Joe Chen (9) – STAFF REPORTER
How prevalent are video games in the minds of modern students? The answer is not very. For most students at least.
Category: Editorials
The Flint Water Crisis: What really happened, and Why?
The Flint water crisis first started in April 2014 when the drinking water source for the city of Flint, Michigan was changed from Lake Huron and the Detroit River to Flint River, just because of the cost. Due to insufficient water treatment, lead leaked from the water pipes into the drinking water, contaminating the water supply.
Animal Extinction: What can I do about it?
STAFF REPORTER (9)
How would you feel if you never saw a Gorilla again? What about a Sea turtle? A Rhinoceros? A Tiger? There are so many more animals in the world that could go extinct. All these animals are in the top 10 most endangered animals in the world!
Legalization of Cannabis
Linyin Chen (11) – STAFF REPORTER
Cannabis will be legalized on October 17, 2018, for all Canadians. Certain laws and procedures vary between provinces, and those mentioned will be specific to Ontario.
Lack of Mental Health Awareness in Our Education System
Linyin Chen (11) STAFF REPORTER.
As students, taking care of mental health is a duty that is often neglected in favour of tasks that hold “higher priority”. Despite the copious amounts of stress and anxiety students must bear, the education system has been lacking in providing the support needed to assist students in their studies.
Leadership in Sports
Eric Dong (12) – Staff Reporter.
It goes without saying that sports promotes teamwork.
The motivation phrase ‘There is no I in teamwork’ is often used to emphasize the importance of teamwork during a game. The exhilarating rush of adrenaline produced through the desire of victory over the opposing team strengthens bonds between team players.
The Dreadful Cost of Animal Testing
Dasarathy Mutharasan (11) STAFF REPORTER
The government of Ontario has shown great diligence in the immunization of children, and part of this effort is keeping the costs of vaccinations completely free. However, there is often a hidden cost embedded within the discovery of these life-saving vaccines.
MMA And Building Character
Victoria Da Rosa (9) STAFF REPORTER
Mixed martial arts is a sport that takes its inspiration from other martial arts, and it involves both striking, grappling, and full-body contact.
Music’s Effect on the Mind
Linyin Chen (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Music has become a staple in Western culture, eliciting emotional responses from its listeners.
US Child Detention Centres or ‘Concentration Camps’?
Yasaman Ravanbakhsh (12) STAFF REPORTER
America, a nation founded by European settlers has now transformed into a global superpower. The nation that was founded on the notion of immigration has now turned itself into one of the worst places to be; with increased crime rates and the humanitarian crisis going on now, America has decided to step up its game and made the situation exponentially worse. The Trump administration has enacted the ‘family separation policy’ and has forced the separation of parents and children all across the US.
There are many arguments about the idea that the camps are really concentration camps, but one that stands out the most is an argument on the definition of the word ‘concentration camp’. According to an article in QUARTZ by Annalisa Merelli, it can’t be
considered a concentration camp due to the fact that the children are still living good healthy lives. Concentration camps predate the mid 20th century Nazi Germany regime, and these camps are defined as: “a place for mass detention of civilians without a trial, usually on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political affiliation”