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Hamber's Successful Run in Fall Sports
This fall, Hamber dominated the high school sports scene, participating in a total of 13 sports in one season and reigning victorious in many.
ANALYSIS | The Great Meme Reset
An online campaign known as the Great Meme Reset of 2026 has gained a lot of attention in recent months as social media users call for a revival of memes from the 2015 to 2018 era. The movement, sometimes referred to simply as the 2026 Meme Reset, encourages people to stop posting modern “brainrot” memes on Jan. 1, 2026, and return to the comedic styles that defined the mid-to-late 2010s.
OPINION | The Rory Gilmore Effect
Every autumn and winter, Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards erupt with so-called “aesthetic” photos of cable-knit sweaters, steaming coffee cups, well-worn paperbacks, and cozy Spotify playlists—all under the guise of being supposed homages to Rory Gilmore’s aesthetic. But the Rory Gilmore being idolized isn’t the real Rory at all.
Canada’s Climate Targets Are Slipping As Carney-Smith MOU Contradicts Past Promises
Canada’s newest proposal to become “a global energy superpower” disregards the most important thing that superpowers are supposed to do — protect and uphold the futures of their communities.
SATIRE | Gifts To WOW Everyone This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, which means it is also the gift-giving season. Shopping for people can be hard, but with some inspiration, it can become a bit easier. Whether it's a stocking stuffer, under the tree, or in a gift exchange, here are some ideas that deserve to be gift-wrapped.
Sabrina Carpenter Wraps Up Short N’ Sweet Tour
After 14 months and 72 shows around the world, Sabrina Carpenter officially wrapped up her Short N’ Sweet tour in Los Angeles on Nov. 23. This tour was one of the most important and successful eras of her career. Carpenter’s album Short N’ Sweet contains a variety of hit songs like fan favourites: “Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” “Taste,” and many more.
REVIEW | Wicked: For Good Will Leave You on the Edge of Your Seat
Last year, the popular movie Wicked was released in theatres. Now, to finish the unlimited masterpiece, the sequel, Wicked: For Good, directed by Jon M. Chu, was released in theatres on Nov. 21.
Canada and India Agree to New Trade Deal
Leaders from Canada and India agreed to launch a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) starting on Nov. 23, after almost two years of impasse.
Carney's First Federal Budget Approved
On Nov. 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his government’s inaugural federal budget, titled “Canada Strong.” According to The New York Times, the budget outlines broad, forward-looking investments aimed at stimulating economic growth and strengthening national security. It also aims to reinforce Canada’s resilience amid heightened global uncertainty through wars and trade disputes.
Sudan faces Famine and Humanitarian Crises as Civil War Progresses
Since April 2023, Sudan has been in the midst of a civil war between its army and a powerful military-like group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This nearly three-year-long conflict has caused famine and over 150,000 deaths across the country. Thirty million people are in need of assistance, and about 12 million people are fleeing their homes.
Air Canada's $430 Million Strike
On Aug. 16, 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), went on strike, unsatisfied with the company’s failure to negotiate higher wages. CUPE had been negotiating a new agreement since March, but Air Canada declared the situation an “impasse,” meaning that it was at a stalemate and that no progress could be made.
Pro-Palestinian Protestors Interupt Private TMU Event Involving IDF Soldiers
On Nov. 5, pro-Palestinian protestors interrupted a private event involving former members of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), held by a Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) student organization called Students Supporting Israel (SSI).
Vancouver’s Best Activities This Season
With the holidays approaching, Vancouverites may be wondering what they can do to enjoy the festive season. From ice skating to cute cafes, this city has everything you need to savour this winter.
City Council Passes Budget with Zero per cent Property Tax Increase
On Oct. 8, Vancouver City Council voted 7–4 to approve a motion from Mayor Ken Sim that would see the city deliver a zero per cent property tax increase for 2026. “We want to be exceptionally clear: zero means zero,” Sim said. “We’re maintaining vital investments in our City’s infrastructure, while giving families and local businesses the confidence they need heading into 2026.”
Where Can Hamber Students Park Their Cars?
Due to increasing traffic around Eric Hamber, a statement was posted on the website on Nov. 12, outlining that the school parking lot is exclusively reserved for staff and teachers, with parents and students not allowed to drive into the parking lot for drop-off and pick-up.
Beyond the Shirt: Peer Counselling at Hamber
Hamber's Peer Counsellors (PCs) help grade 8s feel welcome as they enter their first year of high school by strolling through the school in baby blue shirts, organizing events, and assisting in classrooms.
Hamberites Weigh in on the 2026 Grammys
On Feb. 1, the 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles. The four biggest Grammy Awards— Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist — and the nominations for them feature a vast array of different artists and music genres, some familiar and some completely new to listeners.
REVIEW | 10 Songs to Add to Your Playlist This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to expand your music taste! Here are ten holiday songs wrapped up just for you and your playlist.
Where Hamberites Hit the Slopes: Top Ski & Snowboard Spots This Winter
With winter here and the ski season starting, Hamberites are headed to the slopes — from big destinations like Whistler to local mountains near the city. To prepare for the upcoming snow, students shared their go-to skiing/snowboarding destinations for the winter.
Hamber’s School Spirit Drives Record Fundraising For Food Banks
From spicy ramen to shaving heads, Hamber was determined to win the 2025 CANley Cup, a city-wide competition that challenges all Vancouver public schools to raise the most money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.