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Nigerian Citizens Protest SARS pg 05 The SARS police regiment’s The Royal controversial actions have triggered an outpouring of criticism.

Google Faces Gazette Antitrust Action pg 10 The tech giant is being forced to Your school. Your newspaper. defend itself against the Supreme Court.

NOTHING TO HIDE, NOTHING TO FEAR.

What happens when our social media platforms know pg 21 more than we do?

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According to a survey conducted in July 2020, 78% of Ontarians say they would wear a mask if social distancing wasn’t possible. CANADA Mi’kmaq Battle for Lobster Fishing Rights

Above: A M’ikmaq man stands on a lobster fishing ship in Saulnierville, Nova Scotia. For the past several months, HAMILTON Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishermen have clashed over this industry. (John Morris/Reuters)

In Nova Scotia, Indigenous and will interfere with their vocation. In the weeks since the fishery non-Indigenous commercial fishermen opened in St. Mary’s Bay, the conflict Daily COVID-19 Cases are battling over crucial lobster fishing Although animosity between escalated to violence, riots, physical rights in a feud that dates back Indigenous and commercial fishermen threats, vandalism, and property Reach Record Numbers centuries. has existed for decades, these recent destruction. destruction. In October, clashes have become especially hostile, Mi’kmaq farmers saw their catches On September 17, 2020, the as non-Indigenous fishermen turn to destroyed, their boats and vans Above: A group of four people with masks on walk down James Street in Hamilton. The city's number of COVID-19 cases Sipekne’katik Mi’kmaq First Nation violent methods to defend what they damaged, and their traps lost or continues to climb in November. (Bobby Hristova/CBC) opened a fishery in St. Mary’s Bay, perceive to be both their primary sabotaged. Jason Marr, an Indigenous Nova Scotia, on the shores of the Gulf source of income and the sustainability fisherman, was trapped in a warehouse 400 active cases of COVID-19 and “Lockdown”, the most drastic as being in the yellow “Protect” of Maine. Although the Supreme Court of the Canadian lobster industry as a by a mob of approximately 200 were reported in Hamilton on measure, as grey. Each level involves category; Guelph, Brant, Niagara, ruled this action to be within the whole. Others, however, believe that non-Indigenous fishermen, who cut November 14th, 2020 — a record high progressively stronger restrictions on Waterloo in the orange “Restrict” tribe’s constitutional rights, the small-scale fishing Indigenous the power and stole the pounds inside. for daily cases in the city. As Ontario gatherings, businesses and workplaces, stages; and Hamilton and York in the commercial fishermen are resisting it tribes are conducting will have no rolls out its new colour-coded tier and public spaces in order to contain red “Control” zones, and Toronto and fiercely. Some believe that by opening long-term effect on the lobster “They said they were going to system for managing COVID-19 the virus’ spread. Regions are classified Peel entering the grey “Lockdown” a fishery during the federally- industry in comparison to commercial give us until midnight or they were protocols this month, some express based on factors such as their number tiers. regulated off-months, Indigenous fisheries. going to burn us out.” Marr told concerns over where the province is of new weekly cases, the number of fishermen could be undermining As it would go, the warehouse headed in containing the virus. new cases caused by each infected Ontario Health Minister conservation efforts. Lobster catches “The scale of the livelihood was set alight on October 17, person, and hospital capacity, amongst Christine Elliott had strong words of have been slowly declining over the fishery as it exists right now with 350 destroying the hundreds of pounds of Since October 25th, Hamilton others. As a region’s situation escalates warning for those living in red zones past several years, and with the traps is not a conservation concern,” lobster that had been stored inside. has been averaging 25-26 new cases of or deescalates, it moves stepwise up like Hamilton. COVID-19 pandemic eliminating said Dalhousie University Marine COVID-19 a day. Wednesday’s numbers and down the framework’s sliding scale several key seafood markets, Affairs Professor Megan Bailey. “With Things changed, however, on mark the highest daily increase in of measures, as protocols are tightened “If you live in a red 'control' overfishing in seasons where the 350 traps, if you multiply that by 10, I November 11th, when the Mi’kmaq cases that the city has ever or loosened accordingly. region please only leave the house for lobster population is vulnerable could still don’t think it would be a problem.” nation purchased 50% of Clearwater experienced since the pandemic began. essential purposes. We all have put the entire trade at risk. Seafoods, a major Nova Scotian fishing During the week of November 1st to “The framework will also personal responsibility to control the company, in a deal worth $1 billion 7th, Ancaster High recorded 2 new provide more certainty to businesses, spread of COVID-19,” she said. The Peace and Friendship CAD. With this partnership, Indigenous COVID-19 cases itself, while families and workers. It will help us Treaty, established in 1792, outlined the fishermen will now have access to surrounding secondary schools such as introduce preventative measures early, In the red stages of quarantine, Mi’kmaq people’s original rights to fish Clearwater’s offshore fishing licences Bishop Tonnos, St. David and Cathedral to slow the spread,” said Premier Doug gatherings are confined to 10 people on their lands and to form trade and exclusive fishing areas such as LFA reported positive tests of their own Ford in a public address on November indoors and 25 people outdoors, bars relations with settlers. In 1999, 41, as well as new job opportunities amongst their students. 4th. As he describes, the ultimate goal and restaurants are allowed to seat a however, this treaty was expanded to within the company. of the program is to bring every region maximum of 10 people at a time, and allow Mi’kmaq fishers to not only hunt, In order to manage outbreaks of Ontario into the “Prevent”, or green weddings, funerals and religious but sustain a “moderate livelihood” “...today, on this truly more effectively, the province has zone, and to provide citizens with clear services are restricted to 30% capacity through such means. The new ruling transformational day, we are owners of developed a five-level system for and constant updates on how well their indoors and 100 people outdoors. left the exact definition of this term LFA 41 a global leader in the fishery. For so classifying different regions by risk region is doing in containing the These measures will be in place for 28 vague, which has led to conflicts many years, our communities were not severity. Different colours are used to pandemic. days, unless the situation worsens. between Mi’kmaq and commercial welcome to participate in big industry. organize COVID-19 situations from fishermen in Nova Scotia. While the Today, on our own terms we are 50% least to most acute, beginning with Under this system, districts At this time, officials Mi’kmaq people argue that it is their commercial owners,” said Chief “Prevent” as green, “Protect” as yellow, such as Huron, Haldimand-Norfolk, recommend staying home whenever right to operate independent fisheries Above: LFA 41, the territory that Terrence Paul of the Membertou “Restrict” as orange, “Control” as red, and Middlesex are currently classified possible and attending social events to provide for themselves, commercial Clearwater and the Mi’kmaq have Mi’kmaq First Nations. cautiously. lobster farmers fear that these farms fishing rights over. (Google Earth) page 3 | Top Stories page 4 | Externals Beginning in 2016, right-wing extremism has superseded Islamic terrorism as Europe’s biggest security threat, followed by an overall decline in terrorism-related fatalities. In 2019, there were just 10 deaths The biggest stories from related to terrorist attacks — the lowest figure in 5 years. outside the Ancaster EXTERNALS External community on a Canada’s Single Use provincial, national and Plastics Ban pg 06 News international scale.

By John Kerr ↯ Staff Editor & Writer

4 days after the polls closed on November 3rd, Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden will become the 46th President-elect of the United States of America. After pulling and passing the threshold of 290 electoral college seats on Saturday November 7th, Biden officially defeated former President Donald Trump in an election that pitted urban against rural for the WORLD future of the nation. EXTERNALS

Biden’s cemented victory came Terror Attacks in Europe Saturday morning as the states of Pennsylvania and Nevada were added Joe Biden Wins to his total, each state providing 20 and Highlight Divisions 6 seats to his cause respectively. As of the US Election November 8th, only the states of North Above: A man holds a sign reading “Hey Abadou…! You don’t represent Islam nor Muslims!!!” at a rally in memory of Carolina and Alaska, leaning Samuel Paty. (AFP) Republican, and Georgia, leaning Above: People celebrate media announcing that Joe Biden has won the 2020 Democrat, have yet to be definitively U.S. presidential election in Manhattan, New York City. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters) A wave of deadly extremist Muslim leaders were quick to polarisation & marginalisation that called. attacks in Europe has left citizens condemn both attacks, with inevitably leads to radicalisation,” he he said after calling his victory “clear” color, as is widely claimed. Although, shaken, causing some to question the organizations such as France's Council tweeted. With this loss, Trump will join and “convincing”. “Let’s give each other Harris herself has been slammed for success of Europe’s integration policies of the Muslim Faith calling for the short list of incumbent presidents a chance. It’s time to put away the anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and others to double down on secular solidarity and for Muslims to cancel A few days later on November whose bids for second-term reelection harsh rhetoric, to lower the that she has supported. principles. Mawlid festivities that would have 3rd, a shooting outside a synagogue in failed. The last to only serve a single temperature, to see each other again, normally celebrated the prophet’s Vienna left 5 dead. The gunman was term was Republican, George H. W. to listen to each other again.” As what her placement as VP This new surge in terrorism birthday on October 28th and 29th. At identified by police to be a 20 year old Bush, in 1992 after failing to recognise will mean for Biden’s cabinet, many began on October 16, 2020 with the the same time, others also insisted that Islamic State sympathizer, who is still and combat the racial tension in As the oldest-ever elected believe that her poor performance in beheading of Samuel Paty, a French France’s demands for secularism and at large at the time of writing. Austrian America sparked by the Rodney King president, Biden states that he wishes the vice-presidential debate against schoolteacher. Days after showing a integration were backsliding into Chancellor Sebastian Kurz condemned crisis during the election year. to unify the American people and be a Mike Pence, despite being favoured by naked caricature of the Prophet Islamophobia. In Muslim-majority the attacks as “despicable” — an president for the citizens regardless as the moderator and given extra Muhammed to students in a class on nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh opinion shared by many other However, Trump has yet to to which way they voted in this opportunities to speak as Pence free speech, he was killed by 18 year and Indonesia, protestors took a more European leaders from Angela Merkel concede the presidency to Joe Biden election. His key campaign ideas; repeatedly got cut-off in the midst of old Chechen refugee Abdoullakh aggressive stance, with thousands to Boris Johnson, to even American stating that the election was “stolen” containing the spread of COVID-19, landing substantial blows to her Anzorov, who was subsequently taking to the streets to burn flags and President Donald Trump. from him, naming the possibility of repairing the racial injustice in credibility, is a sign that next president gunned down by police. In Islam, effigies of Macron and denounce his widespread voter fraud and mail-in America, and focusing on the is going to have a gaping hole in the depictions of the prophet are defense of the cartoons. The last several years have ballot issues as the culprit. As formerly environment, will all be prioritised in credibility and functionality of his blasphemous; the display thus drew seen Europe plagued by multiple red states shifted to blue as mail-in the coming months as he prepares team. The debate revealed her to be the ire of Anzorov and other members I say it with great clarity once religious and cultural schisms, as the ballots, the majority of them being committees and teams to begin work spineless towards China, cold and on these issues after he is sworn into insincere, and relatively unlikable of the Muslim community who felt again today: we won't continent struggles to adapt to an Democrat, were counted, Trump took to Twitter to announce: “I WON THE office in January. through her refusal to answer major insulted by Paty’s lesson. surrender anything. increasingly diverse population. Indeed, a significant portion of ELECTION, GOT 71,000,000 LEGAL political issues forwarded during the French President Emmanuel Emmanuel Macron, President Europe’s Muslims feel frustrated with VOTES.” He plans to re-join the Paris debate. She revealed her extremist Macron emphasized that he would not of France having to contend with extremism Agreement after Trump pulled America views on the environment and taxation allow the attacks to sway France’s from within their own communities Trump will launch lawsuits in out of the international organization. and, on multiple occasions, was found commitment to free speech, declaring “We urge the government to and Islamophobia from outside them. the states of Georgia, Michigan, and He will reinstate Obama-era emissions to be incompetent and left speechless, that “Islamist separatism” threatened convey our anger to France and Pennsylvania, questioning the validity regulations and will pour investments unable to answer questions about the country’s democratic ideals. boycott French products until France “As Muslims, we pay the of the election results, and will attempt into other sustainable research to save packing the supreme court, how she Following in his footsteps, defiant offers a public apology for what it has damages of those two forms of to call a recount in Wisconsin. the U.S. from the “climate emergency.” would improve relations with China, French citizens projected cartoons of done to Muslims,” said Akramul Haque, extremism,” explained Naziha Mayoufi, and fracking. Muhammad onto building walls at a a Pakistani protestor. The following a member of the French Muslim As the election stands, Biden On the social justice front, tribute for Paty on October 21st. days saw French goods such as Louis association LES Musulmans to the will emerge with both the lead in Biden was able to rally the support of a Fortunately, with Biden as Vuitton bags, yogurt, sparkling water electoral college seats and with the large number of minority groups in president, and previous relations to 13 days later, a stabbing at a and toothpaste pulled from shop support of over 50% of Americans large U.S. cities by promising to bring Canada and prime minister Justin Christian church in Nice took 3 lives, shelves in countries like Turkey, Nevertheless, leaders like having received a record 75,000,000 an end to the racial inequality in the Trudeau still in place, the economic after 21 year old Tunisian immigrant Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kuwait. Macron seem to remain resolute in votes in an all-time high turnout for nation. However, seeing as Biden has ties between the U.S. and Canada are Brahim Aouissaoui attacked 2 women their stances on secularism and any U.S. election. come under fire for policies in the mid believed to remain stable during this and a man. Although Macron placed Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime freedom of speech. On October 2nd, 90’s that targeted black people, he now pandemic. the country under high alert and Minister Imran Khan accused Macron several days before any of the attacks Less than 8 hours after he was has to live up to his promises and deployed military reinforcements to of being deliberately provocative and occured, the French leader had already declared the president-elect, Biden and provide a long term solution to this Biden will be sworn into office guard schools and places of worship, counterproductive in his announced an “anti-separatism” bill vice-president-elect, Kamala Harris, major societal issue. in January 2021, as the 46th President he remained staunch in his views. anti-terrorism efforts. designed to crack down on terrorism took to the stage at his campaign of the United States and will be faced and Islamic radicalism in the country. grounds in Wilmington, Delaware, to As for vice-president-elect, with the monumental task of uniting a “I say it with great clarity once “This is a time when The goal is “to build an Islam in France deliver a speech to the American Kamala Harris, she will become the divided country, red and blue, rural and again today: we won't surrender Pres[ident] Macron could have put that can be compatible with the people. first woman to hold the second highest urban, White and Black, all with an anything,” he announced after a visit to healing touch (sic) & denied space to Enlightenment”, he insisted in his position of power in the U.S. incumbent president who will be Nice. extremists rather than creating further speech. “This is a time to heal America,” government but not the first person of fighting this election across America for another two months. page 5 | Externals BY THE NUMBERS page 6 | Externals Numerous celebrities, actors and Rihanna ● Kanye West ● Beyonce ● artists have spoken out in their of plastic in Canada is million single-use plastic Nearly 700 species are Naomi Campbell ● Nicki Minaj ● support for #EndSARS, using their dumped into landfills. straws are thrown away by threatened by plastic 57 Canadians each day. 700 28 million John Boyega ● Chance the Rapper platforms to raise awareness for the 86% Only 9% is recycled. ocean pollution. issue. total tweets were made in support of #EndSARS in October.

