Young people and seniors are on opposite ends of the age spectrum—one is often filled with endless hope, the other filled with a breadth of experience. Many of our futuristic dreams eventually translate to memories that we cherish when we retire. Holidays are meaningful for building stronger relationships between the elders and the kids in…
I can relate to the saying ‘out with the old and in with the new’, but not when it comes to music. Don’t get me wrong, there are so many really talented new artists out there (Ed Sheeran forever~), but I think we’re starting to forget about the beautiful music of the past few decades.…
The holidays bring enough on their own to keep one’s mind and hands occupied for weeks, yet semesters come to a close and exams loom up ahead precisely in unison with the yuletide. For most, this brings a time where mistletoe overhead dangles alongside stress and anxiety. Luckily, with a few key tips in mind…
It’s holiday season – the sound of jingle bells, the nip of the frosty winter air, and the warm, invigorating scent of gingerbread – it’s a wonderful time of year. It’s also really stressful. DIY gifts are a great solution to help ease the stress of this well loved holiday. “What are DIY gifts?”, you…
Since the world is supposedly ending on Friday, I thought it would be a good time to talk about everything that has happened this year in the media. So this year we learned that if you are a celebrity your child needs to have a “creative”name. Here are some of my favourites: Blue (which by…
“Inside every cynical individual is a disappointed idealist.” —George Carlin It really is disappointing when you can’t trust those around you. But the truth is, people lie. Whether it serves self-interest or just erupts from impulse, it’s difficult to take back a lie once it has been spoken. Although lying might not always be a…
With all the cool apps, effects, and filters that can be applied to photos, photography is becoming a big thing. I mean, look at Instagram- it’s absolutely huge. However, cool effects and tricks can also be created without the use of some sort of pre-programmed application. Yes, that’s right- an effect that you can proudly…
In a world of technology and hand held machines that seem to have slowly dominated our lives, one of the things that makes electronic devices appeal so much to me is our ability to customize and “app-ify” them. Here are some of the apps that I have been loving: 1. Sleep Cycle: This all-awesome app…
Naheed Nenshi, the current mayor of Calgary, has recently announced that he will be running for a second term as mayor. With an 88% approval rate, he is set to do well in the election – but what exactly is the reasoning for this approval rate, and what has he done for Calgary that he…
Calling all high school students…! Ok, well, that isn’t exactly what I deem a good opening statement. But you get the point. I have noticed a lot of high school advice are coming from current or former IB students that is dedicated to an exploration of the IB world – but what about high school…
Sure, we’ve all heard about the Hockey Hall of Fame… Rock and Roll Hall of Fame… But what about Calgary’s own Business Hall of Fame? It was established a few years ago (2004) by Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta (that’s right, JA) and acknowledges the business achievements of some of Alberta’s most esteemed individuals. This…
It’s been a busy week for video game music fans in Calgary. On Saturday, November 3, Video Games Live made its fourth appearance to the cow-town; and on Tuesday, November 6, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses made its second appearance in Canada! That’s right folks, Toronto and Calgary are the concert’s first Canadian shows…
Have you ever mock argued with your friends? Well, of course you have. But, fun arguments are nothing like intense, professional impromptu matches. As Richard said in his early post, Three school clubs you should join, debate club is one of the best out there. Attending events held by the Alberta Speech and Debate Association…
Hair-chalking, a relatively new way to colour your hair. What is hair chalking? It is literally temporarily colouring your hair, with soft chalk/pastel and is an excellent way to get that bright and vibrant colour you’re looking for, but without the worry of having to have purple highlights at your next business meeting. So who…
Today being Sunday, I thought it was appropriate to write an article on Sunday brunch. I mean, who doesn’t like brunch? You get all the delicious breakfast foods that you love and enjoy so much, but you don’t have to rush your meal to go and catch the bus. It’s perfect! The big thing I…