374 Jerseyville Rd. W, Ancaster, ON November 2019 Issue

#TeamTrees Challenge The Royal Using the power of the Internet for good! pg 5 . Don Cherry’s Gazette Firing Your school. Your newspaper. What does Ancaster High think? pg 6

The Im ment Inquiry:

How the newest crisis the American president is facing might just be his last

page 11 page 1 | Top Stories This Month’s Get the most important news right away. Here are Top Stories some of the top stories of November. HAMILTON

Addressing Bullying Within HWDSB Schools

Above: Manny Figueiredo, director of education for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board says a PA day on Nov. 29 will focus training to address bullying. (Dan Taekema/CBC)

After the death of 14- ugh. year-old Devan Bracci-Selvey last month at Sir Winston Churchill Lindsay Harms, a parent They're not always High School, HWDSB is of a child who was bullied at an undertaking several new HWDSB school, says “It's all lip positive initiatives to combat bullying service but no real action is “conversations as across the board’s schools. being taken.” The bully of her you can imagine, Bracci-Selvey’s death is not the child was only suspended for 1 but we all have to first to do with bullying at Sir day. Winston Churchill either - 8 have them. years ago, a 17-year-old boy by "Don't wait for the school Manny Figueiredo, the name of Christopher Howell board to take action. Because director of education for commited suicide after being the they won't,” she says. HWDSB victim of similar harassment. But the school board is From November 18-22, ready to change that. Amongst “They're not always Ancaster High observed some of these aims include positive conversations as you can Anti-Bullying Week, where universal installation of the imagine, but we all have to have homeroom teachers led their “HWDSB Helps” app on all board them,” says Figueiredo about classes in various activities to iPads, a PA day on November 29 these discussions. further their students’ where teachers will gather to understanding of bullying and its work on how to address bullying Meanwhile, board chair impacts. Although all Ontario in their schools, and education Alex Johnstone claims that she is schools are mandated by law to packages distributed to families “absolutely” committed to implement anti- bullying with information on how to implementing all of the policies policies, some parents still say report and deal with bullying. that will arise from this panel. that it is not eno- page 2 | Top Stories CANADA

Jason Kenney @jkenney

Albertans have been rightfully frustrated by the unfair deal we are getting in the Federation going as far as to even express support for separation.

I don’t want to let @JustinTrudeau push us out of our country.

I’d rather focus on separating him from the Prime Minister’s office. The “Wexit” Movement 9:11 AM - 3 Aug 2019

Above: Hundreds of people rallied in Edmonton, Alta. on ❤ 2K ↻ 649 Saturday in support of the western provinces separating from Canada. (Gabriel Brown/CBC)

In the footsteps of the tern Canada were known to with the movement, as some European Union’s current frequently clash over many have noticed, is that much of “Brexit” movement, the “Wexit” issues. Separatist movements in these provinces’ prairie land is party has begun to gain traction the west are far from new either, protected under treaties and is in Canada’s western provinces. with some dating back to the owned by various Indigenous “Wexit”, which stands for 1930s. What’s more, the climate groups. Thus, separation “Western Canada” and “exit”, crisis has even further becomes complicated since this describes a separatist party that exacerbated this vendetta. If land doesn’t belong to the aims to make western Canada a western Canada stops building western provinces at all. country of its own. pipelines, or continues fracking out of concern for the In an attempt to quell The animosity between environment for example, this separatist sentiment, Prime western and eastern Canada was means job losses in Alberta, Minister Justin Trudeau only made more severe by the northeastern B.C., and addressed Wexit in his election recent Canadian election. As Saskatchewan. speech. “To Canadians in Alberta Alberta and Saskatchewan are and Saskatchewan, know that you provinces whose economies The idea of Wexit has are an essential part of our great primarily revolve around the oil begun to win over many country. I’ve heard your industry and who tend to lean disappointed Albertans who feel frustration and I want to be there more conservatively, compared that their province is to support you,” he said. to more liberal urban eastern underrepresented. Peter provinces, this disagreement Downing, the founder of “Wexit,” Following Trudeau’s win only seems natural. Albertans says that “the Alberta public is however, support in Wexit were further dissatisfied by rising willing to see what the separatist skyrocketed. The movement’s carbon taxes and opposition to movement has to offer them in Facebook page went from just pipelines, which leaves many of terms of Alberta-first advocacy 4,000 members to more than them out of jobs in the oil-centric and Alberta-first solutions”. 171,000 overnight. “People are job market. Surveys show that about 30% of heartbroken,” Downing said in Albertans support Wexit. response. “The concept of Even before Canada has died in a lot of Confederation, western and eas- One of the main issues people’s hearts.” page 3 | Top Stories WORLD

New Evidence in the Epstein Case

Above: The Metropolitan correctional center, where Jeffrey Epstein was being held. (Vanessa Carvalho/ Shutterstock)