In BC, microplastics pose a particular danger towards local wildlife such as salmon and whales, as well as Indigenous groups.

EXTERNALS EXTERNALS Nigerian Citizens Protest Canada’s Single-Use the SARS Police Unit Plastics Ban

Above: A group of people holding banners gather to protest against brutality of Nigerian Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria in London, UK. (Hasan Esen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Above: University student Hannah Kosick holds microplastics picked up from T’aalan Stl’ang beach in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. (Conner McDowell/Ocean Wise Aquablog) By Joe McDermott and supervision of the unit prompted refusal to enact change, extending far some members to engage in illegal beyond the issue of SARS. as all businesses will be provided ample and printed materials policy [which] ↯ Staff Writer activities while remaining unopposed. WHAT ABOUT COVID-19? time for adjustment. The Liberals will help [them] continue to move These activities included illegal arrests, Many social justice advocates reason this is the case, reminding the forward in the field and help reduce Outside a hotel, a man is shot extrajudicial killings, brutalization and identify the SARS unit as yet another The Trudeau admin- nation that talks of reducing plastic use the waste associated with packaging.” as stricken bystanders look on in sexual assault — all of which classified remnant of Africa’s colonial history and istration has specified had begun well before the They assured their strategies are distress. Members of the Special as human rights violations. recognize the recent response as a that the single-use announcement on October 7. “It’s a effective and evidence-based, stressing Anti-Robbery Squad, commonly called demand for justice and liberation, not plastic ban will not affect commitment we made two years ago,” that they “rely on sound research, SARS, take another life in the Nigerian A notable fuel for the outrage unlike the recent situations observed COVID-19 PPE, but urge citizens the Prime Minister said. rigorous methodologies and streets. exhibited in Nigeria’s streets was the in the west. Independence from British to keep in mind the effect that recognized approaches” to develop role of social media in publicizing their rule in 1960 marked Nigeria as its own medical plastics may have on the Trudeau also has emphasized initiatives, listing life cycle analysis and This was the catalyst for the plight. Use of the hashtag #EndSARS, state, but the disturbance created environment. Environment the presence of innovation in Canadian circular economy as chief examples. onset of widespread demonstrations which has been in circulation since as under colonizers persisted, leading the Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says industries. He referred to the calling for government action against early as 2017, served as a primary nation down a path of military regimes that provinces have committed to transition from styrofoam to cardboard Representative from the responsible PPE disposal so far. police brutality across the West African promotional method. Individuals from and illiberal democracies. The current fast-food containers as an example of Canadian Federation of Independent nation, where many specifically around the world have henceforth president Muhammadu Buhari himself this phenomenon. Business Muriel Protzer issued her requested that the SARS police unit be expressed solidarity with the was once a leader of one such regime comments on the timing of the ban, abolished. Resistance had been met demonstrators, as well they have in the 1980s. It could be that Nigeria’s By Joe McDermott For some, however, objection saying that “it’s very important that the with police response, where communicated with protesters to youth refuse to tolerate the past ↯ Staff Writer to the ban is directed at the timing. federal government make it absolutely supporters of SARS claim the unit support their efforts. The “End SARS” wrongs. The concerns mounting over the ban clear to businesses what the essential to maintaining order and movement has offered a remarkable pertain to the expectations for regulations are and also help them in security for Nigerian citizens. By example of how social media can be IN DEPTH: HOW DID SARS Plastic pollution has businesses during the pandemic and finding new products to replace their October 22, more than 56 people had used as a tool for freedom and change. BECOME CORRUPT? undeniable environmental impacts, as economic recovery. Currently a large single-use items with”. Protzer does perished due to the violence the Government of Canada has proportion of businesses utilize however recognize the national exemplified by the squad. Following a week's worth of recognized with the issuing of a ban on disposable plastic products for safety standard approach in that it ensures intensive pressure for government single use plastics. Set for enactment and cost reasons. Small businesses in consistency — without this no progress The unit, established in 1992, accountability, authorities were Officials point to Nigeria’s rising at the end of 2021, the federal plan particular have expressed their would be made in combating the initially intended to reduce the compelled to take action. SARS was poverty rate when identifying one outlines key items which will require criticism of the ban, where alternatives climate crisis. Additional worries that cause of the lawlessness amongst rampant crime escalating in many of immediately disbanded on October 11, replacement as Canada aims for zero to the banned plastics prove such an abrupt change for businesses SARS members. These disparities the country’s major cities such as days after the tightening of restrictions resulted in widespread plastic waste by 2030. Most significant exceptionally expensive in comparison. will spur on inflation due to increased Lagos and Abuja. In an attempt to on the unit. However, protestors corruption, but also incentivized of these items are plastic bags, cutlery, Those who oppose the Liberals’ production costs also surround the maximize efficacy, SARS officers remained skeptical — Nigeria has police officers to look out for straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings and decision assert how it will further discussion of the ban. operated covertly, wearing plain long-witnessed a succession of empty themselves rather than other food ware made from hard-hard to damage restaurants which have clothes and orchestrating spontaneous promises concerning systemic change. citizens, leading to the abuse of recycle products. suffered great losses throughout the Most Canadians accept that stop and searches. Lack of regulation The corruption endemic to Nigerian power that exists today. pandemic. The Trudeau government the country is due for environmental politics has significantly diminished An estimated 3 million tonnes claims that businesses can adapt to changes. Trudeau himself has [Buhari] has committed the confidence in the authorities. Pledges of plastic waste are thrown away each these changes within the time-frame acknowledged that “Canadians know greatest atrocity. No one has to reform SARS began in 2015 yet to year, where 29,000 tonnes of that layed out last month. there is far too much plastic going into massacred the youth of Nigeria this day no changes have been made, With the Nigerian youth waste ends up in the environment. our landfills and not being recycled”. like this. and a vast number of Nigerians remain mobilizing once more in a nation built Advocates for the ban refer to the When contacted, METRO But still the new decision has not unlawfully persecuted. Many of the through dissent, authorities take note success of countries where national stated their plan entails “waste resonated with all citizens and Oyedoyin Olajide, Nigerian most recent demonstrations relate of the challenge they face as the world standards are present, maintaining that management and optimization of businesses in the way the government resident of London to primarily to the Nigerian government’s witnesses a historic crisis from within sustainable goals can be more easily packaging and printed materials” and believed it would. the largest African state. achieved with little economic harm that they are “finalizing a packaging page 7 | Externals PREVIOUS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS page 8 | Externals

WHAT’S CHANGED? 2020: 4-2 against Tampa Bay Rays 1965: 4-3 against Minnesota Twins 1955: 4-3 against New York Yankees Although this may have been the 1988: 4-1 against Oakland Athletics 1963: 3-0 against New York Yankees Dodgers’ first World Series in several COVID-19 has noticeably decades, the team has had plenty of interfered with the NHL. For one, 1981: 4-2 against New York Yankees 1959: 4-2 against Chicago White Sox previous experience when it comes to an extended Stanley Cup season taking home the championship. pushed free agency season back from July to November. The salary cap is around $81.5 million USD, due to the decrease in revenue.

