Let’s get real; glasses have come back to being fashionable and all, but a lot of youth prefer wearing contact lenses these days. Why? Well, they’re comfortable (for the most part), you can play sports without having to worry about metal on your face, and it’s nice to pretend you have naturally 20/20 vision. I’m…
Any Grade 12 students unsure how to make the most of the next four years of university? Come out to the UC Philanthropy! April 5 at MacEwan Hall. UC Philanthropy is an awesome fair held at the University of Calgary to showcase all great social justice clubs in the U of C that are trying…
The Week posted an article about banned subjects on standardized tests in New York City. Ridiculous or amusing they were – I most certainly cannot decide – but I thought they had a point for their bans (surprisingly!)
Only a few days ago did the Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA) decide to withdraw its “R” (restricted) film rating on the new film Bully and release it without any ratings due to public protests.
It’s the beginning of April, and every IB student knows what that means! Less than a month before the IB exam period begins. Of course, students have long since begun their preparation and studying… not.
This year, Western Canada High School hosted the ADSA (Alberta Debate and Speech Association) 2012 provincial debate championship on March 17. As December approaches each year, debaters from all around the province prepare for regional championships in their respective cities. Out of the many tournaments offered earlier in the year, all debaters are required to…
Watch what kids have to say in response to the Kony campaign.
Wherever you go, there will be some debates in which neither side will relent – Pepsi vs. Coke, Nike vs. Adidas, and, on a more serious note, “lifers” vs “choicers.” The argument on the ethics of abortion has been a timeless one – should people have the freedom to do as they please with their…
In the province where the Progressive Conservatives (PC) have ruled for over 41 years, elections have always seemed to be dry where the opposition was no real competition for the incumbents.
This week, I was finally able to pay a visit to the Calgary Zoo and the new Penguin Plunge Exhibit. I hadn’t visited the zoo for more than two years, so I was very excited, and armed with my camera (of course). The Penguin Plunge exhibit was stunning, the penguins adorable and the reaction from the…
Recently, I read an article called the Oil Cleansing Method (which will now be abbreviated as OCM). I don’t exactly remember how I came across it, but just know that I am kind of a “make-everything-myself” person and the idea of becoming as independent as possible really appeals to me. Anyway, after I read this…
I know that Spring Break’s already half over, but it’s not too late to have some fun during these last few care-free days! If you’ve been sitting around Calgary mournfully reading your friends’ Facebook updates about their awesome tropical vacations, don’t let them have all the fun! Good times are still to be had this…
To fully understand the crisis that is now under way in Syria, you have to go all the way back to 1946. During this time, Syria declared independence and they became a parliamentary republic but they also had a chaotic mess of a government. This government, within the span of 10 years, created four constitutions…
April 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 4 – Tell a Lie Day April 12 – Look up at the Sky Day April 13 – Blame Somebody Else Day April 15 – Rubber Eraser Day April 17 – National Cheeseball Day April 18 – International Jugglers Day…
Over the past decade or so, Calgary has blossomed into a major urban metropolis. The oil and gas industries are booming, the city is growing at a rapid rate, and pretty bridges and buildings are being put up! But every legacy has a beginning, and I think some people, especially the younger generation, forget about…