The Axiom

Taha Forooghi (9) | STAFF REPORTER

(May Your New Year Be Victorious!)

Whether spelled Nowruz or Nuwruz, the new year celebrating the coming of spring is enjoyed by many Iranians, Afghanians, Turks, Kurds, and some in parts of India. Nowruz means New Day in the Farsi language and celebrates the coming of spring and the new year.  read more

Ryan Hu (10) | STAFF REPORTER

In 1967, the fifth James Bond film was released. You Only Live Twice was noteworthy for being the first Bond film to be set in an East Asian country. In order to escape from the movie’s villains, Bond disguises as a Japanese man by putting on some bushy eyebrows and taping his eyes back. While the film has not aged well in its effects and action, it also has not aged well in its casual racism. Perhaps it is no wonder that the script for the movie was written by British children’s literature author Roald Dahl, later known for his racist comments. While the sixties were undoubtedly a different era for film and books, nowadays the issue of cultural appropriation is given much more consideration. The film industry has always used other cultures to create unique stories, but to what extent does an interest in foreign cultures become offensive?  read more

Oscar Cheng (9) | STAFF REPORTER

It’s payday! And this week you’ve earned a commendable sum of knowledge. Part-time jobs are no easy commitment, however, they’re capable of bringing many benefits that aren’t just money-related. read more

Harmony Chen (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Morality consists of a system of beliefs that guide individuals to determine whether an action is right or wrong. Over time, ethical theories have been created in endeavours to provide clearly defined accounts of a human’s moral obligations. read more