Inspired by the macroeconomics course I am currently self-learning, I wanted to share a new perspective that has donned on me since the beginning of semester 2. Prior to second semester Grade 12, I had essentially zero experience in the economic world. (Unless you count the financial literacy class I took in Grade 8.) I…
My older brother is graduating this year. Watching him make important college decisions has got me reminiscing about our past childhood together. Here is a piece of creative writing I wrote in light of my memories. To Rob: Remember when we used to ride our bikes in the summer time? Mom and Dad would stroll…
“If you want to change the world, pick up the pen and write.” – Martin Luther Writing is important as it is the method through which we convey our thoughts and ideas to others. It is an important part of communication, as it fosters our ability to explain our ideas to others. But going beyond…
Have you ever wondered about a 12-year old child working at a store during school hours, when they should be learning? If we put ourselves into the shoes of such children who face child labour, it would seem very challenging and horrendous. Child labour exists, and this is a fact, but we should be focusing…
Crunch! As your friend chews on the slightly burnt part of her bread, she slowly yanks the smooth cheese. She eats her bread so seamlessly. Meanwhile, you have yet to finish the same salad that you pack for school almost every day. But change is always fun, and maybe it’s time that you treat your…
“Be the bigger person” is a phrase that adults commonly say to kids at a young age, teaching them that they must always be “bigger,” more forgiving, kinder, and more charismatic. Although this phrase may sound fine, there are a lot of deep-rooted problems that come with the phrase. Sets kids up for failures This…
A few weeks ago, my school celebrated anti-bullying day by wearing pink and handing out pink cotton candy. Although it was a good initiative to raise awareness about this important issue, how effective was it? Studies show that Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in the 13-years-olds category on a scale of 35…
I have always enjoyed eating out, whether that’s going out to eat with my friends or my family, eating out has given me some comfort. As a high-school student, it has been a staple that my friends and I go out every Friday after school. Recently, my friends and I decided to go on a…
During one’s teenage years, a common area of thought is in regards to potential careers for one’s future. When thinking about this, it can be useful to explore your interests in order to discover more about a choice that fits. For example, there are many options for someone interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
Picking the right high school to go to can be very overwhelming. I’m currently in grade 9. Therefore, this year, I had to decide whether I wanted to go to my designated high school, or apply to a different one. Here are all the reasons why I chose to put in a request to transfer…
Ever heard of the saying, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”? In life, one must be able to accept change and appreciate the moments that were shared, however difficult that may be. What is destined to happen will happen, so one must keep their head held high and hope for the best.…
There’s a solid conception within society, On karma, The idea that what you do, Makes it way back to you Even if you don’t want it to This idea tends to inspire more kindness overall, We don’t want bad things coming back to us But what if this didn’t exist? What…
Every year, about 1.6 million people die as a result of violence throughout the world. Violence is one of the top causes of mortality among persons aged 15–44 years old across the world, accounting for 14% of male fatalities and 7% of female deaths. Examples of Violence Physical violence- When someone utilizes a portion of…
On January 23rd the US state department ordered the evacuation of US embassy members and their families in Ukraine, an action that came to the shock of both Ukrainian officials and US embassy officials. Us intelligence had been aware of the possibility of invasion for months, but this was the first realization of Putin’s impending…
Can you believe it’s already almost March? From starting the second semester to major changes in our social environment, it seems like the last two months have just flown by. It is not surprising that many people are dealing with an abundance of emotions such as stress, anxiety, and burnout. However, it is important to…