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Thai Activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom Dies After Hunger Strike Protesting Reform of Thailand’s Lèse-Majesté Law
On May 14, political activist Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom went into cardiac arrest while in pre-trial detention after a months-long hunger strike. She passed away at 11:22 AM GMT at the age of 28.
OPINION | The Only Room That Will Not Be Transitioned Into The New School
Naturally, you’d expect that the yearbook’s unique and evidently necessary room will be implemented into the new school next year. But you’d be wrong. There’s no yearbook room in the new school.
OPINION | Five Trailblazers More Deserving of our School’s Name than Eric Hamber
Eric Hamber didn’t break any barriers or challenge discriminatory societal norms. He didn’t do anything significant, but these five trailblazers did — and they deserve recognition too.
OPINION | What’s Happening With Nuclear Energy?
With nuclear fears at an all-time low, and initiatives to remove fossil fuels still growing, why has nuclear energy not seen stronger pushes towards mainstream implementation, and more importantly, is nuclear energy really the answer?
Shake Shack Latest Of Many American Fast Food Chains To Expand To Canada
On June 13, American fast-food chain Shake Shack, known for its burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes, opened its first Canadian location in Toronto.
The Whalphabet: Scientists Come Closer to Understanding Whale Communication
Scientists from the New York-based Project CETI, with the help of artificial intelligence, have found patterns in the calls of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and translated them into a phonetic alphabet.
A Night Of A Thousand Lights
On May 24, the Class of 2024 arrived at the Pan Pacific Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom to celebrate this year’s prom, A Night of a Thousand Lights.
‘The Force’ from Star Wars: Neuralink's Brain Chip Implant
In January, Arizona resident Noland Arbaugh became the first human to receive Neuralink’s brain-computer interface implant.
EDITORIAL | Advice for our New Principal
Every high school is different, and as longtime Hamber students and advocates, we would like to take this opportunity to share some counsel with the future leader of our community.
BC Government Set To Prevent Serious Offenders From Changing Their Names
On May 13, BC’s health minister, Adrian Dix, introduced the Name Amendment Act, which prevents serious criminal offenders from changing their legal names. The proposed amendment would apply to offenders sentenced as adults, as well as individuals who are found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
SATIRE | Be Mindful of Why You Were Given Summer Break
Don’t have any plans yet for the two months school is not in session? Lucky for you, we are back with another fire list of things to do: Summer Edition.
A New Era For Canadian Basketball: Toronto’s Prospective WNBA Team
Set to begin playing in the 2026 season, the newest team in the WNBA will be based out of Toronto. This will be the 14th WNBA team in the league, and the first one from outside of the United States.
Five Fruit Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat
Take advantage of seasonal summer fruits with the five delicious fruit-based recipes below! Each recipe contains ingredients you can find at your local grocery store, and takes less than twenty-five minutes to make.
Signing Off: A Letter from the Managing Editor
Writing a sign-off letter is a task typically reserved for the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The Griffins’ Nest. However, since EIC Adelaide Guan (11) has one more year left before her own sign-off, she suggested that I write the letter instead. As the most senior member of The Nest, I thought I would share my experiences over the five years I have worked with the paper.
Sikh Activist’s Killing: Arrests Renew Tensions
Police have arrested and charged four Indian nationals in connection with the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, BC. The arrests bring significant implications for Canada and its relations with India.
Cyberattacks On BC Government Led To Breach Of Personal Information
The BC government identified a series of sophisticated cyberattacking incidents on government networks, the first of which was detected on Apr. 10. Premier David Eby’s initial statement, which was released on May 8, said that further investigation was being done but there was no immediate evidence that any sensitive data was compromised.
ANALYSIS | Which Major Food Delivery Company is Superior in BC?
As the food industry has evolved in BC, food delivery service has become a mainstay for restaurants and customers. Recently, three major food delivery platforms have risen above the rest; DoorDash, UberEats, and SkipTheDishes. Each company differs, especially in price and delivery speed. But which one is the best?
Iranian President Raisi Killed In A Helicopter Crash
On May 19, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in the East Azerbaijan province. The Bell 212 Twin Huey helicopter that Iran purchased in the 2000s was also carrying Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, a Revolutionary Guard official, a senior cleric from Tabriz, and three crew members.
Classroom Chaos: New School Building Plan Draws Criticism From Teachers
Hamber’s move to the new school building in September has sparked considerable discussion among teachers, especially regarding the way that generalist subject departments, the departments that do not require special classrooms, are to be distributed across the building.
Fort Nelson: The Powerline That Set A Town Ablaze
On May 10, Fort Nelson, a town in northeast BC, was put in danger by the Parker Lake wildfire. Over 4,700 residents were ordered to evacuate the area for more than two weeks before the fire was brought under control.