School during COVID-19: A new challenge
Author: Heena COVID and school, two things you never want to hear together. But this is the reality for the thousands of students who returned to school this year. Instead…
Using social media wisely
Author: Isha Sometimes, social media can be an overwhelming and toxic place. From Snapchat to Instagram, there are many means to communicate with various groups. As I reflected on this…
Romantic relationships & focusing on yourself
Author: Isha Romantic relationships can be a significant part of evolving as a person. Relationships are about trusting your instincts and understanding what you’re comfortable with. Prior to beginning a…
The consequences of underage drinking
Author: Isha Alcohol abuse among teenagers is a difficult problem to address and solve. As we grow older, we start to take on more responsibilities, deal with stress, and also…
The Calgary International Film Festival and youth empowerment through film
Author: Andrew This year, I had the privilege of serving as one film previewers for the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). I was one of ten high school students tasked…
Tips to succeed at online learning
Author: Isha Opting for online learning over in-person classes seems like a practical option as it can help limit the spread of COVID-19. However, online learning comes with its own…
You have way too much to offer to keep comparing yourself to others!
Author: Andrea It is not unusual for most of us to look at the strengths of others and compare them to our weaknesses. Comparing yourself to those around is common,…
Staying grounded
Author: Isha We all hear about “staying grounded” in our lives, but what does that really mean? In life we go through experiences that can change our lives and expose…
How can we stop ourselves from overreacting?
Author: Isha Overreacting is a way we sometimes express our stress to other people or ourselves, but it is not a practical way to solve problems. Sometimes our emotions and…
Black Lives Matter – What can I do to help?
Author: August Clarke Your Instagram feed may not be covered in black boxes for #BlackOutTuesday anymore, but racism is an ongoing issue that must be addressed continuously! Now that people…
