Environmentally Update: Greenhouse Gases
Written Deianarah Riquelme
March
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Introduction
Knights of StFX, hello! This year, we took a break from our uniform and had an "All Pink" civvies day on Thursday, October 2nd. This civvies day, we encouraged every Knight to wear all the pink clothing they could find in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A day prior to October 2nd, Knights had the opportunity to wear our school-issued pink t-shirt of 2025, purchased using School Cash Online to their classes throughout the day.
Origins of Pink Day
Pink Day, also referred to as Pink October, is a day in which many local communities such as StFX unite to advocate for those affected by breast cancer to promote early detection and research. By wearing pink and organizing events, we make an attempt to communicate to those battling breast cancer that they are not alone, as they have support systems within their communities that offer hope, strength, and encouragement.
Pink Day Activities
There were many ways students could support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this school year. For instance, students could support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation by purchasing a pink t-shirt, attending the auditorium's activities during lunch, and buying tickets for the volleyball or football game. These lunchtime activities consisted of the opportunity to decorate yourself with pink paint or gems, purchase pink merchandise (pink hats, feathers, necklaces, etc.), and get a memorable picture taken of you and your friends using trendy poster cut outs! In addition to this, balloon animals and bracelet making scored themselves a table each at the event. Along the sidelines, you were able to participate in a game of cornhole, or jump into a competitive game of kahoot. There were treats being sold to indulge yourself in; chocolate and vanilla pink day themed cupcakes which were baked from scratch by our fellow students, wrapped up and ready to be handed out. This concept was a hit among the crowd! As many students had shown up, emphasizing the support we have for those battling against breast cancer.
Introduction
The ozone layer is shrinking, and it’s becoming too late to fix it. Temperatures in Canada are increasing three times the global warming rate, and it’s only going to get worse. In 2026, there is an estimated 635 megatonnes of carbon dioxide going into the air. We can’t stand by and watch people dying because of the heat, which is only going to get hotter.
What You Can Do
If you want to make a change, there are multiple ways to help. For example, using less electricity helps by reducing the amount of coal or gas being burned. To do this, you can use an LED light in your rooms and turn off the thermostat during winter. Another way to reduce carbon emissions is by eating more vegetables, since it will reduce the amount of animals releasing greenhouse gases. Finally, finding ways to get around help the amount of carbon being put into the air. If you can walk to places or bike, it can help more than you think.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ozone layer is only going to get worse if we don’t find ways to stop greenhouse gases. Only you can make a change, so do your best to help the cause.
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