Jeffrey Epstein’s death in when it was discovered that he widely criticized, coming 6 August has remained mostly had ties to many other important weeks after his arrest. shrouded in mystery for the past political figures, such as Prince Meanwhile, in the wake of his 3 months, but it seems that a Andrew and Bill Clinton. Some death, men such as Prince little more of the case has come speculate that his suicide was Andrew are taking the brunt of to light. There have been new actually an assassination, or the public outrage and being revelations about the 2 guards perhaps faked entirely, although scrutinized for their alleged assigned to watch him while he these claims are currently involvement within his schemes. was being held at the baseless. Metropolitan Correctional Center The individual who (MCC). Epstein was awaiting trial disclosed this information on various sex trafficking claimed that they saw security According to an charges, accused of having footage which showed that those anonymous informant, these 2 abused girls as young as 14 years guards had not been making the guards, who were assigned to old. The billionaire was found checks they were supposed to. check on Epstein every 30 dead in his jail cell on August 10, minutes, were in reality falsifying 2019, and was formally ruled to Meanwhile, Donald their log entries. The absence of have commited suicide by the Trump has shown to be highly guards and surveillance footage New York City's chief medical supportive of an investigation at the exact moment of Epstein’s examiner. His private island on into the circumstances around death has made many people the Caribbean was raided 2 days Epstein’s death, saying “I want a suspicious about the validity of afterwards by the FBI, though full investigation, and that’s what his alleged suicide - especially their late response was I absolutely am demanding. That’s what our attorney general, our great attorney gener- al, is doing.”

The 2020 Grammy nominations brought some well-deserved recognition to a number of the year’s most iconic musicians, including well-known faces like Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil And In Pop Nas X, and Canadian favourites such as Drake, Shawn Mendes, and Michael Bublé. The award Culture… ceremony, hosted by singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, will take place on January 26, 2020. page 4 | International News ENVIRONMENT mingly by small actions. A few examples involve campfires left California’s Annual unattended, the burning of debris, equipment malfunctions, Fires Rage On or discarding cigarettes. The role of cannot be by Rose He – Writer overstated, in relation to influencing the quantity and intensity of these wildfires. This year’s annual burn will be tough to combat, California’s climate has gotten and it may only grow worse in the future. drier and hotter, which leads to less moisture for vegetation. This condition has made it easier for massive wildfires to ignite and Wildfire season runs from August to December. California wildfires will

continue to be a “dangerous ongoing disaster if the world does not spring to

action and take a stand.

immediately burn through parched vegetation, particularly after the dry summer.

Furthermore, incredibly high wind conditions can affect the sizes of California wildfires Above: A home destroyed by the Woolsey Fire. (Hans Gutknecht/ because smaller fires meet due to Digital First Media/Los Angeles Daily News) winds, and then merge into more extensive fires. This can appear The California wildfires structures until the wildfire was when gusts pick up embers and will continue to challenge fully restrained. The area which transfer them to different scientists. It is currently beyond was burned was more than twice locations, sparking new blazes. their abilities to foretell all of the the size of San Francisco. Despite Powerful winds can also generate potential environmental the above, by comparing it to its a problem for preventing air ramifications that will be caused past years, the 2019 California support, such as water-dropping by climate change. Analyzing this wildfire season was relatively helicopters, from flying out of year’s California wildfires quiet through the middle of control. This leads to the fact that statistics does show an September. fire suppression is not as simple exceptional difference between as it has been in the past, and it last year’s, the deadliest wildfire The time from October may seem harder to extinguish season recorded in California. As through December is expected to the wildfires nowadays. This is of November 3rd, there have have the greatest potential for because of how it is also been around 1013km³ of California wildfires, making it the considered a controversial damaged land from the entirety most destructive season of the strategy. Fire suppression allows culmination of 6202 wildfires. year. the decaying plants to build up again which enhances the risk for The cost to put out these Wildfires are caused by a greater and longer wildfires. fires is estimated at $163 million. combination of factors. These Unfortunately, there have been include human activities, climate Regarding this seemingly three fatalities and 22 non-fatal change, wind conditions, and are never-ending cycle, California injuries. This season’s largest compounded by the fact that it wildfires will continue to be a wildfire so far, the Kincade Fire, can take years to completely dangerous ongoing disaster if the burned from October 23rd to suppress a fire of this magnitude. world does not spring to action November 6th. It subsequently tEven though some wildfires do and take a stand. burned around 315km³ and occur naturally, most are endangered more than 90,000 inadvertently set by humans, see- page 5 | International News

ENVIRONMENT #TeamTrees Challenge by Anika Kanagaretnam – Junior Editor

A YouTube initiative hopes to plant 20 million trees by 2020, using the power of the Internet for good.

