Summer 2021

The Blue Devil is in The Details National anthem: should it stay or should it go? Continued on page 4 Tips for next year’s Grade 12s from one of this year’s Continued on page 4

The halfway point of gender equality in a pandemic Continued on page 10 Mr. Barghout on his First Year at Laurier Zain Khurram transfer, all he has had to say ways to stay connected online Grade 11 has been positive. He admits through story circles or virtual this has been a strange year to clubs. He also wants to empha- Mr. Barghout became our say the least, but he is getting size the importance of exercis- newest Vice Principal in Sep- to know the Guildwood com- ing and going outside. tember after being transferred munity and is very glad and “Limit your screen-time as from David and Mary Thom- proud to be a Blue Devil. He much as possible. This is an son Collegiate Institute, serv- is extremely impressed by the important time in your lives, ing nearly 3 years as an English student community at Laurier, Curriculum Leader. Since his Continued on page 2 especially how we still found 2 New VP Reflects on the Year going outside is vital for your He has fond memories of his Mr. Barghout is such a fan mental and physical health youth, riding the Scarborough of poetry, that if you remember during these unprecedented RT from Ellesmere station, this past Halloween, he dressed times” said Mr. Barghout over and attending Winston Chur- up as Edgar Allen Poe to give a Zoom call. chill Collegiate Institute. His out candy to the Laurier stu- “Let the little things go, and fondest memory is his group of dent body. He got into poetry try not to stress about home- when he watched a Simpsons work or other urgencies in life. Halloween special which fea- Keeping a routine and sticking tured Poe’s “The Raven”. The to good habits will ease a lot of “Scarborough parody inspired him to write the pressure and fatigue online his own pieces which ignited school can carry.” is in my blood. his passion. He also enjoys jog- Once the pandemic has ging in his local area whenever subsided, Mr. Barghout hopes I love the peo- he gets the chance. to introduce clubs revolving His favourite poets include around two of his passions, ple who help Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, wrestling and poetry. While Maya Angelou, Mahmoud these two clubs may contrast Scarbrough Darwish, and Khalil Gibran. one another, he truly believes His favourite wrestlers include that they can be life changing move. They Jordan Burroughs, Frank by helping to bring the best Chamizo, and one of his for- out of a student, either on the are open to mer students, Dillon Williams, mat or through a spoken word who is now a national cham- piece. He shared a story about help, kind, and pion. a recent refugee arriving from As a final message, Mr. Syria at his old school. The handworking. I Barghout wanted to say that refugee was timid, and did not we need to look for the light speak or interact much with am proud to be and for the joy in our everyday the school’s students and staff. lives. It can be hard sometimes, But through a poem, they were from Scarbor- but take it one step at a time. In able to share deepest experi- the words of poet Robert Frost, ences and connect with other ough’’ take the road less traveled, it students. makes all the difference. Mr. Barghout also hopes he can assist with a gradual re- friends, nicknamed the “Unit- opening of the school’s library ed Nations” because they all so students can pick up and came from different cultural drop off books safely as well as backgrounds. He reminisced spend time in it as a commu- over the fact that he got to nity. experience many great cultures Mr. Barghout grew up in simply by visiting his friends’ Scarborough like many of us. houses. 3 20 Million Reasons Why Laurier Champions of Change include Maternal and Newborn The financial support Various Grades Child Health, Prevention and received from donors goes Plan International is an Treatment of HIV, Accelerated directly towards a wide variety international organization ded- Learning Programs for out-of- of necessities such as educa- icated to advancing the equal- school children, Child Mar- tional materials, victim support ity of girls and improving the riage Protection and several systems, and maternal health lives of children. Working in other initiatives. The installa- programs all across the globe. more than 70 countries around tion of these programs in com- In Rwanda, maternal health the world, their primary ob- munities continually empowers programs have helped thou- jective is to empower youth and creates change in the lives sands of pregnant women. By and communities to tackle the of many young children. training healthcare workers, root causes of discrimination. A young girl who was pos- Plan was able to change the Here at Laurier, Champions itively impacted by this cam- lives of 826 babies who were of Change is one of the many paign is Sen, a Vietnamese stu- born prematurely. nationwide high school clubs dent who was falling behind in It is not only large corpora- affiliated with Plan. the sixth grade. This was not a tions and businesses that can The 20 Million Reasons concern for the people around participate in this program. Campaign aims to “unleash the her because she was expected You as an individual can do so potential of 20 million chil- to marry and eventually drop much to help others around dren’’ by 2022. It is an unprec- out to fulfill “domestic duties the world. Donating to Plan edented initiative to raise $100 at home.” Fortunately, Plan Canada is only one of the million by Canadians, and it is established a ‘girl’s