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Is university still the right path?
At this time of the year, many grade 12 students are staring at their OUAC empty screens, waiting for their first offer. Those in other grades are researching what courses they need to take to determine what they will do for the rest of their lives. But is university the only option? It seems like Read more
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Civics is a joke, we need to be taught real corruption
While grade 10s in the Peel District School Board spend their civics classes memorizing the three branches of government, the real civics lesson is happening right outside the classroom. You don’t need a textbook to see how power actually works in the world. Students learn the “official” process of how a bill becomes law, yet Read more
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Drake is a Lyrical Miracle
Among the most popular music genres, rap continuously takes a top spot, just trailing behind pop music. Among the wide varieties of rap, one artist stands on top, not as a Jack of all trades but as a King of all trades. Aubrey Drake Graham, or more commonly known as Drake, is considered by many 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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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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