trade for center Max Domi. Both wingers were a much needed boost in offensive production for Montreal.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators, a team who is at the tail end of their rebuild, acquired some much needed players. Most importantly, they signed two-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender, Matt Murray. This is a huge EXTERNALS addition for the Senators as their goals EXTERNALS against has been a concern. Other notable signings include winger Evgeni Dadanov and center Alex Galchenyuk, NHL Free Agency who will most likely fit in on the LA Dodgers Capture First second or third lines. World Series Since 1988 Season Begins Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs had a Above, clockwise from top left: NHL players Taylor Hall, Alex Pietrangelo, much-needed successful off-season as Above: Dodgers celebrate Tuesday night after winning their first World Series title since 1988 in a 3-1 victory over the Torey Krug and Braden Holtby. (various) they improved two major areas in their Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) lineup: defense and physicality. They By Joely Stockl to be released by the Flames in free signed a top pairing defenseman to By Nicholas Tazzeo As the season started, the ↯ Staff Writer agency. It turned out that Jacob play with Morgan Rielly, TJ Brodie who ↯ Staff Writer Dodgers were the favourites in the Markstrom, who had two outstanding signed a 4 year, $20 million dollar deal. World Series. The Tampa Bay Rays previous seasons playing with the They also signed a depth defenseman were not. They had a good lineup and As we await the start of the Vancouver Canucks, would sign a 6 who is likely to play on the 3rd pair in 32 years. That is how long the pitching depth, but for them to be able 2020-2021 National Hockey League year, $6 million per year contract with Zach Bogosian. Toronto acquired World Series drought was for the Los to get through the hard-hitting New season, we have headed into free the Flames. Other notable signings for Wayne Simmonds, Jimmy Vesey, and Angeles Dodgers. That might not seem York Yankees and the extremely agency, which officially began on the Flames were defenseman Chris Joe Thorton among others to build like a big number in terms of age, but talented Houston Astros in the October 9th at 12:00 PM. Free agency Tanev, who also played with the their forward depth and fill gaps in in sports, 32 years without a American League was thought to be is the time of year when salaries and Canucks last season, as well as their offense. Specifically, 41-year-old championship is considered an impossible for Tampa Bay. Every series terms of new player contracts are forwards Josh Leivo and Dominik Joe Thorton should add some much extremely long time. After numerous that the Rays were in for this negotiated. Players may also decide not Simon who will help fill out their wanted character and leadership in the failed attempts to win a World Series, postseason, they were not favoured. to sign with their original teams, so forward depth. Leafs locker room. the Dodgers finally captured their 7th But Tampa Bay overcame the odds to that they can test out the free agent World Series championship in 2020, make it to their franchise’s 2nd World market. This is where teams from Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks which might just be their best win of all Series while trying to win their 1st. The around the league are free to negotiate time. Dodgers beat the young San Diego and sign with players who did decide The Edmonton Oilers, who This free agency, the Padres and the high-scoring Atlanta to test out the market. In 2020, free have two of the NHL’s big superstars, Vancouver Canucks gave up a lot more It all started with Andrew Braves in the NLDS and the NLCS to agency was slow moving, and there are Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, than they acquired. Many say that the Friedman, the president of the advance to their franchise’s 21st World still many impactful players looking for made some important signings this Canucks are now looking like a worse Dodgers. Admittedly, he had some Series while trying to win their 7th. deals today. Around the league, there offseason. Perhaps the most notable team than they were in this year's players on the team ready for him were many big fish up for grabs, who playoffs, but they hope to remain top Above: Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was defenseman Tyson Barrie, who when he got there, but if it wasn't for have now been signed. Those such as ... it feels like it right now celebrates after defeating the was signed by the Oilers for a one year contenders in the Western him they never would have acquired with all these Dodger fans Rays. (Robert Gauthier/Los Alex Pietrangelo who has signed a deal where he will make $3.75 million. Conference. The only notable name star right fielder and 2018 NL MVP around. To see how happy Angeles Times) massive 7 year, $61.6 million contract Barrie will add some much needed that the Canucks signed this offseason winner Mookie Betts from the Boston with the Vegas Golden Knights, Taylor is Stanley Cup champion Braden these fans are, they've been offense on the back end, especially if Red Sox, Max Muncy, AJ Pollack, and taining games in MLB history because Hall who unexpectedly signed a he gets top minutes playing alongside Holtby. Holtby came from the they never would have drafted their waiting a long time, too… It's of an error that happened at home contract with the Buffalo Sabres for the two top stars. Edmonton also Washington Capitals, where he won a up-and-coming ace, Walker Buehler, just a special feeling. plate which caused the Rays star player one year for a total of $8 million, and managed to sign Kyle Turris, who will cup as the starting goaltender. out of Vanderbilt in 2015. Randy Arozarena to slide in for the Torey Krug who signed a 7 year likely fill in the 3rd line center position Accompanying those players are 4 time Clayton Kershaw, LA Dodgers winning run to tie up the series. Game contract with the St. Louis Blues worth behind McDavid and Draisaitl. Winnipeg Jets Cy Young winner, left-handed ace pitcher on the team’s win 5 was another brilliantly pitched game $45.5 million. Let’s look and see how Clayton Kershaw, 2019 NL MVP winner from Clayton Kershaw which led his the 7 Canadian teams did in this year’s Montreal Canadiens The Winnipeg Jets, perhaps Cody Bellinger. With legendary former Game 1 was a Dodgers hitting team to victory and in the 6th and final Free agency: the quietest Canadian team this Red Sox outfielder Dave Roberts as the clinic plus brilliant pitching from game, his team won it all in a 3-1 The Montreal Canadiens were offseason, did not make any notable manager, you have a team that is Clayton Kershaw to take a 1-0 series low-scoring game. Calgary Flames somewhat quiet this offseason, but it signings. The only impactful player destined for success. Friedman lead while Game 2 the Rays won to tie was rumoured they were negotiating they acquired was in a trade from the previously built the Tampa Bay Rays the series. In Game 3, the Dodgers Overall, the Dodgers are going After the Calgary Flames were with many top players; however, it all Vegas Golden Knights. They got a rom the ground up by signing key free dominated the same way they did in to savor the moment and the knocked out of the first round of the fell through. Two significant players vetran centre in Paul Stastny, who agents and smart drafting before he Game 1 with brilliant pitching and off-season, which they are spending as 2020 NHL Playoffs, it was clear there the Canadiens picked up were wingers returns back to the Jets after playing got to Los Angeles, which made for an hitting to win the game 6-2 and take a world champions. They are going to be were many positions they needed to Tyler Toffoli and Josh Anderson. While two seasons in Vegas. Stastny should interesting narrative for this year’s 2-1 series lead. Game 4 will be a force to be reckoned with for years improve, and goaltending was one of Toffoli was signed as a free agent, Josh be a familiar player to the organization World Series. remembered as one of the most enter- to come in the MLB. those positions. Cam Talbot was going Anderson was acquired through a and be able to contribute right away. page 9 | Externals page 10 | Externals IN DEPTH: HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE A COMMON ENEMY? By Anne Fu ↯ Editor-in-Chief See more coverage Randi Gage of the Chippewa First Nation organized the first The antitrust lawsuits have garnered on technology Aboriginal Veterans Day in Manitoba, 1998. The event was significant support from members of corporations and both major American political parties — a This November 11th, Canadians inaugurated next year by the Winnipeg City Council, and cybersecurity on has since been adopted on a national scale. rare phenomenon these days. dedicated a solemn day of recognition pg 21. to the nation’s veterans on the 102nd anniversary of the armistice of World War I. However, few knew about the equally significant holiday that precedes it: November 8th, National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day. Since its establishment in 1994 by the Winnipeg City Council, the celebration has been adopted across the country. The annual event reminds Canadians to consider the contributions of Aboriginal soldiers alongside those of their non-Aboriginal counterparts, and EXTERNALS the long-standing history of Indigenous involvement in the Canadian military. Google Faces Massive Although Indigenous people were not granted full citizenship until Antitrust Action 1960, they still enlisted heavily in the military to fight for Canada during EXTERNALS World War I, World War II, and the Above: Google is one of the companies the US Department of Justice has its eye on, for carrying out monopolistic practices Korean War. Those who wanted to join that shut out the competition. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters) had to volunteer for duty, as they were ineligible for conscription due to their Remembering media on an even greater scale. non-citizen status. Their reasons for By Gavin Liu [Google] has maintained serving were diverse, be it out of ↯ Staff Editor & Writer its power through Secondly, the government is patriotism, a desire to honour Indigenous Veterans exclusionary practices that trying to get involved. This meeting in traditions of warriorhood, to observe are harmful to competition. A battle is being waged by the July was conducted by The House their treaties with Canada and Great American legal system. This adversary Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust. Britain out of an expectation for these Above: A beaded poppy by an Indigenous artist that symbolizes the is virtually unavoidable, showing up in The CEOs of Amazon, Google, nations to return the favour, or simply contributions and sacrifices Indigenous veterans have made to the Armed Jeffrey A. Rosen, US every facet of our online lives. Can this Facebook, and Apple were called by a steady income and a chance to see Forces. (Duncan McCue/Twitter) Deputy Attorney General gatekeeper of knowledge be held this committee to answer questions the world. Aboriginal enlistment rates accountable, and if so, what about the happened 22 years ago in 1998. and testify as a group. This meeting were the highest per capita out of any Tommy Prince provided Allied forces DID YOU KNOW? other masterminds of the field? Microsoft was originally to be split into was the complete opposite of the 2018 ethnic group in Canada, with some with indispensable intelligence by NOV According to its original two companies but after the decision fiasco with Zuckerberg, where Capitol 7,000 First Nations people serving carrying out reconnaissance missions organizer, Randi Gage, America’s antitrust lawsuit was appealed, they were instead given Hill looked like a fool while trying to across these three wars — although in enemy territory. On the homefront, November 8th was against Google is shaking up the tech a set of guidelines and rules to follow. question the Facebook CEO. The historians estimate this number could Aboriginal people continued with their selected as Aboriginal world, and showing that the Jeffrey A. Rosen, the deputy attorney subcommittee, chaired by David be as high as 12,000 in reality, as the involvement by collecting resources, Veterans’ Day because government is finally ready to start general, has took over for the head of Cicilline, a Rhode Island Democrat, original figures did not include Inuit, money, and food to support the war the number resembles holding large tech companies the antitrust division at the DOJ due to asked scathing questions with Metis or non-status Indigenous people effort. Since 1945, Indigenous people the Metis infinity symbol accountable. Google being a legal client in the past. incredibly detailed examples of the who enlisted. have continued to serve in the military sideways. Rosen has stated that there is no rush anti-competitive behaviour of these in conflicts such as in Korea and In mid-October, the in this case, as he, like everyone else, is tech giants. Zuckerberg, Bezos, Pichai, On the battlefield, Aboriginal Afghanistan, or use their knowledge of 8In 2000, the federal Department of Justice filed an antitrust very aware that Google is going to use and Cook were grilled on the behaviour soldiers brought valuable hunting, the land to help patrol remote areas of government apologized for their prior lawsuit against the tech giant, everything they have to fight this case. their companies and the committee tracking, and fighting skills to the the country as a part of the Canadian mistreatment of Indigenous veterans attacking the most important and came very well prepared, delivering warfront. Within their regiments, Rangers today. and offered a repayment of $20,000 to influential part of Google’s business With the government pursuing devastating blows and revealing Indigenous and non-Indigenous people every living veteran. For some, model: their search engines. The main this latest case, it continues to build up incredible revelations and paper trails. interacted with each other on a daily Despite the vital contributions however, this recognition was all too crux of the DOJ’s argument is that the narrative of both institutions and This was one of the major instances of basis, which served to counteract that Indigenous people have made to little, and came all too late. Google is anti-competitive by people holding large tech and social how the government is trying to stop many of the negative stereotypes about the Canadian military, their treatment controlling a monopoly on search media companies accountable for their the monopolistic behaviour of modern Aboriginal Canadians that at the hands of the government in the “Nobody really wants to take engines. By paying other companies to actions. Two major examples come to tech giants, and has lead to the recent non-Aboriginal people had been years following remains contentious. [the money], but they're too damn old use Google, like Apple, they can mind. The ground-breaking Google antitrust lawsuit. exposed to prior to joining the military. During the war years, many tribal to wait,” said Grand Chief Howard effectively shut out all other possible documentary, , and Several Indigenous servicemen and members opposed active recruitment Anderson of the Saskatchewan First competition. Furthermore, prosecutors the tech giant summit held earlier this So the government is trying to women were recognized for their or petitioned for their soldiers to be Nations Veterans Association, in an claim that with the amount of people year in July. hold monopolistic tech companies bravery in World War I, including brought back from the front; while interview from 2000. “The lawsuit was using their search engines, Google now accountable. What now? These Francis Pegahmabow, the most others criticized the government’s never about money. It was about has an overwhelmingly greater pool of Firstly, Netflix’s new companies and their tech hold so much decorated Indigenous soldier in decision to reappropriate ‘idle’ reserve honor. Most of the veterans are gone data to develop their search-based documentary has quite a clear power over the industry and over Canadian history; Louis Norwest, an lands for food production during the now, and the ones who are still alive advertising. message, bringing to light the AI used consumers. They have resources to Albertan Métis who became one of the war. Following World War I and II, simply want to be acknowledged as to manipulate you, specifically through fight back and continue operating in most famed snipers in the entire returning Indigenous veterans had equal to the rest of the veterans of the This case will most likely take a personalized ads. This comes from the status quo. Even if this Google Canadian corps; and Edith Anderson their services and benefits denied or Canadian forces.” very long time, and may not amount to both current and past tech company lawsuit is to amount to anything, it will Monture, a Six Nations nurse who lost, their lands carved up to give to much. Google is a multi-billion dollar workers. This documentary is clearly require multiple to produce any served with the American military settlers for their service, and their Although 20 years have passed business, and has access to the best trying to tell you how and why you are desired result. also treating soldiers in France. rights stripped away by their loss of since that recompensation, Indigenous lawyers and legal services around. This getting influenced, and why you need tries to illuminate the predatory Indian Status. To this day, a great veterans continue to play a key role in case will most likely last multiple years, to put your technology away. This behaviour of social media companies. During World War II, number of Indigenous soldiers have the Canadian military, both in the past and there is not guarantee that documentary is trying to tell viewers to The general public can try to reduce Indigenous people continued to play a gone unrecognized for their service, and the present. This November 8th anything will change or happen to think about what this giant companies usage, but how effective has this key role in the war. Cree ‘code talkers’ including men like Prince — who had and 11th, Canadians are invited to Google. In the Obama administration, are doing, and how protect yourself narrative actually been, and is this even such as Charles ‘Checker’ Tomkins been a highly-decorated soldier during reflect on the role Indigenous soldiers an investigation that went nowhere from their influence. Furthermore, as a possible in this day and age? All we can used their native languages to transmit World War II and the Korean War, but have played in the military, to was conducted by the Federal Trade lot of the information is from past and really do is sit and watch, as these sensitive messages in a way that would ultimately had to sell his medals to remember their stories, and to Commission. This case also has many current tech company workers, it titans of tech battle it out on Capitol resist enemy decryption; while support himself. Prince died homeless examine the state of Aboriginal affairs similarities to the Microsoft case that shows the detrimental effects of social Hill. overseas, soldiers like Ojibwa Sergeant in a hospital in 1977. today. page 11 | Internals page 12 | Internals WHAT DOES IT ENTAIL?

News on what matters INTERNALS The program 13 18 immediately to you, provides educational modules and posters Internal from Ancaster High How Online Learning for teachers and students, which INTERNALS INTERNALS emphasize the continual process of School, Hamilton, and Has Affected Teachers 3 Students Test What Happened to pg 19 anti-racist allyship and awareness. News the GTA. Positive for COVID-19 Student Council?

hool to bring awareness of this do you think the school should For me, it’s not about checking a box, By Lindsay Liu and Sanya Patel initiative? bring more attention to it? and I welcome the challenge of ↯ Staff Editors & Writers examining my own practice in order to “I am fairly comfortable with, “I think that young people in try to get things right. I would also ask and try to be persistently aware of general have a better innate sense of the student body as a whole to engage Recently, HWDSB launched the much of the thinking needed to ensure social justice than the generation similarly and to challenge their own initiative , that my courses are delivered in a way which precedes them, but oftentimes understanding. We are all in this which is primarily focused on student that is inclusive and equitable. Part of might not be aware of the deeper together, and we will learn and grow mental health, wellbeing, and creating this is because of the reading that I do socio-cultural or socio-political together.” an inclusive community within the into topics in social justice and equity implications or history of their schools. On August 27, principals and as well as trying to remain current sensibilities. In my experience, As of now with regard to next vice principals all across the board about topics covered in my classes. For students are very receptive to those steps, there is no clear plan, but received an introductory training on example, in the field of anthropology conversations, and are eager to learn HWDSB seems to be continuing with this initiative. Just this fall, HWDSB right now, there are many more.” the initiative within classrooms and constructed the School of Mental conversations about “un-colonizing” across the board. Health Ontario and launched the the discipline, and I have made sure to What steps do you think should Mental Health Literacy course which think about how I present my lessons To conclude, HWDSB’s recent provided educators with information, be taken next in the classroom, through that lens. school, and board, and do you initiative strategies, and resources to focuses on the mental health and understand and enhance student think other school boards should In the school, a group of wellbeing of all students. During the mental health and well being in school. do something similar? teachers and administrators has been pandemic this is a resource needed more than ever before due to the meeting every week to discuss issues “I hope that the need to push is an drastic change in the education system and topics relevant to, and a part of the for the kinds of changes that the initiative which is divided into four and students’ daily lives. This initiative Board’s initiative. These conversations initiative asks for no modules: mental and physical health is on the path to hopefully making a have been honest, meaningful, and longer exists in the future. I can only and wellness, understanding identity INTERNALS positive impact on students, fruitful.” speak for myself here, but my own and intersectionality, exploring human classrooms, and the community and it promise for my classroom is to avoid rights and anti-racism, and will continue to support staff and How have your students being performative in my own action. empowering action and allyship. This students during this difficult time. initiative has received a lot of attention HWDSB Campaign responded to this initiative? How on numerous social media platforms primarily twitter. On Twitter, the Targets Board Racism HWDSB community of educators have By Caitlin Nequia used the hashtag ↯ Staff Writer #LearnDisruptRebuild to share what Above: The campaign seeks to curb systemic racism INTERNALS they are doing in their schools and and mental health issues prevalent in HWDSB schools. (Illustration by Rose classrooms to address the modules He/The Royal Gazette) Daylight savings first started within their lesson plan. in Germany in 1915, with Britain, much #LearnDisruptRebuild gives an speaking up, along with several co-head of the humanitarian Daylight Savings of Europe, and Canada quickly adopted opportunity to staff and students to students sharing their similar department was interviewed to find it. Though first enacted in 1915, the idea address important issues such as experiences and thoughts. The HWDSB out some more details. Ends on November 1 of daylight savings was thought about racism and mental health. board has since launched a third-party for more than a century. Benjamin investigation, with board chair Alex What do you feel were the main Franklin suggested the idea more than This initiative was launched for Johnston’s tweeting that they would reasons this initiative was once while he was a French emissary in a variety of reasons, including bringing address these “‘serious concerns.’” launched? the 1770s, but nobody took it seriously. awareness to mental health issues, During the Second World War Britain reinstated a different type of daylight understanding identity, combating “I think we’re in the midst of saving, where the clocks were two racism, and empowering allyship. Most considerable socio-cultural shifts that hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time notably, however, the initiative was are forcing a reckoning with many Ahona Mehdi during the summer. The time shift launched in response to an issue within systems that have been in place for a @AhonaMehdi doesn’t end in summer because clocks HWDSB regarding student trustees long time, and which require a would be rolled back to one hour ahead and the racism within the board. In rethinking of “the way things are”. The of GMT in winter. August of 2020, Ahona Mehdi, a initiative is Today marks the end of my previous student trustee within branded well to demonstrate its intent term as a 2019-2020 In Canada. each province must HWDSB spoke out regarding the - this is a moment to grow and to do @HWDSB Student Trustee. decide if they want to use daylight time, racism within the board, calling it better.” “disgustingly racist.” Mehdi shared her so some, but not all, authorities in experience on Twitter and gave No, I'm not grateful to have Canada and the USA move their clocks been in this role. In all honesty, What is your opinion on the ahead one hour in March and back one examples of racism within the board, student trustee issue that may outlining its “oppressive nature.” Some it was the most patronizing hour in November. In 2007, the US have impacted the board’s of her negative experiences included experience of my life. legislation changed the start of daylight witnessing a white trustee referencing decision to do so? time to three weeks earlier in spring Serena Williams using the n-word, I'm beyond grateful to no and regular time a week later in fall. white trustee saying that there was longer serve as the board's “I think it always takes This change was to save energy, since “too much Black leadership,” and white token for student voice & considerable courage for young people people didn't need to have their lights trustee saying that Arabs and Muslims diversity. to stand up to people in positions of on for so long. Doing this cut down are evil, among many other allegations. authority and to call truth to power. carbon emissions by 10.8 million Mehdi concluded by saying that the The work has to begin somewhere, so tonnes. Canada followed suit shortly above experiences didn’t “even begin As for the HWDSB’s response sparking the conversations was a vital after, saying “it was essential to to scratch the surface” of the HWDSB to this issue and the relation to the moment.” coordinate with the U.S”, or else it and Ontario boards. Many people on current Above: Daylight savings time is an annual practice where clocks in the would have been too much of a Twitter have responded to Mehdi initiative, Mr. Powles, Ancaster High’s What actions have you taken in northern hemisphere are set forward an hour in spring, and back an hour in headache to trade and/or travel. Most thanking her for her bravery and for your classroom/have seen in sc- fall. (Illustration by Noor Menhel/The Royal Gazette) of Saskatchewan hasn’t seen daylight time since 1966. page 13 | Internals page 14 | Internals

