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OPINION | The Only Room That Will Not Be Transitioned Into The New School
Naturally, you’d expect that the yearbook’s unique and evidently necessary room will be implemented into the new school next year. But you’d be wrong. There’s no yearbook room in the new school.
A Night Of A Thousand Lights
On May 24, the Class of 2024 arrived at the Pan Pacific Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom to celebrate this year’s prom, A Night of a Thousand Lights.
Meet Hamber's Real Permanent Vice Principal
Hamber’s new permanent vice principal, Mr. N. Despotakis (Administration), has recently begun his term for the remainder of the school year, following two temporary vice principals.
Old Halls to New Walls: Students’ Thoughts on Moving Schools
This year marks the end of an era. At the end of June, students will say goodbye to the school for more than just the summer, as Hamber moves into the new building for the 2024–2025 school year.
ANALYSIS | Going for Gold: Canadian Athletes to Watch at The Paris Olympics
With the Paris 2024 Olympics around the corner, the anticipation of Canadian athletes showcasing their athleticism on the global stage is at its highest. As the clock counts down to the opening ceremony on July 26, there are plenty of Canadians to look out for.
Hamber’s Table Tennis Team Makes a Return in 2024
Hamber’s Table Tennis team is back up and running this year. After a pause, players and coaches are now together and playing once again.
Poor Conditions Force Students Off The Slopes
Hamber students’ skiing conditions and experiences have been affected by an unusually warm winter with little snowfall, leading to suboptimal snow and poor terrain.
BC sets a new record with 2,511 toxic drug deaths in 2023
At the beginning of 2024, the BC Coroners Office reported 2,511 suspected deaths due to illicit drug usage — about seven deaths a day in the province. This statistic is the highest recorded number ever and a five per cent increase from 2022.
EDITORIAL | Nine New Year’s Resolutions for the VSB
The Editorial Board has a few changes in mind when we look ahead to 2024. However, we can’t implement them on our own. The shifts we would most like to see occur are district-wide, and require the help of the VSB’s Board of Trustees. That’s why we’ve conveniently created a list of nine new year’s resolutions for the VSB — one for each trustee on the board.
2024 Grammy Nominations
On Feb. 4, 2024, the 66th Grammy Awards will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with a host yet to be announced. The televised ceremony is airing live on CBS, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.