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GSA Unveils New LGBTQ+ Mural
The Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is one of many clubs offered by Hamber, and is dedicated to providing a safe, positive place for LGBTQ+ students and allies to hang out. Recently, the GSA has been working on a mural next to the third floor staircase, and students passing by the colourful letters and flowing rainbow might be wondering about the purpose behind it.
Attention Spans Have Shortened with the Rise of Social Media
Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of “short-form” videos has increased explosively across social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Now, three years past their initial growth, experts are debating the effect of short-form videos on the attention spans of their biggest consumer: teenagers.
VSB Board of Trustees Closes Its Doors to the Public
On Apr. 3, former Vancouver School Board (VSB) Trustee Ruth Herman arrived at the VSB Education Centre with the intention of attending a Special Board/Committee of the Whole Meeting. She was faced with locked doors and was told the meeting could only be viewed online.
Students Brace Themselves for AP Exams
This year, Hamber offered a selection of AP courses and exams in subject areas such as psychology, physics, statistics, and literature. Administered from May 1 to May 12, AP courses provide university level educational opportunities and credits for students who are looking to further their education before completing high school.
Student Council Pulls the Plug on Hamber Festival
Despite Eric Hamber’s Student Council’s intention to run a festival at the end of this school year, the event has been scrapped, says Co-President Wilson Liang (12).
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.