Bridging the Gap: Younger + Older Generations

Anya Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Most people living in societies today are experiencing larger and larger gaps between older and younger generations. Typically, older folks complain the younger generation has it easy, with privileges they would have never dreamed of when they were young: technology, more opportunities, access to education, and more. Younger people protest that older folks never had to deal with all the problems they have to today, and conclude that all elderly people are “boomers” and out of touch with reality.  read more

Argentina’s Prospective Leader; Rolling Stones Cover Singer to Anti-Christ Dictator

Sarah Morra (11) | Staff Reporter

Throughout history, we have been eyewitnesses to several leader archetypes – radical leftists, fascists, dictators, and much more. However, Javier Milei, Argentina’s prospective presidential candidate, presents the public with a colourful past. Equipped with a vivacious palette to paint a brand new scene for Argentine society, this economist and politician has various peculiar views and reforms in mind for Argentina, which we will begin to explore. read more

AI Art – Is This Even Mine?

Ethan Xu (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Written November 2023

Picture this: you’re scrolling through Instagram reels when you come across a magnificent piece of artwork, something so wonderful and intricately designed, capturing every detail perfectly. Thus, you decide to check the artist’s page and lo and behold, there’s even more art of similar quality. Piquing your curiosity, you look into it a bit more and realize that their art is AI art. But what is AI art exactly, and more importantly, does AI art have copyright claims to it? With the rise of apps like Midjourney, DALL-E, and more, the prevalence of AI within our economic and social lives is heavier than ever and thus begs for us to consider: should art created by AI apps have the ability to be copyrighted? read more

Are Land Acknowledgements a Good Measure for Reconciliation?

Ryan Hu (11) | STAFF REPORTER

Ever since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada’s final report in 2015, land acknowledgements have become commonplace across Canada. However, while the practice, which originally began in Indigenous communities, has made people more aware of the lands Indigenous peoples used to inhabit, land acknowledgements have received mixed reactions from Indigenous advocates themselves.  read more

The Freedom of Choice: Could Student Empowerment Through Teacher Selection Result in a Better School Environment for All?

Liora Abrera Manoim (12) | Staff Reporter

I’m sure that most people would agree that teachers can make or break a student’s educational experience. A good teacher challenges students to reach their full potential, while a deficient teacher drags students down and stunts their growth. It’s not even a matter of good and bad teaching! Some teachers work for particular students, while others don’t. It begs the question: wouldn’t it be better for everyone involved if high school students could choose which teacher they’ll entrust their education to? read more

Immigrants, Policies, and Canada: Should the Immigration Policy Adapt?

Lilit Chilingaryan (11) l STAFF REPORTER

Immigration has played an integral role in the building of nations, a paradigm being Canada. However, there always lingers the question of how this aspect should be dealt with; public opinion, the economy, global issues, and the population are all interrelated when it comes to the formulation and alteration of such policies. Especially today, the question seems pressing: should alterations be made to Canada’s immigration policy? read more