Animal Dissection: Cutting Open the Issue
We all know it. The familiar feeling of dread and queasiness upon walking into the science classroom and seeing the reason for your nausea waiting on a blue tray: an animal dissection. My dissection that day was a cricket, and I didn’t think I could stomach seeing what lay beneath its slimy, brown
I Am Not My Personality Type
From Freud’s theory of development to Buzzfeed’s countless online quizzes, people have been intrigued by the intricacies of the human personality for centuries. Although it is disproportionate to compare historical psychologists with 21stcentury millennials who make online personality quizzes, t
Screens and Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important elements to any student or athlete, and a good night’s sleep is crucial to success. According to two researchers at Sleep Health, “students with a healthy sleep schedule of 8 hours or more have a 0.14 GPA advantage over students with less sleep.” How
The Sex Education Curriculum
A lot of people associate the idea of a proper sexual education curriculum with students being taught different sexual activities. However, the sex ed curriculum is so much more than that. Its goal is to teach and help you understand yourself and your body. Having said this, a lot of people are stil
My Curriculum Wish List
As a grade 11 student, I am saddened by the fact that all mandatory courses taught in our curriculum are academic. English, math, and science are all academic, with each having their own, smaller sections to extend our knowledge. I understand that academics are important in life. Academic knowledge
Reading is Riveting
Books are something that people of all ages can enjoy. They are a way to learn about new concepts, improve your vocabulary, and strengthen imagination and creativity. They are often a way to escape reality and pass time. For some people, reading is an essential part of their lives, while for others,
To Be Able To Find Comfort in Your Journey
Sabekun discusses her ups and downs while embracing and making the most of her high school journey.
Life as a Newcomer in Canada
Ana has only been in the country for four months. She shares some of her life lessons as a teenager in a new country.
Working Through Silence
Catherine writes about how she gained confidence and found her voice by overcoming her fear of speaking up.
How I Found a Positive World Through a Camera Lens
I’ve always liked photography. I like the sound of every shutter click and enjoy the excitement that a good photo brings to me. Growing up, I would always be spotted carrying a camera and constantly clicking the shutter. Nevertheless, it wasn’t until my freshman year of high school that I become