Hippity Hoppity, I’ve Adverse Possessed your Property

Ethan Xu (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Imagine you’re a single mother of 3, who after a long year of hard work is finally able to go on Christmas vacation. The vacation, of course, is wonderful, you’re enjoying yourself on the beach or wherever for the best week of your life. Now imagine returning to your home only to find another family of 2 living there. They’ve broken in unannounced and have been living in your house for the past few days. “Fine, I’ll just kick them out,” you think, but it’s not that simple. Meet squatter’s rights, more professionally known as adverse possession. Squatter’s rights in general have been a very controversial topic: to have or not to have. read more

Sowing the Seeds of Success: the Importance of Healthy Food in Schools

Ayda Kulacoglu (10) | STAFF REPORTER

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, a crucial question lingers: should schools bear the responsibility of exclusively providing healthy food? Scientific research underscores the profound impact of nutrition on children’s physical and cognitive development. However, economic challenges, such as the escalating cost of healthy food and the absence of subsidized food programs in schools, prompt us to grapple with this culinary conundrum. read more

The Case for CGI in Filmmaking

Ryan Hu (11) | STAFF REPORTER

CGI, or computer-generated imagery, is one of the most controversial aspects of the current film industry. Several directors, like Christopher Nolan, swear off the technology entirely and believe it to be a crutch. However, the widespread usage of CGI in modern films is undeniable, and will likely increase as the technology only gets better.  read more

Is the Death of Creativity Approaching?; the Value of Studying Art

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

Children Under Age 14… Should They Be Allowed Cellphones?

Anya Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

These days, children are gaining internet access quicker, easier, and earlier than ever before. This has led to worrying questions for parents with children who are “chronically online”: what dangers would the internet pose to their child’s mental and physical well-being? Would it teach them all sorts of terrible things that would be irreversible, and cause them to become dangerous and reckless?  read more

The Antiquated Past Observed in Literature

Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER

Diction is a vibrant tool used to illustrate scenes for readers, listeners, and conversationalists. However, paint fades, and new advances are made to improve what has become outdated. A question that has surfaced with the improvement of society is: should we disregard the carefully brushed work that is now antiquated? read more

Unearthing the Truth: The Controversy of Archeology and Looting

Liora Abrera Manoim (12) | STAFF REPORTER

Have you ever been to the Royal Ontario Museum and wondered how on Earth they got their hands on non-Canadian ancient artifacts? The entire collection can’t be a loan from Egypt, China, or what have you, could it? You’d be right: many of them are artifacts that were obtained via looting. read more

Vocaloid and the effects of social media on music

Ryan Hu (11) | STAFF REPORTER

Civilisation’s switch to digital technology has represented one of the greatest technological leaps in human history, comparable to when humanity first decided to pursue agriculture. A result of the current “Information Age” is social media, which has allowed people to connect with each other and form communities through the Internet. Together with the accessibility of computers and digital audio software, it is now easier than ever to create and share information. read more