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An interview with Nash Consing, Author of “The Mattress Catalogue”

I discovered American poet Nash Consing purely by chance. Scrolling through my Instagram feed on a late May evening nearly two years ago, I...

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How to Write an Essay Like an AP Student

With exams just around the corner, I figured what better way to prepare for exam season then by extending some of the tips and...

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How to Stay Active on a Budget This Summer

Summer can be a tumultuous time for fitness junkies. Between the Calgary Stampede’s seemingly endless catalogue of deep-fried delights and new insta-worthy treats popping...

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Dreams Tonite: A Playlist For Dreamers

August: Host of the dog days of summer, and quite literally the “Sunday” of summer. Whether you’re excited about school or not, the month...

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FrancoCon: Your Favorite Songs in French

Yesterday afternoon I came across a comical video on Facebook promoting Canadian songs in horribly broken french. “FrancoCon: Your Favourite Songs in French” is...

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What to See in YYC: Labour Day Weekend 2017

With temperatures expected to stay in the mid to high 20s for the next couple of days, Labour Day weekend has presented itself as...

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Back to Autumn: A Fall Playlist

Those closest to me are well aware of the fact that I love Autumn. Several seconds spent surveying my bedroom will corroborate this fact,...

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An Open Letter To My Long Distance Best Friend

To My Best Friend, To be upfront, I doubted whether our friendship would ever last, but in the year and a half that I’ve...

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The First Calgary Stampede

Before the Calgary Stampede was the “greatest outdoor show on earth,” it was simply an idea born from a city kid who had long...

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Post-Youth Depression: An Interview with Joe Russell-Brown

Honest is the best way I can describe 19 year old musician Joe Russell-Brown. Hailing from a small industrial town located in the UK,...

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Calgary’s “The Static Shift” Talk CTV’s “The Launch”, Rock Music + Being...

At first glance, Calgary’s rock trio The Static Shift (made up of Mitchell Brady (Guitar / Vocals), Keone Friesen (Bass / Harmonica), and Isaiah Stonehouse...

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Dream-Pop Duo “Flower Crown” On Their Name, Debut Album “GLOW” and Influences

Coachella has inspired a lot. Whether its musicians at the beginning of their careers or questionable fashion trends, the size and scope of the...

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February 2018 Blogger Of The Month: Dylan Zhao

Meet Dylan Zhao. Currently in grade 12 doing full IB at Western Canada High School, Dylan boasts a wide array of interests and involvements...

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American Youth Say #NeverAgain To Gun Violence

On March 14th 2018, students across America participated in a nationwide walkout that was both a memorial and protest against the deadly Marjory Stoneman...

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Haley Blais on Visual Aesthetics, Songwriting + New EP

The first time I heard Haley Blais, I was struck by her authenticity and ability to convey what other humans are feeling through her...

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