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This is our School Newspaper for the 2025/2026 school year, run by the Media Lab students in S111. Click below to learn more about us!
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WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back from our wonderful newspaper staff! As you may have noticed, THE STING took a break from publishing for a moment, as all of our focus has been on finishing our Yearbook! The Media Lab class is now back focused on the newspaper, and will be publishing 3 more issues of THE STING before the end of the year. We hope you enjoy this Issue #5. Spring has sprung and now the stretch to summer begins!
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FEATURE: You could go to Italy too!
Renaissance Studies is an immersive elective course taught by Mr. Colleran. In this class you will learn about the intriguing Renaissance Era and its importance in the world's history. This year's class jumped right back into their work after an amazing voyage across the globe. The class travelled from Salt Spring Island to Venice, then flew to Florence where they stayed the majority of their trip. After that they continued their adventure to Rome. Mr. Colleran spoke highly
May 202 min read
Editorials
Editorial May 20, 2026: Do Beautiful Work
by Ryan Massey, Interim Editor in Chief Spring has a certain feel in schools. The light shifts, the energy changes, and there is a sense that things are coming together after a long year. It can also be a busy and sometimes stressful time, with deadlines, assessments, and the push toward the finish line. But it is also a moment worth noticing. There is something special about this time of year. Classes feel a little more connected. Learning can feel more real. There are more
gissmedialab
May 20
Editorial Jan 20, 2026: Closing One Door, Opening the Next
Finishing strong, welcoming change, and stepping into Semester 2 with energy and possibility by Ryan Massey, Interim Editor in Chief Semester wrap-up time is around the corner, and it’s a moment to stay focused and finish strong. Every learning task completed is a step toward growth, confidence, and pride in what you’ve accomplished. As we close out this semester, let’s bring energy, care, and commitment to the final stretch. I find that there’s always a real sense of excit
gissmedialab
Jan 20
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
Academics
TASK Trip to Camosun
by Ivy Miller In recent weeks, the TASK class has taken off to Camosun College to learn various technical skills related to trades. From learning how to solder metal, to taking pipe trade courses, the TASK class has been learning skilled trades at a college level. Gabby Moreno (10), a TASK student, explains a little bit more about what they are actually doing there. She says her class is spending six weeks total at Camosun with a break every two weeks where they will be learn
May 202 min read
Grad Interview: Violet Miller
by Leelu Mann Being a grad, Violet Miller has experienced a lot that GISS has to offer, from being on the leadership team, to being the photo head for the creation of the Yearbook this year. I decided to interview Violet because she represents the values that GISS prides themselves on; community, creativity, and learning. She has shown that she cares for others and the quality of student life. The first question I asked was “Which grade was the most challenging?” to which sh
May 202 min read
The Media Lab Scene
What are all the things we do in the Media Lab, and how do people like it? by Maggie McKenzie, Levi McGrath, Kash Robinson This year, the Media Lab team has been hard at work, providing the school with a well-crafted newspaper, an entertaining podcast, and the start of our Yearbook. The Media Lab class often operates like an office. We all have our designated seats that we consistently go to when we enter the room. Many people choose to work with classmates for collaborativ
Jan 202 min read
Retention vs Recall
by Maggie McKenzie and Kash Robinson Late night or early morning cramming. We’ve most likely all done it at least once before taking a significant test or quiz. That’s alright, but we need to understand where cramming actually works, and where it doesn’t help you in the long run. Why it might work (as a last resort) Cramming can help solidify your understanding of already learned materials, if you review them a few times before taking the test. Studies show that students
Jan 202 min read
Arts & Culture
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Video
![The GISS Podcast, featuring Rex and Roscoe [Episode 12]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/365EFwsROoA/maxresdefault.jpg)
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![The GISS Podcast, Featuring Aidan [Episode 11]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8-hN8UOg1zs/maxresdefault.jpg)
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![The GISS Podcast, featuring Hudson and William [Episode 10]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4KYnsfyLKGs/maxresdefault.jpg)
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![The GISS Podcast, Featuring Finlay and Hailey [Episode 9]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3f-Oze5Avv0/maxresdefault.jpg)
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![The GISS Podcast, Featuring Kai [Episode 8]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FFf7EY_2Vio/maxresdefault.jpg)
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![The GISS Podcast, featuring Ben, Quinn, Gavin, and Chacha [Episode 7]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gAs2njfC8n8/maxresdefault.jpg)
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![3 WORD FREESTLYE CHALLENGE, Featuring Ben [GISS Pod, Episode 6]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mPRbMUwbj2U/maxresdefault.jpg)
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![The GISS Podcast, featuring Kash and Maggie [Episode 5]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PaopHxAd9M4/maxresdefault.jpg)
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