BY THE NUMBERS See more coverage on the state of national hockey during COVID-19 cases in school-related COVID-19 total active cases in COVID-19 on pg 8. 154 Hamilton schools as of 703 cases in all Ontario schools 337 Hamilton as of November November 23rd as of November 24th 24th By Joely Stockl ↯ Staff Writer

2020 has been one crazy, unpredictable year, and it has changed our lives in so many different ways. The coronavirus pandemic has made it hard for us to do some of the things we usually love to do as high school students, and one of the biggest losses has been sports. Most sports in Ancaster were cancelled back in March, and this left a lot of athletes with no sources of physical activity, and decreased a lot of socialization that we would usually get from playing sports. The off-season for some sports in 2020 INTERNALS was about 6 months, which is way longer than any typical season. Since schools have returned, more and more Pandemic Affects INTERNALS sports have been brought back, albeit safely of course. Sports must be adjusted to fit the rules and provincial Local Hockey laws regarding COVID-19, but for 3 Ancaster High Students students, it is remarkable just to have Above: The Ancaster Avalanche team plays against the Flamborough Falcons. them back at all. (Joely Stockl/The Royal Gazette) Test Positive for COVID-19 One of the sports that has returned gradually in the Ancaster community is ice hockey. Specifically, INTERVIEWS WITH CURRENT PLAYERS Above: A grid of socially distanced desks in the East Wing Cafeteria, which also functions as the red quarantine zone’s the Ancaster Avalanche Girls’ Hockey study hall room. (Ms. Bentham/The Royal Gazette) Joey Olechno is a 12th grade student at SITE. Eva McCurlie is a 11th grade Organization has created a plan that student at Westdale. Both play for the Ancaster Avalanche Girls’ hockey team has been in motion since late and talked about how COVID-19 has changed their experiences. By Rose He to Ancaster High’s first case. To for COVID-19. Everyone should take September to accommodate the rules of the global pandemic. As of ↯ Graphic Designer & Writer confirm, any students or staff will only care of themselves and spread be allowed into the school positivity; we will get through this November, 3 vs 3 and 4 vs 4 player environment once these measures are together. games are being played at arenas that Q: How did it feel to get back on that isn’t ideal and I’d rather play 3 On November 4th, Hamilton complete and when it is completely have allowed play to resume, including the ice again after roughly 6 v 3 than not play at all, but it has Public Health Services (HPHS) safe. Morgan Firestone Arena. Some rules COVID-19 RESOURCES that are being enforced this hockey months? been a lot harder to keep up with informed HWDSB that at Ancaster the pace. High School, a fellow Royal has tested To prevent any future season include wearing a mask into the positive for COVID-19. exposure of COVID-19 cases within arena until you get onto the ice, coming JOEY: Physically, I was very sore EVA: Not not really. From having Ancaster High, students with any If you’re concerned by COVID-19, to the arena fully dressed in equipment the next day, mentally I was very experience from 3 on 3 before, it Principal Beth Woof symptoms related to COVID-19 (even if you’re not alone. Seek help: with the exception of helmet, skates, happy to be back . was easier to adjust to. I’d say the distributed a letter for Ancaster High they are symptoms of common and gloves; only one spectator per For mental health and hardest part is getting enough families to discuss how the HPHS has sicknesses), are required to stay home. player; sitting 6 feet apart on the EVA: It felt relieving. To be back on well-being supports, please energy to play the whole game. assessed that this student did not have Informing an absence and the student’s bench; and tying skates before going on the ice meant hope towards this contact your school or the ice. Lastly, players are not allowed whole pandemic and the stressful any close contact with other students symptoms on Safe Arrival (found on the explore the resources at into the arena until 15 minutes before problems we've had to face. Q: Do you like playing 3v3 and 4v4? or staff. They stated that the student Parent Portal website) is the safest way www.hwdsb.on.ca/ they go on the ice. was not in the building when there to do so. mentalhealth could have been a risk of exposure. Q: Do you think that hockey during JOEY: It’s fun. I've played it before in the summer but I prefer playing Due to the low risk to others, Principal Woof summarized her message To book a COVID-19 test (Not For hockey players like myself, the pandemic is as social as it was Woof comments that students can still to everyone about health priorities and recommended for anyone it was a little tough to get adjusted to last season? 5 on 5. continue to attend school unless safety: who is not showing these new requirements. It was strange directed otherwise by the HPHS. This symptoms that could be going to the arena and not getting to JOEY: I think a huge aspect of EVA: I like playing 3v3 because it’s is why the student’s colour zone was “Our shared priority is the related to COVID-19): talk with your teammates in the playing and bonding as a team is more intense and quicker paced. I’d not stated, as it was deemed health and safety of the children and www.HamiltonCovidTest.ca. dressing room before a game, or having being in the change room and rather play 5v5 though. unnecessary. staff in our school community. As we to wear a mask right up until you walk talking beforehand and we no continue to navigate through this Hamilton Public Health onto the ice. However, along with longer have that. Q: Do you think the new rules and COVID-19 hotline: On November 5th and 7th, two pandemic, it will always be our everything else this pandemic has restrictions are too strict? Too laid 905-974-9848 or other fellow Royals were tested intention to provide you with caused us to modify in our lives, we EVA: No, I do not. We have limited back? Or do you think they are [email protected] positive for COVID-19. Unlike the first information that assures you of our adapted to it. On the more positive side time to be in the arena and out. It accurate? of things, it is refreshing to be able to case, the school administrators preparedness, procedural precautions, HWDSB Helps app: doesn't allow us to really talk to our play the sport that myself and so many I think that they’re doing a notified all impacted families, staff and of our ability to provide a safe https://bit.ly/2DhmURj teammates and interact with the JOEY: members, and students associated setting for both children, their families, people love to play once again. We may families. I also think that without great job at keeping us safe but I with the confirmed case that they will and educators.” Learn about COVID-19 in not be able to go out and watch hockey the same rules, it limits us from think there’s a few things they have to self-isolate for 14 days. The Hamilton: games like we used to, but it is a great talking to others. could change in terms of HPHS has determined that there is no Ancaster High will strive to be https://www.hamilton.ca/co start to have players back out on the spectators and change rooms. epidemiological link between all of the as safe as possible and continue to be ronavirus ice once more. Q: Was it hard to get adjusted to said cases, so an outbreak will not be aware of those around us. 2020 is a the new COVID-19 rules and EVA: I think they’re doing a good declared. dark period for everyone as COVID-19 Learn about HWDSB’s school ...it is refreshing to be able to restrictions in hockey? job with the on ice rules but other continues to impact our school lives. reopening precautions: than that i think that having more https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/a play the sport that myself and With HWDSB’s thorough On behalf of Ancaster High, we wish JOEY: It’s definitely an adjustment than one person from each family bout/covid19/ so many people love to play cleaning and disinfecting protocol, our students good health and a quick should be different. additional measures may be taken due recovery for anyone who tests positive once again. page 15 | Internals HOW HAVE TEACHERS DESCRIBED ONLINE LEARNING? page 16 | Internals

Psst! Don’t forget to follow the Isolated. Impersonal. Adventurous. When asked to describe the online learning on Instagram to subscribe, read back Any hobbies? experience in one word, educators had a wide issues, and catch up on important @ahsroyalgazette “ Challenging. Incongruent. Continuous. array of answers. announcements for the paper. → When there isn’t a global ” pandemic going on, Mr. Powles enjoys going to concerts. Even with a global pandemic, Mr. Powles still enjoys reading and watching movies, although he doesn’t consider himself to be a “film buff” (it sounds a bit snobby). He also enjoys video games, and played a lot of Red Dead Redemption II during the pandemic.

Mr. Powles’ favourite…

Foods?

He doesn’t have one! Mr. Powles said he enjoys a lot of foods and is also quite willing to try new cuisines. However, he does not like mushrooms. He says, “I’ve been told I’m wrong for that, but can’t seem to get past it.” INTERNALS Musical artists?

INTERNALS Mr. Powles’ favourite band is Teachers’ Perspectives on Radiohead, although he says The Beatles are a close second. The bands Online Learning that would make up the rest of the Teacher Insider: spots on his favourite music artist list would likely change on a day-to-day Above: Ms. Bentham works at her desk during socially distanced learning. (Ms. Bentham/The Royal Gazette) Mr. Powles basis.

Sport? By Vita Rao & Zonna Mir teachers was if they found online circumstances in one word. Several Above: Mr. Powles stands in a library holding a plague doctor mask. (Mr. ↯ Staff Editors & Writers teaching to be easier or more difficult teachers used the word “challenging” Powles/The Royal Gazette) Baseball! Mr. Powles says versus regular classes. We got a pretty and others used words like “isolated” baseball is his favourite sport to play mixed response. Some teachers said and “impersonal”. These circumstances By Zonna Mir ut his favourite part of teaching, he and to watch, but he is also a fan of Online instruction: waking up that although it wasn’t harder, it was have challenged teachers in new ways ↯ Staff Writer & Editor talked about a specific “thing”. He says watching hockey. to the seemingly incessant noise of definitely an adjustment and presented and forced them to adapt to online this “thing” happens when every one's alarm blaring, hearing the sweet its own challenges. These teachers said learning, which is a very new concept student is engaged in his lessons, Course to Teach? sound of Microsoft Teams they had some more experience using for a lot of them. The lack of contact Mr. Powles is a brand new offering discussions and posing malfunctioning, and time feeling like a the technology so the transition was makes it harder for teachers to see Royal who joined the AHS staff this questions. Students are not distracted SAP (HSP3U) and Philosophy changeless loop. That may be an much more smooth for them, but whether or not their students are year after several years of working at and are focused on the content he is (HZT4U)! SAP is short for Introduction exaggeration, but teaching online, technical issues can always occur, no understanding what they are saying, Orchard Park. He teaches the HSP3U covering. He goes on to say, “Whenever to Sociology, Anthropology, and especially during a deadly pandemic, is matter how technologically advanced and sitting alone in an empty course, better known as SAP, both I feel like students are excited by what Psychology, and is a course offered for undeniably strenuous. Teachers have they may be. classroom can feel quite lonely at online and in-person. He also teaches we’re doing in class, I feel like they’re grade 11 students. Philosophy, although had to make numerous re-adjustments times. Grade 10 history and has taught the going to get more out of it.” not offered in person at Ancaster High, that could both help or hinder the Others said it was more philosophy course as well as the social is available online for grade 12 effectiveness of their courses. How are difficult since the change from online Another teacher used the word justice course. To get to know the What has been your favourite students. the teachers feeling? What to in-person was so sudden various “incongruent”. They elaborated, saying newest member of the AHS teaching part of being at AHS so far? adjustments have they had to make? To things important to teaching became that forcing all students and teachers staff, I asked a few questions. And finally, what is something answer these questions properly, eight more difficult. Figuring out how to to use this format of learning is Due to COVID-19, there have you would like to do at the school teachers from different departments work (and fix) various programs incongruent with the complexities of Why did you decide to become a been some restrictions that Mr. Powles were interviewed. delayed some classes, marking became the personalities of students and in the future? (coach a team, run teacher? says has made this a particularly a club, introduce new courses, much more difficult, and most teachers teachers, and is also incongruent with difficult year to begin teaching at new etc.) Firstly, the teachers were said that the lack of face-to-face how teachers have been taught to Mr. Powles actually was school. Some notable changes are how asked what changes they have had to communication definitely makes teach. considering a job in law after many students he sees a day and a lack make while teaching their courses. teaching more difficult, since they use At Orchard Park, Mr. Powles completing university, but began of club and sports teams. Nonetheless, coached the Varsity Baseball team for Although the types of changes are students’ facial expressions to However, some teachers rethinking his plan in his third year. He he calls the students at AHS polite, and mixed, there is one constant: teachers determine if they are understanding described these events as an 15 years, and although there is a bit of tells us, “I was dating a girl whose continues saying, “...like, at the end of a rivalry between the two teams, if have had to adjust a lot. Whether it’s the material, but while looking at “adventure” or “continuous”. There are mother was a teacher and thought I lessons, I get THANKED every day. the order of material or the removal of student icons on Microsoft Teams, many different parts of teaching a there was a chance he could coach the would be a good teacher myself. Until That’s new.” He also talks about the AHS team, his answer is maybe. some interactive activities, courses are those small clues are gone. In tech course that is continuously changing then, I really hadn’t given it much strong connections he has made with being taught in very unconventional classes specifically, Ms. Sanders talked and developing at a fast rate. Each day, consideration.” This inspired him to fellow staff members in the East Wing and unusual ways. As teachers, a vital about how students in her classes were teachers face new problems, find new Course-wise, Mr. Powles apply to Teacher’s College. He applied of the building. would want to get the Equity and portion of the class is seeing students; losing learning experiences that would solutions, and think of new ideas. only to Brock University, specifically looking at their expressions, creating a have typically been a part of her Social Justice course offered at AHS the Hamilton campus, and also applied If you were not a teacher, what community, making their classroom courses, like group work. Ms. Piccioni Overall, many teachers have next year. to grad school. He decided that would you be? atmosphere feel safe and inviting. With describes Phys. Ed courses as “80% faced challenges and are still learning whichever school granted him most of their teaching being online, it’s participation-based, hands-on ways to adapt to a new online world. admission first would be the one he Mr. Powles gave 3 careers that harder to form this bond and give their learning”, which is why it is difficult to There is still a lot of learning to go, as would attend. Seeing as he is a teacher he believes he would love, if he were to Whenever I feel like students students that same experience. On the emulate that environment online. this is a fairly new process, and now, we are very lucky Brock magically become them: are excited by what we’re other hand, a lot of teachers are teachers are dealing with the obstacles University accepted him first! learning things about their own With all said, it seems teachers presented to them with diligence and doing in class, I feel like Concert promoter courses and the modifications that can definitely agree that school during determination. As students, we should they’re going to get more out What is your favourite part about Sketch comedy writer, like for they can make, allowing them to focus COVID-19 poses unique challenges that remember to be patient and of it. teaching? SNL on the most important aspects of their they must overcome. understanding of the nuances that Carpenter courses. come with such a transition, and Mr. Powles, on what his When I asked Mr. Powles abo- Our final question asked support teachers as they do for us. favourite part of teaching is The second question we asked teachers to describe teaching in these page 17 | Internals page 18 | Internals WHAT’S BEEN ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR? NOVEMBER GROW STEM is a 3-day conference Get more info on GROW STEM that runs from 10:30 AM to 6:00 including scheduling, @growstem PM, 5:00 PM and 2:00 PM on each Even though it’s still early in the year, Grade 9 Night 27-29 registration, and more! → Talent Show night respectively. the Student Ambassadors Team has Spirit Week Holiday Card Art Contest been hard at work making this year as Fall Photo Contest ...and more to come! engaging as ever. Halloween Costume Contest

