Category: Editorials

 Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER

We all want control over our health and body, especially when it comes to making decisions. Informed consent refers to the process in which a healthcare provider informs patients about a procedure and its potential risks, allowing them to decide whether to consent to or refuse the treatment. This is essential as it allows the patient to have autonomy regarding decisions, particularly ones as impactful as medical treatment. Although informed consent is a fundamental right, challenges like emergency situations, psychological barriers, or low comprehension of patients can make it impractical and life-threatening.  read more

Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Purchasing excess amounts of unnecessary items has recently become a trend over the past year. As a result, excess clutter and waste from unused products accumulate. Social media has also played a large role in this trend by promoting these negligent actions and glamourising them. The normalization of this has continued to negatively impact us as a society due to our wasteful habits and lack of consideration for the environment. read more

Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER

The shift of services to online platforms has been one of the most significant changes in recent years. From telemedicine to online education, this transition has reshaped how people can access essential services— a crucial step towards a more accessible and efficient society. read more

Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER

The winter break has come to an end as students now begin to resume the remaining month of semester 1. The short break has allowed students to receive a rest from school and catch up on homework and studies. Unfortunately, this short period of time ends annoyingly fast for many, leaving students with less time to rest and be with their families. However this issue can simply be resolved by extending the break’s duration, allowing students and even teachers to enjoy their holidays for longer. read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

It is an undeniable fact that, out of the entire year, summer break is the most anticipated break by the majority of students. However, it is also well known that summer school takes up about 1/3 of the summer, which leads me to the conclusion that summer school should absolutely be shortened! read more

Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER

The addition of Indigenous studies in the academic curriculums marked a crucial step toward reconciliation and raising awareness.  read more

Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

The COP, Conference Of the Parties, more commonly referred to as the COP of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is a global conference that generally aims to discuss climate change and promote scientific developments. Last year’s COP marked the 29th summit, hence the name COP29, and exhibited several improvements in comparison to COP28, yet also left several delegates unsatisfied with the results of the conference.  read more

Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER

60s, 90s, 100s — what do they mean? Are they just numbers on a paper or a prophecy of future success? As much as the student who just received a 49% on their biology test would like to believe that those test grades are meaningless, the unfortunate but undeniable reality is that the numbers in angry red ink that haunt our nightmares are an accurate indicator of success. read more

Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Black Friday is a day many look forward to as sales begin to commence and prices begin to drop. The holiday is a phenomenon that causes many to go into a frenzy by lining up early in the morning and emptying stores within a few hours or less. However, the holiday has recently raised concerns as people begin to question its credibility and realize the malicious motives behind it. read more

Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER

Your favourite historical movie might be lying to you — but how far does the fiction go?  read more