Official Student Newspaper of St. Paul's High School
Baljot Rai ’24 Chief Editor “May the divine light illuminate our intellect.” Those are the closing words of the Gayatri Mantra, a Hindu mantra which was recited and played at Yash’s funeral. To me, those Sanskrit words evoke the essence of Yash’s spirit — illumination and intellect. Through our many deep philosophical debates and discussion, his inner illumination always shined.... 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 →
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 →
Rodmehr Filizadeh ’25 Business Editor Photo Credit: Andrew Halayko/Netflix On January 1st, 2024, Netflix’s documentary Bitconned was released. It told the story of three who men took advantage of the cryptocurrency market to scam investors and take millions of dollars with a fake cryptocurrency debit card. Their elaborate scam consisted of a counterfeit card that would supposedly... Continue Reading →
Castiel Haripersad ’25 Contributor Photo Credit: Kevin Van Paassen/Bloomberg via Getty Images As COVID-19 devastated the world in 2020, many overlooked the small victory for Canadians when, on July 20, 2020, Nestlé Water left the Canadian market. The international company was forced out by the Council of Canadians and First Nation communities due to excessive... Continue Reading →
James Bailey `26 Contributor Photo Credit: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images, Trump: Evan Vucci/AP With another presidential election coming up this year, American citizens are conflicted over which of their two candidates to choose from. President Joe Biden has recently been doing poorly in the polls, with an average approval rating of just 38.7%. Donald... Continue Reading →
William Mungai ’26 Contributor Photo Credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images Social media has become an integral part of modern society, offering quick and easy access for anyone in the world to an endless stream of information at the click of a button. However, along with these benefits come mental health issues, ranging from cyberbullying, unattainable beauty... Continue Reading →
Adam Haleis ’25 Contributor Photo Credit: Sam Rana March 11, 2024 marks the day when Muslims across the world unite to participate in 30 days of the Ramadan, or Sawm, season. The word ‘Ramadan’ stems from the Arabic root word الرَمَضُ (ar-ramad), meaning ‘scorching heat.’ It describes Ramadan as a month of abstinence and giving up the... Continue Reading →
James Chapman ’24 & Matthew Wardrop ’24 Maroon & White Society Members Photo Credit: Affan Faiz The second Mission Week of the 2023-2024 school year was one for the ages. The Maroon and White Society conducted Mission Week 2 in support of Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatawin (OPK), an organization dedicated to supporting, nurturing, and walking with... Continue Reading →
Samay Dadlani ’24 Contributor Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your seats and prepare for a theatrical journey like none other. From April 11th to 13th, the St. Paul’s High School Dramatic Society will be bringing to life Homer’s timeless epic, “The Odyssey”. At the heart of the story lies, Odysseus, the King of the Greek island... Continue Reading →
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