Left: Mr. Beast, a popular YouTube "influencer," helped inspire a crew of people to plant hundreds of trees in Oregon for their #TeamTrees video. (Night Media/YouTube)

On October 25th, show the world we care.” was made by Tobi Lütke, the CEO YouTuber MrBeast started a of Shopify, with $1,000,001. In fundraiser called Team Trees. After viewing this video, the donation, he wrote, “For the many people have more–than– lorax.” He even changed his Many of his viewers have willingly donated to Team Trees. name to Tobi ‘Lorax’ been commenting and tweeting, In a mere five days, they were Lutke. urging him to do it for quite a already halfway to their goal. On while. The time finally came. He Before he donated, the spent months planning largest donation was made by everything, and was finally ready $1,000,00 , the CEO of SpaceX to start up the Team Trees and Tesla, who donated $1 fundraiser. He teamed up with the largest single million and briefly changed his NASA engineer and donation1 to the Twitter name to Treelon. Some partnered with an organization cause (that’s 1M + 1 others made large donations: called Arbor Day– is one of the trees!) Marc Benioff (CEO of largest non-profit tree .com), ELF organizations in the world. Each Development A/S (real estate US dollar donated results in one developer), Susan Wojcicki (Chief tree planted. Their goal is to get 15,846,73 executive officer of YouTube), to 20 million trees ($20 million) trees planted as of (CEO of Square and by January 1st, 2020. 7 Twitter), Verizon (Green Team) Nov. 20, 2019 (American Telecommunications In a video MrBeast Company), and TheOdd1sOut released on October 25th, called October 30th, Team Trees hit the (Youtuber). “Planting 20,000,000 Trees, My milestone of 10 million trees Biggest Project Ever!,” he talks planted ($10 million raised). As If you wish to donate, go to about why this is so important. of November 12th, Team Trees teamtrees.org and choose the “We only have one earth, and it’s has reached $15 million, each amount of money you’d like to important we take care of it,” he day bringing them closer to their donate. It’s that simple! The more said. “People just keep making $20 million goal. trees planted, the cleaner the fun of our generation for retweet earth will be! activism and not actually doing Many other something,” which is another joined in and some larger reason why he brought this idea donations were made. MrBeast Scan this of planting 20 million trees to has donated $200,002 for the code to check life. He finished off the video cause and Mark Rober donated out the team saying, “This is our chance to $50,000. The biggest donation trees.org site! page 6 | National News

Don Cherry’s Controversial Comments

Above: Don Cherry, the star of Coach's Corner on Hockey Night In Canada, is under fire for comments made in the Oct. 6 episode. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) his words. “I should have said everybody,” he said when by Jocelyn Mattka – Junior Editor speaking to the CBC. He doesn’t believe that his statements One of Canada’s most cultural icons just lost targeted immigrants, but were his job. What does Ancaster High think about it? rather voiced a patriotic frustration at the lack of poppies being worn this Remembrance On November 11th, the High students have voiced their Day. Day of Remembrance, Don opinions. Cherry was fired from Hockey Sportsnet, for their part, Night in Canada. “What he said wasn’t the has issued a formal apology, right thing to say. The people completely attempting to For the last 30 years, he’s addressing understand war. dissociate themselves from Cherry has co-hosted Coach’s Many fled their home countries Cherry. Corner alongside Ron MacLean. to escape from it … And you don’t He has strong ties to the sport, need a poppy to show respect for Still, the discussions having both played for and veterans,” said one student. continue. Was Don Cherry’s coached the Boston Bruins, firing a terrible injustice or an including coaching the famous Others disagree. “Don inevitable event? Were his Canadian hockey player Bobby Cherry was a legend on that statements “divisive”, or simply Orr. program. To fire him over an unfortunate something like that, on misunderstanding? No matter Understandably, this Remembrance Day … all it does which stance you take, the incident has kicked up is take away from the day. That’s situation brings to light a truth controversy across the country going to be what people about the modern world; be and viewpoints on the issue tend remember. Not the fallen careful what you say, because one to be in sharp contrast to each soldiers, but the controversy over false step can be seen as a other. While some praise Don Cherry,” another student grounds to entirely invalidate Sportsnet’s decision to fire a man said. both you and anything you have they’ve labeled as a racist and a ever done or accomplished. bigot, others see it as the Bobby Orr agrees and has wrongful dismissal of a cultural taken a stand in supporting his Soon, we are going to have icon. former coach, referring to Don’s to stop and realize the sort of firing as “disgusting.” precedent these incidents will set Whether you and the implications they have on support him or not, it cannot be Don Cherry himself, while society as a whole. Don Cherry’s denied that the effects of Don refusing to apologize for firing was much more than the Cherry’s firing have been felt by anything he said, has insisted loss of a TV personality, but a everyone. Even here at Ancaster that people have misinterpreted wakeup call to the entire country. page 7 | Local News

CELEBRATIONS Ancaster High Remembers

by Zainab Al-Rammahi – Writer

How we commemorated our fallen troops this year on November 11th.

