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Hamber’s Football Team is Back in the Game
Coached by Mr. B. Gibson (Physical Education), Hamber’s grade 8 football team plans to be the first stage in re-establishing Hamber’s football program, which has been on hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Do Peer Counsellors Actually Do?
Hamber’s Peer Counsellors (PCs), often recognizable by their bold purple T-shirts as they roam around the school, have become a familiar group to many in the school community. From organizing events to helping out in the classroom, this group of grade 12s has spent countless hours helping new students feel welcomed at Hamber.
The Return of Grade 8 Camp
Grade 8 Camp has returned after a two year hiatus. The camp will be held at Stillwood Camp on May 24, and will be attended by approximately 245 grade 8s, 23 Peer Counsellors, and 20 teachers.
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.
DPAC Chair Vik Khanna Resigns
The Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council Chair Vik Khanna resigned Wednesday night, after leading DPAC since June last year. Khanna announced his resignation on a post on Twitter.
People Are Eating Up Lab-Grown Meats
After years of development, lab-grown meat could be seen on consumers’ plates in the near future. It appears healthier and more environmentally-friendly than traditional meat, and the rise of many new startups has made it more affordable and accessible.
Andrew Tate’s Detention Extended in Romania
With his promotion of controversial ideas and extravagant lifestyles amassing billions of views and followers across various social media platforms, Andrew Tate’s popularity has skyrocketed within the last two years. However, the ‘Top G’ was arrested recently due to allegations of sexual assault and human trafficking, and has been sitting in a Romanian jail cell since the end of December 2022. Following a court proceeding in late February, Tate’s sentence has been extended for the third time, by another 30 days–until the 27th of March.
Tech Sector Lays Off Over 200,000 Workers
Exponential growth and capitalization on the latest demands have been the norm in the tech sector for the past decade. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and substantially increased the amount of people working from home, major tech companies like Amazon and Meta all launched extensive hiring campaigns, doubling their employees in a matter of months to keep up with the new demand. However, following late 2022, the tech sector announced mass layoffs, with more than 200,000 tech jobs lost over the past year.
The European Union is Forcing Apple to Change their Charging Ports by 2024
Apple Inc. is being mandated by the European Union to change the lighting port charger connectors on their iPhones to the USB-C type, by Dec. 28, 2024. This USB-C charging port is already used by Android, in addition to Apple’s laptops and their iPads.
US Congressman Lies About Everything
Freshman United States Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) originally seemed to be a possible future star in the Republican Party (GOP). The son of Brazilian immigrants and the first openly gay Republican to win election to the House, he flipped a Democrat-held congressional district in an underwhelming year for Republicans. However, Santos’ credibility has taken a major hit after media investigations revealed that he had lied about much of his past.
It’s Awards Season Again: A Recap of the First Shows of 2023
In the first three months of the year, major entertainment awards occur. Here is a recap of the 2023 Award Show season.
Controversy Over Russian Participation in the Olympics
With next year’s Paris Olympics on the horizon, the International Olympic Committee has recently announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete. Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia and its ally Belarus remained almost completely frozen out of international sporting events.
The M&M’s “Spokescandies” Controversy, Explained
The cult-classic candy M&M’s has found itself in the middle of a culture war, with the root cause being their mascot rebranding.
ANALYSIS | Pro-Democracy Protests Break Out Around the World After Years of Democratic Backslide
After a period of democratic backsliding, democracy is regaining popularity among youth living in autocracy. The protests that have erupted in autocracies in the last year are clear indicators that the tide is beginning to turn.
NASA and Boeing’s Greener Aircraft
NASA has collaborated with Boeing to build the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD), a single-aisle aircraft designed to fly commercially in the early 2030s. NASA claims that the SFD will use 30 per cent less carbon fuel than other aircraft.
Politicians Call for U.S. TikTok Ban
Some American politicians are calling for a nationwide ban on the social media app TikTok. TikTok and ByteDance have been facing calls for bans from critics for almost three years now, out of fear that China may use the app to steal data from Americans on the platform.
Zellers Reopening: The Canadian Comeback of the Decade
It’s been ten years since the announcement of the doors of Zellers closing, and in an equal shock as its shutdown, news of Zellers reopening came in January with some novel and shocking changes.
China’s Population Declines for the First Time in 60 years
China’s population has declined for the first time since the Great Chinese Famine in 1961. The National Bureau of Statistics in China reported a decrease of 850,000 people, making their population 1.41 billion people, in 2022.
Brazilian Capital Stormed by Thousands of Protestors
Approximately 4,000 protestors occupied Brazil’s Congress, Presidential Palace and Supreme Court in what’s widely considered the democratic nation’s worst-ever episode of political violence.
Indigenous Class Action Settlement Reached with Canada
The federal government and 325 representative plaintiffs from various Indigenous bands have recently settled a lawsuit over residential schools for $2.8 billion. Known as the Indigenous Class Action Settlement, the lawsuit preceding it has been litigated since 2012.