The defining quote of the 20th century

“You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war.” – Theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein. (1879 – 1955) The 20th century will forever be marked by the most violent and virulent wars to strike the Earth. Conflicts such as WWI, the Chinese Civil War, WWII, the Armenian Genocide, the Vietnam War, and the Rwandan Genocide have claimed the lives of…

The Kite Runner Flies Into Theatre Calgary

Caution: Plot Details Revealed! “There is a way to be good again” and so begins Theatre Calgary’s adaptation of The Kite Runner.  A couple years ago, I had read Khaled Hosseini’s masterpiece and was overjoyed to be given a chance to see Playwright Matthew Spangler’s adaptation.  Having been a while since I had read the…

7 Films to Watch Before You Die

There are some movies that thrive on the hype of the moment. And once that moment passes, the film slips as a passing fad. But there are movies out there that still attract our interest even decades after their release. So what makes a classic? Whether it’s fast paced action, original plotlines, chilling after-effects, or…

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Oil

Note to Reader: This is an opinion piece from the youth perspective.  The United States has done far too much to pursue oil, with many of their actions being mistakes which have had immediate negative consequences and even more disastrous consequences which have become apparent over time. These actions have assisted in the creation of…

Youth Week Event: Children and War

War is… Gore. Panic. Confusion. Fear. Unjust. There has been quite a lot of talk and hurly-burly around the Kony 2012 campaign launched by Invisible Children (click here to view the posts). Despite the controversy, I must agree that it had quite effectively brought to our attention the issue of child soldiers around the globe.…

Poem of the Day: Daddy’s Day

Do you ever complain about your laundry not being done? Or how your shower is cold? It’s time for people to start realizing how grateful they are for having a shower, or owning their own clothes. This poem, Daddy’s Day, truly shows that even a little girl has the resilience to overcome obstacles. She is a…

Remembrance Day Poetry: Two Minutes

Do not think of blood red poppies, Do not think of forlorn crosses, Do not think of crying larks, Do not think of quarrelling foe.   Think of those who gave up life, Think of those who dared death, Think of those husbands, sons and lovers lost, Think of those last hugs, goodbyes and kisses…

A poppy to remember

What does it mean to wear a poppy if you have never seen a battlefield or lost someone to war? As Remembrance Day fast approaches us, I have begun sporting the famed red flower and reflecting upon this commemoration. During the moment of silence, I genuinely take the time to reflect upon the sacrifices soldiers have…

Console Wars : (Part 1 – Introduction)

One of the best ways of entertainment for teens and young adults these days is gaming consoles like Sony Playstation 3, Microsoft  Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. All the consoles have their pros and cons and starting from this week, I will be putting the consoles head on head to see which one is the…

The Third World War?

Being Korean, this is an issue that holds great importance to me. My mother still resides in South Korea. To catch you up, on Nov. 23, North Korea shot missiles toward South Korea. Specifically, Yoenpyeong island. They shot at least 200 missiles. South Korea also shot 80 missiles as a counterattack.  Because of this artillery…