Part I: The Planet This is our reality. Work planet after work planet, each populated by one single individual. A gargantuan drill armed with various powerful lasers ensures that previously grandiose landscapes are stripped in a matter of months. One machine per person. One person per planet. As if they were gifts. With the valuable,…
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Last week, I stopped by the Glenbow Museum to see their newest exhibit, Vivian Maier: In Her Own Hands. The installation, besides being beautiful, was insightful into the modest life of a brilliant and largely undiscovered film photographer and the time period that made her ‘observational photos’ so moving. Vivian Maier was a nanny with a…
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The Monster They say it resides in deep caves underground or in the dunes of sand least expecting waiting for an unsuspecting prey or lonesome beast upon which it can turn it’s claws (or jaws?) onto we must pray it does not come to tear us from the soft shelters and houses: the…
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You don’t need to have a huge bedroom or spend lots of money to have a cool bedroom space. There are simple ways to revamp your room. Whether you need a complete bedroom makeover or are just looking for some extra cool things to add to the space; it’s always a good idea to make…
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Introduction: Why write a series on useless websites? Here’s the thing:I spend WAY too much time on the internet, and sometimes, my internet wandering takes me to the weirdest and most useless places on the world wide web. This “useless web” is extremely hilarious and entertaining to me, but most other internet users usually ignore…
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Vines entangled the crumbling temple, holding its shattered pieces intact. Trees that stood high above, casted massive shadows beneath. Their thick trunks could have stood there for a millenia. Daniel stood on a rocky patio, far overgrown with grass and weeds. In reality though, it was probably more foliage than rock. In a moment, he…
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Stop judging boys negatively for wearing makeup. Makeup is a great tool for self expression and self confidence. With social media, and the fast paced nature of modern life, we often long for self expression. Although living in a more connected world can be empowering, it can also make you feel small and insignificant. Exploring…
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Free Your Mind Mental Health Society is a youth-led grassroots not-for-profit organization based in Calgary. Free Your Mind was founded by four youth who are passionate about mental health awareness and advocacy. One in five Canadian youths will experience a serious mental health struggle in any given year, and only a quarter of them will…
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This past week I went and saw three new war movies that have come out (relatively) recently. Obviously, as a self-appointed war movie buff, I’m here to give a review of all three! It was so exciting to hear of all these films because it had been forever since Hollywood blessed us with a new…
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gazing upon the expanses . of the great night sky our endless wonder . at the mosaic sea of stars is inexplicably bridled…
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Monstress is a serial graphic novel written by Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Sana Takeda, following the story of teenage girl Maika Halfwolf in what is described as “an alternate, matriarchal 1900s Asia brimming with arcane dangers” and on the brink of a species war. Since its release, it has garnered widespread praise from…
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Cynicism: an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism. While many may know what cynicism means, a deeper understanding or comprehension may not be formed. Just like myself, I knew what cynicism meant, but a video I discovered expounded and expanded my perception. This is the video: I highly suggest you…
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Sugar is an instant way to satisfy your cravings, whether you’ve come back from school, woke up from a nap, or are hungry. But making an actual cake just takes to long and walking to a bakery is too much work. With these convenient, easy and fun 5 minute desserts, you’ll never need to work…
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Lengthy broadcasts. Endless shoulder content. True, high-level analysis like you have never seen before. Sound familiar? Traditional sports leagues like the NFL, and UFC have used this model for a long time. Now, it will be the model for esports. But even better. According to the Creative Director for B-Site, Duncan Shields, “This will not…
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One of my favourite TV shows in the world is Brooklyn-99, and one of my favourite characters from this show is Terry Jeffords. He is physically intimidating, but very kind, and is always a reliable source of entertainment. Just for fun and to experiment a little, I have decided to write a comedic diary entry…
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