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Blue Origin’s All-Female Flight: Milestone Or Marketing?
On April 14, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin completed NS-31, the space company’s 11th successful space flight with humans on board. Passengers included singer Katy Perry, CBS Mornings host Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.
ANALYSIS | Trump's Diplomacy: A New Method Of International Relations
US President Donald Trump has not hesitated to break with standard practices on international diplomacy since he was inaugurated on Jan. 20, straying from norms even more so than in his first presidency.
REVIEW | Five Nights At Breka
Breka isn’t just your everyday bacay (bakery cafe); it's a way of life. Breka is where you go to grab a bite to eat before studying until you can't remember who you are. Breka is the spot for a thirst quencher before hitting Jericho Beach in the summer. Breka is the heart of Vancouver. Vancouver is Breka. I visited every single Breka in the city to investigate which one should be my new go-to. Eight locations, five days, and countless memories: welcome to my great Breka review.
SATIRE | I’m Going Through Changes Summer: New Personality Ideas For The Next School Year
Summer is around the corner, which means it's time to drastically change before the next school year! Going to college in the fall and want to reinvent yourself before encountering new associates? Pondering how you can return to Hamber completely incognito? Here are four amazing, well-thought-out personalities to slowly develop over the break.
Steve Rai Appointed Vancouver Police’s 32nd Chief Constable
Only days after fossil hunter Michael Trask's death, his biggest discovery was identified to be a new species. Trask and his daughter found the 85 million-year-old 12-metre long sea fossil nearly 37 years ago while searching for fossils at the Puntledge River in BC’s northeast.
Air India Plane Crash Leaves 241 Dead, One Survives
On June 12, an Air India plane crashed into a medical hostel in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 passengers on board. The flight was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which had never recorded a crash before.
REVIEW | Hamber Reads: Summer Book Recommendations
These novels are perfect for such summer activities — they’re packed with colourful settings and engaging, fast-paced storylines that are guaranteed to keep you turning the page.
SGA CLINCHES MVP
After finishing second in last year’s round of NBA MVP voting, and fifth in 2023, Ontario native Shai Gilegous-Alexander (SGA) was named the league’s most valuable player. The Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC)’s star guard is the second Canadian to ever win the award, alongside basketball icon Steve Nash, who won in both 2005 and 2006. He is also the seventh consecutive non-American player to secure the trophy.
Conservatives’ Election Loss Spurs Separatist Sentiment In Alberta
On April 28, the Conservatives lost the federal election, leading some Albertans to propose separation from Canada. According to The Edmonton Journal, Albertans primarily voted for the Conservative Party, which holds 34 of the 37 seats in the province, with a smaller share of voters supporting the NDP or the Liberal Party.
Hamber Grads Prepare For Post-Secondary Life
As June comes to an end, the graduating class of 2025 prepares to say their final goodbyes to Eric Hamber and explore life beyond high school.
A CAP-tivating Start For The Vancouver Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps have had a dream start to the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Currently standing first in the Western Conference, the Caps have posted an impressive 10-5-2 record (W-T-L), along with 35 points. Under new head coach Jesper Sørensen, Vancouver’s team is positioned to win its first-ever MLS Cup.
Springing Into Success: Hamber Sports Teams Conquer The Year’s Final Season
As the school year comes to an end, so do our Hamber sports teams’ seasons, which have been filled with thrilling moments and non-stop action. In this final spring phase, our Hamber athletes can attest to success with banners, trophies, and medals galore. With a variety of sports teams active while the weather got warmer, let’s take a look at what our athletes have accomplished.
Federal Judge Rules That Cull Of 400 Ostriches With Avian Bird Flu Can Proceed
Early last month, a federal judge upheld the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) decision to cull 400 birds at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, BC, sparking controversy in BC and beyond.
Quebec Bill Aims to Impose New French Language Requirement On Streaming Services
On May 21, Quebec’s Culture and Communication Minister Mathieu Lacombe introduced Bill 109 in Quebec’s National Assembly, which would require all online platforms to make French-language content more available and accessible to users.
Teacher, Students Reveal Cheating, Lack Of Consistent Rules In Hamber’s Skills Room
Hamber’s skills rooms have become rife with cheating and a lack of consistent procedures, say students and staff who spoke to The Nest. Some students have been caught cheating, while others confirmed that they’ve witnessed suspicious behaviour, heard about direct accounts of cheating, or seen students provided with too much support on tests.
Meet Next Year’s Student Council
Hamber’s 2025-2026 Student Council (StuCo) has taken shape, with elections and interviews occurring through April and May. StuCo’s new Co-Presidents are Salena Sharma (11) and Tony Chow (11). Their role is to oversee the entirety of the Student Council body and to ensure that everyone’s ideas are heard and put into action
Jagmeet Singh Steps Down As Leader After NDP Party Status Revoked
Following the results of the 2025 Federal Election, and the loss of his own seat in the House of Commons, longtime NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has stepped down from his position as party leader. The election on Apr. 28 saw a low voter turnout for the New Democrats, resulting in the NDP falling short of official party status by five seats.
Four Years In The Making: Why The SPFA Is Still Relevant Today
Four years ago, after facing unjust censorship, two editors from The Griffins’ Nest drafted the Student Press Freedom Act (SPFA) — Canada’s first student journalism protection legislation.
Three Metro Vancouver Newspapers Shut Down For Good
Three local newspapers have recently shut down in Metro Vancouver — Tri-City News, Burnaby Now, and New West Record — marking a significant blow towards local journalism. On Feb. 21, the newspapers’ parent company, Glacier Media, posted an official statement on its website announcing the closings. The company reasoned that they “explored all possible options to maintain operations,” but “the industry’s ongoing financial challenges” made it impossible for them to continue.
Shakespeare’s Tragedy Turned Triumph: The Eric Hamber Theatre Company Performs Romeo And Juliet
In fair Verona where we lay our scene — or rather, in the brand new auditorium — Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet made its Eric Hamber debut. From May 27 to May 30, student actors and crew members collaborated to put on the play. Following the forbidden love between the children of two feuding families, the story explores themes of love, conflict, and fate.