ARTICLES
Wondering how you can trust us?
We adhere to professional journalistic ethics standards set by Canadian Association of Journalists and Society of Professional Journalists. For more information about how we regulate our journalism, click here.
Five Fruit Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat
Take advantage of seasonal summer fruits with the five delicious fruit-based recipes below! Each recipe contains ingredients you can find at your local grocery store, and takes less than twenty-five minutes to make.
Classroom Chaos: New School Building Plan Draws Criticism From Teachers
Hamber’s move to the new school building in September has sparked considerable discussion among teachers, especially regarding the way that generalist subject departments, the departments that do not require special classrooms, are to be distributed across the building.
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.
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.
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.
ANALYSIS | A Breakdown of the Great Rap War
Rap history was made this spring when two of the biggest modern day rappers — Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Kendrick Lamar — went head to head in a lyrical showdown.
Student Council’s Next Chapter
Beginning in early April, Eric Hamber students began their campaigns for Hamber’s 2024–2025 student council (StuCo). Voting occurred on Apr. 23, and results were announced on Apr. 25.
5-Minute After-School Snacks!
After a long school day, a good snack can be just what you need to help fuel you for upcoming homework, sports, and extracurriculars. In this article, you’ll find five simple recipes anyone can make.
Standardized Testing is Making a Comeback
The vast majority of universities across North America do not require applicants to submit their scores for standardized tests. However, on Apr. 11, Harvard University reinstated the requirement for submitting these standardized test scores starting in the fall of 2025 according to The New York Times.
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.
Until Next Year, Winter Sports!
After hard-fought games, plenty of team bonding, and dozens of wins and losses, Hamber athletics put on quite a show this winter season. Enthusiasm from fans and players alike drove athletes in basketball, girls ice hockey, table tennis, and wrestling to success.
Out the Door in 2024: A look into Grad Committee
Hamber’s Grad Committee is in charge of planning, funding, and carrying out major grad events, like prom and the graduation ceremony. Additionally, they host events like Grad Karaoke, Valentine’s Grams, Spirit Weeks, and GQ Day.
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.
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.