The South Star

  • The Appearance of a Mysterious Bucket-Head

    The Appearance of a Mysterious Bucket-Head

    The appearance of the mysterious Bucket-Head was a surprise to all. A figure that looks so harmless but is so eye-catching. Keeping your eyes off the figure was an impossible task, even more than impressing Ms. Johnston.  Found right next to the track’s bleachers, it stood tall, at least 20 feet, atop the pole stood Read more

  • New mascot to be voted on as Thunder deemed offensive

    New mascot to be voted on as Thunder deemed offensive

    The mascot vote is getting revised for a second time as Thunder has been deemed ‘offensive and non-inclusive’ by the Peel District School Board’s (PDSB) Equity Team. As stated in the letter sent home to North Park families, “we are committed to fostering critical thinking and critical consciousness, empowering students to become agents of change Read more

  • Hallway traffic light plan approved by SAC, installation beginning summer 2025

    Hallway traffic light plan approved by SAC, installation beginning summer 2025

    The Student Activity Council (SAC) has passed a vote on installing traffic lights into every major intersection in the school’s halls. This includes the intersections of the english hall and family studies hall, the commons and gym hallway, and most desperately the moderns and math/science hallway. The lights are intended to improve the flow of Read more

  • Gravy: The underrated MVP of dinner with your broken family

    Gravy: The underrated MVP of dinner with your broken family

    Gravy has this… uncanny way of worming itself into a meal, doesn’t it? You think you’re in control, but then—there it is, pooling quietly at the edges of your plate, waiting. It doesn’t demand attention right away, but somehow, you can’t ignore it. It clings to everything it touches with a mighty grip. Take mashed Read more

  • School cafeteria wins Michelin star

    School cafeteria wins Michelin star

    The servery is highly regarded among all students for its incredible meals at cheap prices. You can ask any student at our school, and they will have endless things to say about the food from the servery. And now, finally, it is being decorated with an award fit for such quality service: a Michelin star Read more

  • Censorship is important for society and needs to continue being practised

    Censorship is important for society and needs to continue being practised

    Censorship has received a bad reputation as the popular definition has shifted to mean a tool used to repress artists. However, the dictionary defines censorship as “the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security”. And that’s an important distinction, as Read more