Introducing, potentially, the most versatile camera ever. Lytro is the name given to the newest advancement in cameras; the light field camera. The concept behind this camera is simple. “Shoot first, focus after.” This camera uses light field technology, which is a core concept in imaging science. Light fields describe the amount of light traveling…
Believe it or not, you’re wrong if you say that Earth has six billion people. It’s about time you round up. The CIA has estimated that the population of the world will be 6,928,198,253 this coming July. Try reading that out loud, it’s quite shocking. It’s just an issue that no one really pays attention…
As we finish off yet another exciting year of school, we begin to realize just how fast we are all growing up. For me, it is the end of Grade 11 in high school. And soon, I will be embarking on another busy year, my final year of high school. The idea of growing up…
So it’s that time of year again….Grade 12 Graduation! Words like: ‘diplomas’ and ‘prom’ are just some of the things on the minds of Grade 12 students across the city. Ok, I can’t really speak from experience as I won’t be graduating for another couple of years. My concert band however, has the honour of playing for…
Maybe it’s your birthday. Maybe you just won a full-ride university scholarship, and it’s time to celebrate in style. Or maybe, you just really, really like steak. Whatever your purpose, Ruth’s Chris offers a high class environment and excellent food. Located at the base of the Calgary Tower (294, 115-9th Avenue SE), Ruth’s Chris Steak…
This coming Valentine’s Day, most people will be thinking of chocolates and flowers. For Josh Favel, however, Valentine’s Day will represent something much bigger. On Feb. 14, he will be turning 18. “I’m excited to vote,” says Josh. Exercising his democratic right will be a big highlight of turning 18 for this Student Council President.…
Being in Grade 12, I am constantly pondering my future. I’m at a crossroads in my life, with so much freedom but with so many consequent choices. I look to my family and friends for guidance, but ultimately it’s up to me. What do I know for sure? I want to do something I love. My career…
This woman has no arms, but rather than complain about it, she learned to do everything with her feet. She’s truly inspiring. My New Years Resolution was to stop complaining, and it’s people like Barb that remind you why it’s so much more powerful to do something to overcome your limitations that it is to…
These are some of famous sayings about happiness and what do you think about happiness? what is happiness to you guys? Happiness depends upon ourselves. (Aristotle) Man is the artificer of his own happiness. (Henry David Thoreau) No man is happy who does not think himself so. (Publilius Syrus) Seek not happiness too greedily, and be…
It’s a blissful life for a writer… or is it really? Yann Martel with his novel “Life of Pi”, image credit: Jonathan Evan WordFest WordFest, in its 15thyear, is an international writer’s festival that brought many great and interactive events between writers and readers! Over 65 events occurred, such as reading, poetry and spoken word…
“Never, never, never give up“ -Winston Churchill. YAA: Despite only having attended Lester B Pearson High School for five months, Daynia Nelson has caused a noticeable ripple in Pearson’s fine arts program, being actively involved in the choir and drama program. This happy-go-lucky youth with unyielding and compassionate enthusiasm makes even the most dour youths…
Desiree Dang is a hopeful dreamer. Why? She faithfully believes in the good of others and brings out their best. This amazing actress lives life in the moment and shares that it’s not only okay to channel your childhood, but we must also embrace the youth that often escapes the heart, like the simple happiness milk…
Our generation today is blessed with many technological advances… or should I say technological distractions? And one of our favourite distractions? Video games – from MMORPGs (Massive Multi Player Role Playing Games) to the individual gaming platforms that every teen seems to own nowadays. But what do XBox 360, PlayStation 3, and the Wii have…
Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. It is never too late to start something new. We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. A person is not old until regrets take the place of…
This is Part 2 of the Awesome Youth in Profile: Erica Ho, Unstoppable Believer. Part 1 can be read here. YAA: Provide some advice, about life in general or about high school or about discovery of one’s self. Erica: One of the most regretful experiences of my life so far was not doing something. So my advice…