Right: Owen Lapsley, Ryan Park-Lopes, Ethan Coleman and Kebin Lee during the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Royal Gazette)

Remembrance Day– emely interesting and kept the known in America as Veteran’s students attention. One highlight Day, is a day to honour the fallen was the famous poem “In Why do we need a day to soldiers who gave their lives in Flanders Fields”. Another remember? We need to service to our country. People highlight was the wreaths. Many honour our soldiers in many talented musicians played and “truly be grateful for the different ways. The most sang songs that are traditionally freedom and common method is wearing a performed for Remembrance opportunities those poppy, a red flower with a black Day, and truly tying the soldiers have given us. center. ceremony together.

The poppy has a The singers were Ashley The Remembrance Day long-standing association with Smith, Jocelyn Mattka, Owen Ceremony was overall a moving Remembrance Day. Once Lapsley, Addison Massey, ceremony filled with students conflicts ended, the poppy was Clarissa White, and Chloe Braun. who brought to life the emotional one of the only plants to grow on The musicians include Jeremy connections we should feel for the otherwise barren battlefields. Ippolito, Ryan Park-Lopes, Ethan soldiers that died for this Other ways people have Coleman, Brendan Reynolds, and country. The talent and honoured them is going to a Kebin Lee. Along with that, the willingness to participate in this ceremony and putting up slideshow that played through ceremony shone through in the wreaths or crosses to show the entirety of the ceremony was students, and it was a great way to gratitude for the soldiers and a nice focal point in the honour the fallen. their sacrifices. background.

Why do we need a day to The people who spoke remember? We need to truly be offered eloquent message, AHS Presents! grateful for the freedom and demonstrating commitment to opportunities those soldiers have their work. A big take away after given us. Not many people enjoy seeing how soldiers were affected or appreciate the ceremonies, by the war, was realizing that war but if people look in depth as to was not an answer to global how these soldiers have affected problems. our everyday lives, more people School Performances: would be connected to what the Public Performances: ● Thursday December 5th: soldiers have done for us and this ● Thursday December 5th Ancaster elementary schools country. & Friday December 6th. ● Monday December 9th: ● Doors open at 6:30 pm, Junior classes: period 2, During the Remembrance shows begin at 7:00 pm. Senior classes: period 3 (at Day ceremony there were many ● $10.00 for adults the discretion of the moving moments that were extr- ● $5.00 for students and classroom teacher) kids page 8 | Local News

CELEBRATIONS Halloween @ Ancaster High School by Brooke Vesentin – Writer

This year’s AHS Halloween celebration was chock-full of awesome costumes, fun activities, and most importantly, lots of candy.

Left: Students and teachers in the East Cafeteria for the costume contest and the candy jar guessing game. (Royal Gazette)

This past October, as per Halloween tradition, activities available for students to Ancaster High celebrated the students and staff dressed in participate in, one of which was spookiest holiday of the year in a costumes could be spotted all the Halloween Escape Room. variety of ways. From candy- around the school. Those who This was held in gym D at lunch, grams to costume contests, the did dress up were able to show off and was a fun and spooky activity school was filled to the brim with their costumes at the costume for those brave enough to try it. Halloween spirit. One of the ways contest, as well as compete for For $1.00 each, teams of 3-5 both students and staff were able free homecoming tickets. The people took the challenge and to spread the Halloween cheer contest was also held in the big afterward, were awarded candy. was by purchasing candy grams cafeteria on Halloween, and the (which were available in the big top three costumes were awarded Overall, it was fascinating cafeteria). For only $1.00, you the free tickets. The winners of to see all of the amazing could purchase a candy-gram for this contest were Alexis B, Alex T costumes worn by staff and one of your fellow students or a and Christian B. All of the students, and the candy and staff member. The small bags costumes were incredible and activites on top of that really filled with various candies were truly showcased our school spirit. made it feel like Halloween here then delivered to the person on In addition, there were also at Ancaster High. October 31st, making their various Halloween themed Halloween a little bit sweeter.

Along with the candy grams, another activity available to those with a sweet tooth was a candy jar guessing game. At lunch on Thursday, October 31st, in the big cafeteria, there was a large jar of assorted candies. If you were to guess the number of candies correctly, you could win the entire jar! The entries for this contest were also only $1. The winner of the candy jar was Aiden E.

