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Sean "Diddy" Combs: What Did He Do?
Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of the biggest names in hip-hop, a media mogul who threw lavish parties and was affiliated with some of the most notable names in pop-culture. This all changed on Sept. 16 when Combs, 54, was arrested on alleged charges of racketeering and sex trafficking in a New York hotel.
EDITORIAL | What This Provincial Election Could Mean For Education: An Evaluation
The NDP and Conservatives’ education policies are seemingly completely contradictory to one another, and as both parties will have significant power within the legislative assembly, fact-checking and analyzing the parties' platforms becomes all the more pertinent. This election marks a pivotal point for educational policy within BC, and the Ministry of Education has the opportunity to greatly enhance the well-being and performance of the province’s students.
Eric Hamber’s New Principal
As Hamber students enter a new school year in a new building, they have been greeted by a new face: Mr. J. Lauzon (Administration) joined the school in September as our newest principal.
From Stress to Success: An AP Exam Season Recap
Every May, students at Hamber, along with countless students around the globe, write Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Norway, Ireland and Spain To Recognize A Palestinian State
On May 28, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state. Norway, the first to make an announcement, coordinated the move with its fellow European partners. The statement brings the total of recognizing nations to 146 of the United Nations’ 193 member states.
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.