Official Student Newspaper of St. Paul's High School
Michael Wolanik '25 Contributor A tall, metallic figure approached a flattened structure that submerged into the earth. As the door opened to the building, it rubbed their hands together in giddy. Bunkers were found less and less these days, so finding one that never went online might as well have been hitting the jackpot. Sure,... Continue Reading →
Castiel Haripersad ’25 Copy Editor Gus Phillipas/ FUV Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Nina Simone, and Marvin Gaye – what do they all have in common? They were all transformative Soul artists of their era who served as inspiration to a young Jalen Ngonda, a singer-songwriter trying to bring Soul music to a new generation and revive... Continue Reading →
Daniel Stipanovic ’25 Copy Editor Photo Credit: Warner Bros I never thought that I would watch a movie that trumps my favourite movie: Interstellar. However, after experiencing Dune: Part Two, I must say, this has become my new favourite. Dune: Part Two’s actors were amazing, the score is perfect, and the visual effects are spectacular. As a continuation... Continue Reading →
Joseph Lewin ’25 Contributor After what has seemed like an eternity, the long-awaited sequel to GTA V is finally here! In December 2023, the trailer for GTA VI was released, leaving fans of the series chomping at the bit for the new game. The upcoming release of this game has had a staggering impact on gaming culture, with the trailer... Continue Reading →
David Ezekiel Klassen ’25 Contributor Photo Credit: Jenn Allen/CBC With spring break just around the corner, many students are wondering how best to relax from schoolwork, make the most of their break, and create exciting memories. If you still haven't decided how to use your one-week hiatus from school, here is a sampling of some... Continue Reading →
Rishi Kapoor ’26 Contributor Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for the Recording Academy The night of the 2024 Grammy Awards, February 4th, was filled with incredible talent, amazing performances, and well-earned victories. The event celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of musicians and their contributions to the music industry featuring music from an extensive selection of genres. The... Continue Reading →
Steven Kosa ’25 Contributor Photo Credit: Open AI/DALL-E 2 It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has not only been gaining attention but has also become more advanced. From initially only generating simple paragraphs to being able to produce full images, AI has become a tool of endless possibilities. Software such as DALL-E and CRAIYON can... Continue Reading →
Darius Martin ’24 Contributor Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was a “nothingburger” movie, with no character development, a predictable plot, and boring fight scenes. Following the trend of several recent DC films, it was a major disappointment for a superhero film, and at points, used CGI comparable to films from the 70’s. The lack of character... Continue Reading →
Sawyer Ramsay ’24 Arts & Culture Editor Photo Credit: Wingnut Films Productions The Beatles are certainly one of the greatest and most successful bands of all time. They influenced a world of artists throughout the 60s, revolutionizing music in an unbelievably astonishing and unprecedented way. Although only two of the Fab Four are still around... Continue Reading →
Luke Perrett ’24 Sports Editor Photo Credit: Luba Popovic/Crown Media Two years ago, despite the warnings of my mother and grandparents, I wrote an article entitled “Hallmark Movies: Distilled Mediocracy.” Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of being forced to watch even more. Lucky me. Many people who I’ve shared my article with have asked... Continue Reading →
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