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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.
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.
Unveiling Grade 12 Capstones
Walking through the Hamber hallways, you may have heard grade 12s discussing their Capstone project. The Capstone project is part of the required Career Life Connections (CLC) course and a big part of students’ last year in high school.
Midtown SNOWdown
It’s uncommon for students to be disappointed by a snow day. After all, who doesn’t love to frolic in the snow? But for Hamber students and staff, this year's snow days weren’t as celebrated because they shortened the school’s most anticipated sporting event, the Midtown Showdown.
The New Indigenous-Focused Grad Requirement, One Semester In
In 2022, the BC Ministry of Education announced a new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement for all high school students. The new requirement, which has been put into effect this school year, requires all students to take an Indigenous-focused secondary school course.
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 | Six Movies for the Holiday Season
Here are six movies to cozy up to over the winter break. Happy holidays!
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.
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.
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.
The Gold Rush for Taylor Swift’s Vancouver Show Tickets: Is it Over Now?
Because the Eras Tour originally only consisted of American dates, Canadian Swifties would have to cross the border to go to the concert, watch the concert film in cinemas, or tune in to livestreams. However, they had their wildest dreams come true when Swift added Canadian shows to the North American leg of her tour.
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?
Hamberites on Christmas Music: When It Should Start, Their Favourites, and Mariah Carey
What are Hamberites’ opinions on holiday tunes? Do they think Christmas music should be blasted from every radio station earlier? Or is it overrated? If so, what other songs have they been playing on repeat for the festive season?
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.
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.
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.
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.