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Do social labels prevent a person from displaying authenticity?
The internet moves fast. We’ve all heard the words “pick me”, “fob” and “performative.” Words that started out as a way to describe a somewhat niche group of people lose their meaning over time and get tagged onto anyone who says the wrong thing, especially online where short clips and videos don’t tell the full Read more
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Slow walkers and hallway talkers stir student frustration
Have you ever been walking in the hallway in a rush to reach the next class, but then you are abruptly slowed down by a group of friends talking, literally creating an inescapable human wall? Everyone in this room has felt this pain either when trying to reach your class because you don’t want to Read more
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The pressure of being “unique” in the age of aesthetics
Do you ever stop in our hallways and notice something weird about everybody’s clothes? Recently, the huge push online to have the right “aesthetic” made almost all of us begin dressing in the same manner. It’s wild how attempting to look unique has made our personal style at school boring. We’ve all been chasing the Read more
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Clash Royale, TOO POPULAR?
Clash Royale is an epic PvP card battle strategy mobile and PC game created by Supercell. Clash Royale has been a relatively popular mobile game, but during the 2025–2026 school year, it has risen in popularity among students, especially during school hours. Students can easily download Clash Royale for free on their phones or any Read more
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Why young people are shifting right
During the last election, BBC claimed Conservatives gained 44% more votes among Canadians aged 18-34 than the Liberals, which was a higher gain compared to Canadians aged 34+. This has shown a larger trend of younger folks becoming more right wing than their parents were, at the same age. A question is asked of why Read more
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Why high school students should not be allowed to vote in elections
A federal election just took place, electing Mark Carney as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. This sparked interest in many high school students, who are nearing the minimum voting age and are eager to cast their ballots. However, high school students shouldn’t be allowed to vote because they lack maturity and life experience, have Read more
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