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By Ocea McClean  At our lovely Gulf Islands Secondary School, the staff and the grad class compete in games against each other throughout the year. Usually, they play sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer, dodgeball, or softball. But lately, there's has been talk of trying out new games such as Capture the Flag or a Trivia Quiz to switch  things up. Stay tuned for this.   This past month, on October 6th, GISS hosted a Staff vs. Grads volleyball match in the gym. It was a

by Neko Paige On average, the normal teen’s screen time is 7 hours per day or 25, 200 seconds. That is more than the usual recommended hours for a good night’s rest. The most popular apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are all apps that use a scrolling motion that shortens the attention span and draws you in, making teens and even adults more inclined to be dependent on the app. Social media like Pinterest and other apps are also able to be used in a educational way, it

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

Who is using Gen Alpha slang more, millennials or Gen Alpha?  Submitted by a GISS Student Overall, I have seen a small uptick in the number of adults attempting to use slang that they really shouldn't use. For example, at what point did it become okay for adults to dress as a 6, 7 for Halloween? Adults seem to try and use words that were not made up by their generation. And trust me, they were not made up in their generation for a reason. When I spoke to student Morgan Willia

By Mr. Massey, Interim Editor in Chief We’ve all heard it: Kids today aren’t as motivated. They don’t commit like they used to. They’re always on their phones.  Maybe we’ve even said it ourselves. But what if those observations are only part of the story?  In Kids These Days , Dr. Jody Carrington suggests that what looks like distraction or disinterest might actually be disconnection. Life feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, and that can take a toll on everyon

by Juliana Lange So far, the GISS Senior Girls' Volleyball Team has had a very chaotic season, filled with ups and downs. They have showed determination in their last tournament pulling through with a few wins. Although at the beginning of their season they were losing games, they've managed to strengthen and come together. Throughout the season, our players have demonstrated growth in their skills as well as teamwork, communication, positivity, and perseverance.     Their ef

A traveling play about the true events of the Holocaust and survivor’s stories, performed at GISS by Eliza Argo and Liliana Grange In October, GISS hosted a Holocaust educational theatre performance titled “Survivors - A Vision of Tolerance and Courage” by Wendy Kaut. In the performance, six actors played real Holocaust survivors. The testimonies were about Jewish children and teens who survived the Nazi terror and WW2. In these testimonies, the audience was taken through a t

By Hannah Busgang Gulf Islands Secondary School has Mathematics courses which are needed to graduate. There is Foundations of Math, Pre-calculus, Calculus and Workplace Math. But let’s be honest, math isn't everyone's favourite subject. For some people, it’s like a jumble of numbers and letters that seem to only make sense to teachers and calculators. But surprisingly, math has a purpose beyond just solving for x.  At our school, we offer tons of  math courses for different l

A Swift Start to the Soccer Year by Sophie Wertman The Senior Boys Soccer team has had an exciting season with a mix of wins and losses. This year the team has won against the Brooks, Timberline, Wellington and Ladysmith teams with 2 losses to Isfeld and Carihi. This year’s team is looking strong, and we’re expecting to have well-matched games against other schools. Their coach Mr. Ayton has expressed his excitement, enthusiasm and dedication to the team and is very appreciat

by Rachel Skinner The Scorpion raffle is a new annual event where student athletes have been asked to sell raffle tickets for a chance to win a $5000 cash prize. The lucky winner of this year’s raffle was Ian Williamson, who is none other than the dad of an athlete that attends GISS. The money raised will go to funding the team's travel, equipment, uniforms, tournament fees, and teacher-coach coverage, and will greatly impact the athletics program. The more tickets sold, the

by Sophie Wertman The swim team has had a great season with everyone improving and overall having fun; getting to know each other while staying active. Our team showed positivity, perseverance, community and support at the Island Championships and were able to boost each other up when in need. Although our team is mostly younger and less experienced and they compete against even against bigger, older and more experienced teams, they still show better skill and technique. Even