Category: Editorials

Bryan Li (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Have you ever searched something up, and seconds later got an advertisement for it? This is not a coincidence but a huge marketing ploy with many ordinary companies involved. These companies collect data to market certain products or services that they know you might be interested in. This is called big data. More recently, it has become ubiquitous due to the paramount rise in social media. Companies do this by looking at a wide range of personal items and collecting valuable information from your search history and your purchase history on your cards, to name a few. read more

Zoe Chakraborty (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Peer pressure can prove crippling to those who are subject to it. It is negatively impacting youth, the most important stakeholders in these environments. As a result of the peer pressure occurring amongst youth, there is a certain longevity to the impacts of this behaviour – it moulds how the child grows up, reacts to others, and how the child fits into society. read more

Sara Khan (9) | STAFF REPORTER

By this time, everyone has heard about the dangers of using too much technology. Between the eye strain, headaches, bad posture, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more, one might wonder why so many still manage to unwittingly get addicted to their devices. Using technology, of course, still has a myriad of benefits. The modern computer could be considered one of mankind’s greatest inventions, due to all of its possible uses. Nearly everyone has one, whether it’s for research, communication, entertainment, school, or work. So much can be learned and accomplished with just one device, and children often use them to learn and play. However, is it worth exposing children to these possible side effects? read more

Sophie Erenberg (11) | STAFF REPORTER 

For dog and cat owners who wish their beloved pets could live forever, the prospect of commercial animal cloning may seem like a dream come true. However, the procedure can cost as much as $50,000 with no guarantee that the cloned pet will bear a resemblance to the original’s behaviour or appearance. Some experts have also raised ethical concerns about this process, and contend that cloning does not provide any medical benefit to the health of a pet or to people. Despite the recent success of this scientific breakthrough, can the cloning of animals for commercial purposes be ethically justified?  read more

Sara Khan (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Due to recent events, more and more conversations have been conducted over rules of war and what is acceptable in international conflict. Using the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as an example, we can see that citizens of a country are not always in full agreement with the decisions of those in power. People are often drafted for war for a cause they don’t believe in, because of the choices of their superiors. Citizens are often put in harm’s way for arguments they had no part in, which drives one to ask the question: should tension between governments lead to actions that may harm citizens? read more

Sara Khan (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Endangered animals are species that are threatened by extinction, almost always directly because of the actions of humans. When an animal is listed as endangered, there are typically safety measures put in place to prevent the species from going extinct. Some of the precautionary measures taken are protecting the animal’s natural habitat from humans, rehabilitating injured or diseased animals, expanding growth of habitats, and more. Some propose the idea of shielding these animals from natural causes until their population is no longer considered endangered. However, others say that it is unnatural to do so, and not our responsibility. What is the best course of action in such a situation? read more

Sophie Erenberg (11) | STAFF REPORTER

Technology in the classroom can be a helpful tool for both students and educators. With the right digital education tools, it has been proven that students are more likely to engage in the learning process, benefit more from individualized instruction, and even increase their productivity to boost academic performance. However, the mainstreaming of digital learning into school curricula worldwide has raised the question of whether educational institutions should continue to use traditional paper materials or replace them entirely with technology. read more

Sara Khan (9) | STAFF REPORTER

The Olympics are the most famous, most extravagant sporting event in the world. It is hosted every two years, alternating between summer and winter. It has always been considered a massive honour, but recently some have been considering them more trouble than they’re worth. The Olympics rake in money from ticket sales, sponsorships, tourism, broadcasting, licensing, and more. However, the revenue is nowhere near the amount of money it costs to host the Olympics. The Tokyo Olympics cost around 2.5 times more than the revenue of the event. While hosting the Olympics is still considered a great source of pride, people wonder whether it’s worth the immense cost. read more

Zoe Chakraborty (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Vending machines are a truly joyous addition to our schools. Just a glance at a vending machine is enough to brighten our day. They hold a golden treasure – snacks! Grabbing a quick snack between classes can help boost our mood and energy. Vending machines are beneficial to students at school and their design allows moderation of eating unhealthy food. read more

Aase Ade-Akhani (9) | STAFF REPORTER

The Canadian government has just recently ended the emergency powers provided by the emergencies act formally known as the war measures act, which it invoked to tackle the weeks long protests by the freedom convoy aka “the truckers protests.” Although these emergency powers allowed the government to handle the protests, it also brought into question if and how much power democratic governments should hold in special circumstances? read more