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Why Grade 8/9 Students Don’t Get Percentages
In the 2021-2022 school year, Grade 8 and 9 students have been assessed using a proficiency scale, and will be for the years to come.
The Quest for the Perfect Pearls
Tapioca pearls are a staple of many Eastern Asian diets. And milk tea? That’s universal. When combined, they form a sweet, refreshing treat that has become essential to Vancouver’s culture and a core memory of many of our lives.
“Our kids are paying for one human right with another” — COVID-19 and High-Risk Individuals
The ending of the BC Ministry of Education’s school mask mandate on March 11 and the vaccine passport on April 8 has caused significant concern among many, especially immunocompromised individuals and those at high risk of serious COVID-19 infections and the effects of long COVID.
Gassy Jack Statue Toppled in Gastown
During the annual Downtown Eastside Women’s March on February 14, the Gassy Jack Statue in Vancouver’s Gastown was torn down by protesters.
How The VSB's Ending of a Special Education Program May Bring Human Rights Litigation Against the District.
The story of how we got here is a complex one, shaped by failed consultations, constituent outcry, and an information war between a public body and the public.
EXCLUSIVE: Although No Longer Required, Vancouver Secondary Students Will Be Wearing Masks After Spring Break
Interest in protecting others, especially at-risk contacts, was chief among students’ masking motivations. Many had a lot at stake with the spread of the virus, living or in frequent contact with immunocompromised individuals.
Clubs Update, Halfway through the Year
Over the past few years, many changes have come to the clubs at Hamber as they adapted to COVID and the new semester system.
Team Canada’s Triumphs and Losses
Starting with a fiery opening ceremony in the Beijing National Stadium, the 2022 Winter Olympics flew by in a blast of triumph, loss, and perseverance.
Russia Invades Ukraine
What began as 190,000 Russian soldiers lining Ukraine’s border has quickly materialized into a full-blown invasion.
Recruited Athletes from the Class of 2022
For several graduating Hamberites, new opportunities are taking the form of university athletics.
The GOATs of Ennovate: How Hamber’s Award-Winning Goat Soap Came to Life
Over the past few months, GOAT Soap has become a brand that many Hamberites have come to know and love, recently placing first in UBC’s Ennovate Competition.
Beyond Football: A look into the only Public School Football Program in the City
“It’s not about football. It’s about helping people find their best potential,” says Griffins Football Head Coach Mr. Bobby Gibson.
How Mask Modifications Impact Efficacy
With the continued pandemic safety protocols, masks and their various modifications have become commonplace in society.
The Most Anticipated movies of 2022
Movies most anticipated in the upcoming year, as told by Nest reporter Elle Glen (8)
OPINION: Is the Dragon Starting to Fall? Why China’s Rise is not as inevitable as you think
The Chinese government, once wishing to build bridges with the West and foster cooperation, is now burning them, aggravating tensions and discrediting itself in the eyes of the international community.
OPINION: The Rise of Instagram and Eating Disorders
Teenagers are no strangers to the positive and negative effects of social media. Instagram in particular has become a platform so integrated into the daily lives of adolescents, that often, its power goes unnoticed.
OPINION: Are the Spider-Man Movies worth all the Attention?
People may find themselves wondering, “Is watching all nine Spider-Man movies worth my time?”
OPINION: Video Game Sound Design is Underrated
Sound design is the backbone to a player’s experience, encompassing all audible aspects of video games, from soundtracks, to voice acting, to footsteps.
OPINION: The Magic of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Songwriting
When Lin Manuel Miranda speaks or writes, the world listens. He is a multi-talented artist who combines two differing topics: hip-hop and revolutionary history.
Wet’suwet’en Pipeline Encroachment
The Coastal GasLink Pipeline is being built through the traditional lands of the Wet’suwet’en people in Northern BC. The controversial project is being protested by multiple Indigenous groups.