INTERNALS INTERNALS 2 AHS Students What Happened to Start GROW STEM Student Council?

Above: Leanne Tran (left) and Michelle Luu (right) founded GROW STEM to help connect female and non-binary students to opportunities in science and engineering through an online conference. (GROW STEM/Instagram) Above: Members of the Grad Committee including Ms. Turner, Jocelyn Mattka and Madeline Dilabbio meet virtually. (not pictured: Anne Fu, Haya Alsami, Addison Massey) (Anne Fu/The Royal Gazette) m may not have been the preferred In terms of support, they have By Jocelyn Mattka does seem like a very reasonable shift, 12 Days of Christmas Challenges is on medium to deliver the conference been able to get sponsorship for the By Jocelyn Mattka ↯ Staff Writer & Editor given the current circumstances. the table, as well as more spirit days, a through, it provides the benefits of conference from Rising Youth, Taking ↯ Staff Writer & Editor potential spring barbeque and a virtual inclusivity and accessibility, which falls it Global, the government of Canada A second major difference games night! Are you a girl interested in right in line with the ideals that fuel and Canada Service Corps. Rising The 2020-2021 school year has between Student Ambassadors and the science, technology, engineering, or GROW STEM. Youth is especially applicable to high brought about more changes than one former Student Council is that the In addition, Student mathematics? If you are, you’re in luck! school students looking to get involved person could ever keep track of. While members of Student Ambassadors Ambassadors continues to provide This month, after many preceding Both girls are very excited in their community. The organization the obvious changes are hard to were not elected, which, as one AHS opportunities for students to feel months of preparation, the GROW about the possibilities this conference “provides microgrants to youth across ignore, other changes, such as student, Clarissa White, pointed out, heard within the school community. STEM conference is finally open for could have for the community. The Canada to create community service restructurings of specific clubs and means they “cannot be a council” as The team is made up of students from registration. The conference, idea of “discovering hidden talent and projects”, Leanne explained. In groups, are not quite as noticeable. “council members are elected.” This is a all grades, with a variety of interests, organized by Ancaster High School potential” is especially appealing to addition, they have been supported by One of the groups that has undergone fair point, which is one of the many who contribute unique perspectives to students Leanne Tran and Michelle Leanne, although the idea that The Net, a youth empowerment group a significant restructuring is Student reasons that this group is distinct from the group. Currently, the team is Luu, specifically targets high school “Ryerson is giving [them] lego plushies” run through Ancaster Community Council. In fact, Student Council has the previously existing Student particularly concerned with finding girls interested in studying in the to give out as “swag”, is a close second Services, which can be contacted changed so drastically that it is not Council. ways to keep the student body STEM fields. After their own personal for the event’s most exciting aspects! through the Instagram handle even called Student Council anymore. connected and engaged during this experiences noting the predominantly @thenetacs. Officially, there is no Student Council, The members of Student unusual school year. male base that STEM events usually Another inspiring part of the but instead, the Student Ambassadors Ambassadors are all eager student attract, Leanne and Michelle decided conference is “just being able to help Team. There are a couple of major leaders who expressed interest in For more information about to start GROW STEM, which stands for out girls in [the] community to find a ...because a lot of our differences between the former leadership opportunities and forming a Student Ambassadors, contact Ms. Girls Rising to Opportunities Within possible passion that they may be ambassador team has taken Student Council and this new leadership team early this school year. Turner, who is the teacher supervisor STEM. scared of because [STEM is] typically interest in the medical field, we leadership team. As of now, the Student Ambassadors for the group. Ms. Fletcher is also so male-dominated, is great to see,” want to hold something meet once each week on MS Teams to involved with the group and can offer During a meeting with both Michelle added. related to that. The single biggest difference is discuss current and upcoming more information about it as well. organizers, Tran and Luu told the the actual structuring of the team. leadership projects around the school. Don’t hesitate to reach out with ideas, what the GROW STEM While the conference is Michelle Luu, on the There is no president, vice president, or to get involved yourself! conference is all about. currently planned as a one-time event, possibility of a follow-up social chair, grade reps, or any of the While there are some Communication is always key, but this Leanne and Michelle have been conference other usual Student Council roles. significant differences between year more than most, and the Student “We’re going to have a variety discussing the potential of a second Rather than each member filling a Student Ambassadors and Student Ambassadors team relies on student of women from across the STEM field, event. “At the beginning, we contacted For those interested in specific position, the members rotate Council, many of its functions remain suggestions, thoughts, concerns and from Ontario universities like Ontario a lot of different schools and we can’t attending, the registration form for the through positions on a weekly basis. the same. A couple of examples of feedback to guide their actions. Tech, Ryerson, Waterloo and have them all in this conference, so we GROW STEM conference can be found This structure gives students the projects that have already been McMaster,” Luu said, detailing how the hope to have another one in the spring. at the Instagram handle @growstem. ability to share the burden of planned and executed by this team are Even though the Student conference will run. “They’re going to And because a lot of our ambassador You can also get in touch with both leadership more evenly during a the October spirit week, and the Ambassadors team isn't entirely the hold interactive workshops and team has taken interest in the medical Leanne and Michelle through this particularly stressful year, and a more Halloween costume contest; exactly same as Student Council, AHS students student panels for participants to enjoy field, we want to hold something account. Remember, the first 30 equal opportunity for all students to the kind of events usually managed by can take comfort in the idea that this and ask questions.” related to that,” Michelle explained. She participants to sign up are getting free step into the various positions of Student Council. As the winter new team has their interests at heart refers to their “ambassador team”, swag. This is a great opportunity for leadership. While this change would be approaches, the Student Ambassadors and is working hard to ensure that the The event will be running from which is a group of youth put together girls interested in STEM to build some disappointing to anyone who was have many more events in the works. 2020-2021 school year is filled with November 27th to 29th and will be held to help spread the word and bring confidence; so come out, learn, make dreaming of running to be a Not to give away all of the fun plenty of memorable moments, despite all over Zoom. While an online platfor- awareness to the conference. some new friends, and earn your swag Co-President of Student Council, it upcoming plans, but the return of the the curveballs that have been thrown! this November 27th! page 19 | Internals page 20 | Internals

would be challenging to even get the colour and I find pumpkins to be very by giving seeds and peanuts to the Follow the AHS Instagram account chipmunk to go near the pumpkin and pretty in their own way. As for the chipmunk near the pumpkin to keep to make sure you don’t miss out on stay still, which added a bit of incentive chipmunk, since the colder weather him occupied so I could take the future contests, games and events! #2 because I wanted to push myself. was coming, I knew he would be gone photos. Wildlife isn’t always cooperative, but it soon and chipmunks need food to @ancasterhighroyals is my favourite thing to take pictures store for the winter, which is Q: Anything else you’d like to of. It took many days to get the right something they do every fall. That add? picture and it only happened after made me think of the chipmunk as one taking hundreds of bad photos. of my favourite fall things. A: I had a lot of fun participating in this contest as it pushed my abilities as a Q: How does your photo reflect Q: How did you take the photo? photographer and forced me to be “your favourite fall things?” creative. Under normal circumstances, A: I used my Canon PowerShot camera I would never think of an idea like this. A: This reflects my favourite fall things to take this photo. The chipmunk’s Also, this contest is what caused me to because I love when the leaves change priority is food, so my mom helped me take a photo that I cherish.

INTERNALS #3 Meet the Winners of the Fall Photo Contest!

Above, left to right: The first, second and third place winners of the Fall Photo #1 Contest. (Brooke Vesentin; Leah Norris; Anika Kanagaretnam/The Royal Gazette)

By Anika Kanagaretnam dog who had been walking by and A: What inspired me to take this photo ↯ Staff Editor and Writer made it into the background of my was the colourful trees. photo! Q: How does your photo reflect This month, Ancaster High Q: How does your photo reflect “your favourite fall things?” School challenged its students to take “your favourite fall things?” part in a fall photo contest. This began A: My favourite thing about fall is how on October 20th and submissions were A: This photo, I feel, really reflects all the colours on the trees change and due on the 27th. The prize for the of my favourite aspects of fall. It become so vibrant. winner was a disposable camera. After includes the beautiful fall foliage as the deadline, there was a vote on well as the beautiful nature, forests, Q: How did you take the photo? Instagram (@ancasterhighroyals) which and landmarks we have here in allowed Ancaster High School students Ancaster. It also captures my love for A: I took this photo on my Nikon to choose their favourite photo. On Halloween with the inclusion of the camera that was my grandfather’s. He October 30th, it was announced that ghost and the pumpkin. I really wanted sparked my interest in photography INTERNALS Brooke Vesentin came in first place, to combine all of these aspects into the and taught me the skills needed to get followed by Leah Norris in second perfect fall photo, and I’m so happy where I am today. place, and myself in third place. They with the way it turned out! I think I was were asked a few questions about their able to put a fun and different twist on Q: Anything else you’d like to Dundas Junior Civitan photo to allow people to find out more the photo prompt, which is exactly add? about their inspiration, process to get what I set out to do! the photo, and final thoughts. A: Photography is a passion of mine Hosts Trunk or Treat Q: How did you take the photo? and I’m so happy that I got a chance to BROOKE VESENTIN: 1ST PLACE show it. A: As for the production of the photo, I Above: Trunk or Treat volunteers hand out candy from a decorated car trunk. (The Dundas Star) Q: What inspired you to take your first had to get my props and my model ANIKA KANAGARETNAM: 3RD photo? Before the event, families were tongs, and others deciding to just put a (my younger sister) and we set out on a PLACE By Emma Menard walk to a small forest near where I live. ↯ Staff Writer & Illustrator asked to register online, select a time box out and let the kids grab the candy A: When I first heard about the contest While there we took loads of photos of slot, and either pay online or themselves. Each kid got the chance to Q: What inspired you to take your I knew that I wanted to enter because I her doing various poses on the bridge, in-person. Therefore, although the trick-or-treat from car trunk-to-car love to take photos, especially during but I knew I had found the perfect one photo? A version of this article appeared in the cost for each child was $5 dollars, trunk, collect some candy, and get the the fall time. In this photo I dressed up when I saw the dog had made it into Dundas Star. many families also gave extra for chance to participate in some games This chipmunk was my main source my younger sister in a ghost costume one of the photos. How I actually took A: donations. The members of Dundas and activities. There were three games which consisted of a bedsheet and the picture was just by using my of inspiration. We met in July and ever On Saturday, October 31st, Junior Civitan also took the time to and activities for the kids to participate sunglasses. This photo was heavily iPhone on portrait mode, which is my since then, he would come and take 2020, Dundas Junior Civitan — a group decorate all of the car trunks to display in for the chance to win an extra treat: inspired by the TikTok trend that was favourite thing to take pictures on peanuts and seeds from my hand and of students between the grades of 7-12 a theme! The cars were decorated with an I-spy table, a photo scavenger hunt, extremely popular in late because it seems to take the same would run around near me. He inspired — hosted a spooktacular Halloween spiders and cobwebs, a Hawaiian luau and a Halloween word decoding game. September/early October where quality of pictures that some me to participate in the contest. I event entitled “Trunk or Treat”. This theme, a Christmas theme, and many Kids also had the chance to show off people would have photo shoots where professional cameras do! thought of an idea to get the chipmunk event was a fundraiser for the Ronald more. their amazing costumes, such as they dressed up as ghosts and took on a pumpkin with fall leaves in the McDonald House, and was run dragons, dead brides, superheroes, background, combining my favourite pictures of themselves and their LEAH NORRIS: 2ND PLACE following COVID-19 guidelines. The Additionally, the Dundas Junior skeletons, and many more amazing friends. The moment I saw this trend I animal with my favourite fall things. I event was from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Civitan members had to get creative costumes. Overall, the event had an knew I wanted to do something just knew it would be unique and it has a and by the end of the day, over $300 with how they were going to hand out amazing turnout and was such a Q: What inspired you to take your lot of meaning to me, so it felt like the like it! As for the dog, that was actually photo? dollars was raised for the Ronald their candy, with some of them using success! just a happy accident! It was someone’s best choice. I also knew it McDonald House. page 21 | Feature page 22 | Feature

