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by Violet Miller On a crisp winter afternoon, Rozy was found walking in the halls of GISS. Rozy is an avid horse lover and writer who is looking forward to graduating next year. Let's see what she has to say!  Violet: What's one thing you would like to change about our school?  Rozy: Better snack accessibility, cause I’ve eaten three apples today and that's all there is.  Violet: What's one thing you love about our school?  Rozy: The mild freedom.  Violet: What's your fa

by Sascha Miller My first instinct when asked to describe our high school is to say GISS is a quality school with a sense of comfort, but it’s more than that.   In my experience, it was easier to adjust to and settle into than other schools, in terms of getting to know the students and teachers. I just got the early impression that in general, it felt like a school that would treat you well.   I also notice this when new students come to the school, they are accepted by stude

by Izzie Rudgley Now that we reach the midpoint of the school year, there is one thing on every student’s mind: finals week. Students find it especially hard to pay attention during this time of year because so many things are going on at once. With the relaxation of winter break still lingering in recently memory and the weather changing, many students are finding it difficult to stay motivated. Whether they are a Grade 8 student anxious about their first high school exam or

by Levi McGrath Over the past year, numerous incredible albums have been released by a variety of artists and musicians. Personally, a genre that I’ve been very immersed in this year has been hip-hop. In my opinion, one of the strongest albums of this genre that has been released within the last year, is “Let God Sort Em Out”, by Clipse. Clipse is a duo, featuring the two brothers Pusha T and Malice. Since 2009, these two have been working separately on their own careers. How

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

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. 

...thoughts from a guest By Gavinn Forsythe The episode I did was pretty fun.  I came up with an answer to the question “what is your   least favourite element on the periodic table?” before I went on the podcast. The answer/joke I came up with was “francium, because it has a half-life of 22 minutes which means it gives up just as quick as the country it was named after.” I came up with that joke when I was going to sleep, since it takes me around an hour to fall asleep. I'm

By: Izzie Rudgley Youth on the Land is a program that connects students with Indigenous teachings, language, and the land and water. Through harvesting skills, spending time outdoors, coming together with Elders, cedar weaving, drumming and storytelling, youth gain a deeper understanding and connection to the land and the importance of the land’s history and cultural significance. The first Youth on the Land took place on October 16th and 17th, hosted by Stqeeye’ Learning Soc

by Sacha Miller Here at GISS, fashion plays a huge part in how students express themselves. We see many people dress differently, but one style stands out in terms of popularity; a specific vintage clothing style has been dominating the halls since last year. Brands like Carhartt, Levis, Adidas, and Stussy seem to be the most popular among the students.  Despite being so popular, this style is often seen as basic. Unfortunately, there is not much personalized taste when tryin

by Violet Miller Today the spotlight falls on Leelu Mann, a senior at our school and longtime resident of Salt Spring Island. Leelu enjoys painting (especially with acrylics), listening to music, doing drag, hanging out with his friends, and is well known by the theatre community in our school as a former GISPA student. Now, on to the interview!  Leelu Mann Violet:  “If you had a magic wand and could change anything about our school, what would you change?”  Leelu:  “I’d add

by Ocean McClean and Jake Roche Terry Fox, Marathon of Hope 1980 “If I died, I would die happy because I was doing what I wanted to do.” ...