A quick look at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics

As many people already know, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will be beginning this Friday, Feb. 7. The wait for this Olympics has been rather tense, with controversies surrounding Russian homosexual intolerance and dangerous shootings, particularly some advances in completely boycotting the games this year. Despite some issues, the games will proudly continue on. After…

Top five video games of 2013

2013 was a great year, with a lot of great video games. Here are my top five. 5. Battlefield 4 Even though Battlefield 4 had a rough start, it is slowly improving. I chose this game because of the top-of-the-line graphics. 4. Saints Row 4 Saints Row 4 is a fairly good game containing free…

The Great Gatsby

    Last Thursday, my school and I went to Theatre Calgary to watch The Great Gatsby. It was a great performance and was fascinating as it was intriguing. When I watched the play, I could really connect to director Kim Collier through the quotes she chose to use. However, the way she presented the…

Recollecting Sun and Salsa experience

Last summer, I was bored out of my mind because hey, after immense pressure and ever-increasing loads of schoolwork and commitments, when 2 months with no pressure and little to no schoolwork stretches out in front of you, it can often seem cavernous. It’s funny how we often look towards summer holidays as the pinnacle…

Why do people read manga and watch anime?

What is so good about manga and anime? Why do we read it? Why do we watch it? At first glance it seems like an over the top comic book with completely unrealistic characters but once you read a really good manga for the first time, you’ll find yourself hooked in the masterful creations of…

Guilty Pleasure

So lately, I’ve been kind of obsessed with particular reality TV show , and I’m hoping no one will judge me, but… it’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians!!!! Like most people, I wonder why they are so famous, I mean they do not do anything. But honestly, their lives are so interesting to me. It’s…

E3: Microsoft

E3, or the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is an event held once a year in Los Angeles where all the major gaming companies present their newest games and their plans for the coming year. This year’s E3 conference is one of the most important, with both Microsoft and Sony releasing details on their new consoles, the…

VIDEO HAUL: Cool things

FASHION SHOW This first video is this really cool thing they did in Japan. If you can’t afford to buy new clothes, or if you just want to see what they would look like if you tried them on, without actually wearing them, well Google has the answer. With just a projector and Google Images,…

Teen: Film & TV opportunity

  Do you know a young person/Teen that is interested in getting into Film/TV acting? Company of Rogues has just the class! |TEEN: FILM & TV (13-18 YRS)| A perfect opportunity for teens to get involved in the Film & Television industry, gaining valuable knowledge of the audition experience and on-camera technique. Students will work…

Best parts of the Calgary Folk Music Festival

From July 26-29, Calgary hosted one of the most celebrated music festivals of the year, the Calgary Folk Music Festival. Since 1980, the festival has proved itself a great place to enjoy great music, experience a variety of foods, shop, and hang out. For those looking for volunteer experience, the festival offers fantastic volunteer opportunities;…

Surviving Summer School. Sigh.

^Before I start my rant, did you see the alliteration in the title? I’m so proud of myself. -Hugs myself-. Okie dokie, here we go. I signed up for summer school because I thought the experience would be comparable to summer camp. Y’know, making new friends, smiling, laughing, and having fun learning experiences. I was…