of which they attribute to the rise of the U.S., the suicide rate for girls aged do now?” Unfortunately, this “vicious social media. Some may think that a 15-19 has increased by 70% since the cycle” appears to be one that is very documentary like this was a long time first decade of the 2000s and 151% for difficult to break. coming, but there are a few reasons girls aged 10-14. Haidt states that the why that isn’t necessarily the case. In “pattern points to social media”, and Regarding media manipulation, the opening minutes of specifically points to the shift in 2009 the situation is more frightening than , Tim Kendall, former when social media became available on most would like to believe. Since social president of Pinterest and former mobile devices. media is designed to maintain your Facebook executive, highlights that interest and maximize your social media, in many ways, appears to engagement time, the algorithms that be a positive force for change. of students say their run these systems tend to show you NOTHING TO HIDE, mental health issues information through a tinted lens. For “[Social media platforms] have 75% started after using social example, the documentary used the reunited lost family members, found media. search term “climate change” to organ donors … they were meaningful, demonstrate how search results can systemic changes happening,” he says. The average Ancaster change depending on where you live. High student uses The autofill feature automatically 3-4 social media for 3-4 In a survey of about 30 hours a day. suggests how this phrase should end. NOTHING TO FEAR. Ancaster High students, it appears that Based upon your location and previous many of them feel the same way. When internet activity, this autofill could asked about the effects social media read anything from “is a hoax”, to “is has had in their lives, students were Suddenly, it becomes easy to the greatest threat”, to anything in quickly able to list off many reasons question the benefits that teenagers between. why they are inclined to spend so may think social media is providing much time on the screen. them with. From the same pool of Worse than these subtle Ancaster High students, when asked suggestions are the times when false “I find new recipes to cook, I about mental health, 75% of students information is allowed to not only see inspiring messages, I get to keep in reported that their struggles began spread, but spur people into real-world touch with friends (my best friend lives after first using social media, while action. According to Tristan Harris, in a different country), I learn new only 25% reported having mental co-founder of the Centre of Humane information, [and] I see people’s health concerns beforehand. While Technology, “fake news spreads six opinions on products and clothes,” one social media isn’t the only cause of times faster than true news”, much like student responded. mental illness, it certainly doesn’t seem gossip in the school yard. The real to have a positive influence on world is boring in comparison to social “[Social media] allows me to struggling individuals. media’s sensationalism. These media stay connected with others, be platforms are programmed to feed informed, learn about things I wouldn’t Another concerning statistic users with information that supports be able to otherwise, [and to easily] related to addiction is the sheer their previous beliefs, creating an echo access research and news”, said amount of time teenagers tend to chamber filled with people who are another. spend on social media platforms each only ever exposed to information that day. Based on a survey of Ancaster supports, but never challenges them. Even more interestingly, High students, the average student is With information and communication several students suggested social spending between 3-4 hours on social available with just a few clicks, benefits, stating that “keeping in touch media each day. Not only is this a conspiracies grow, polarization with friends”, “being able to connect”, period of time that could have distinct becomes more and more extreme and and being “more social” were all thanks negative influences on a person, but it people become very confused as to to social media. is also time taken away from other what can or cannot be trusted. tasks and activities. While academic On the surface, this might stresses are dependent on the student, “If we can’t agree on what’s sound logical, but when social media is there is something to be said for the true, or even that there is such a thing examined more closely, it becomes fact that, of the surveyed students, the as truth, then we’re toast,” is what questionable how much social benefit student who reported the lowest Harris had to say on the matter. This one is truly receiving. While social amount of social media time also might come across as dramatic, or media may have some, surface-level reported the lowest level of academic overly critical, but when you consider benefits, as Kendall explains, “it’s that stress. that a large percentage of people flip side of the coin” that is most depend on social networks such as concerning. Chamath Palihapitiya, former Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook VP of Growth, describes TikTok as main sources of information, According to social another contributing factor that leads one begins to wonder about the psychologist Jonathan Haidt, “there to social media addiction, which can credibility of these sources. has been a gigantic increase of anxiety quickly become hard to break. He and depression in American teenagers describes the self-worth that becomes So, if social media has so many which began ... between 2011 and 2013.” associated with the results and social obvious downsides, what could This coincides directly with the release approval gained from social media possibly be stopping us from banning it of major social media platforms such as platforms and the net negative impact completely? Tristan Harris puts it well Instagram (released 2010) and they have. near the documentary’s conclusion: By Jocelyn Mattka Snapchat (released 2011), among others. “It’s confusing because it’s ↯ During a time when we have come to rely on technology Haidt proceeds to highlight some “We curate our lives around simultaneous utopia and dystopia,” he Staff Writer & Editor more than ever before, tech experts have come together to alarming statistics, such as the rise this perceived sense of perfection, says. With that, I think he hits the nail produce what has quickly become one of the most-watched insuicide and self-harm rates among because we get rewarded by these on the head. While documentaries on Netflix. , directed by Jeff tween and teenage girls. Specifically in short-term signals,” he says. “We predicts a horrible, worst-case Orlowski, is a documentary that exposes the dark side of social conflate that with value and we scenario of societal destruction, Harris It didn’t just start with COVID-19. Ever media in a very clear manner. While some argue that the since the advent of the 21st century, Since social media is conflate that with truth and instead acknowledges that there are plenty of documentary uncovers little that wasn’t already known, this what it is, is fake, brittle popularity.” He benefits that technology provides. we’ve been moving towards an information has never gained so much mainstream media designed to maintain your interest and maximize your goes on to explain why this is so Whether the dangers are properly increasingly online world. But is social attention as now. dangerous, because this shallow, balanced with the rewards, or social engagement time, the media a blessing or a disaster? It might meaningless approval “leaves you more media has truly become a wolf in The documentary focuses on several key issues, algorithms that run these depend on what you enter into Google. vacant and empty ... than before you sheep’s clothing is now up to society to including addiction, mental health and media manipulation; all systems tend to show you [engaged in social media]. Because decide. The information is out there, information through a then it forces you into this vicious the potential risks are clear, so now the tinted lens. cycle of what’s the next thing I need to decision lies in the hands of the people. Illustration by Anne Fu page 23 | Voices page 24 | Voices directly to the vaginal lips, not the underwear). The Gazette’s staff weigh VOICES Period censorship on social 25 28 in on what they believe Local Restaurants to Views & media is also part of North American VOICES VOICES matters with essays, Try Out culture. Three years ago, Rupi Kaur Addressing the Uighur opinions, and advice. pg 29 posted many pictures with menstrual Review: Enola Holmes Voices themes on Instagram, but specifically Muslim Crisis is Beyond Elementary one of her laying in bed with a period stain on the crotch of her pants broke the internet.

This photo was taken down for breaching community guidelines, even though there was nothing in the guidelines that deems the photo “unacceptable”. As Kuar says in the caption:

“[T]he girl is fully clothed[,] the photo is [hers]. [I]t is not attacking a certain group[,] nor is it spam.”

She further criticizes how Instagram allows photos of sexualized women, some of whom are underage, stay up, but suppresses harmless period storylines. This clearly displays a misogynistic, patriarchal society and mindset.

In order to end period stigma, Above: Rupi Kaur’s Instagram photo was taken down by Instagram, VOICES although it did not violate community guidelines. (Rupi Kaur/Instagram) these topics need to be discussed. We need to address items in place of pads, tampons, or electricity, beds, plumbing, kitchen, or Fighting for an the patriarchal ties to cups. Only 36% of India’s any basic needs. People have to rely menstruation, as well as work menstruating people use pads, the on their family members to bring towards providing better rest opting for leaves, soil/mud, old them food, and they don’t get End to Period Stigma menstrual education. rags, ash, and husk, all items that are a mattresses, rather one blanket they danger to these people's health. use as a cushion during the day.

Above: Despite being a perfectly normal body process, periods are unduly stigmatized in our society. (Illustration by India In addition, those who are Africa Ashley Smith/The Royal Gazette) menstruating are often banned from The stigmatization of periods entering temples, from kitchens, from People within African By Ashley Smith and not everyone who identifies as there is nowhere else to look. We see in India has led to harmful and cooking or touching utensils, and countries face many of the same ↯ Staff Writer female menstruates), at different examples of this lack of education ostracizing traditions that those who from social events. In some issues as India. While menstruating, stages of life. fueling period ostracization in many menstruate have to endure monthly. post-secondary schools, people are people in South Africa are generally different cultures. asked to not touch other students, to not allowed to touch water, cook, Buckle up your seatbelts, Menstruation is the form of Menstruation in the culture is sit alone and away from others, to sit pray, attend religious ceremonies, or because it’s time to get uncomfortable. oppression used in the reproductive In order to end period stigma, considered “impure” and dirty, and on the last bench in the class, to engage in communal activities. There Periods are a completely natural bodily stage of life, made to be a “toxic” and these topics need to be discussed. We periods are rarely talked about. In fact, prepare their own meals and clean is a lack of education and access to process that around half the world’s “dirty” process that cannot be need to address the patriarchal ties to 71% of adolescent girls aren’t taught their own dishes, and even to strip to menstrual products, which leads population experiences. Yet those who discussed. This idea of impurity was menstruation, as well as work towards about menstruation and are unaware of prove they’re not menstruating. In people to utilize unhygienic menstruate are constantly faced with only further fueled by religion and providing better menstrual education. its existence until they get their first extreme cases, people are sent to alternative items (such as the ones period stigma. purity myths, as well as medicine in the period. As well, this lack of education until their period has ended. A seen in India). early 1900’s where there was false North America often leads people to use unsanitary is a hut, generally without There are two main ideas that menstruation information put out by a In Ghana, 2018, a ban was connect period stigma throughout the medical population made up of mostly In terms of periods, North enforced and people who were world: patriarchal society and male doctors. The taboo of America has a less obvious period menstruating weren’t allowed to cross education. menstruation has stuck around, stigma, but it still exists. the Ghana river. In Congo, people who despite the knowledge we’ve gained in mensturate are not allowed at Patriarchal Society terms of menstrual health, because it is Though children learn about communal water pumps or toilets, one more way for the patriarchy to sexual education, there is a blatant lack and many don’t go to school. In Kenya, There is a worldwide shame suppress female voices. of education surrounding people on their periods will miss, on and “dirtiness” that exists in regards to menstruation. Only a few months ago, average, four days of school per periods, even though they’re such Education it was a TikTok trend to film month because of their periods. common occurrences. Jen Gunter, non-menstruating friends and ask UNICEF states that one in every ten Canadian-American gynecologist, Often, period stigma pairs with them about how to use pads, tampons, people on their periods will miss believes that this stigma is not about education, or a lack thereof. Because of etc. This was a trend because usually school because of menstruation the blood, or even periods themselves. the period taboo that has been created the answers were so atrociously wrong annually, and in Sierra Leone that According to Gunter, if it was simply thanks to patriarchal standards, there (ex. many thought you stick the pad number grows to one out of five. about the blood, then nosebleed stigma is a significant absence of would exist, and if it was about the menstruation education. As worded by DID YOU KNOW? Finally, menarche (the first period itself, then those who Jill Litman in the Public Health occurrence of menstruation) in many mensturate would gain elevated social Advocate, the lack of knowledge African communities is correlated status when they entered menopause. surrounding periods further fuels the Approximately 2.3 billion people with marriage. The belief is that Gunter claims that period stigma exists menstrual myths and stigma, which around the world lack sanitation menache symbolizes that the person because of the patriarchal society that then creates an endless cycle of period supplies, and half of all schools in is ready for marriage, and this we live in today. This society is stigmatization. Because there isn’t the world’s least developed concept leads to child marriage, constantly oppressing women, and sufficient education and information countries have access to clean which then leads to the undermining hence those who mensturate (because about periods available to the general drinking water, making it difficult Above: The film describes a 14-year-old girl spending of these young people’s basic human not everyone who menstruates public, people turn to those myths to for girls to access proper hygiene. time in a for the first time after receiving her first period, (GAOKOR/Film rights. identifies as female, explain what is happening because Freeday) page 25 | Voices page 26 | Voices

BY THE NUMBERS By Julia Alexander ↯ Staff Editor and Writer Uighur Muslims An estimated 1 VOICES currently live in China, million are At the start of September, students were given the 12,123,000 mostly in Xinjiang. 1,000,000 being detained. choices on how they want to learn in the form of remote Online Learning: or in-school/hybrid learning. Many students have decided they want to stay home and do online learning instead of their other options. I have talked with some 6 Tips for a students who are taking online learning this semester, and they all had around the same thing to say about it; Successful Year they procrastinate their work. Here are some tips that I use to help me with online learning!

