In today’s political climate in the U.S., there seems to be a pervasive frustration with the inaction of politicians. It feels as if the same story plays on loop- tragedy, thoughts and prayers, then nothing. Every massacre has become a divisive political battle with empathy and thoughtful action lost inContinue Reading
The people of Christchurch, NZ, will forever see March 15 as a day of infamy. It was the day a mentally ill, white supremacist shooter executed a racially-charged attack on two mosques, killing 50 muslims. While the shooting was tragic, guns were not at fault. An apparent insufficiency of mentalContinue Reading
he Department of Justice prosecuted 50 people on March 12 in what turned out to be the biggest college admissions bribery scheme in U.S. history. The scandal involved the creation of a system to help parents cheat their way into high-ranking colleges, revealing wealthy parents’ willingness to go to criminalContinue Reading
With our April issue being my 32nd and final issue of the rank&file, I have been reflecting on my staff’s accomplishments and the growth our content, design, communication and digital platforms underwent. The 56th volume of the newspaper has been my pride and joy this year, and I truly feelContinue Reading
A reading quiz is an inefficient way to measure reading comprehension of a book for English class due to the exam’s demand for a perfect memory. In IB English Literature I HL, teachers often assess if students actually read the assigned book through reading quizzes that include a variety ofContinue Reading
Driving to school is a necessity for kids who live out of the district and must be in control of their own transportation, which, in a way, is convenient because they do not have to hasten to catch the bus in the morning or after school. But with convenience alsoContinue Reading
High school graduation is a celebration of 13 years of personal and academic development, and as such, it boasts hundreds of beloved traditions like walking across a stage to receive one’s diploma and adorning oneself with cords and stoles to represent various honors, achievements or awards. Our school, however, refusesContinue Reading
Imagine if the average high school student had a quarter for every day they forgot a pen or pencil. Now imagine if a school of 2,000 students had a quarter every time any teacher, student or administrator needed materials they did not have. The Richmond Convention Centre brought this simpleContinue Reading
It is hard to accept that a high school friendship may not last. But the bonds members form in youth groups such as Young Life or the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO), are lifelong. If teens took advantage of youth groups, they could form relationships that could last a lifetme.Continue Reading
During the month of February, counselors scheduled meetings with students to decide class options for the next academic year. The process is still ongoing due to high volume and inefficiencies. Limited and conflicted time during the day prevent students to obtain a conference slot. Instead, I had to stayContinue Reading