rights club’ ways to support their causes. predicted that they will achieve in her community in order to By educating ourselves, we $750 million of total impact help children like Sen. In this can help to spread awareness for children worldwide. Plan’s club, Sen discovered that girls about their initiatives. Stay goal is to advance sustainable can study just like the boys in informed and educated about equality and to create a world her community. She eventually what is happening in the world. where everyone can have the developed a love for learning You have the potential to help same rights and freedoms and found the courage to tell empower and improve the regardless of their gender or her parents that she wanted lives of 20 million children situation. This campaign tar- to pursue an education rather too! You can help exercise their gets areas of health, education, than be married. rights to an education, better and child protection. Each area With the support of the 20 healthcare, and sanitation. Join focuses on creating programs Million Reasons Campaign, Laurier Champions of Change to improve and ensure the girls can find the ability to to get involved and to learn health and safety of children recognize their own potential more about other initiatives around the world. It helps by learning to be persistent. by Plan International. You can communities invest in sectors The campaign has given young help educate others and bring such as healthcare and disease women hope for a future in awareness to this initiative by prevention to ensure children higher education and the stepping up and taking action can get valuable knowledge knowledge and resources to today! and life skills. These programs develop leadership skills. 4

This Song Again, Eh? Anjali Mookerjea patriotism, the better. There’s Half the time the anthem doesn’t Grade 12 also the argument that schools even have lyrics when it’s played. Before I start the article, let in Ontario are, for the most part, What are we supposed to be feel- us pause for the playing of the government funded. So it makes ing patriotic towards then? The national anthem. O Canada, Our sense that they would want to acoustic guitars? Home and Native Land - I’m just encourage students to respect the There’s also the issue of why the kidding with you. Unlike the government. anthem is only played in schools. TDSB, I’m not under mandate At this point, you may be Surely, if the Ontario government from the Ontario Ministry of Ed- thinking that this sounds pretty was this committed to fostering ucation to either begin or end any good, right? At worst it’s a couple patriotism amongst Ontarians, of my writing with the national minutes out of your day and at then it would be far more com- anthem. But imagine if I was... best it will transform you into a mon in our day to day life. But Thats no joke. According to the model citizen, the poster child of think about the last time you Ministry of Education, all public democracy and public education. heard the anthem outside of an elementary and secondary schools What’s the issue? educational setting. Not every day. must either start or end the day by Well, believe it or not, many Furthermore, schools aren’t playing O Canada. people do take issue with that. For unique in their being government The Ministry justifies this starters, not all provinces actually funded. Libraries, TTC vehicles, rule with the argument that the require the anthem to be played in government buildings, and public anthem fosters patriotism in stu- the way Ontario does. British Co- parks all rely on funding from the dents. It plays an important role in lumbia, for example, only requires government but we would think ensuring proper social, moral, and the anthem be played 3 times it absurd if any of them required spiritual development in youth. throughout the entire school you stand for the anthem in the They also argue that the anthem’s school year. name of honoring the people that values transcend culture and faith Does this mean that kids from allocated money to them. to reinforce the importance of de- B.C. are wildly less patriotic than Many people also take issue mocracy. It should be noted that students from Ontario? Most with the contents of the song we also have the option to play likely not. Assuming that we agree and what playing the anthem in God Save the Queen, the British with the Ministry’s reasoning that schools represents. They argue national anthem which traces its promoting patriotism amongst that school is not a place to pro- roots back to the monarchy. students is important, why do we mote blind patriotism, it is a place Supporters of playing the think that making groggy stu- to foster learning and critical anthem in schools cite reasons dents stand up and listen to the thought, neither of which forcing which usually boil down to one: it same song every morning is the the anthem down student’s ears’ increases patriotism and the more best way to make that happen? promotes. This is particularly 5 an issue in elementary schools exactly is that? Considering the or “foster critical thinking”. What where students are too young to fact that kids learn to recite “True then, is playing the anthem good have any of the skills required to patriot love in all of us command” for? And why do we still continue properly understand what the before they ever learn about a to do it? If the answer to either of lyrics mean, much less what their residential school, it seems to me those questions is that “we have historical context is and what pa- like the Ontario government does for years, and it isn’t that big of triotism in a country like Canada