On top of all of the candy, Above: Students dressed up in costumes when they came to school on Halloween. (Royal Gazette) page 9 | Local News

– CELEBRATIONS by Chloe Williamson Writer Halloween is that thrilling time of year that allows you to be whatever you want, for a day, and This Year’s there are many creative ways to fabricate your full- fledged fantasy. We always see certain trends in Trendiest Halloween costumes every year, often inspired by current and popular movies, books, or . Costumes Every age group is different, but there are still trends amongst them. Here are the Halloween costume trends of 2019 that span generations:

Purge Masks Throwing on a scary mask and hitting the streets has always been a trend with teens, but ever since the first ‘Purge’ movie came Fortnite Characters out, these masks have had a specific theme. They If any costume was surely to be on came in a huge variety, this list it’s this one. Fortnite has from lighting up to just made such a big impact on creepy faces; no matter the gamers of all ages, but especially mask they are distinct and elementary students. These crazy well known. characters were sure to be quite the attraction with all their bright colours, intricate weapons, and outfits.

E-Girl/Boy Fashion

Long sleeves under cool retro t-shirts with ripped jeans was a stylish and cool outfit for VSCO Fashion Halloween. This trendy costume was one of the easiest and most Big t-shirts, scrunchies, and trendy outfits amongst teens. It saving the turtles was the was another style that you could basis of what this costume sample for a day and still have the portrayed. Whether you were utmost confidence. mocking the Vsco trend or genuinely representing it, it was definitely a huge hit for a costume.

Clown Costumes

The movie “It 2” was released earlier this year, and since then putting on clown makeup to express your The Joker inner self has been all anyone can do. This costume is quirky and fun, This was a popular trend and allows you to use so many amongst all age groups with different colours. Also, it’s the the new ‘Joker’ movie being perfect sticker on your Snapchat for released this year, and it was when you do something quite fascinating to see embarrassing enough that it everybody’s take on new and warrants your clown face. old styles of the Joker. page 10 | Local News

ANCASTER HIGH Friday Fun In the Special Ed Program!

by Vita Rao – Writer

A long standing tradition at Ancaster High is for Mr. Above: Mr. Gallant and Mr. Perkins performing for the Gallant to perform live for the Special- Ed class Special-Ed students.

weekly celebration for four years For the last six years, it has This year, he played along with now and expressed that his been a tradition for Mr. Gallant to Mr. Vallance and Mr. Perkins, favourite part of the tradition is sing and play the guitar for singing a variety of songs, the music. According to the staff students in the special-ed including their closing pieces involved, music has assisted program. It began prior to his them in reading and identifying arrival at AHS as he recognized Froggie Went a Courtin' words. the rewarding aspects of and I Know an Old Lady who performing for special-ed Swallowed a Fly. The weekly Evidently, the weekly event students. The experience gives event is filled with joyous is greatly beneficial and students the opportunity to end laughing and singing. In fact, I enjoyable for the students in the their weeks with positivity and to had the opportunity to speak with special-ed program. The event enjoy the music played. one of the students, Mustafa. He was a overall pleasure to has attended the experience!

Ancaster High’s Homecoming Gallery Photos by- Yearbook Club page 11 | Feature

by Vita Rao – Writer To Impeach A President

It’s only happened twice before in American history. Although Trump has faced the threat of ever since his impeachment inauguration, that danger has only become more real in the past few weeks. Vita Rao Royal Gazette Writer breaks down the situation south of the border.

What is impeachment?

Essentially, if there is enough a evidence to convict a government official of significant crime or misdemeanor, they may be stripped of their title. If the evidence it presented is substantial, and a majority vote in the House of Commons is obtained, then moves to the Senate. If a majority is reached

in the Senate—something that has not happened in the country's history—then the president will be removed from office. In this case, if the president were to be impeached, his vice-president would assume the position.

An Overview

Although there have been several

attempts to impeach President

Trump in the past, none have been successful. Following the disclosure of information regarding President Trump's affiliation with Ukraine, an impeachment investigation was launched — the fourth in the country's history. The scandal originated with a whistleblower complaint. This complaint, filed by an intelligence agent, alleged that Trump had been pressuring the Ukrainian government into giving him information that would aid him in the 2020 presidential election. The inquiry was sparked after an exchange between Trump and Ukranian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, was released. The phone call reportedly contained informati-

