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AI Usage in the Classroom

Submitted by an anonymous student Images generated by AI AI (Artificial Intelligence) is changing the way we learn and the way teachers teach. Grammar checkers, AI “humanizers,” and AI detectors are all affecting how students think. In this day and age, students get assigned homework and can instantly turn to AI to do the work for them. Many students use programs like ChatGPT to get help with essays, and sometimes teachers even use AI for grading or planning lessons more effi

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Mr. Donaldson's English Extravaganza

By Maggie McKenzie and Kash Robinson Mr. Donaldson has taught a few units this semester, such as short stories and poetry. As of right now, Mr. Donaldson’s class is in their research unit, and have just finished their presentations about their chosen topics of research. We interviewed various Grade 10 students about the various events that go on in Mr. Donaldson’s classroom. “What is your favourite part of Mr. Donaldson’s class?” “I like when we did poem writing. It cal

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Specialist Gym Classes at GISS

by Katya Miller Here at GISS, our Physical Health and Education department offers a wide variety of gym classes that allow students to explore different sports, learn teamwork, and stay active. Each type of class helps students build new skills, improve their health, and discover what kind of activity they enjoy most. Among the many options are Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and Fitness and Conditioning. Each sport specialist course provides unique benefits and challenges, g

Nov 17, 20251 min read

GISS Hosts Post Secondary Mini Fair

By Ocea McClean A few weeks back, our school hosted a mini fair featuring many universities and colleges from across British Columbia. Even though the event only lasted a short amount of time, it had a huge impact on students thinking about their futures. For many of us, it was the first time we were able to speak directly with admissions reps, ask honest questions, and learn what different programs provide for students. One of the most valuable outcomes of the fair was expo

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Photo Competition Winner

Photo By: Corbin Daychief, Grade 10 Corbin Daychief is a Gulf Islands Secondary student in Grade 10, and was chosen to the winner for this latest issue of The Sting. His photo lives up to its title, showing a lighthouse contrasted against the dark night sky.

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Issue #3 Crossword

ANSWERS: Across 2. HOT COCOA 4. FIRE 5. TREATS 6. RED Down 1. SNOW 3. BOOTS

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Issue #3 Sudoku 2

SOLUTION:

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Letter To the Editor: Why We Like SoundCloud Rap

By Griffin Forbes and Sascha Miller Music taste plays a big part in how students express themselves, and we believe melodic rap should be more popularized because it blends so many different genres instead of sticking to just one. Rock, hip hop, rap, punk rock, and other smaller subgenres were and still are some of the most inspirational influences on this style of music. Instead of keeping the same melodic and lyrical feel, these genres were altered and mixed with rap, creat

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Remembrance Day

By Izzie Rudgley November 11th is a day to honor those who served to defend our values and freedoms and those who continue to serve our country today. As Canadians, we mark the day by wearing poppies, attending memorial services, and observing a moment of silence at 11am, which is the time when the armistice that ended World War I was signed. Remembrance Day is just a part of a larger period of remembrance, called Veterans Week, which runs from November 5th to November 11th.

Dec 15, 20252 min read

Letter To The Editor: Why AOTTTG2 Is My Favourite Attack on Titan Fan Game

By Gavinn Forsythe I’ve been playing Attack on Titan games since around 2020, and so far AOTTG2 has been my favourite. It has almost everything I’d want in an AOT game. It’s the sequel to one of, if not the first AOT fan game, Attack on Titan Tribute Game (AOTTG) by Feng Lee, and it comes with so many features. AOTTG2 has custom maps, skins, logic, and different types of PvP like sword PvP, rocket launcher PvP, pistol PvP, and shotgun PvP. In all of these PvP styles you get t

Dec 15, 20251 min read

Artist Highlight - “Passion vs Practicality”

By Emma Duguid This art piece has made me think intuitively, giving me time to really understand how I feel about art in general. This theme of Passion vs Practicality delves into where you want to settle yourself into place, what truly matters to you, and why that is important. During the process of this piece, I thought about what I want the viewer to see and notice. It brings your eyes to a bit of a middle viewpoint, down the path of the alleyway. This alleyway represents

Dec 15, 20251 min read