In October, something really cool happened. The Because I am a Girl caravan visited Calgary and stopped at our school. They interviewed girls and listened to our thoughts on what it means to be a girl here in Canada, and around the world. Learning more about their campaign and speaking to them, I wanted to spread…
DetailsHave you ever said something really funny that you just want the whole world to know? Well, there’s a better way than Facebook to post and read hilarious bluffs in human language (or brain). At “Things People Said” there are, well, real things people said. Including everything from Spoonerisms to News Reports and Kid’s Quotes.…
DetailsEarlier this month we blogged about Make It, which was an awesome opportunity to purchase “ethically made, one-of-a-kind handmade items” from local designers and artists. On Saturday November 28th, you’ll have a similar opportunity to make ethical purchases – this time from international vendors – at the University of Calgary’s Fairly Traded Market Day. Put…
Details“Imagine. You’re playing in the fields, bathing in the sunlight, breathing in the sweet grass, pine and 2,4-D. Wait, what’s that? Oh, just another cancer-causing pesticide. You didn’t know about it. You didn’t have a choice. But now you do and you can make a difference.” Caught your attention didn’t it? These are the words…
DetailsTWLOHA stands for To Write Love on Her Arms. TWLOHA is a non-profit movement to raise awareness and encourage hope and recovery for people suffering from depression, self-harm, addiction and thoughts of suicide. Over 121 million people around the world suffer from depression; over half of them never get the help they need. Thirty percent…
DetailsA number of the YAA crew have been frequenting a local bubble tea store before our committee meetings recently. *atomic, the creation of entrepreneurial siblings Jessica and Russel Bohrson, has a menu full of creative bubble tea combinations (hot and cold), sandwiches, and salads. I was able to try out a new addition to the…
DetailsFollowing up with my last post, I thought it would be cool to share more of the TV show (Gillette: Drafted) Andrew is on with you. Below is his most recent episode. He interviewed Kardinal Offishall and Carl Robinson of the Toronto FC! Take a look below to see his newest episode! Click here to take a look…
DetailsCanada, like other countries, has random weird laws that are funny yet strange! For example, it is illegal to pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies. In Nova Scotia, a person is not allowed to water their grass when it’s raining! In Ottawa you are not allowed to eat ice cream on Bank St…
DetailsNovember is known as Aviation, Child Safety and Protection, Good Nutrition, International Drums, Latin America, National Adoption, National Epilepsy, Model Railroad, and Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. Also, the second week of November is National Children’s Book Week! Take a look at the calendar for some interesting dates that you may think are cool and might want to celebrate: Nov. 1 – All Saint’s Day,…
DetailsIn light of all the recent changes in regards to education, I thought I’d also mention this change as well. Alberta Education is changing its math curriculum next September (in 2010). Instead of students having to choose between two math courses, pure and applied, students now have three choices when transitioning into high school. In…
DetailsIf you can regularly be seen in your school’s drama department then chances are you’ve most likely seen a poster that says, “That $10 Ticket Thing”. Now I don’t know about you, but when an event is being advertised as $10 I like to look a little closer at the poster, and if you do, you will find it is…
DetailsIt’s Remembrance Day once again, and I’d like to draw some attention to a certain music video. Terry Kelly’s A Pittance of Time was released a few years ago, but I still like to look back on it around this time of year. It carries a strong message about Remembrance Day in today’s times—do we…
DetailsIt is once again the time of the year to remember. Today is Remembrance day, so get out those poppies of yours and pay your respect to those who have sacrificed their life for our welfare. For those who don’t know about Remembrance Day, it is also called Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day…
DetailsThe OopsaDazy Animal Rescue is a rescue and sanctuary society which takes in and cares for animals. Over the past year, large amounts of animals have been taken in and many of them with extensive medical needs. Unfortunately, the cost of these bills are sky rocketing high. They are hosting the ‘Shop to Save a…
DetailsNo, it’s not that kind of new math. But, this math is definitely a lot different from what you see in your classes – it would probably fit better in the English department. Craig Damrauer sees the world a bit differently than most. To him, circumstances are an equation and states of being can be…
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