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…
For some people, Pink Shirt Day is a day of the year where everybody is supposed to wear pink. Simply that. Most people participating in Pink Shirt Day also know that the day is an anti-bullying event. However, for too many, the topic of bullying isn’t just about a dress code for one day a year.…
The word perception is defined as the way an individual looks at something. It is not the description of how that something is or should be. Perceptions are often based on stereotypical images or traits. As a new immigrant, the diversity Canada has to offer can be quite overwhelming. I confess of having judged people…
THE BEST POEM EVER. YOU MUST READ. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY, THIS IS THE TRUTH OF TWO BULLIED KIDS WHO MADE IT OUT THROUGH AGONY, PAIN AND BLOODSHED. IF YOU CARE PLEASE READ. PLEASE. To This Day by Shane Koyczan To This Day When…
A Flash game called The Adventures of Rubberkid has finally been created after Developer Charlie Jackson’s Kickstarter campaign in December. The game is geared for children, where the main character protects students from insults. It’s a very cute game with a nice message, where each level shows potential consequences of bullying and the potential future accomplishments of the victims who…
Isn’t it insane on how many teenage boys and girls have taken their own life due to being bullied? There are around 2.7 million students being bullied a year, doesn’t that sound ridiculous? Sadly it is true. In 2013 our goal should be to come up with some sort of solution for this horrible and…