#2. Organize Your Daily Tasks

#1. Figure Out Your What I mean by this is when you organize Learning Style your thoughts and your assignments for the day, you can complete more without having to feel You can find out your learning style by overwhelmed. There are studies that show if you using different techniques for memory retention write down what you have to do and you check it VOICES and learning. If you are a visual learner, this means off on a list, you feel more accomplished and that you learn better from looking at graphs and confident that you can finish everything. Maybe charts. If you are an auditory learner, this means use a piece of paper to write out the things for you that you learn better by verbally hearing the to do in your day! Addressing the material. If you are a reading/writing learner, you learn better by reading slideshows, textbooks, and Uighur Muslim Crisis your own notes. If you are a kinesthetic or tactile learner, you do better by physically understanding the material. This could mean learning by Above: Uighur Muslims protest in Brussels against the Chinese government’s genocidal policies. (Francisco Seco/AP) flashcards, labs, and or feeling productive by being engaged in the classroom. For all of these #4. Take Notes examples, finding out what works best for you Taking notes is absolutely essential to Cells are cramped and unsanitary, and so many countries have chosen not to By Aisha Mahmoud could really help elevate your learning both online getting good grades in class. This doesn’t matter if women are forced to dress speak out because of China’s economic ↯ Staff Writer and in school. you are doing online school or in class, taking immodestly, which goes against their power. Even countries in the Middle notes can help you! Whether you like using colour religion, and men cannot grow their East have chosen to stay silent so they and making it look nice, or jotting down what you In history class, we often learn beards. Leaked government documents don't jeopardize their relations with think is important; taking notes is really important. about horrific events of the past. We from China tell guards to “show no China. For some inspiration,you can use the Cornell learn about 9/11, the Holocaust, and mercy”. An estimated 130,000 people Method, Outlining Method, Mapping Method, Canadian residential schools. We’re die every month in these camps. As a Muslim woman, it breaks Charting Method, and Sentence Method. told stories of victims of terrorism, my heart to see this be swept under Depending on the subject you’re taking, they can discrimination, and cultural genocide. The world has turned a blind the rug. The world continues to ignore #3. Remove All all help with memorization and learning. We say “Never Again”. We promise to eye to the horrors facing Muslims in blatant islamophobia; the eradication Potential Distractions learn from the past and to do better. China. The Uighurs, an ethnic group of an entire culture is happening right But it is 2020, and China is wiping out resembling Central Asians and in front of us. I feel powerless that I You can do this by cleaning up your the Uighur Muslim population. speaking a Turkic language, have can’t do anything, and frustrated at the workspace and the amount of stuff to distract you always had a bad relationship with the media for not bringing light to this from doing your work. Distractions like playing This is the dark story of Chinese Communist Party. Since 2016, issue early on. My people are starving watching TikToks, scrolling mindlessly China’s “re-education centres”, where satellite imagery has shown that the in Yemen and Sudan, and they’re being through social media, etc. Putting your phone #6. Take Care of Your Mental Uighur Muslims and other ethnic internment camps continue to grow killed in Palestine and Kashmir. And away, helps you be more productive! You can minorities of the Xinjiang region are and become more secure, with added now they’re being locked up and reward yourself with a break after you finish an Health detained and thrown in prison. These stripped of their culture and religion in assignment. Even after all of these suggestions for detainees have committed no crimes. Xinjiang. The entire world has turned doing better in school, make sure to always give The Chinese government states that its back on Muslims. yourself time for your own mental health. Some the purpose of these camps is to battle In history class, we said “never again”. And here it is ways to help you regulate your health are to take a terrorism and religious extremism. The I think the biggest lesson to be walk, listen to music, do your hobby, drink water, prisoners have been forced to happening again. We can learned is to be a little more sensitive and talk to someone! These are only suggestions, denounce Islam and pledge allegiance either learn from the past and and empathetic. When kids would rap but it is so important to be mentally well; to the Chinese Communist Party. The wake up, or we can ignore sweaters around their heads, yell #5. Communicate especially when you are doing school. School is United Nations estimates that more “Alluha akbar” and make exploding very stressful sometimes, so making sure that than a million Muslims have been what’s happening and hope sounds, or make assumptions about me with your teachers future generations learn from your health is good, can actually help with your forced into the camps. Detainees are because I’m Muslim, or ask me if I have Students and teachers learning. beaten if they don't follow orders, and our mistakes. a bomb in my bag, they assume it’s a are all going through the same are severely threatened to follow a watchtowers and barbed wire. China harmless joke. They tell me not to get thing schooling wise, which Whether you’re doing online school, script when journalists or government has denied any allegations of cultural so worked up, that I’m too sensitive, means that teachers will be remote learning, or in school, we are all in this officials come to visit. Uighurs living genocide, claiming these are that I’m a snowflake. But islamophobia, understanding of whatever together. COVID-19 has changed our lives and the outside of China have lost all contact “vocational schools meant to prevent even in its mildest form, is not world around us. The best thing that we can do with family members they assume have extremism”. They say the accusations harmless. I try to educate myself and situation you are in. If you aren’t doing well in the right now is be understanding towards one been detained. Government statistics are “outright nonsense fabricated out others, so we can at least be aware of class, talk to your teacher about it to make sure another. Always make sure to keep your mental of lower birth rates and the personal of thin air”. In addition to locking up the Uighur Muslim crisis. But we need they are on the same page as you to help you stay health in check because it is important! Make sure accounts of many Muslim women show the Uighurs, China has been much more than awareness to save the on track. Teachers are there to help you and help to talk with your teachers! Take notes! Clean your that the Chinese government is also demolishing mosques and destroying Uighurs. In history class, we said you understand the course as a whole. workspace for clarity of your mind! All of these forcing sterilizations and abortions on thousands of Muslim sites. Human “never again”. And here it is happening suggestions are known to work for University Muslim women to lower the Uighur rights and labour organizations are again. We can either learn from the students, if we, high schoolers can get these population. Chinese men sexually urging our government to stop past and wake up, or we can ignore habits down, post-secondary school will be easier! assault Uighur women whose husbands importing Chinese goods made using what’s happening and hope future have been detained. Living conditions Uighur prison labour. It is possible that generations learn from our mistakes. Above: Staying on top of tasks is key to online learning inside the prisons are awful. success. (Illustrations by Saihaj Law/The Royal Gazette) page 27 | Voices page 28 | Voices BRINGING ENOLA TO THE BIG SCREEN

VOICES Believe it or not, there was an Enola Holmes book before there was a movie. 76 M Te Color Purple by Alice Walker Actress Millie Bobby Brown describes reading the books by Nancy Springer as a child, and wanting to play the role: “I had a gut feeling I wanted to bring households watched the ★★★★★ it to life and I was like, ‘How do we get this done?’ Then, my incredible dad film in its first 4 weeks. Book Reviews 4.5/5 stars said, ‘We’re going to find a way.’” — Epistolary

By Ashley Smith An absolutely incredible, but ↯ Staff Writer heartbreaking, read. I found it easy to read through Ceelie’s narration, but it is not for the faint of heart. If you have difficulty is a novel reading about such mature topics, then depicting mature topics such as racism, this might not be for you, but it’s truly well child abuse, sexual abuse, sexism, and written with complex characters who trauma. Ceelie’s tale is told through letters demonstrate very real, human experiences to God. Her story spans over forty years, on different levels. I gave .5 off because where she endures and survives incredible Ceelie’s diction is sometimes difficult to abuse and bigotry. We get glimpses into understand because of her lack of her life as she writes about her education (the wording/phrasing may be experiences, fears, feelings, and dreams. difficult for some to grasp).

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo VOICES ★★★★ 4/5 stars — Fantasy is a daunting tale of into, is amazing once you break through. is action, adventure, scheming, plotting, and The characters are diverse, complex, and a whole lot of violence. drive the plot skillfully. The author does a great job of including characters of Beyond Elementary Kaz is hired to stage a heist unlike different races, sexualities, and disabilities, any other ever seen in the rough city of while not letting these traits define them. Ketterdam. The risk is great, but the Interactions are unique, and there’s always Above: Enola Holmes, played by Millie Bobby Brown, is the spunky little sister of Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) in Netflix’s reward even greater. Kaz brings together a another twist that you don’t see coming. reboot of a nearly 100-year old story. (Alex Bailey/Netflix) team of Ketterdam’s six finest criminals to The themes of capitalism, perseverance, pull it off, but can they complete the and teamwork are evident and improve the By Vita Rao erned, Enola escapes and goes in of colour in the film; the cast is search of their mother, who has left a primarily Caucasian. I hope to see a deadly mission without killing each other story greatly. I gave it 4/5 because, even ↯ Staff Writer & Editor or getting caught? though I loved reading it, the pace of the myriad of clues and puzzles behind. On change in this if there is a second film. first few chapters is rather slow. her journey, she makes several allies This book, though difficult to get This review contains spoilers. and numerous enemies, but will she I thought the movie did an find her mother? exceptional job of individualizing itself A hyper-intelligent and and finding its place within the Holmes A Court of Torns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas observant detective, with an The most compelling legacy. The balance between issues impeccable sense of humour, and has directional choice is to have Enola that are prevalent in both eras ★★★★ 4/5 stars — Fantasy the famous last name Holmes: Who is break the fourth wall, meaning she increases the relatability of the film, it? , named after its main talks directly to the audience. It is appealing to a variety of audiences. is a Prythian, and Feyre must discover how character, the adventures of the during these small clips that her wit Although I think Enola's independent retelling of Beauty and the Beast that to stop it. younger sister of the iconic Sherlock and humour shine through, which also nature coupled with her incomparable brings a new level of passion, adventure, Holmes, as she navigates through the makes the film a more enjoyable and personality makes this film so darkness, and violence to the “tale as old A super enjoyable read! I’m sexism of 19th century London to find light-hearted watch. charming and compelling. Overall, as time”. always a fan of a retelling, and this is no her mother and help her friend. As a for a comedic-mystery exception. It’s a lot of fun watching massive fan of all-things-Holmes, I felt The sole issue I had with the film, I think it’s relatively good. Feyre is whisked away to Feyre's relationships to both faeries and as though this would be another film is the organization of it — I felt as Prythian, home of fae, by a beastly the world develop throughout the book, unsuccessful attempt at capturing the though the plotline was very scattered creature as retribution for killing a wolf. and the magic system is fascinating. charm of the original story. However, — and the lack of diversity. The film Quickly Feyre discovers that her captor There is a lot of good fae lore, and the the incomparable style and direction heavily focused on the problems that is Tamlin, faerie and high lord of the book has both high-action and casual are unlike any Holmes movie before, at Spring Court. As she resides in his character interaction. I rated it a 4/5 least in my opinion. The casting The most compelling manor, her feelings about him and because, despite my enjoyment of the choices were exceptional, with the film Prythian begin to change as she novel, it is admittedly slow at times, or containing many familiar faces — Millie directional choice is to have discovers more about this new world. But focuses a tad too much on backstory. Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Helena Enola break the fourth wall, a darkness looms over Bonham Carter. However, the most meaning she talks directly to memorable and compelling the audience. It is during performance came from Millie Bobby these small clips that her wit Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Brown, who played the lead character, THE PUBLIC DOMAIN Enola. and humour shine through... DEBATE ★★★★ 4/5 stars — Fantasy Earlier this year, we saw the is a rags to riches tale and earn her own execution? Enola Holmes is intelligent in friend, Tewksbury, was facing. It estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle involving romance, magic, deception, many regards; she was home-schooled diminished the plotline about her unsuccessfully sue Netflix for action, and class conflict. Truly one of my favourite series. I and learned a myriad of subjects like mother, which lessened the excitement using Sherlock’s likeness in recently reread it and fell in love all over science, combat, and literature. when she finally found her. The whole over an unusual Mare Barrow lives in a world again. Who doesn’t love a good class vs Throughout her life, she maintains a plotline was rushed and very vague, infringement — that Netflix’s where her people are mistreated and class novel that talks of social justice and close relationship with her mother, she making it more confusing and less Sherlock was portrayed as abused by those who are deemed human rights, while also dabbling in magic doesn't have much of a relationship enjoyable to watch. However, it could “warmer”, which encroaches on the detective’s depiction in the “superior”. Those with common, red blood and romance? The characters are lovable, with her brothers, and her father died be a set-up for the sequel, which when she was young. Following her seems pretty likely, as the movie has final 10 of Conan Doyle’s novels. are treated as peasants while those with and you can’t help but be swept away by These last 10 stories are still silver blood control the masses with their this intriguing world. I gave it 4/5 because, mother's unexpected and unexplained received good reviews from critics and departure, her brothers arrive to take audiences. In terms of diversity, I think protected by copyright up until unique abilities. When Mare is despite my love for it, at times the pacing 2023. unexpectedly thrown into the world of is slow and backstory/context is care of her, wanting to make her a there is always room for more. There Silvers, will she be able to survive, or fail sometimes missing or confusing. proper, socially-acceptable lady. Conc- wasn't an abundance of people

page 29 | Voices WHAT DID TAYLOR HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE ALBUM? page 30 | Voices HOW TO GET THERE Onezo & The Alley Saltlick is located in Central Hamilton, which is just an 18-minute In isolation, my imagination has run wild and this drive from Ancaster High. OneZo and The Alley are located 15 “ album is the result, a collection of songs and Saltlick Smokehouse minutes away in Westdale. stories that flowed like a stream of consciousness. ”

VOICES VOICES Saltlick Smokehouse, OneZo & Makes for a The Alley: Local Restaurants to Try Legendary Taylor Album

Above, left to right: The exterior of Saltlick Smokehouse; students pose with drinks from OneZo and The Alley respectively. (Brad MacKinnon/Saltlick Smokehouse; Gavin Liu & Joely Stockl/The Royal Gazette) Above: Taylor Swift stars in the music video for her song , a song about a love triangle. (Taylor Swift/Youtube)

