Author: sarahmorra

Sarah Morra (12) | STAFF REPORTER

The people of France have been long known for their strong-willed spirits and political involvement. Dating back to the French Revolution in the late 1700s, the French have always fought for their rights and their liberty. This fiery passion to fight for their freedoms lives on to this day. This can be observed in modern French politics where they riot, protest, and are actively involved in the political scene. For example, in January 2024 French farmers were protesting due to subpar wages and lack of environmental protection — this is merely a show of how the French spirit has yet to burn out.  read more

Sarah Morra (12) | STAFF REPORTER

Imagine a young girl, a poverty entrenched woman, a victim of assault, who is now having all previous identity stripped from her just to be replaced with the title of “mother.” She is not allowed to carry out her desired, ideal future for the sole fact that someone else believes her reproductive cells will turn into a human being, when they are not yet one. That is now all that society sees for her, a future that is being foretold. It is one that has not occurred yet, but throughout history has been forced onto millions of women and girls.  read more

Sarah Morra (12) | STAFF REPORTER

In a society where celebrities’ “personal lives” are openly shared, the masses are conditioned to feel as though they have an intimate relationship with these individuals. The normalization of parasocial relationships is a product of the extreme consumerism that engulfs society and now plagues our youth. They are not our friends: it is time to wake up.  read more

Sarah Morra (12) | Staff Reporter

Each year, it seems as though fear is instated within many, with inflammatory speculations of the commencement of world war three. Rumors begin to spread, comments are made, all based on a supposed cold war we are in the midst of. The center of these concerns is based around the Russia-Ukraine war — but how exactly are the tensions building, what are the factors that have lead to this, and what does this entail?  read more

Sarah Morra (12) | STAFF REPORTER

As per the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump has been elected to be President of the United States for his second term. However, one major difference between this victory in contrast to his last is the emergence of far right rhetoric, extremist policies, and a faction of supporters since the 2016 U.S. election. It is vital that we note these key differences and what they may entail for Americans…  read more

Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER

From the earth we grow, naturally, we have always had basic instincts. Our understanding of natural predators, basic survival skills, and trauma responses are composite in a typical homo sapien. However, the reason behind our habits and behaviours in which we have come to develop within our civilised society are up for debate.  read more

Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER

The People’s Party of canada, A former branch of the conservative party of Canada which claims to be a party who is for the people, a political representative of the needs of Canadians. However, this party proceeds to exclude group after group and express slanderous exclamations – which would make anyone of sound mind question, which people are they truly for?  read more

Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER

The 81st Golden Globes ceremony celebrates the awards of television and film productions of 2023. This year’s Golden Globes ceremony was hosted by “comedian” Jo Koy; however, this title is reserved for individuals who have attained the ability to appease and humor a crowd. This year’s awards ceremony however, went in a different direction.  read more

Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER

We, as a society, have been the architects of our destruction. Every day, we unravel the intricacies and beauty of society and we must analyse the celebration of mediocrity, the subsequent death of one’s self expression, and the importance of studying the arts.  read more