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Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online Sal Cerrell and Lead News Editor Cameron Spurr break down the most important political stories this week.

Politics Update – Dec. 4

Cameron Spurr and Sal Cerrell
December 4, 2020
Choir students recorded pieces for a virtual cabaret performance screened Dec. 4. Students adapted to challenges set by COVID-19 restrictions such as wearing masks while singing.

HS Choir performs in virtual cabaret, adapting to COVID-19 restrictions

Cameron Spurr, Lead News Editor
December 4, 2020
Jessica Sweidan and Innovator-in-Residence Daniel Raven Ellison hosted a panel discussion along with panelists Colin Butfield and Sophie Lanfear via Zoom Dec. 1 about David Attenborough's film “A Life on Our Planet.” Members of the community were able to interact by asking questions prior and during the webinar.

Community attends David Attenborough ‘A Life on Our Planet’ panel discussion

Sajah Ali, News Editor: Online
December 3, 2020
Islamic State rebels have attacked citizens and stolen land in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. In early november, troops beheaded 20 civilians for an initiation rite. Turmoil has been the norm in this region of Northern Mozambique for years.

Human rights violations: beheadings in Mozambique

Emily Forgash, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2020
President Trump and Former Vice President Biden challenge one another in this year’s first presidential debate of the 2020 elections. They addressed issues surrounding healthcare, climate change and taxes.

Community reacts to first U.S. presidential debate

Gabrielle Meidar, News Editor: Print
October 12, 2020
Romy Chavin competed in a show in May 2019 at Littlebourne Equestrian Centre. She came in second place.

Chavin devotes 12 years to equestrianism

Jasmin Taylor, Sports Editor: Online
September 9, 2020
Solenne Jackson ('21), Mona Marouf ('21) and Eleanor Benton ('21) pose two meters apart in front of the sunrise. Grade 12 students gathered at the top of Primrose Hill at 5:45 a.m. to watch the sunrise.

Grade 12 students attend annual senior sunrise

Emily Forgash and Sal Cerrell
September 4, 2020
Prisoners are being released in the U.S. and U.K. in order to protect prison communities from COVID-19. Governments need to take care of how they release prisoners while also speeding up the process to save as many lives as possible.

Release of prisoners due to COVID-19 sparks concern

Polina Dashevsky, Opinions Editor: Print
May 14, 2020
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