Illustration by Anne Fu on that implicated Trump and his attorn- ey, Rudy Giuliani, among page 12 | Feature others. Trump was allegedly attempted to cover-up any pressuring the Ukrainian wrongdoing. government into investigating 46.3% Hunter Biden, the son of former Earlier this month, the of Americans Vice President Joe Biden in Democrats voted on approaching exchange for military aid. Biden the impeachment inquiry using a support Trump’s is currently campaigning to be process similar to Bill Clinton's impeachment, the Democratic Candidate to 1998 examination. Following the which makes the challenge Trump in the 2020 completion of several private election. This trading of favours depositions, public hearings are competition close. is the “Quid Pro Quo” at the heart beginning. The focus of the of the issue. It was subsequently investigation is to communicate presented to Congress for review, the significance of Trump's with the public gaining access actions, hopefully obtaining the next day. Following the public support. The upcoming 80.3% release of the transcript, Trump, weeks will consist of hearings, of those are Democr- as well as his allies and testimonies, and documents that supporters, have attempted to supposedly implicate the ats. (As of Nov. 23, question the whistleblower, President and his staff. 2019) frequently campaigning to expose the identity. Nonetheless, Trump's Response until now, there has been no evidence that suggests any Trump has acknowledged 43% wrongdoing by the Bidens, who the investigation via Twitter, think the situation is were the ones being implicated denying the accusations and in the accusations by Trump. blaming his political opponents serious. (As of Oct, 9, for the scandal. Furthermore, he 2019) What is the White House doing? has repeatedly communicated that there was no quid pro quo, the Prosecutor General was fired. Although the allegations saying that his relationship with were corroborated by external the Ukrainian president was Following his departure, there sources, the White House excellent. The White House has were several allegations maintains their innocence, also accused the intelligence regarding Biden and his son. It saying that military aid was was theorized that the actual withheld due to corruption within reason behind the firing was to the Ukrainian government. The retain Hunter Biden's—Joe President and his staff have Essentially, it is illegal Biden's son’s—business affairs repeatedly attempted to discredit for political leaders to with Ukrainian companies. the allegations and the request foreign aid to Before his firing, Shokin—the whistleblower. However, all “advance their electoral person who was fired—was attempts thus far have been reportedly investigating the unsuccessful. Mick Mulvaney, campaigns. As of now, company with which Hunter White House Chief of Staff, told political leaders are Biden had a deal. However, after reporters to move on and blamed debating whether the information on Shokin was the media for publicizing the exchange … would released, his statements and matter. The White House has also qualify as a quid pro quo. articles of evidence were maintained that it is not unusual discredited. for political leaders to generate agencies of disliking the incentives to obtain their desires. President and creating a false What is wrong with what Trump narrative. did? The Inquiry What Did Biden do? Although withholding The impeachment inquiry—led foreign aid is not illegal, by the Democrats—is primarily Biden's role in the scandal soliciting foreign support for focused on investigating the dates back to Obama's personal reasons and threatening abuse of power, a narrative presidency when the U.S. and pressuring other countries corroborated by multiple supported Ukraine during its into taking an incentive is illegal. witnesses. The inquiry will be dispute with Russia. The United Essentially, it is illegal for centered around whether or not States government concluded political leaders to use foreign Trump promised foreign aid that a significant reason behind aid as a bargaining chip to during the 2016 presidential Ukraine's inability to progress advance their electoral election, if he was pressuring was a large amount of corruption campaigns. As of now, political Ukraine into investigating the present in the country. The leaders are debating whether the Bidens, and if the White House Obama government subsequently exchange between the Ukrainian withheld aid until and American presidents would page 13 | Feature qualify as a quid pro quo. They are determining if the denial of foreign military aid was for an Like every American, exchange of information or for genuine reason. I deserve to meet my Public Hearings “ President The public hearings were accuser. Trump, Sept. 26 set to begin in early November, starting with William Taylor, George Kent, and Marie 2016 presidential election was uring the inquiry. The general Yovanovitch. discredited by Yovanovitch. leaning of the public is towards Furthermore, she also provided impeaching Trump, however, Day One: Kent and Taylor insight into her reaction to there is a significant portion of Trump's statements about her, the population who are against it. The first testimonies took sharing her devastation and As the inquiry progresses, the place on November 13th, with confusion. Throughout her support for the Democrats is William Taylor and George Kent testimony, Trump was seemingly increasing. discussing whether the communicating his reactions and President's actions were an abuse opinions through Twitter. His Future of power. Kent's testimony seemingly intimidating and revolved around Giuliani's and derogatory posts were The following weeks will Trump's efforts to obtain condemned by the Democrats, consist of an abundance of public information about a political potentially leading to an hearings and the presentation of rival, Joe Biden. He mentions that additional charge of witness more information. Between their efforts were not in the tampering. November 19-21, Jennifer interest of foreign policy, but Williams, Alexander Vindman, satisfying a personal vendetta Public Stance Kurt Volker, Tim Morrison, against a political opponent. Gordon Sondland, Laura Cooper, Furthermore, he also discussed As revealed by polling, the David Hale, and Fiona Hill will be the lack of evidence surrounding public interest and support for testifying. the supposed wrongdoing of the the impeachment have increased, Bidens. Similarly, Taylor with over 50% of the public favo- corroborated the quid pro quo narrative, saying that Trump did pressure Ukraine into investigating Biden. Taylor also revealed details of a phone call between Trump and Gordon Sondland, the -Europe Ambassador, mentioning that a member of his staff witnessed the exchange between the two. In the phone call, Sondland reportedly confirmed a trade or quid pro quo between the two countries. Although they were only the first testimonies, Taylor and Kent presented many crucial pieces of evidence.

