Posts Tagged ‘Cafe’


“Why This Kolaveri Di”, X-cluzive 2wist, and  WessTigga Version

“Why This Kolaveri Di”, X-cluzive 2wist, and WessTigga Version

December 25th, 2011

Written by: Athavan Anpalagan

A long awaited collaboration between X-cluzive (York Huskies), 2wist (Waterloo Warriors), and WessTigga (Waterloo Warriors). A unique take to the recently trending song, “Why This Kolaveri Di.”


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The Power of Media: 7am Arivu

The Power of Media: 7am Arivu

November 18th, 2011

Written by: Mathusan Mahalingam

How many of us knew about Bodhidharma before watching the movie? Probably very few if any. How many of us know who he is after watching the movie? All of us.


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Personal Excellence

Personal Excellence

November 3rd, 2011

By: Janarthan Sadacharalingam

Any athlete knows the effects of positive thinking and focus. It pushes them to achieve great short and long term goals. Staying positive and pushing out the distractions and obstacles to attaining your goals is part of confidence building.


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Steps and Hurdles

Steps and Hurdles

November 2nd, 2011

Written by: Shayanika S.

Every day is filled with small steps.
Every step is a learning hurdle.
Every hurdle can be overcome.
Every hurdle that is overcome makes you a stronger person.


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“What did one BBM say to the other? NOTHING!”

“What did one BBM say to the other? NOTHING!”

October 12th, 2011

By: Nirusha Maheswaran

Technology is amazing! In reality, it allows us to take pleasure with a high level of solace in our day-to-day activities, enhancing the circumstances of our working, functioning lives. But don’t you think we’re pushing it? Don’t you feel that our dependence on technology has gone a little bit too far?


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“The time is always right to do what is right”

“The time is always right to do what is right”

October 12th, 2011

What’s the most common excuse for not doing something? “I don’t have time.” We’ve all used this excuse for legitimizing our inaction.


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First Formal? Do’s and Don’ts some young women use in preparing for a formal!

First Formal? Do’s and Don’ts some young women use in preparing for a formal!

October 6th, 2011

Written by: Jess E.

So, it’s your first formal? Here are some do’s and don’ts by that some young women use in preparing for a formal. Have some ideas of your own? Leave behind your tips.


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Life Lessons: Lessons to your younger self

Life Lessons: Lessons to your younger self

October 5th, 2011

Over the last few days, we collected “life lessons” you wish you knew when you were younger from our friends, and peers. These lessons have been valuable to many of these youth, and we hope they inspire you, and are valuable to your lives aswell! Sometimes, the best lessons we learn, are from another’s experience. Enjoy! Feel free to leave your own advice below.


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Back to School! Did you know this about your university?

Back to School! Did you know this about your university?

September 5th, 2011

On behalf of CTYA’s Blogs team, we would like to wish good luck all those students who start school this week, and to those who start next week! We hope this year will be a year filled with success. Before you begin, here are some fun facts about Canadian students and campuses! :)


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The Monster

The Monster

August 14th, 2011

Written by: Shalini S.

Amma, will you please check under the bed? I think there’s a monster underneath. Amma would always check, and assure me everything was safe. But I knew better, I knew there was a monster lurking somewhere.


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