more to promote patriotism based a deal to keep doing it” , then I’d actually means. They are, howev- on blindness than a true under- like to ask whether we should er, old enough to recite the lyrics. standing of the country. allow schools to be run by lazy Blind recitation, what a noble So let’s recount: playing the traditionalism. Also, if it isn’t too thing for the government and its anthem daily in schools can’t be big of a deal to have the anthem school’s to promote. an appreciation for government played, then that means that it Building on that, what does it funding because the government isn’t too big of a deal to stop it. mean to be “patriotic” in Canada? funds lots of places that don’t If something is inconsequential Canada was founded on colonial- require the anthem. It isn’t very when implemented, it means that ism and the geonicide of Indige- good at increasing patriotism removing it is also inconsequen- nous peoples. Its past and present amongst students as it’s literally tial. The only difference is that one are plagued with too many prob- just listening to a song. The prac- of them upholds blind patriotism lems to simply write out them of tice of playing it also doesn’t really with passive laziness, and the the country’s identity. So when we line up with the school’s aim to other doesn’t. seek to promote patriotism, what “create the thinkers of tomorrow” “You’re too young to understand.” Zain Khurram I became fascinated with city stand”. We may not realize it, but Grade 11 politics, especially issues sur- comments like that make people I can guarantee everyone has rounding transit expansion and feel as if they are too dumb to heard this phrase at least once. As equity in my home borough help their communities. When kids, we probably just shrugged of Scarbrough. Not only did I young people believe this they are it off and continued on our lives. become more informed about prevented from becoming leaders. But for me, it has always stuck in current events, but I got involved I was provided an introduction to the back of my mind. of answer with youth groups such as the civic issues by a wonderful teacher for themselves. I truly believe this Toronto Youth Cabinet and TDSB who encouraged my passion for type of inquisitive thinking helps Student Senate, where I advocate advocacy. But not every student to develop a strong foundation, for issues I believe in. Just this will get that opportunity. which will support the leaders of past year, I’ve made deputations We need to make sure students the future. to the TTC board regarding long feel included, heard, and most Fast forward a few years to overdue transit change, helped importantly, respected. Under- high school. Coming from a convince the TDSB board of trust- standably, we cannot explain Grade 8 cohort of only 20 stu- ees to speak to the ministry on everything to four-year-olds, but dents, I was definitely shy and providing free menstrual products we can set them on the right path awkward. The classes weren’t that in all Ontario schools, and facili- to curiosity and creating their great either. To me they were all tated story circles within my local own solutions. I believe being just something boring to endure communities. inquisitive is the foundation for except one, Civics and Careers. Through my advocacy I have the leaders of the future. I want to To other students, it may have learned more about certain issues show youth that they are capable seemed like another filler class, than many adults. In moments of great change, and that they are but for me this class fuelled a like that, I remember being told truly never too young to under- spark that refused to die down. that I was “too young to under- stand. 6 Bye Diesels, it’s Hybrid Time

Zain Khurram Grade 11 a different model, the route has ton onto the new 905A Eglinton Down with diesels, bring switched from clean diesel to East Express. As a “Transit Geek”, rise to electric. This is a goal for hybrid-electric buses. I frown upon this decision. I the Toronto Transit Commis- So it’s goodbye to diesels and believe this was a cost-cutting sion. Their current aim is for an hello to hybrids, but how will this measure made on the justification environmentally friendly fleet of impact our commute? It sadly that it would eliminate “duplicate electric buses by 2040. Recently, to won’t improve our commute time, service”. However, I see the two support this massive undertaking, but the journey will definitely be branches as co-dependent. With- the TTC has opened a state-of- more luxurious. We can expect out the 116A, the 116C would be the-art bus garage in Scarbor- to see more buses with comfier crowded with students at first and ough. While a new garage may seats, LCD screens displaying next then become virtually empty after not seem as spectacular as a new stop and arrival announcements, Lawrence Avenue—a waste of a subway station, it is definitely an and most importantly USB ports: bus if you ask me. This will leave advancement for public transit in a definite lifesaver if you forgot students who actually have to the city and will help to support to charge your phone the night travel further north towards Finch growing demand in the years to before. waiting longer for buses. come. So what does this have to Additionally, in May 2021, the However, as Metrolinx says, do with us? 116 Morningside Eastbound was “during unprecedented times such The new garage can help take simplified from its existing three as these, it’s better to look on the strain off existing garages in To- branches to only one. It won’t brighter side of things. There’s al- ronto, resulting in route shuffling impact