Day Two: Marie Yovanovitch

The second testimony took place on November 15th, with Marie Yovanovitch testifying. The former Ukranian ambassador described a smear campaign being led by the President's Read the full attorney, and detailed the whistleblower repercussions of his actions. Additionally, the theory that complaint by Ukraine had interfered with the scanning here. page 14 | Reviews

MUSIC The ‘Mac’ is Back! Leaves Audience

Mesmerized dancing during ‘.’ By @921citi by Ashley Barry – Club Advisor

Fleetwood Mac has been tty and the Heartbreakers. Over to have been inducted into the travelling on their World Tour the course of the night they Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, over the past year and returned to played their hit songs from the once with Fleetwood Mac, and Canada to play five rescheduled albums: ‘Fleetwood Mac’; 1975, recently for her solo career. shows set in Edmonton, Calgary, ‘Rumors’; 1977, ‘Tusk’; 1979, and Stevie is a famous woman who Winnipeg, Quebec City, and ‘Mirage’; 1983. The songs I does not conform to the typical Toronto. The shows were enjoyed the most were ‘Gold Dust ideals of how people believe cancelled last spring due to the Woman’, ‘Rhiannon’, ‘Go Your women in the music industry band’s lead singer, Stevie Nicks, Own Way’, ‘Don’t Stop,’ and should look or act. She is her true losing her voice from catching ‘Landslide’, though all of their self and does her own thing, pneumonia. At the time, the songs were outstanding! They making her a badass, whose cancellation of the shows also performed two earlier spirit and attitude inspires me devastated their fans, but this Fleetwood Mac songs by Peter every day. I think that is why time around, Fleetwood Mac Green, called ‘Oh Well’ and ‘I Got Fleetwood Mac puts on such a returned to Canada with every You’, as well as a cover of Tom mesmerizing show, because they band member in good health and Petty’s ‘Free Falling’ and a cover are unique, real, and raw with ready to perform. As an ode to of ‘Don’t Dream emotion when they perform. end ‘Spooky Season,’ I attended It’s Over.’ their concert on November 1st, Seeing Stevie Nicks in held at the Scotiabank Arena in I was very excited to see concert was everything I Toronto, and was amazed by their Fleetwood Mac,–. They’ve been imagined it would be,– From her enchanting and beautiful my favourite band since I was bouncing silver hair, shimmering performance. six-years old when my mom used gold shawl, to her six-inch to sing me their song ‘Landslide’ platform boots,–. The moment This year's lineup featured before I went to bed. Their music she gracefully walked to center Stevie Nicks; lead singer, Mick is timeless and every song is stage during the intro to their Fleetwood; drums, Christine meaningful, forceful, and opening song, ‘’, the McVie; keyboard, John McVie; haunting. audience was captured by her bass guitar, Neil Finn; guitarist witchy aura and her powerful from Crowded House, and Mike Nicks is strong and composition Campbell; guitarist from Tom Pe- authentic, and is the only woman page 15 | Reviews

as well as the energizing beat of Stevie’s raspy voice paired with their encore, the crowd the drums. When the band sang Neil Finn picking chords softly applauded and cheered for the the first lyrics of the song in on his acoustic guitar made the band for nearly ten minutes after harmony: “listen to the wind song sound eerie, echoing in the they had left the stage. I found blow, watch the sunrise,–” the large stadium. The people to the myself not wanting to move out of sold-out arena of fans was on its right of me were crying–and so myseat because I didn’t want the feet, singing and dancing to the was I. It was sung so beautifully night to end! Fleetwood Mac put music of one of the most iconic that you felt the impact of every on a stunning show and I will bands in history–and the energy word in your heart. never forget how powerful and was electrifying. When she sang magnificent just being in their ‘Landslide’, it was so quiet, it felt Overall, the night was presence and listening to their like you could hear a pin drop. incredible. When they finished songs made me feel.

Left: John McVie, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Neil Finn, and . By Ralph_PH Concerts You Must See In 2020!

Old Dominion Post Malone Elton John Dec 12 - Feb 21 /multiple Feb 14 / Scotiabank Mar 28-29 /Scotiabank venues Arena, Toronto Arena, Toronto

The Lumineers Green Day Billy Joel Mar 2 /Scotiabank Arena, Aug 24 /Rogers Centre, Aug 15 / New Era Field, Orchard Toronto Toronto park page 16 | Lifestyle How to Get Into the HOLIDAY SPIRIT By Emily Outerbridge – Editor-in-Chief

