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Curating Your Perfect Course Schedule
Every February, Hamber students begin choosing their courses for the next school year through MyEducation BC. Specialized options include fine arts electives, service classes, and an assortment of AP classes.
New Year, New Hamber
While every school year brings its own set of challenges, this year posed one of the biggest ones yet for Hamber students and staff: the transition into a completely brand new school. As the weeks progressed, Hamberites became more accustomed to the reality of the new building and students and staff alike started noticing both the benefits and drawbacks of the new school.
From Stress to Success: An AP Exam Season Recap
Every May, students at Hamber, along with countless students around the globe, write Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Hamberites Weigh In On Presentation Platforms
What makes an engaging presentation? Body language, clear speech, aesthetics, and of course, a good presentation platform! Here is what Hamberites think of various presentation platforms.
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.
Hamber’s Newest Obsession: Pickleball Club Takes the School By Storm
If you’ve passed by a public tennis court in Vancouver, you might have heard the steady thwack-thwack of hard plastic balls hitting wooden paddles. It's also difficult to call yourself an Eric Hamber student if you haven’t gotten the chance to play a high-stakes Pickleball tournament in PE. The newfangled racquet sport is everywhere, and many students know about the game that has dominated outdoor courts and been the subject of multiple neighbourhood noise complaints.
Canley Cup Comes to a Close
With winter break approaching, the annual initiative known as the CANley Cup has taken place once again. This district-wide event is planned and hosted by the Vancouver District Student Council (VDSC) with the goal of collecting non-perishable food items for the Vancouver 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.
Hamberites Debate on the new Snapchat Bitmoji
Snapchat‘s new Bitmoji style has sparked an ongoing debate among students, with many claiming that with each update, it worsens. In comparison to the 2018 avatar update, the new 3D avatar update in 2023 offers more realistic hair textures and facial qualities.
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.
Spy Versus Spy: A New Hamber Grad Tradition?
Most students are probably familiar with Eric Hamber’s classic Grad events, like grad pancake breakfast after prom and GQ day. Recently however, a new senior tradition has emerged, filled with alliances, betrayal, and very strategic planning and execution.
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 Favourite Fragrances
Contrary to stereotypical beliefs about teenagers smelling bad, students at Eric Hamber have cultivated a scent that is enjoyable to themselves and those around them. Many Hamberites use their perfumes as a way to define themselves.
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 | The Best and Worst Fashion Trends of 2022
Fashion is a part of our everyday lives. It doesn't matter if you follow the latest fashion or not, fashion is everywhere. Down to the way you style your hair and what shoes you have, you cannot escape fashion. Last year was a big year for fashion, so here are the best and worst fashion trends of 2022.
The Rebirth Of Film Photography
For a long time in the history of photography, film cameras were the default device for taking photographs. After the popularization of the digital camera, the usage of film began to decline. Despite this, the medium has experienced a resurgence in popularity, especially among the Gen Z population.
Love is in the Air: Hamber’s Valentine’s Day Celebrations
To celebrate the romantic holiday, Valentine-themed events and fundraisers have been hosted at Hamber over the past few weeks. The most notable event was Cupid’s Court. The Valentine's Day dance, organized by Student Council was held in the cafeteria on Feb. 9. The dance featured concession, a DJ, and a Valentine's Day themed Polaroid photo booth.
Changes to Hamber’s Bell Schedule Leaves Students Confused
Students were surprised at the beginning of the school year by slight changes to the bell schedule that they had grown used to last year.
The Road to Canada for Aspiring International Students
The Vancouver School Board’s (“VSB”) international student program gives international students the opportunity to study abroad in, according to the VSB, “excellent schools offering courses in academics, fine arts, technology, languages, and athletics.”
Hamber’s Hopes for the New Year
What are some of the students at Hamber hoping and planning for this upcoming year?