the majority of us, but ways going to be a rough patch in amongst divisions. The 116 Morn- students who live in Highland the midst of creating a world class ingside falls into this category, Creek (Conlins Road) will need transit system.” and because each garage supports to transfer at Ellesmere or Kings- 7 Grade 12 Tips from a Grade 12 Usha Umashankar to your dream program early. This and your overall average. Through Grade 12 is especially helpful in competitive research, you can also find a lot of The 2021-2022 school year is programs where you’re competing scholarships. Some great websites fast approaching and for some with applicants from all over the are Yconic, ScholarTree, and Can- students, it will be the last year of world for a limited number of ada’s Luckiest Student! high school. For all the Grade 11s spots. this year, here are some few tips For some large-scale, compet- Try to join as many clubs and from a Grade 12 to hopefully help itive programs such as engineer- extracurriculars as an executive or you out next year. ing or business there are often leader as possible supplementary applications that It shows universities that you Make time for your post-second- applicants have to fill out to be are a well-rounded and responsi- ary applications considered for acceptance. The ble candidate. If you’re not vibing Everything has been leading applications also cost extra (usual- with DECA or SAC, you can al- up to this moment, you’re in the ly close to $50) so make sure you ways apply to the many programs final stretch; all of the hard work do a good job on them. and organizations outside of you’ve done is finally going to pay Remind yourself of the huge Laurier that are looking for bright off and you’ll get in your dream deadlines such as early admis- students to help them reach their program/school. However, for sions, supplementary applications, goals. If that doesn’t seem like a fit that to happen, you need to take and financial aid! for you either, you could start an some time to actually prepare for Back-ups are always a good organization with your friends for the admissions, there are a lot of idea. I know it’s hard to think a cause you’re passionate about. costs, forms, and surprise, unfore- about, but sometimes you don’t The initiative and the leadership seen factors that should be taken get your first choice. It’s always skills that these roles provide can in consideration before applying. good to think about other pro- help you a whole lot when apply- Check to see if your program re- grams and universities that you ing for universities, scholarships, ceives good CO-OP offers, it isn’t might also be interested in and and other programs. necessary but it is extremely help- apply for them as well. ful to have some work experience This seems like a lot but remem- in your chosen field. Apply to every eligible scholarship ber to place your health as your Try to understand what your possible 1st priority. It’s important to also needs and wants are. Do you pri- University is a big decision due have fun in high school and to live oritize a school’s reputation over to how much impact it has on in the present. Get ready for your its location? Would you rather your future career and because final year and make it memorable! stay at home and commute in? of how costly it is. Residence, There are a lot of things to keep tuition, meal plans, and textbooks in mind when choosing which can all total up to a hefty sum, so schools to apply to, making a list OSAP, financial aid, and scholar- of what you prioritize the most ships are your best friends. OSAP and least could be helpful. is facilitated by the government Aim to finish your applications to help out university and college (that includes supplementary students with some of the costs of applications) before the early trending school. Financial aid and admission deadline. If your grade bursaries can be given to you from 11 marks are high, there’s a fair the university you’re applying to shot that you could get accepted based on your parents’ income 8 #InternetActivism Aunkita Roy just a retweet; it is a lifelong com- before. Going beyond the hashtag Grade 11 mitment to learning, unlearning, means holding ourselves and the Even in moments of fleeting re-evaluating, acknowledging, and people around us accountable and silence, social media is deafen- taking accountability. learning when to take a step back. ing—a relentless tide of tweets Social media is empowering, The goal is to amplify marginal- and captions calling for action but it should not be viewed as a ized voices, not speak for them. and demanding for real change to substitute for self-education or Being present in powerful discus- be made. Now more than ever, the self-reflection. What matters more sions also initiates conversations Internet has become a catalyst for than a repost is what we do before with friends and family members social justice amongst young peo- and after. It is more important to who may be unaware of what ple and their peers. All it takes is fully understand and be aware of others face. one viral hashtag to set off a chain the history behind the movements However, not all conversations reaction of reposts and retweets advocating for justice and equality are easy to have. Addressing the advocating against prejudice, than it is to share photos online. prejudiced or ill-informed com- hatred, and discrimination. But is The latter takes seconds while the ments and actions of ourselves that enough? former is never-ending. In the and people close to us can feel un- In recent years, the use of efforts to work in solidarity with comfortable or daunting, but it