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GISS What????
By Mr. Massey, Interim Editor-in-Chief Back in the nineties, GISS had a student magazine with a wonderfully chaotic, wonderfully perfect name: GISS What? Every time I come across an old copy, I’m struck by the creativity, the boldness, and the very “GISS-ness” of it. When our team first dreamed up bringing student journalism back to life, we toyed with reviving that name. In the end, we decided to lean into another piece of our school’s journalistic history: ‘The STING,’ a ti
Ryan Massey
Dec 15, 2025
Editorial Nov 12, 2025: Kids these days....
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
Ryan Massey
Nov 17, 2025
Editorial Oct 6, 2025: Students Tell Their Own Story
We think student voice and perspective matter. We’re proud to introduce The Sting—a revived GISS newspaper created and produced entirely...
Ryan Massey
Oct 9, 2025
Editorial Articles
Should Schools have Stricter Consequences for Late Students?
Submitted by an anonymous student Being on time at school or class is one of the most simple and important responsibilities as a student. Yet it may be one of the most ignored topics. Depending on whether you are late or on time can affect your grade. Many people don’t realize how important coming to class on time really is. Having stricter consequences for being late not only improves classroom learning but also improves setting you up for success and adulthood. Coming to c
Social Media and Screen Time for Teens Today
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
An Article for the Adults:
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
Letters To The Editor
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
gissmedialab
Dec 15, 2025
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
gissmedialab
Dec 15, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Social Groups and Belonging
submitted by a GISS Student High school is a place where we learn more about ourselves and figure out, to a certain extent, who we are. However, sometimes it can feel like we end up changing, but not for ourselves. Whether it's what we wear, what we listen to, or who we choose to have lunch with, there's always this quiet pressure to ‘fit in.’ Peer pressure isn't always that obvious. Sometimes it can be easy to spot, like a friend daring you to do something you’re not comfort
gissmedialab
Nov 17, 2025
Letter to The Editor: A Case for Later Start Times
Every morning dozens of students walk into school half-awake, clutching Yebras and trying to keep their eyes open during their first block. Many students believe this is not because they are lazy, but simply because school starts too early. School at GISS begins at 8:55 a.m., but research shows that teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Studies also suggest that teenagers' biological clocks make it difficult for them to fall asleep earlier in the night. Many stude
gissmedialab
Oct 20, 2025
Letter to The Editor: The Rain is Back!
Over the past few days students may have noticed how rainy the outside world tends to be. We have reached a point in fall (seeing as we live in a temperate rainforest) where instead of crunchy leaves, we have wet boots. Some people would say that they hate living in a place that stays too wet and unseasonably muggy outside. As the first clouds peek through, everyone knows fall is near to set in. September always seems like fall even when fall doesn't start till the end of Sep
gissmedialab
Oct 20, 2025
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Top Stories
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
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.
Issue #3 Crossword
ANSWERS: Across 2. HOT COCOA 4. FIRE 5. TREATS 6. RED Down 1. SNOW 3. BOOTS
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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
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