Griffith’s narrates her personal tale of the trip she takes with her father to his last RAF bomber squad reunion. A unique one woman show narrates the war of the then and now: of one between the Allies and Nazis and…
DetailsMusic has become a commodity in our everyday lives. When you’re bored on the bus, when you’re trying to study in the library, when you’re exercising in the mornings, when the person beside you won’t stop talking to you… just pop in your earphones! We have gotten so used to carrying all 10,000 (okay, I…
Details5. Market Mall In the heart of Calgary’s Northwest, Market Mall is a modern mall. With 1 level shopping, the is no need to walk up and down! Market Mall features Calgary’s first Apple store and H&M. The mall is also stacked with Safeway, Zellers, Sephora, Little Burgandy and more. It is in good proximity…
DetailsIt’s getting colder, and as days go by late fall slipped up on us unawares. Some people might get sentimental in the fall and feel lonely. That’s the reason why I recommend some songs that harmonize with fall. Goodbye – Jessica My heart will go on – Celine Dion When I dream – Carol Kidd You are not alone – Michael Jackson Imagine…
DetailsWhat is it? Olive oil originated in Asia, but has been cultivated in Mediterranean countries for over 3,000 years. It is obtained from the olive tree where the pulp that is collected from olives undergoes a process of pressing to remove the juices. Olive oil is been becoming more and more popular in North America…
DetailsThere has been quite a big hubbub over gay rights in the past month or so in America, particularly in the army. The question of whether or not gay men can serve in the military has brought about much commotion and ended when the Pentagon declared that the recruiters must accept homosexual applicants. The general…
DetailsHalloween is getting closer. If you still don’t know what to dress up as, here are some cool costume ideas to help you decide! The Matrix It’s easy to look like your favourite Matrix character, whether it’s Neo, Trinity or Morpheus. This website offers tons of hilarious and unique ideas…. A mailman A cluster of…
DetailsPlease read my previous blog entry here (review of Catching Fire, part 2 of the series) before your read this. Well… Katniss survives again, but at a great cost. Peeta is captured, district 12 is incinerated, and thousands are left dead. Also, a full fledged rebellion is unfolding and Katniss finds herself trapped in the…
DetailsOr so says Stephen Fry, the voice behind Little Big Planet (among other things), in this beautiful video showcasing an eloquent use of speech, bashing those who nit-pick language. Do misplaced apostrophes make you mad? This might be good for you. Do you love to talk? This will be good for you too. [youtube J7E-aoXLZGY] One of…
Details[youtube BRI-A3vakVg] This was a very popular commercial made for Molson Canada a few years ago. After watching it people would videotape it, watch it over again, and even show it to their friends in the US. Canada is constantly stereotyped country. People say we “live in igloos, have pet polar bears and drink maple…
DetailsWhile sifting through the web, an interesting website caught my eye. It is a website designed to challenge the human mind and body. “Welcome to Your memory” is a segment that works to stimulate your memory in a variety of different ways. Whether you’re someone who exercises their brain frequently or someone who needs more…
DetailsI was planned to leave in the afternoon, therefore I had a little time in the morning to go somewhere in LA, and I chose Hollywood. My friends and I decided to wake up around 8 am so we would have more time to see Hollywood, but girls are always slow when they are getting…
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