Youth of YYC: Anonymous, 15

“So many people in my life have struggled with mental illness and the stigma around it has held them back from being able to properly address their mental health. I wish that this wasn’t something that is so hard to talk about, but the fact is that it’s a real, significant issue. We can’t just sweep this…

Photo of the Day: You Are Lovely

So I went walking downtown on the weekend and came across this wonderful little message written on the side of a building. I had to take a picture. It’s the little things like these that can make your day better. It’s surprising how much a little anonymous note can affect you. Although I do not…

Project: I am Hemlock

First, a message from Hemlock: “Hello. You may call me Hemlock.  I would like to be your friend, but we must be secret friends. I seek no personal glory or fame.  I wish only to craft things of beauty.” I am Hemlock was originally a pseudonym used by singer/songwriter Trevor Deley to release his EP Robert in…

Why you shouldn’t use Anonymous-OS

Recently, hacktivist group Anonymous released its own Operating System (OS) for computers, called Anonymous-OS. Now, if you don’t know what Anonymous is, it is a group of people across the internet who claim to practice and promote certain social causes through online dissidence. For example, to send a message that the takedown of MegaUpload was…

Short Update on PlayStation Network

If you haven’t heard already, the PSN was hacked and Sony decided to tell the public on April 26, 2011. Private information was susceptible to theft amongst horrendous things a gamer would never expect to happen. So why did this happen? Well, Sony decided to take action against a hacker and of course, revenge was…