Keep calm, it’s summer vacation. But what if there is no summer vacation? Here’s something to think about. Summer break has to go. Now, before you begin to spew profanity and attempt to knock my face in, think about it. What do you do over the summer? Don’t lie to yourself, you know as well as…
Ever since I entered high school, I’ve been constantly questioning my education: Why do we go to school? How effective is it? Are students missing the point? If so, why? Up to then, I simply accepted that I was forced to go to school because of the government. I was urged to work hard in order to…
Approaching the ever-daunting challenge of adulthood, it’s easy to feel lost. Visiting big-name universities, seeing the accomplishments of others, and wondering if our own future accomplishments will even hold a candle to those of the people around us… We all have moments when we wonder about our place in the world in a few years.…
Starting at a new school can be exciting to down right frightening. Whether you’re going from junior high to high school, or transitioning in the middle of the school year, the jitters and worries of finding new friends is very prominent. You may be lucky to have friends going to the same senior high as…
1. Begin your day with making someone else happy and drink something warm. When you feel like sadness is going to engulf you, indulge yourself with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Let the toasty liquid soothe your soul and read a good book. Let out a sigh of relief, knowing that even the…
It’s with great regret that we must acknowledge that back to school is just around the corner. I know I’m not the only one reeling from the idea of responsibilities, and after nearly two months of inactivity, school work seems to be the furthest thing from my mind. Nevertheless, I can always depend on some…
Okay guys, let’s talk about the elephant in the room; September ( aka the beginning of school). To some, it is a wondrous month filled with new beginnings and friends, but for others, it’s the most dreaded time of year. Even after going to school for what seems like countless years, this time can unnerve…
What is Crash Course? As the name implies, Crash Course is an educational YouTube channel that provides a crash course, or a condensed and simplified discussion on a subject. John Green and Hank Green, which are names you may be familiar with, run this channel. John teaches literature, US history and world history, while Hank teaches…
Last week, Bishop O’Bryne High school had the opportunity to be apart of the We Create Change tour, (Check out the video above) hosted by the notably young amazing changemaker Hannah Alper, the motivational speaker Spencer West, and the Canadian music band, Neverest. I was aware that there was going to be some kind of…
Eating healthy can sometimes seem like a chore, but just taking a few extra minutes every day to prepare a healthy lunch can help you for years to come. The first one is really simple; just bring you favorite fruit to snack on! Eating fruits such as apples, bananas, plums, etc., can be beneficial to…
This is a bad advice column. Choosing the university to attend next year was a difficult decision for me–and I don’t think there’s a way to make sure you choose the best one. Or perhaps you can, but only for a certain piece of criteria. Luckily, likely a number of you graduating this year have…
You’ve worked hard all year (or not worked at all) and now, graduation season is approaching. From the end of May to June, most high schools will be having graduation ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of their Grade 12 students. Whether graduation signals the end of school torture, or the beginning of success, it is a time…
Summer is nearing. We feel anticipation in the warming weather. The mornings are earlier and the nights are later. There are many great features of summer, particularly the “eat, sleep, and play” motto of summer vacation. With only a month and a half left of high school before summer starts, I am feeling a combination of sluggishness…
From my understanding, fear is an emotion that limits us from experiencing what life truly is. In today’s society there are fears that are minor and pretty weird and then fears that we as humans all share. I can personally tell you that there are a couple of fears that I hold in regard which…
Kimia Tonounialasl is a student at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Grade 11. She volunteers at Cards for a Cure, Zoo Lights, Carroll Place, and Youth Central. Kimia takes initiative at various projects, is well organized and develops a good relationship with other volunteers. From talking to Kimia I have learned that she is a…