Snow! Holidays! They also have their you can also make and CHRISTMAS! I’m sure I’m not Christmas Tree lighting decorate holiday cookies! It the only one who is already ceremony very early on in the may be a little early to, feeling the thrill of the season, snowy season. This year’s butthere’s no harm in despite many remarks from ceremony held on November whipping up some tasty friends and family that “it’s only 15th, had a phenomenal holiday-themed treats. And you November”. The first snowfall turnout. CF Limeridge instills don’t even have to be good at brings with it many feelings: joy, delight within as soon as you it! excitement, an unbelievable urge walk through the doors, and is to spend bajillions of dollars on a great place to go during the Or for those who want to presents, and of course for some, holiday season. take subtle holiday action, resentment. There are many there is always the brilliant and reasons to feel joyful and Decorate, decorate, simple option of wearing grateful for those who surround decorate! Not only will holiday socks. This is an easy you this holiday season. For decorating your home with and small way of showing those who aren’t feeling the glee festive accessories help to holiday spirit without changing quite yet, there are many ways to bring you some Christmas and your everyday lifestyle! Plus, get into the holiday spirit, so holiday joy, but go full on socks can be easily hidden if don’t fret. Christmas, but necessary, though I’m not sure why anyone would want to hide One place that always gets their holiday spirit. me in the spirit of the season is

Limeridge Mall, and not because A classic holiday trend is of course to watch as many of Christmas shopping (though Christmas and/or holiday that is also quite enjoyable). Limeridge Mall is full of holiday movies as possible until you lights and Christmas jingles, as can think of nothing but well as free visits with Santa from Christmas. Even better, pair November 16th right up until holiday cookie day with movie Christmas Eve! marathon day, and have a jolly holiday time! page 17 | Lifestyle

Some I would recommend are: ● The Holiday ● Love Actually

● The Family Stone ● The Polar Express ● The Elf

For those of us who enjoy reading, one of the best feelings in the world is to sit by a fire ● Twas the Night There are many methods drinking hot chocolate and Before Christmas of getting into the holiday reading a good book! To make a Visit from St. spirit, both simple and bold. If the feeling even more festive, try Nicholas by you wish to feel the holiday reading a good holiday story, Clement Clarke spirit, by all means follow such as: Moore these steps. Overall, the holidays are a time to be ● A Christmas Carol ● A Christmas grateful and appreciative of by Charles Memory by what you have and those you Dickens Truman Capote love, and it is never to early for that. ● Little Women by ● Letters From

Louisa May Alcott Father Christmas by J.R.R Tolkien HOROSCOPES Ryan Gosling Katy Perry

Scorpio Celebrities: By Sophie Hughes and Olivia Pasian Leonardo Dicaprio

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 - April 19 April 20 - May 20 May 21 - June 20 A month of bad luck has It seems that you will be You will have a very fulfilled been foretold for you, Aries. very stressed this month, month, Gemini! You will This may be disheartening, Taurus! Whether that is due finally complete something but remember that your to school, a job, or that has been weighing you misfortune will not last relationships, try to keep down for a while. Enjoy this long. Lucky numbers: 15, 24, everything in perspective! time. Lucky numbers: 1, 30, 62 Lucky numbers: 18, 22, 55 73

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 - July 22 July 23 - August 22 August 23 - September 22 To be honest, Cancer, your This month, Leo, you’ll Virgo, you feel that you month looks quite bland. encounter quite the don’t deserve a break until Nothing particularly predicament. Though you’ll the work is done. But this exciting is planned in the prefer to solve it on your month, it is foreseen that a near future. Sit tight until own, it will be necessary bit of relaxation is what you December! Lucky numbers: that you ask for help. Lucky need to make progress. 11, 29, 47 numbers: 3, 38, 60 Lucky numbers: 24, 25, 86

SCORPIO LIBRA SAGITTARIUS October 23 - November 21 September 23 - October 22 November 22 - December 21 It’s Scorpio season! This This month, someone close You have been putting off month, you will have a to you will attempt to talk dealing with an issue for strong urge to buy you into something you some time. This month, something expensive. It’s don’t want to do. It’s hard to Sagittarius, things will nice to treat yourself around say “no” sometimes, but it’s come to a head and you will your birthday, but the stars for the best that you stand have to face it. Lucky say something smaller your ground and be honest. numbers: 7, 60, 94 would be wise. Lucky Lucky numbers: 17, 45, 89 numbers: 2, 12, 76

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 - January 19 January 20 - February 18 February 19 - March 20 Do something nice for The temperature outside is Good news Pisces! You will someone you care about dropping, Aquarius, and we stumble upon a small this month, Capricorn. predict that your enjoyment fortune in the near future. They’ll appreciate it, and of the outdoors will This will be of great benefit it’ll give you a boost of plummet with it. We to you if you spend wisely. happiness in an otherwise suggest finding fun holiday Lucky numbers: 2, 17, 38 cold, miserable month. activities to combat this. Lucky numbers: 19, 43, 55 Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 21 Scan to Subscribe!

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