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Microsoft–Activision Blizzard Deal Still In Purgatory
Microsoft announced its intention to purchase the video game company Activision Blizzard on Jan. 18, 2022. Now, a year and a half later, the deal is still pending.
What Will Grads Miss Most About Hamber?
As they face the final weeks of their high school journey, Hamber grads find themselves reflecting on the experiences that have made the past five years truly special.
Nat Bailey and Aramark Fire Dozens of Newly Hired Employees
After a successful season working for Aramark catering at Nat Bailey Stadium last year, Kae Lin Whiton (10) was guaranteed to be re-hired for another summer. However, on Apr. 13, almost three months after she was re-hired, Whiton was fired due to a new age-restriction policy from Aramark catering.
No Inquiry Needed into Election Interference, Says Former Governor-General
Former Governor General and Special Rapporteur David Johnston recommended against calling an independent public inquiry into China’s alleged election interference on May 23, weeks before announcing his resignation and in turn leading the government to reconsider calling an inquiry.
BC's Temperatures Keep Going Up
Despite attempts to minimize climate change, extreme weather has become more common on Canada’s west coast, most noticeably with summers being hotter and more humid than it has been historically.
How to Beat the Summer Heat
As summer starts to approach, so do the brutal sweat stains, sleepless summer nights, and the constant battle against the temperature to stay cool. To stay chill in the summer heat, here’s some tips to make these sweltering days refreshing.
Federal Lawmakers are Noting a “Rising Tide” of Hate and Violence Directed at the LGBTQ+ Community
Numerous reports of anti-LGBTQ+ protests have recently surfaced across Canada, as well as hate crimes and violence. While most of the demonstrations against the LGBTQ+ community were peaceful protests and boycotts, some have led to altercations requiring police intervention.
Never Before Seen Images and 3D Model of the Titanic
The deep sea mapping company Magellan Ltd. has created the first ever full sized 3-D digital model of the Titanic, revealing never before seen details of the famous shipwreck.
EDITORIAL | The VSB Is Closing The Door On Democracy
On April 3, former Vancouver School Board trustee Ruth Herman attempted to attend a VSB Committee of the Whole meeting in-person as a member of the public, but was told that she can only view Board meetings online.
Prom’s Party and Price Go Through The Roof
Hamber’s 2023 Prom, Under the Stars, is scheduled for May 18. However, the price of tickets has left some grads and parents shocked. Tickets cost $195 this year, an approximate 18 per cent uptake from Prom 2022 tickets, which cost $165.
Meet StuCo Members 2023
After weeks of campaigning, Hamberites have elected their Student Council members for the 2023/24 school year, with winning candidates ready to take on the responsibility and represent student’s voices.
SATIRICAL REVIEW | How To Recover From Exams: In Honour Of AP Season
Have you recently been experiencing symptoms of PTSD? Firstly, don’t self-diagnose because that’s a quirky and try-hard thing to do. Rather than attention-seeking, provided are a few simple ways to reduce, reuse, recycle, and relax to relieve yourself of any remaining restlessness.
OPINION | Lamborghini’s New Poster Child, The Revuelto
Lamborghini is a brand that needs no introduction. The Italian automaker has been producing some of the most iconic supercars for over half a century. The latest addition to the Lamborghini lineup is the Revuelto, the poster child that has already taken the automotive world by storm.
OPINION | Does Vancouver Have The Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure to Keep Up With Rapid Demand?
As the largest consumer of electric vehicles in North America, British Columbia had around 80,000 electric vehicles in 2022. This number should keep increasing due to raging gas prices and inflation.
OPINION | Dear BCSS: Don’t Cancel High School Gymnastics
BC School Sports (BCSS) has raised a motion to remove gymnastics as a high school sport, citing operational costs and relatively small numbers of participating athletes. One line of reasoning is that gymnastics has become more of a community-based sport, rather than a school-based sport.
OP-ED | Birth Control in BC: What Now?
On Apr. 1, British Columbia became the first province to make prescription birth control free. This includes oral hormone pills, subdermal injections and implants, IUDs, and plan B. Not all forms of contraception are covered, such as vaginal rings and transdermal patches, but the province is looking to expand coverage in the future.
First Canadian to Orbit Moon Included Aboard Artemis II
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be part of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. The upcoming mission will make Canada the second country to have an astronaut fly around the moon.
Tech Leaders Warn Against Unregulated AI in Open Letter, Citing “Profound Risks to Humanity”
An open letter published on Mar. 2 by the Future of Life Institute signed by tech leaders like Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak calls on “all AI [developers] to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.”
Test Your Strength at Tea Club
Walk into a meeting of Tea Club on Thursday at lunch, and you’ll see one particular activity that isn’t what people expect. Tea club is new to Hamber, only being founded last semester, but they’ve already gained quite a lot of attention because of another undertaking: arm wrestling.
Israeli Judicial Reforms Spark Mass Protests
Since January, hundreds of thousands of Israeli protestors have been taking to the street in opposition of a set of proposals from Israel’s hard-right government. These proposals would limit the power of Israel’s Supreme Court and give the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, the power to override decisions of the Supreme Court.