is hashtags on social media has marginalized communities, both necessary. Mistakes are inevitable, led to the establishment of are stepping stones. but commitment is a choice. global movements, seen with Active allyship begins with Practicing allyship is listening #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and educating oneself and informing openly and learning together and #MarchForOurLives. With mil- others. In order to truly under- from each other. It is a reminder lions of people using them every stand the cause and impact of an that change will not result from day, there is no doubt that on- event and why something must a tide of retweets and reposts, line platforms have unparalleled be done, in-depth research from but from acknowledging and scope when it comes to spreading trustworthy sources is essen- understanding our privileges and awareness and showing support tial. Reading articles and novels learning from our mistakes on- for social issues. However, it is written about and by members and off-line. Change starts with important to remember that a of oppressed groups can lead to stepping stones, and although so- hashtag is just the beginning. the recognition of a person’s own cial media can be one of them, it Anybody can share or like a privileges and the development of is certainly not the end. A hashtag photo, but this form of engage- knowledge that they did not have is only the beginning. ment is not synonymous with taking action if nothing more follows. It is both dishearten- ing and misleading when social media influencers with massive followings believe they are “doing their part” by reposting photos without context or explanations of their importance. The same can be said about members of the general public who, despite having a smaller reach, still attempt to raise awareness using their online presence. Allyship is more than 9 So Your Fave is Cancelled Anjali Mookerjea them. How important are they People will think you’re support- Grade 12 to you? Would you go to bat for ing cannibalism, not his ground- Oh no! Twitter is accusing your them? Have you thought about breaking work in Twilight. fave of being problematic! If it where they come from? We are Maybe We Don’t Stan: hasn’t happened to you yet, it ei- all better people when we can It is easier to hear that someone ther will, or it already has and you take some time to understand we admire has done something just haven’t been paying attention. our beliefs. Knee jerk reactions, bad when we don’t base our entire Burying your head in the sand while sometimes feeling the most lives around them. Maybe take and pleading ignorance aren’t the genuine, often aren’t a reflection a preventative measure and just best ways to deal with this situ- of who we want to be or what we become a casual fan. While you’re ation, even if they may feel the truly believe. And while you’re at at it, why not step away from your most comfortable. Here are some it, think about what this person computer? Go for a walk, look at tips on what to do when your fave has created. It might have influ- some trees, breathe in the fresh has been cancelled. enced the way you think about air. This allows you to get some Do Some Research: certain subjects and given the perspective and you’ll be better What are they being cancelled context, that might not be a good able to approach it with a clear for? Do you know anything about thing. If this person or the content head. Criticism of your fave isn’t a the issue? Do you know anyone they’ve created is popular, imag- direct attack on you; it’s easier to affected by what they’re doing? ine what those messages are doing remember that when you have a This may be a good time to take a when adopted on a large scale. life outside of your fave. step back and find out what’s ac- Who are we doing this for again?: Make Some Decisions, Baby: tually going on. More important- Do you know anything about At the end of the day, it’s up to ly, learn about the larger issues the people who are hurt by what you to decide how you want to that are likely behind it. Nothing this person has done? If they’re interact with this person going happens in a vacuum, so there’s being called out, then it likely forward. Maybe you decide never probably a lot more to the story isn’t a victimless crime. Find out to give them your money, but still than their actions this one time. who is being affected by what’s to enjoy their work. Maybe you Don’t just rely on the call out happening and what they think cut off all ties to them and their threads to tell you what’s wrong: about the situation. If you know work. Maybe you continue as do some digging on your own and anyone in your own life who is before, or maybe you become an see where it takes you. affected maybe reach out to see even bigger fan. You can research Take a Moment to Reflect: what they think. I’d also sug- all you want, but what you end Do you share the same values gest being mindful of your own up doing with that information is the person is being criticized for? actions at this point. In situations up to you. Figure out where you Do the values appear in their where entire groups of people are stand and what you value. Noth- work? Do you see issues in their being harmed by what this person ing is set in stone, but coming to work now, given this new context? has done, enthusiastically and some conclusion now (even if you Actions and words that would publicly supporting that person change your mind later) stops you otherwise be innocent often take could be sending a message that from acting like nothing hap- on a new meaning when you you agree with their actions, even pened. Remember the decisions learn what the creator actually if you really don’t. If the actor you make have consequences for meant by them. This could also who played Edward Cullen was you and the people around you. be a good moment to look at your caught killing and eating people, Any decision you decide to make own beliefs. If you share the same don’t wear “Team Edward’’ shirts should be with that in mind. values that they’re being cancelled with his face on them while he is for, maybe look into why you hold still associated with cannibalism. 