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“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” –John Boswell

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6:00, your alarm goes off. You get up, shower, wash your face and eat breakfast before brushing your teeth and running out the door of your penthouse apartment. Taking the elevator down to the garage you go through your schedule, consultations and surgery today. Walking through the parking lot muttering through the procedure you will be performing today, you arrive at your jaguar and unlock the door before speeding off to the hospital.

Neurosurgery: Everything you need to know

SCI-TECH |LOLA DAVIS-BIGGS

You know the drill by now, another month, another harsh review. Today I’m attacking Sarah J. Maas’ trashy Beauty and the Beast retelling…again, because I clearly have nothing better to do. 

A Court of Mist and Fury By Sarah J. Maas

SCI-TECH |BEATRICE CALKIN

All of Us Villains and All of our Demis make up one of the most amazing duology I have ever read. It seems like recently I have been having a lucky streak with incredible series. First was the Six of Crows and now All of Us villains. 

Book Review: All of Us Villains and All of Our Demise

MULTIMEDIA|LOLA DAVIS-BIGGS

The Naturals series is a true crime series written by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. You may recognize her as the author of the Inheritance Games series. I read her series The Naturals and I have some thoughts. With four books and a short story the Naturals series will keep you busy for a while. 

Book Review: Naturals the series 

MULTIMEDIA|LOLA DAVIS-BIGGS

All of Us Villains and All of our Demis make up one of the most amazing duology I have ever read. It seems like recently I have been having a lucky streak with incredible series. First was the Six of Crows and now All of Us villains. 

Delorean DMC-12 and his Amazing History 

MULTIMEDIA|ETHAN CRUZ-APARICIO 

Look at me go! Two reviews in one month, someone better get me a prize. Anyways here we go…again. Today’s victim is the infamous Fourth Wing, which took the world by storm and somehow became a New York Times bestseller. So let’s see what damage I can do to its shiny reputation. 

Fourth Wing By Rebecca Yarros

MULTIMEDIABEATRICE CALKIN

For millennia, humans have posed an age-old  question. Is it possible to travel in time? Imagine all the possibilities. You could visit your great-great grandfather that you could never meet or see what humanity looks like in 50 years. Will cities be flooded due to climate change, or thriving due to discovering a new energy source? Will that family heirloom still be in your family after 100 years? Although answering these questions has seemed like a fantasy, there is compelling scientific evidence that time travel exists.

Is time travel possible?

MULTIMEDIA|JULIEN LAMOUREUX

From November 18th to 20th, our grade 10 class explored Toronto on an exciting and educational field trip. The trip offered a mix of culture, sightseeing, and some downtime with friends. Here's a recap of what we did.

Grade 10 Field Trip to Toronto: A Memorable Experience

MULTIMEDIA|PETER NGWANZA

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SCI-TECH |LOLA DAVIS-BIGGS

Star Trek: Into Darkness and exploration of the Reality of Genetic Engineering and Its Possibilities. 

A few weeks ago I was watching Star Trek: Into Darkness, and if you aren’t a Star Trek fan or haven’t seen the movie, firstly I highly recommend it. Secondly Star Trek Into Darkness, has within the concept of genetic editing and engineering. The character Khan, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, is a genetically engineered human designed for war who is awoken and begins wreaking havoc on the world.

OPINION |PLUTO UDECHUKWU

The Menendez Brothers 

On August 20, 1989, Jose and Mary Louise Menendez were shot to death by their two sons Lyle and Erik in their Beverly Hills home. The main argument of this case was that  they acted out of self-defence after years of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. They told the court they feared their parents would kill them if they didn't act first.The brothers were found guilty of first-degree murder in 1996 after a second trial and were  sentenced to life in prison without parole In their first trial, the jury was deadlocked, leading to a mistrial

The Comeback of Sancho

DANIEL LYNDS| SPORTS

Aeneas was once and still is a significant figure in ancient Greco-Roman mythology. He was a man who was beloved, considered special, and a hero to most. Aeneas was one of the first heroes in Rome due to his impact in defending his home against the Greeks during the Trojan War around the 12th or 13th century.

​Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom book review and breakdown

|LOLA DAVIS-BIGGS| MULTIMEDIA

Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom, a duology written by Leigh Bardugo, is a modern masterpiece. Everything from the writing style, the choice of words and metaphors to the detailed plot, the duology of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom is incredible. Bardugo’s ability to lawyer intricate details upon intricate details is mind blowing.

