Just this past week, the 2015 National Basketball Association’s amateur draft just occurred and some special young talents were taken by teams throughout the league. This short series of posts will look at the first ten picks made in the draft, draft day trades and their effect on the NBA. Pick 1: Karl Anthony-Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves Grade:…
“Well, I started playing music not knowing where it’d take me. Now, I’ve been accepted at McGill and Humber for their jazz studies programs! Jazz connects all of me with everyone else on the bandstand as well as everyone in the audience. It’s an art form that really encourages individual expression while saluting the roots…
“The mind is so delicate, and has so much potential. In high school I find we’re bombarded by so much extraneous information that it can often blind the young mind and lead us to interpret our lives less intricately than it should be interpreted. It’s sad to see so many young people get so caught…
“How long do you think we have to walk before I say something inspiring?” – Paula, 17
Second chances are rare to have, but when given, it’s basically the universe telling you to get your life together and own up to what you know you have to do. Inspired by a true story, my biased towards Al Pacino and his portrayal of the golden boy eagerly claiming his fame with an aging audience, that…
”I just want everyone to have hope. It might not be the same as The Shawshank Redemption, but I’ve escaped death so many times. Thoughts of suicide is a serious thing and shouldn’t be ignored. You deserve to live and make memories until you’re satisfied. Have confidence in yourself. It’s easier said than done, but…
“I deal with clinical anxiety, so I have a fear of just being on stage. If there’s not a direct path for me to get out of, I start panicking on stage, but it’s slowly getting better. Just that when I perform though, the notes just come to me.” – Hawley, 18
“I wish people were more open minded and didn’t judge others just because of what they like to do or their views in life. We’re all different, and although there’s no need to agree with everything other people say, it’s good to at least try to understand them. I believe that people should be able…
Movies are probably the best thing. I’m ridiculously passionate about the emotions that films provoke. So… if I could get any more pretentious, I think it’s important that everyone experiences one film they will absolutely love with a burning desire. I’m appreciative of well crafted cinematography, so here are two newer movies that I believe out…
To the girls who are graduating from high school this year, have you bought your grad dress yet? I myself, have not. I have searched extensively for dresses online, and have come across a number of different styles. Here is a collection of my top 5 favorite dress styles (all photos are taken from jjshouse.com): 1. A-line…
*Please note any allergies you have with any of these products!* Have you tried any store bought beauty products and ended up not having any change, or having an even WORSE change? Here are some homemade beauty hair and skin tips with which you can pamper yourself during the weekends! There are also a few…
What comes up in your mind when you hear “Youth Week“? Sunday was of course the kick-off day. I was at the Tutti Frutti kick-off event, which is the start of it all. If you missed out on the $4 youth cup fun, I suggest you to also check out Rebecca’s post on this day and most…
When I came across it, I had no idea that this picture would become the desktop image of every digital device I own. This picture calms me down and there is a certain kind of relaxation and peace that it radiates. This has to be one of my favorite pictures of all time, if not…
Here’s a list of things that many of us do everyday, and make us feel ever so delighted: 1. Peeling the plastic off of something you had recently purchased. 2. Going into bed with the covers and pillows feeling “cold.” 3. Completing an everyday task, such as cleaning the dishes 4. Having a clean,…
This week, I had come across something breathtaking. An extraordinary artist, by the name of Simon Beck, had created several designs, demonstrating his artistic skills. Using just his feet, Simon had turned a layer of snow into something unimaginable. Simon walked for miles across the snow, in order to accomplish the unthinkable. The art pieces…