10 The Halfway Point A poem by Aunkita Roy Grade 11 A year that was expected to balance the ever-tipping scales of our society And to be nothing short of groundbreaking Has instead left young women more vulnerable than ever With the ground beneath their feet crumbling and shaking. Where once stood brave young girls with endless passions and dreams Now occupies empty classrooms and campuses left with nothing to do but bereave The learning lost and the lives now void of enlightenment. That raises the question, which bay will we find the light in? In the presence of devastation spouting out of every nation That submerges females in the same disparities we have worked so hard to fight, It can be easy to think that this storm will be impossible to weather. But we are far from done, because there are always paths that will lead to better. From the wells of strength built by the females who inspire us We must siphon our own during a time where we must live without the people That feel most like home. We are far from done, because hope perches on the precipice of every mountain we climb. Hope surges through the oceans that separate us And hope cascades through the waters we wade to meet each other halfway. It is at this halfway point Where light will trickle through the darkness we face And spread through our bodies and our veins. It is at this halfway point Where we remember that we have the power to be the change As long as we believe that it is a part of us “MARCH!??!” by Erica Lin Just as we are a part of it. Grade 12

11 Schitt’s Creek: Worth the Hype Usha Umashankar Levy and Catherine O’Hara (both Unfortunately, after 80 epi- Grade 12 of whom won their first Emmys sodes and 6 seasons, Schitt’s Creek On September 20, 2020, one for Second City Television in ended on April 7th, 2020. Despite sitcom swept the comedy catego- 1982) play the patriarch and ma- this, the hype is still strong with ries at the 72nd Primetime Emmy triarch of the family, Johnny and Schitt’s Creek as they were nomi- Awards, winning the following . Their son and daugh- nated at the Golden Globes in five awards: ter, David and , are categories and won two. Catherine Outstanding Comedy Series played by Daniel Levy and Annie O’Hara won for the Best Perfor- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Murphy, both of whom won their mance by an Actress in a Tele- Comedy Series first Emmys last year. Daniel Levy vision Musical or Comedy, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a also became the first person to the show won for Best Television Comedy Series win an award in the four major Comedy Series. Outstanding Supporting Actor in categories of producing, directing, Beyond the show, Daniel Levy a Comedy Series acting, and writing in a single recently appeared in Happiest Outstanding Supporting Actress year. Other cast members include Season, a holiday movie starring in a Comedy Series , Chris Elliot, Kristen Stewart, as well as host- Outstanding Writing for a Come- , , and ing Saturday Night Live. He also dy Series . signed a three-year deal with ABC Outstanding Directing for a Com- From 2015, Pop TV broadcast Studios after a fierce bidding war edy Series the show in the U.S. and CBC with multiple networks. Annie Outstanding Contemporary Cos- broadcast it for Canada. It had Murphy is also starring in a new tumes a slow start to critical acclaim; show coming out on AMC+ this Outstanding Casting for a Come- only from the 3rd season when summer. dy Series Netflix bought the streaming The show became the first rights did the show blow up with You can watch Schitt’s Creek on comedy or drama series to win approval ratings close to 100% on Netflix or for free on CBC Gem. all four major acting awards in Rotten Tomatoes. They got their a single year, the first comedy or first nominations at major award drama series to win all seven ma- shows on their fifth season, which jor categories in a single year, and is one reason why many believe the most awarded comedy series they swept the Emmys last year in a single year. This six-season as it was their last season and sitcom is Canada’s very own they weren’t properly recognized Schitt’s Creek! before. The show, created by father The public weren’t the only and son Eugene and Daniel Levy, ones who loved the show, many tells the riches-to-rags story of actors and actresses enjoyed it as the Rose family who move to well! Mariah Carey, Kelly Clark- the small town of Schitt’s Creek son, Paula Abdul, Nicole Kidman, after they were betrayed by their Jennifer Lawrence, Elton John, business manager. With little to Paul Rudd, Steph Curry, Bill Clin- their name, the sitcom hilariously ton, and Finn Wolfhard are only details them slowly becoming ac- some of the few who have joined customed to a life without private the hype surrounding Schitt’s jets and designer clothes. Eugene Creek. 12

Cradled face In hands of night I cry to see Your pitted plight

Do you subsume The great star’s beam To hide the skin In night, agleam

Oh man of moon I know your bane With Buzz I’d send Some Accutane

Poem by Anjali Mookerjea Grade 12 Photos by Fabliha Subha Grade 11