A Court of Thorns and Roses

BEATRICE CALKIN| MULTIMEDIA

Is it time for another brutally honest review already? My, how time flies. Welcome back everyone! Or the two or three people who read the paper. Anyway, for those of you who are new, here’s the deal, I’ll be brutally rating popular books online and telling you whether they're worth reading or not. Today’s victim? A Court of Thorns and Roses. 

BY LOUIS TAYLOR| OPINION

 When you consider the global problems related to climate change, is plastic bags really the top of our list. It's because of how easy and obvious this problem is to solve that it has been fixed. In every store in Ottawa bringing your own reusable bags is not just an option but sort of expected. It's for exactly these reasons I decided to review them. Plastic bags are a small mistake that we kind of fixed quickly and efficiently but will stick around forever.

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

BY ZODI ARIRI |FOOD

Baking and cooking are wonderful hobbies,  I love to do these hobbies because it always requires exact measurements so that you can’t go wrong. You can learn to make many things, and with experience and practice, you will eventually not need a recipe anymore. So for the person currently reading,  here is one of my favourite breakfast recipes that I’d like to share with you. 

Highlighting the History of Halloween

BY  VERONICA LAPRAIRIE MCSWIGGAN | OPINION

All Hallows’ Eve, or as you might call it, Halloween falls on the 31st of October, every year, and is right around the corner. To most of you, it’s a fun night to go trick or treating with your friends and dress up in scary costumes, but this holiday has a lesser known rich historical (and religious) origin.

Importance of Exercise 

BY ZAK GONEAU| MULTIMEDIA

Exercise. This word has many meanings to the vast majority of people. Within this brief article, this large topic will be broken into the essentials so you can better understand this essential part of our daily lives.

A Brief History of Forks

BY JESSICA SIMANJUNTAK | WORLD EVENTS 

One of the most unappreciated mundane objects in our daily lives is the average fork. Without forks, how would we eat noodles in a civilized way? And who else will accompany the spoon during lunch? Knives are the third-wheelers, so they don’t count.

A look behind the Curtain : The Stratford Trip

JULIEN LAMOUREUX| MULTIMEDIA

“Theater is the art of looking at ourselves”. During this trip to Stratford, students interested in theater could see real live performances of well-known plays at the Annual Stratford Festival. The plays allowed the students to get a taste for all aspects of theater including the performances from the actors and the roles of sound technicians, light technicians, and directors.

Victoria Secret Vs. Inclusivity

YOMA OZOH| MULTIMEDIA

Classics are famous even decades after they are first published because of something remarkable about them. This “something” can be the creativity of the plot, a character that sets a good example for everyone, a life lesson or message that is helpful, or how wonderfully strung together the words are. 

OPINION:  

PLUTO UDECHUKWU|EDITOR

BHM 2023 : Inspirational Black Women in History

 It’s important to remember these women and how they made society what it is today, during Black History Month and all year ‘round. By learning about their experiences, we can gain new perspectives to understand and celebrate the roles of Black women all throughout existence. 

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 | PLUTO UDECHUKWU

If I Was A Man: Society's Misogynistic Portrayal of Women

If you had a magic wand and you could change anything about the school, what would it be?

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STUDENT SPOLIGHT

PLUTO UDECHUKWU | SCI-TECH

Bring Back Pluto: Our Beloved Itsy-Bitsy Planet 

Pluto lost its celestial status in 2006 when it was demoted to a dwarf planet. Many people think Pluto was removed from the list of planets because of its size by planetary standards, but this is incorrect. Instead, the decision was made because the body needs to meet one of the International Astronomical Union's primary definitions of a planet.

LOLA DAVIS-BIGGS | SCI-TECH

Evolution of Human Entertainment

Nowadays, we all get our entertainment from Netflix, crave, prime, Disney or hundreds of streaming services. If you're like me and enjoy sitting in front of the TV and doing homework, these mainstream streaming services are necessary. This made me think about wonder. What did people do for entertainment before streaming services like Disney+ and Crave? I did a little digging and found some very interesting things.

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In her song "The Man," Taylor Swift highlights the double standards that women face in the workplace and in society as a whole. 

"I'm so sick of running as fast as I can, wondering if I'd get there quicker if I was a man"

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  • Portland was named by a coin flip. 

  • Marie Curie remains the only person to earn Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.

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