Excerpts from a beautiful spoken word poem by the Canadian poet Shane Koyczan: You see, I took class on listening So I could hear something positive And then live happily with the mindset That will give me altitude when needed. I’ve got a confidence so deep seeded It’s growing reverse. And I rehearse handshakes with titans Because…
When I visited the Canadian Parliament this summer, I discovered the four beautiful bronze angels located at the corners of the altar of the First World War Book of Remembrance in the centre of the Memorial Chamber. I snapped a closeup of one of the angels and much to my surprise, I later found a postcard…
Last Friday, I was delighted to talk like babies, make cricket legs dance to music, and get “insider’s tips” from university students at Discovery Days in Medicine by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and our own University of Calgary. Though the hands-on activities were great (taking apart a human brain… model, looking at cancerous cells…
Name of Food: Pulled Pork Poutine
Where to Buy: Big T’s BBQ (Between the Grandstand Entrance and Nashville North
Cost: $10
What makes it worthwhile: Everybody loves poutine and everybody loves pulled pork.
A bit more of an even number and nearly twice the number of 127 Hours. However, neither Aron Ralston nor James Franco are desperately stuck in a canyon. This is the story of 40 men, playing a 10 and a half hour hockey game to raise money for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. And it’s happening…
There are times when I come across a new band or song and immediately the first thing to come to mind is, “Hey, this is pretty awesome!” This happened to me recently when I was introduced to Canadian band POLARITY. Hailing from Mississauga, Ontario, POLARITY is a progressive band that aims to write meaningful lyrics…
A pretty interesting look at the American dollar, what it’s worth, what you can buy with it, and how it’s being used by our friends at xkcd.
The Glenbow Museum is simply one of the best places to visit in Calgary, and I’m not saying this just because I’m currently pursuing a History degree or because I am an amateur artist, but because there is always something amazing for everyone in one of the many exhibits at the Glenbow Museum. The Glenbow…
Like many graduating high-schoolers, I will be applying for post-secondary education this year. In fact, compared to some of my colleagues, I am already one of the late ones to apply. This rush to grab available spots in universities is perhaps why one of the newest articles in Maclean’s magazine has caught my eye. The…
Personally, I say bay-gul. I don’t know many people who actually say bah-gul…if any at all! But however you say it doesn’t really matter. At The Great Canadian Bagel, a bay-gul or a bah-gul both taste awesome! =] There is a TGCB store a block away from my school, but I only started visiting it…