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Hamberites on SparkNotes: Helpful Study Tool or Cheating?
There are many reasons why a student may choose to use SparkNotes, or similar websites, to aid them in their English classes. But how much information can you take from SparkNotes before it is considered cheating?
The Return of Wordle
In the past few months, Wordle and other New York Times games have made a surprising return. What are these games that Hamberites can’t stay away from?
Hamber Students Take on Another Baseball Season at Nat Bailey
It’s time for another exciting season of home openers, playoffs, and close games at Hillcrest Park’s Nat Bailey Stadium — often referred to as “the Nat”. Many Hamber students have begun work at the Nat in jobs like concession, promotion and ticketing.
International Students Start a New Chapter at Hamber
Starting at a new school can be daunting. Every year, international students from outside of Eric Hamber have to adapt to a different environment, a different schedule, and hundreds of different people.
Hamberities Finding Jobs: Resources and Tips to Help You Get started
Are you a Hamber student who wants to start working? If you’re unsure or overwhelmed, no need to fret, because here are some tips and advice from the Hamber community.
Willow Street’s Parking Puzzle
In 2017, the City of Vancouver issued a total of 31 parking and stopping tickets on the section of Willow St. outside Hamber. In 2023, this number jumped up to 318, a just-over-tenfold increase, according to the City of Vancouver Open Data Portal.
New School Opening Delayed
Though the new school is on track to be completed February 2024, students and teachers will no longer move into the new building at the beginning of second semester. The big move will be delayed until the 2024-2025 school year, according to a recent parent newsletter and message to staff.
Meet Hamber's New Vice Principals
This year, Hamber welcomes two new vice principals, Ms. N. Gates (Administration) and Mr. A. Maclnnes (Administration). Both have previously been teachers, while Ms. Gates has also been a counsellor.
How Hamberites Are Dealing With Inflation
As British Columbia grapples with inflation, many of Hamber’s students have been affected, and their daily expenses have increased. Those who receive an allowance, or a part-time job, have found that their money goes less distance each month.
Let The Games Begin: Hamber’s Fall Sports Update
It’s been over a month since the school year began, and Hamber athletics have begun Volleyball, soccer, field hockey and aquatics have begun, and Hamber’s athletes have been battling for wins across the city.
Watch Out! A New Wave Of Student Drivers Take On The Roads
After nerve-wracking practice tests, embarrassing license photos, and years of asking for rides, a new generation of Hamber’s student drivers are ready for the roads.
Test Your Strength at Tea Club
Walk into a meeting of Tea Club on Thursday at lunch, and you’ll see one particular activity that isn’t what people expect. Tea club is new to Hamber, only being founded last semester, but they’ve already gained quite a lot of attention because of another undertaking: arm wrestling.
GSA Unveils New LGBTQ+ Mural
The Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is one of many clubs offered by Hamber, and is dedicated to providing a safe, positive place for LGBTQ+ students and allies to hang out. Recently, the GSA has been working on a mural next to the third floor staircase, and students passing by the colourful letters and flowing rainbow might be wondering about the purpose behind it.
Students Brace Themselves for AP Exams
This year, Hamber offered a selection of AP courses and exams in subject areas such as psychology, physics, statistics, and literature. Administered from May 1 to May 12, AP courses provide university level educational opportunities and credits for students who are looking to further their education before completing high school.
Student Council Pulls the Plug on Hamber Festival
Despite Eric Hamber’s Student Council’s intention to run a festival at the end of this school year, the event has been scrapped, says Co-President Wilson Liang (12).
Hamber’s Football Team is Back in the Game
Coached by Mr. B. Gibson (Physical Education), Hamber’s grade 8 football team plans to be the first stage in re-establishing Hamber’s football program, which has been on hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Do Peer Counsellors Actually Do?
Hamber’s Peer Counsellors (PCs), often recognizable by their bold purple T-shirts as they roam around the school, have become a familiar group to many in the school community. From organizing events to helping out in the classroom, this group of grade 12s has spent countless hours helping new students feel welcomed at Hamber.
Hamber’s New Year Resolutions, Three Months In
As Hamberites enter March, recently assigned New Year resolutions are either just getting started, already in place, or have since been altered entirely. Some of Hamber’s staff and students have a variety of ambitious resolutions, while others avoid the notion entirely.
Interview with Cailen Yiu, Host of Hamber’s CSPN Podcast
The Griffins’ Nest presents a Q&A with Hamber’s very own Cailen Yiu (12): the creator, producer, director, cameraman, editor, and host of CSPN.
REVIEW | Best Restaurants in the Hamber Neighbourhood
Hungry? Within Hamber’s community, there is an endless amount of places to eat! In our diverse and growing neighbourhood, you can enjoy cuisine from around the world. Here is our list of the must visit restaurants near Hamber.