By Gavin Liu & Joely Stockl No other drink can match the takeout. For new bubble tea drinkers, By Vita Rao usual Taylor Swift fashion. The successful, popularity and deliciousness of bubble look no further than their classic milk ↯ Staff Writers & Editor ↯ Staff Writer & Editor ethereal-sounding folklore tea, or boba. It is almost like a cultural teas or their dirty brown sugar milk , unlike many of Swift's phenomenon, if you have not had it, teas. For those who regularly enjoy other records, is very earthy and is incomparable and you are definitely missing out. The boba, look to indulge in their multitude This seemingly never-ending simplistic; it uses a lot of guitar and absolutely exceptional. Saltick Smokehouse drink often consists of different of seasonal variant flavours and drinks, year has brought many good and bad piano. In terms of vocals, the songs 282 James St N, Hamilton toppings, like tapioca bubbles, like mojito inspired drinks and rose. No things: a pandemic (bad), Among Us seem lower pitch-wise. Swift explored different fruit jellies, and pudding. Both matter what you choose, you will not (good), and online learning (a bit of and experimented a lot with her lower If you’re missing that smokey shops are within walking distance of be disappointed! both). In a time of such change, one register: a delightful and refreshing barbecue smell from the summer many other restaurants and boutiques, thing remains consistent: the contrast to many of her previous months, Saltlick is the place to solve so after a night out, end your day with The Alley incredibly well-written and catchy albums. Swift also experiments with a your BBQ cravings. Saltlick is a small some bubble tea. Or get it delivered! 1050 King St W Unit 5, Hamilton songs from Taylor Swift. 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The Alley has both an extensive milk indie-alternative-rock sound is unlike contrast between each song is smoked meat platters and sandwiches. tea series and a tea latte series, any of its predecessors, with Swift and . is very nostalgic and Unlike most restaurants, at Saltlick you For fresh, fruity, vibrant bubble enriching the flavours of their teas abandoning her iconic pop and sounds a little folk-rock and country, can customize your platter the way you tea, OneZo is an obvious choice. This with milk and dairy substitutes. They pop-country style. mixed with indie-pop and want it. You can choose from a variety small bubble tea shop prides itself in also offer an Aurora series, a Lulu alternative-rock. 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page 31 | Arts & Culture page 32 | Arts & Culture FAMOUS BOOKS WRITTEN DURING NANOWRIMO The latest on what’s ARTS & CULTURE ● by Rainbow Rowell ● by Sara Gruen 33 happening in the world NaNoWriMo, the ● by Marissa Meyer ● by Hugh Howey Arts & of entertainment, Internet’s Biggest ● by Erin ● by Alan Averill ARTS & CULTURE Morgenstern ● by Julie lifestyle, and pop Writing Challenge ● by Murphy Life Hacks and Culture culture. pg 32 Carrie Ryan ● by J. H. Trimble Drawing Ideas

ARTS & CULTURE New York Fashion ARTS & CULTURE Week: An Analysis Meet The Internet’s Biggest Writing Challenge Above (left to right): Models styled by Gabriela Hearst, Proenza Schouler and Brandon Maxwell respectively, including Gigi Hadid (center) and Yasmin Wijnaldum (right). (Vogue Magazine) Above: Writers attend the Night of Writing Dangerously in 2017. Although the write-a-thon ended in 2019, its parent By Iris Elik Moving onto Proenza Schouler, The high fashion industry is event, NaNoWriMo, lives on. (NaNoWriMo/Facebook) not one that is forgiving. It’s ↯ Staff Writer a designer who focused on more form fitting attire this season. If this show imperative that brands stand STATISTICS Many people, including daunting challenge. Many could be described in one word, it out. myself, love to write and want to write now-famous books have been written Fashion Week is the week that would be sleek. The use of basic a novel; however, between school, during NaNo such as by makes or breaks designers. It’s the colours such as black, white, and 50,000 work and other responsibilities, it can Rainbow Rowell, which is a bestseller Iris Elik, on New York words week that determines which brands neutrals made this collection very Fashion Week sometimes be difficult to stay and a favourite among many. are in and which are out. The pressure wearable. There was also an occasional motivated or find time to do so. That's on designers to work outside the box pop of colour that added some lly being wearable instead of 30 why so many people are drawn to the Another great thing about this and implement new ideas is character. A perfect example of this experimenting with different textiles days idea of an event like this. It is designed event is that it can be done from the challenging, as so much has already being the bright clementine coloured and styles. New York Fashion Week to keep you on track, motivated and comfort of your own home or at an been done. Another issue designers trench coat worn by Gigi Hadid. The may not be the best choice to promote pushes you to reach that 50,000 word organized NaNo writing night where face is keeping their brand’s square front shoes paired with the that. Brandon Maxwell grew in 450,000 count goal by the end of the month. In participating authors all get together uniqueness. Every brand, high fashion looks were superb. One piece of popularity around 2012 after working participants (2018) order to reach 50,000 words in 30 and write, so everyone can have the or not, has identifying aspects, clothing that definitely has become a with many of the rich and famous. His days, they suggest you write 1,667 perfect work environment for them. whether that be monograms (for Fall/Winter staple this year is a pair of recent look for Lady Gaga and her words a day. One of these writing nights is called example the Gucci monogram vs. the square front boots. The interesting multiple dress look was incredible. If the Night of Writing Dangerously Burberry monogram) or a specific inspiration for this collection came that were implemented in this By Brooke Vesentin Now, what if you are busy which takes place in San Francisco style. This year New York Fashion week from a blanket. According to Vogue, collection, this review would be very ↯ Staff Writer during November and cannot and is held in an extremely fancy started September 12th. Here is a brief one of the stylists on the Proenza different. participate? No need to worry, there is venue; a ball room to be exact. Writers analysis of shows that were the most Schouler team was gifted a blanket, another NaNoWriMo event that takes come from all over to attend this successful and some that were most which she then wore to work as a scarf. There are over a hundred For many people, November is place in both April and July called event. There is a write-a-thon, games, disastrous. Considering how sleek and fitted this designers that present at New York quite an uneventful month. It's that Camp NaNoWriMo. However, during prizes, drinks and food. It truly looks collection is, it’s very ironic. Fashion Week. The high fashion time period right in between these events, they encourage the work to be a fun event and holds a special Starting off positive, Gabriela industry is not one that is forgiving. It’s Halloween and the holiday season. of any and all creative projects place in many NaNoWriMo Hearst played into the recent trend of Taking a not so positive turn, imperative that brands stand out. If However, to many writers around the (poems, essays, etc.), not just novels. enthusiasts' hearts. On Youtube, there sustainability. The designer created no Brandon Maxwell managed to create a this analysis were to look at even a world, November is their favourite They also encourage you to set your are countless videos of writers waste, an impressive task for those pretty tasteless show. It wasn’t tenth of the designers at New York time of year. Why is this? Well, own word count goal that is easily documenting their writing process, who know just how much waste is necessarily bad, it’s just that the Fashion Week, this article would take November is what many writers refer achievable for you, which is their prep for the event and produced as a result of high fashion. majority of the looks were quite boring. up the whole newspaper. If fashion, to as National Novel Writing Month something that a lot of people enjoy everything in between. Although she worked with some bright It looked like a department store’s specifically high fashion, is an interest (most commonly known by its about Camp NaNoWriMo. colours, Gabriela mainly focused on fall/winter clothing shipments instead of yours, looking at the shows online acronym, NaNoWriMo). NaNoWriMo is November truly is the month neutrals (beige and brown), as well as of an established high fashion brand. would be beneficial. There’s a large an annual writing event in which each So, how did this worldwide for writers and this event is so darker colours such as black and navy. The one look that stood out was a portion of amazing, creative and participant's goal is to complete event begin? Well, it started in the San inspiring to myself and many others. There was lots of experimentation with tight, white, turtle neck dress, worn by innovative designers that were left out. 50,000 words of a novel in just thirty Francisco Bay area when freelance So many people truly adore this event, different textiles, which turned out Yasmin Wijnaldum. This dress was With COVID-19, there’s an air of days. This event gives authors, writer and founder Chris Baty and each year they find new ways to very chic. Fitted suits looked fierce and practical, yet classy. That being said, it uncertainty clouding the upcoming aspiring writers and those who just challenged some of his friends to improve their experience. If you have powerful, while one particular nude did not deserve a whole collection runways. Perhaps more designers will like to take on challenges, an write 50,000 words in one month in been planning the perfect story for a dress was definitely a show stopper. runway. This collection would be follow in Chanel’s footsteps and create opportunity to start or complete a 1999. Since then, it has gained much while now, this is your opportunity to Overall, Gabriela Hearst proved it’s better suited for a catalog or look book. a fake puppet show. Perhaps some novel. Sometimes, the life of a writer popularity and has continued to grow get it written and have fun along the possible to be chic and original, all The looks were nice for every day but designers will stick with lookbooks this can be a lonely one; however, events over these past 21 years. Now, each way! Even if you missed it this year, while being environmentally friendly. not a runway. The goal of this show year. However it goes, one thing is for like these bring the entire writing year, starting November 1st, hundreds get ready to jump on board in April for seemed to be more centered on actua- sure: this year will be interesting. community together. of thousands of writers all take on this Camp! page 33 | Arts & Culture page 34 | Arts & Culture

ARTS & CULTURE By Faria Haque (life hacks) & Emma Menard (drawing ideas) ↯ Staff Writers

Life Hacks & We could all use a little help getting through November. Check out these fall and winter-themed life hacks HOROSCOPES and art ideas for inspiration on what to do while you’re cooped Drawing Ideas up during quarantine or during the cold season.

Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn October 23 - November 21 November 22 - December 21 December 22 - January 19 Your deception is quite Sagittarius, something good Capricorn, allow those obvious, Scorpio. Since it’s is coming up for you and around you to open up to your month, t’s high time you will be expecting it. Just others as well, not just you. DIY HAND SCRUB you show your true self a little patience is all you Your talents are great as DIY HAND WARMER If your hands are dry from the rather than continue hiding need! well but there needs to be Hands cold from the cold cold weather, here is some DIY like you are. Lucky numbers: 18, 22, 55 more diversity. outdoor weather? Here’s a NUTELLA HOT hand scrub that will moisturize perfect hack for you that will your hands and remove dead Lucky numbers: 15, 24, 62 Lucky numbers: 1, 30, 73 warm your hands up in just CHOCOLATE skin cells in seconds. minutes, and you can use it as a Don’t have cocoa to make hot stress ball to relieve stress! Materials needed: chocolate? Use Nutella instead. ½ cup of sugar Aquarius Pisces Aries ¼ cup of coconut oil Materials needed: Materials needed: 2 tbsp of honey January 20 - February 18 February 19 - March 20 March 21 - April 19 1 cup milk 1 sock 1 tbsp of lemon juice ⅓ cup Nutella Aquarius, you seem to be As your happiness fades Although you may seem to 1 cup of rice A glass jar 1 rubber band 2 tbsp sugar Mug stressed about the way away Pisces, you will have have control Aries, you are 1. Mix all the ingredients 1. Put the rice in the sock in the glass jar. things around you have to work hard to find it slowly losing your mind. 1. Warm-up milk in a to form a ball, and tie it 2. Now you’ve got yourself mug. Then add Nutella with the rubber band. a hand scrub. been. Take a moment and rather than hope it finds Try to open up more and and sugar. 2. Roll the sock sideways 3. Apply it to your hands to 2. Finally, you’ve got pause, allow yourself to you. Sometimes you must allow yourself to relax. then take the top and reveal smoother hands! flip it over itself to yourself a hot cup of once again be aware of the be the predator and not the Lucky numbers: 24, 25, 86 create a ball. Nutella hot chocolate 3. Put your sock ball in the to have with your reality around you. prey. microwave for 1-2 min. brownies. 4. Finally, you have a hand Lucky numbers: 11, 29, 47 Lucky numbers: 3, 38, 60 warmer. Taurus Gemini Cancer April 20 - May 20 May 21 - June 20 June 21 - July 22 Taurus, you have shut some Gemini, you feel you are Although you may have people out of your life and trapped under a new reality. seen yourself as happy, they want you back. Be a Allow some time for Cancer you must step away WATERCOLOUR BIRCH TREES good one and hit that yourself, away from social from this false delusion you unblock. media and take in what is have created for yourself. Materials needed: Lucky numbers: 17, 45, 89 now your world. Lucky numbers: 7, 60, 94 MANDALA MAPLE Watercolour paint FALL SCENERY Watercolour paper LEAF Masking tape Lucky numbers: 2, 12, 76 Materials needed: A piece of old card Materials needed: Black fine tip Sharpie Libra Leo Virgo Black fine tip Sharpie Black ultra fine Sharpie For this colourful birch tree Black ultra fine Sharpie Colourful SHarpie watercolour painting idea, it July 23 - August 22 August 23 - September 22 September 23 - October 22 Maple leaf template markers may look difficult, but honestly Libra, although things may (draw or trace one it is quite simple. Place ripped Leo, you are procrastinating Virgo, stop being indirect. yourself!) For this fun fall scenery/ masking tape on the page to too much. It’s about to hit It is time you truly open up seem hard at the time, fear landscape drawing idea, take a form the trees, then just paint For this pretty mandala maple look outside or think of your your background designs and you back harder than ever. and let people know how not, everything will leaf, draw out your maple leaf favourite aspects of fall, and get the sky, then pull off the tape, design, then fill it in using creative and draw a fall scene. and use a piece of old card to Get off your phone and do you feel. Keeping in all this eventually work itself out mandala or zentangle patterns. For this example, there are flick on a couple spikes of brown and you will once again be This is the perfect drawing idea several colourful trees, a fence, a watercolor. And have fun with it, your work instead. is not good for anyone. to just focus on drawing and cat silhouette, some pumpkins, use fall colour schemes and fall Lucky numbers: 19, 43, 55 Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 21 able to relax. have fun with it, there are no and of course some grass and ideas to include in your version bad designs! the sky. of this painting idea! Lucky numbers: 2, 17, 38

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Editor-in-Chief Illustrators Writers Anne Fu Anne Fu Julia Alexander Rose He Iris Elik Club Advisors Noor Menhel Anne Fu Hannah Breiding Faria Haque Brooke Vesentin Editors Rose He Kaitlynn Anderson Anika Kanagaretnam Supervising Teacher Anne Fu John Kerr Mrs. Bentham Anika Kanagaretnam Lindsay Liu John Kerr Gavin Liu Graphic Designers Gavin Liu Aisha Mahmoud Anne Fu Lindsay Liu Jocelyn Mattka Rose He Amy Ma Joe McDermott Noor Menhel Jasmine Marcaccio Emma Menard Jocelyn Mattka Zonna Mir Zonna Mir Caitlin Nequia Sukhleen Multani Sanya Patel Macee Popowich Vita Rao Vita Rao Ashley Smith Eden Ridpath Joely Stockl Grace Wang Nicolas Tazzeo Brooke Vesentin

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