{Source} You never really know what the New Year will bring until it’s December 31st and you’re trying to piece 12 months worth of memory. 2015, undoubtedly, was a year that flew right by. But that’s not without a laundry list of events we’d like to forget about or remember for the rest of our lives.…
The good and the bad, year 2015 cannot be described in one word. However, it can be summarized by these 17 photos. The refugee crisis, the Paris attacks, and more, these images, in unranked order, convey more than any words could. …
{Source} There was no rhyme or reason behind what went down during last Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. From host Miley’s bizarre costume changes to Kanye West’s presidency announcement, something both unexpected and unforgettable happened every minute. But all attempts to garner views aside, let’s focus on what this award show was really about: the music.…
Forecast: {Source} Are your calenders empty for the weekend? Fill em up with some of the events listed below! 1. Lust For Youth What: Copenhagen’s LUST FOR YOUTH will be joining YYC for a very exciting evening featuring some of the best electronic and post-punk acts in Western Canada. Assembled for your enjoyment for one night in August,…
Welcome back to my look at the National Basketball Association’s 2015 amateur entry draft. In this post, I’ll take a look at the remaining five picks from the top ten. This is part two of the mini-series of posts and part one can be found here. But, without further ado, let’s jump right into it. Pick…
{Source} On Tuesday, I was happy to spend 9 fun-filled hours at the Stampede grounds, going on rides and eating the classics we love. But if you need more than mini donuts to satisfy your Midway cravings, why not try something new? Making my way to Melt Town Grilled Cheese and Poutine near the Agriculture…
Just this past week, the 2015 National Basketball Association’s amateur draft just occurred and some special young talents were taken by teams throughout the league. This short series of posts will look at the first ten picks made in the draft, draft day trades and their effect on the NBA. Pick 1: Karl Anthony-Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves Grade:…
For those of you who are just emerging from a 9-year food coma, Sled Island is a huge event held in Calgary each year that hosts more than 200 up-and-coming bands. But music isn’t the festival’s only attraction; I counted almost 40 different all-ages events on its schedule, which runs from June 24th to 28th…
Summer is nearly upon us and it’s that time of year again where I compile a complete list of all of the books that I intend on reading over the summer. During the school year, it can be difficult to find times to curl up with a good book, but during the glorious months of…
This past week has been an exasperating time of figuring out the last minute details for my graduation. Sure, I may have the dress, but it turns out that graduation day can involve a whole lot more. If you share my procrastinating nature, it is most likely that you are panicking as you try to…
It has been a while since my last posted. I was away for the last while, in Prince George and Vancouver, so for this post I thought I would write about my trip. Shortly after getting on the road we saw a black bear on the side of the road. It was amazing experience. I have seen two black bears before,…
{Source} For two weeks now, my life has been off-kilter. Whether it be physically, emotionally or mentally, everything feels weird. As much as I’ve tried to brush it off, there seems to be no way around it. So if you’ve been feeling off recently or something/someone is giving you a hard time, you’re not alone! We…
Hopefully by now you’ve all heard of Youth Week. Seriously, it’s a week of discounts, celebrations, and activities for YOUTH in CALGARY. Yep, that’s right. Those little cards we get from school with our picture that most of us loathe, a.k.a. your student ID, can essentially get you VIP access to the city. When I discovered…
Cozy and inviting inside, Big Cheese is a sure hit. There is no denying poutine, a typically French-Canadian dish of fries slathered in beef gravy topped with Quebec cheese curds, is becoming increasingly popular. Several fast food chains have recently added it to their menus, and it’s hard not to notice a number of “poutineries”…
Have you heard of this frozen yogurt franchise that’s sweeping the nation? No? Well, now you have! And you should go out and try some Tutti Frutti for yourself as soon as possible. Those of us who enjoy Tutti Frutti on a regular basis will all attest to how amazing their frozen yogurt is. Each flavour…