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Why The Owl House Deserves a Full Season Three

Although it is wonderful news that The Owl House is coming out with Season Three, fans have been outraged at how Disney cut the show from a typical season of twenty episodes to just three. As a result, episodes that were formerly twenty minutes are now forty minutes. With only these three episodes concluding the show, viewers are concerned there won’t be enough time to wrap up the heartfelt plot and characters the show has created.

Joanna Dong

January 2023

Podcast Review: Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know

Scouring the internet far and wide to find the perfect podcast is never easy. Luckily, your search can end now; we have found the answer to your quest. This podcast answers questions about every imaginable thing under the sun—all in a "witty, conversational style" as our hosts like to describe themselves. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know is the podcast if you crave knowledge. From enthralling theories, hypotheses, and espionage, to seemingly trivial topics such as gossip, this podcast offers it all.

Shivangi Sharma

January 2023

The Rancorous Truth Behind the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Every four years, soccer lovers from across the globe congregate to witness the biggest soccer event, the World Cup. Considered by most people to be the most popular and prestigious tournament in the world, the World Cup is a competition that determines which of the participating 32 countries is the greatest. In 2022, the World Cup is being held in Qatar, but there has been a decline in the number of eager fans willing to attend. So, what exactly has provoked countless crazed soccer fans to boycott the World Cup?

Eshaal Awan

January 2023

Bethune Students: A Reality Show

We’ve seen the variety of reality shows such as The Kardashians, Master Chef, Big Brother and many more. These shows enthrall us as we enjoy the comedy, the chaos, and even the conflict. We also get to know more about these TV stars and come to truly appreciate the entertainment they provide us. Now, have you ever wondered what your life would be like if it was a reality show? What would your show be called and what would the viewers' reactions be?

Abinaya Indrakumar

January 2023

The COVID Conversation at Bethune

Over the last two years, our lives have changed drastically due to COVID-19. It has affected our mental health and shaped our personalities, both for the better and the worse. As we finally transition back into our first year of normality, we have seen the different ways COVID has truly impacted all of us. Let’s hear the thoughts of the students and teachers of Bethune regarding the changes in their lives since the pandemic era.

Khushi Dewani

January 2023

Food Availability at Bethune

Have you ever been in that dreadful situation where you were running late for school and had as little as five minutes to go through the entirety of your morning routine? You may have even come to the conclusion that there is no time to make lunch and totally overlooked the fact you needed to eat breakfast. Well, if that’s the case, Bethune has your back! With its wonderful breakfast and cafeteria program, Bethune makes sure that hunger is not on the list of things you need to worry about.

Kylie Fong

January 2023

Is Online Learning As Good As

Face-To-Face?

For the past few years, online learning has become increasingly common. As virtual learning continues to take over, teachers are concerned about how well their students are performing in an online setting. Parents have expressed that their children feel lost navigating Zoom or Google Meet’s platforms, and students themselves claim to miss the social aspect of in-person classrooms. All parties involved have expressed their worries. Social media and news outlets have covered this topic at length, which sparks the question: is online learning just as effective as in-person?

Rachel Giang

January 2023

Burnout as a High-School Senior

Without even noticing it, I soon fell into a state where I felt guilty for taking breaks yet lacked the motivation and concentration to sit down and finish my work. Seeing as others around me were either also dealing with this issue or taking on even more extracurriculars and more difficult courses, I thought this was normal and refused to accept the feeling. It was almost as if I didn’t have a right to be as stressed as I was. What I initially thought was a bad day or two, quickly grew into something much bigger, and I came to the realization that I was burnt out.

Anna Zhong

August 2022

The Three Albums That got me Through High School

Twin Fantasy (Mirror To Mirror) was my favourite album during the lockdowns in 2021. Its bedroom-quality recording, boyish vocals, and melodramatic hooks made it a perfect outlet for my teenage angst. The instrumentals are off the cuff and raw. They sound like Car Seat Headrest took chart-topping rock riffs and played them through a blender. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, and it’s a perfect backdrop for its eclectic songwriting.

Ian Zhang

August 2022

A Guide to Ontario’s Top Summer Attractions

With everyone missing out on the full summer experience for two years in a row, many are ready to catch up on all the activities they have missed. If you are seeking recommendations and preparing your summer plans, here are Toronto’s most popular summer destinations that you will not want to miss out on!

Jasmine Chin

August 2022