By: Charles and Preston (’25) Why did the chicken cross the road? This age-old question has befuddled the public for centuries, but today, we will reveal the solution. For centuries, the seemingly simple question “Why did the chicken cross the road?” has puzzled us all. At first glance, its traditional answer—“to get to the other…
Humour
Strathcona Park Lodge: A Saga
Photos courtesy of me, Maya, Karlos, Luke, Preston and Mr. Taylor By Annie Wagner ‘27 WARNING: Reader discretion is advised. The information below may make your stomach churn! Every year, a fresh crop of Grade 10 students sets off in late September to spend 5 days at Strathcona Park Lodge on Vancouver Island. Some excitedly…
The Keyboard Article You Didn’t Know You Needed.
“… the huge warning sign that should open every keyboard article: BEWARE: IT CAN ONLY GET WORSE.
And it will.”
Suing God
By Henry Luo, ’24 In the summer of 1969, while other people were soaking up the sun and sipping on margaritas, Betty Penrose was going through her own tragedy. Penrose was a humble legal secretary from Phoenix, Arizona. Her home was struck by lightning by a passing summer storm, and her house was burned out…
Is Santa a Criminal?
By Henry Luo, ’24 Each year when Christmas rolls around, everyone’s favourite rotund old man sets off in his sleigh and dashes around the world to give presents to nice kids. Who can criticize such beneficiary intentions? Despite this noble cause, Santa Claus is running an unconventional business at best. At worst, the jolly old…
Sandwich Shenanigans
How far would you go for the sandwich of your dreams?
COVID Curves
By: Ethan Jasny (Grade 11) Explore the possible permutations of the coronavirus pandemic through totally scientifically accurate charts (*satire)
A Word from the OP Social Distancer
By: Ethan Jasny (Grade 11) ***Disclaimer: The editors do not advise following through on any of the actions suggested by the author. About a month ago, when social distancing orders started going into effect, my life changed forever. Instead of my usual routine of staying at friends’ houses until late and attending weekly parties, I…
Quiz: Which Superstition Are You?
Created by: Deborah Jin (Grade 12) Clink the link below to take the quiz!
C C T T PS PS PS and You!
By: Ethan Jasny (Grade 11) How the BC curriculum can be applied to your future everyday life