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ANALYSIS | Japanese Marriage Law May Cause Everyone to Have the Surname Sato by 2531
Unlike many other developed nations, Japan still legally requires married couples to have the same last name. A new study led by Hiroshi Yoshida of Tohoku University projected that because of these restrictive marriage laws, everyone living in Japan might have the surname “Sato” by the year 2531.
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?
REVIEW | An Emotional Breakdown: Your Complete Guide To Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department
A new era has begun. We are, of course, referring to Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. We hope readers will enjoy (or be destroyed by) TTPD as much as we have.
REVIEW | Best Costco Buys
While it's always easy to swing by Costco to pick up groceries, the thousands of products available make it hard to figure out which ones are worth buying. These Kirkland products are tried-and-true, taste-tested, and on our personal shopping lists. Here are some of our Costco must-buy recommendations!
Tick-Tock, Goes TikTok’s Clock
Over 2 years after former US president Donald Trump first suggested banning TikTok from American devices, a bill to ban the popular social media app has been signed into law.
ANALYSIS | Is the Fight for Scottish Independence Still Ongoing?
Scotland and England share a complex and tumultuous history. In post-Brexit years, support for Scottish independence has spiked, according to statistics provided by Statista. However, recent reports show that support of the Scottish National Party, the greatest supporter of Scottish independence, is decreasing.
Trudeau Introduces a Renters’ Bill of Rights
On Mar. 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights. The bill aims to address the urgent need for affordable rental accommodations nationwide.
Will Nuclear Energy Help Canada Meet its Climate Goals by 2050?
After nearly 15 years of discussions and consultations, Alberta is on track to implement nuclear energy into its electricity grid by 2035.
International Music Review
Since much of mainstream music today is dominated by North American artists, it can be easy to ignore the contributions from the international community. However, international musicians have contributed to much of the modern musical landscape.
US Government Sues Apple for Antitrust Violations
In a lawsuit brought forth by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Apple is being accused of allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market by imposing restrictions on developers and making it difficult to switch out of the Apple ecosystem.
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.
SATIRE | Things To Do Instead Of Doom-Scrolling
Doomscrolling may ignite an attraction to the Baylor Tutoring Center guy as he explains meiosis, but it will not help you get the grade you want in biology. Instead of wasting precious hours on TikTok, or worse, Reels, try doing these things to help satisfy those dopamine receptors!
ANALYSIS | The Canucks' Playoff Push
The Canucks have clinched a playoff spot, something they haven’t done since the bubble playoffs in 2020. This feat will mean the return of Canucks playoff hockey to the city of Vancouver for the first time in nine years. Will the Pacific Division Champion Canucks get past round one?
ANALYSIS | Boeing Faces Turbulent Trouble
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has recently found itself plagued by a series of controversies and safety lapses that have raised serious questions about the company’s manufacturing practices and corporate culture.
Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Companies for $4.5B
Five major Ontario School Boards have filed a $4.5 billion lawsuit against Snapchat, ByteDance and Meta, which collectively targets popular social media platforms TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat, for allegedly “rewir[ing] the way children think, behave, and learn, leaving educators and schools to manage the fallout,” as stated in a press release.
ANALYSIS | Queen’s Medical Admissions: Chance or Choice?
Starting with the 2025 admissions cycle, Queen’s University’s MD program will adopt a lottery system that randomly selects qualified candidates for interviews in a bid to increase equitable access to the program.
The Opening Day of MLB 2024
After a 37 day preseason, the baseball season started with an exciting four games played at the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour Seoul Series at the Gocheok SkyDome.
OPINION | Should Trudeau Run in the Next Election?
Trudeau is willing to gracefully hand over the country, tied up nicely in a bow, to a leader as divisive as Pierre Poilievre. The prime minister is choosing to take his party down the losing path solely because he says he “could not be the man I am” without staying on as party leader.
The Life and Legacy of Mary Ann Shadd
Over the course of Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March, reflecting on the people who made a significant impact on our society has been especially important. Mary Ann Shadd (1823 – 1893), was the first African-American female to publish and edit a newspaper in Canada: The Provincial Freeman.