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Team Aphelion’s CanSat Win
On May 12, a small group of Eric Hamber students — known as Team Aphelion — sent a tiny rocket 3,000 feet into the clear afternoon sky of Lethbridge, Alberta. This feat was accomplished as part of the CanSat Design Challenge, a competition in which teams of secondary school students from across Canada participate in a single engineering challenge.
Students’ Mystic Nights With The Northern Lights
On the night of May 10, the northern lights dazzled the skies of Vancouver with their fantastical hues and multi-coloured beams of light. Numerous Hamber students experienced this phenomenon for the first time and watched in awe from different areas across the city.
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.
SATIRE | Things To Do Instead Of Doom-Scrolling
Doomscrolling may ignite an attraction to the Baylor Tutoring Center guy as he explains meiosis, but it will not help you get the grade you want in biology. Instead of wasting precious hours on TikTok, or worse, Reels, try doing these things to help satisfy those dopamine receptors!
University Application Stories from the Class of 2024
As the Class of 2024’s high school journey comes to an end, students are starting to receive acceptances from post-secondary institutions. This year’s seniors have applied to a variety of programs in universities both within Canada and abroad.
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.
Will the Cap On International Students Help Canadians and Foreign Students?
In 2023, nearly one million international students came to Canada; approximately half of them were met with fraudulent activity by various universities and faced difficulties settling in the country. In response to this, the Government of Canada is implementing a two-year cap on international students in the country.
On the Come-Up: A Griff Update
As the graduating class of 2024 says goodbye to Hamber, their memories of the pre-pandemic Griff are leaving with them. The Griff, Hamber’s student-run store, has been mostly inactive for the past few years. However, the students behind the store are now working on rebuilding its reputation as one of the school’s most prominent operations.
Crying Wolf: Hamber’s Four Consecutive Fire Alarm Pulls
With the holidays around the corner, Hamber’s halls have been filled with the ringing of bells. Unfortunately, the bells in question were not of the Christmas variety, but instead issued by the Fire Department.
REVIEW | Five Laptop Options for High School Students
With the holiday season approaching soon, students may be considering the purchase of a new device in the new year. However, prices for these devices are usually overly expensive. Here are some laptops that are affordable, reliable, and highly productive for school purposes.
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.
Hamberites And Their Holiday Food Traditions
From intense baking competitions to spinning coin-filled bread, Hamberites partake in a huge variety of food-centered, seasonal traditions. With Winter Break fast approaching, students and staff are gearing up for another holiday season full of culture, cuisine, family and friends.
Bundesliga or La Liga: The Great European Football Debate
The European football season is in full swing, and fans across the world are tuning in to watch their favourite teams and players in hope that they dominate the pitch. Each European league has its own pros and cons, and this poses the question: which league do football fans and viewers prefer?
Hamber's First Student-Led Sports Network
This year marks the debut of the student-run Griffins Sports Network. The Griffins Sports Network, often referred to as the GSN, features exclusive interviews, highlights, and weekly recaps with Hamber athletes, and is accessible through the Hamber Athletics (@hamberathletics) Instagram account.
Students Review Fortnite Chapter 4
With the release of Fortnite Chapter 4: Season OG, many Hamberites have been flocking back to their screens to experience the nostalgia that comes along with their favourite childhood game.
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.
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.