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Hamberites Weigh In On Presentation Platforms
What makes an engaging presentation? Body language, clear speech, aesthetics, and of course, a good presentation platform! Here is what Hamberites think of various presentation platforms.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot In Assassination Attempt
Slovakian police have charged a man, described as a politically motivated “lone wolf,” with the attempted murder of 59-year-old Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is seriously ill in hospital following the assassination attempt. On May 15, the prime minister was shot five times in the stomach and arm at close range as he greeted supporters in the central Slovak town of Handlova. Fico underwent surgery hours after the attack.
ANALYSIS | Vancouver’s New Mega Developments
Faced with a mounting housing crisis, the City of Vancouver is attempting to tackle the city’s growing unaffordability through a series of mega-developments. However, these ambitious projects are facing backlash from residents concerned about the changing face of their neighbourhoods.
Meet Hamber's Real Permanent Vice Principal
Hamber’s new permanent vice principal, Mr. N. Despotakis (Administration), has recently begun his term for the remainder of the school year, following two temporary vice principals.
Old Halls to New Walls: Students’ Thoughts on Moving Schools
This year marks the end of an era. At the end of June, students will say goodbye to the school for more than just the summer, as Hamber moves into the new building for the 2024–2025 school year.
ANALYSIS | Canucks In The 2024 Playoffs: Pure Luck Or Skill?
After a successful season and Pacific Division run, the Canucks made it to the playoffs for first time since Covid shortened the 2020 season. Although they won the first round of the playoffs against the Nashville Predators, the team was knocked out of the playoffs in the second round against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7. Fans were left disappointed and began to question if the Canucks’ success this year was merely luck rather than skill.
ANALYSIS | Vladimir Putin Sworn in for Fifth Term
On May 7, Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russian president. His inauguration took place at the Grand Kremlin Palace, marking another six years in office. He won the March presidential election in a landslide, earning 87 per cent of the votes cast.
REVIEW | In Search of the Perfect (Affordable) Coffee
Vancouver is overflowing with coffee shops, seemingly appearing around every corner. We set out on a journey to find the perfect coffee in the city, rating and ranking six popular cafés based on price, general ambiance, and taste.
Haida Nation’s Title Over Haida Gwaii Recognized
On Apr. 14, the Council of the Haida Nation and the BC government signed the Gaayhllxid/Gíhlagalgang "Rising Tide" Haida Title Lands Agreement. This agreement recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal Title throughout Haida Gwaii, legally guaranteeing that Haida Gwaii is the territory of the Haida Nation in Crown law.
ANALYSIS | Going for Gold: Canadian Athletes to Watch at The Paris Olympics
With the Paris 2024 Olympics around the corner, the anticipation of Canadian athletes showcasing their athleticism on the global stage is at its highest. As the clock counts down to the opening ceremony on July 26, there are plenty of Canadians to look out for.
OPINION | Flipping Back to Flip Phones
Every adult in our lives will take every possible opportunity to tell us to go outside and get off our phones. We understand the negative consequences, but, although we don’t like to admit it, we continue to come back every day.
There could be a simple solution — going back to flip phones.
Team Aphelion’s CanSat Win
On May 12, a small group of Eric Hamber students — known as Team Aphelion — sent a tiny rocket 3,000 feet into the clear afternoon sky of Lethbridge, Alberta. This feat was accomplished as part of the CanSat Design Challenge, a competition in which teams of secondary school students from across Canada participate in a single engineering challenge.
Students’ Mystic Nights With The Northern Lights
On the night of May 10, the northern lights dazzled the skies of Vancouver with their fantastical hues and multi-coloured beams of light. Numerous Hamber students experienced this phenomenon for the first time and watched in awe from different areas across the city.
ANALYSIS | A Breakdown of the Great Rap War
Rap history was made this spring when two of the biggest modern day rappers — Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Kendrick Lamar — went head to head in a lyrical showdown.
Summer Car-Free Pilot: Gastown Merchants’ Perspectives
On May 10, Vancouver City Council passed a motion promising to transform Gastown into “a more vibrant, people-friendly destination.” Put forward by Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung, the initiative called for “an external urban place-making lens and expertise” to support the pedestrianization of Water Street, Gastown’s central avenue.
Giant Hummingbirds and Mini Backpacks
In May 2024, a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that what was previously considered to be the giant hummingbird (genus Patagona) was actually two distinct species.
University Transition Program Faces Uncertain Future After Sudden Pause in Admissions
On Jan. 26, Vancouver School Board (VSB) personnel visited the UTP to inform students and teachers that their program admissions have been paused indefinitely, surprising parents, students, and alumni. Representatives of all three groups shared their frustration at the VSB’s decision with The Nest.
Byng Arts Senior Courses Cut: Students Fight Back
Byng Arts, a mini school program based at Lord Byng Secondary School, has recently lost their senior English and Social Studies cohort courses due to program cuts. Byng students have been protesting the decision, resulting in the recovery of one course.
Student Council’s Next Chapter
Beginning in early April, Eric Hamber students began their campaigns for Hamber’s 2024–2025 student council (StuCo). Voting occurred on Apr. 23, and results were announced on Apr. 25.
“Loblaws is Out of Control”: Canadians Unite Against Rising Grocery Prices
A group of Canadians fed up with grocery prices has decided to boycott Canadian grocery giant Loblaws during the month of May. The boycott includes all of Loblaws’s subsidiaries, including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, T&T, Esso Gas, and Shoppers Drug Mart, as well as their in-house brands such as President’s Choice, No Name, and Joe Fresh.