Hey Falcons! Your favourite newspaper is back with our first edition of the 2025-2026 school year! So much has happened already, and we’re here to keep you updated with a new edition filled with great articles. Look out for some amazing new interviews with FHCI teachers, political commentary, and answers to questions we know you’ve … More Message from the Editors: Fall 2025
By Ryanna Hariram Hey Falcons! For this month’s addition of the Golden Falcon, I had the pleasure of interviewing Forest Hill’s very own child and youth worker, Ms. Cimera, in The Hive! Now going into this interview, I was really nervous, because throughout my entire high school experience at this school (which is quite literally … More Teacher Interviews – Ms. Cimera
By Graciella Bang-On, Brooke Mekonnen, and Danika Gilbert Hey Forest Hill! Your two favourite authors have returned for another year better than ever, but this time, our duo has become a trio! Please welcome Danika to the team! This month, the three of us sat down with the legendary Ms. Main to talk about her … More Teacher Interviews – Ms. Main
By Yagmur Dumandag Introduction Have you ever felt like time has been moving faster than ever, but you can’t explain why? Since 2020, many people have felt like time has been speeding up. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the change of routines, shifts in technology, and an increase in mental health issues, has led to … More Why Has Time Been Flying Since 2020?
By Ryanna Hariram Hey Falcons, Ever want to learn more about your favourite teachers? Well, we had those same questions, and decided to interview one of everyone’s favourite business teachers, who’s also been missing for a while… Ms. Amygdalidis (better known as Ms. A)! For those who don’t know, Ms. A left earlier this school … More Ms. Amygdalidis – The Update Interview
By Eralba Hajdaraj I still hear everyone’s cheers upon seeing the Eiffel Tower, all golden and sparkling, echoing faintly in my head. I can still smell the fresh Irish air and the sweet Dutch stroopwafels. I can still feel the Berlin sun and the chilly Normandy breeze on my skin. FHCI’s Europe Trip was the … More FHCI’s Europe Trip – Why You Should Go (With Photos)
By: J. Liu Introduction If you have been following our wonderful editions, you would have learned about the top ten Shakespeare insults in March 2025. While some people think Shakespeare’s works are ancient and reflect only values from centuries ago, I believe that we can still gain insights when reading them, even in the modern … More Shakespeare and the Modern Era
By: Andrea Ketis Introduction April Fools’ Day is the custom of playing practical jokes on friends and family, with the yelling of “April Fools!” at the end to explain the prank. In many countries, it occurs annually on April 1. Potential Origins The exact origin of this event remains a mystery. Many historians speculate that … More The Origins of April Fool’s Day
By Brooke Mekonnen and Graciella Bang-On What comes to mind when you think of Easter? Images of colourful eggs, egg hunts, and the Easter Bunny probably made the list of the things you thought of. The Easter Bunny especially is a well-established symbol of Easter, and is used often for decorations as a representation of … More Where Did the Easter Bunny Come From?
By Kevin Guo Amidst the confusion, disruption, and calamities produced by the American administration, the helm of Canada deserves safe and steady hands. In the upcoming federal parliamentary election, Canadians will decide between qualifications and rhetorics; success and mediocrity; glorious sovereignty and wretched annexation. This election is presidential in all but name This election is … More Commentary on the Canadian Federal Election
By Andrea Ketis The month of March follows many different celebrations, one of these being St. Patrick’s Day. This Irish holiday is observed every March 17, and is known as the feast day of St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland. Initially celebrated with religious services, the holiday became a secular celebration of Irish culture … More The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day
By Julia Gordon Every time I read a play by Shakespeare, someone seems obliged to make some sort of comment. Generally, these range from asking if the play is boring, to generally questioning why I’m choosing to read something school-adjacent in my free time. However, I think everyone is giving the Bard of Avon a … More Top Ten Shakespeare Insults
By Andrea Ketis Introduction As winter is coming to an end, everyone looks forward to the one day that will indicate when spring will arrive: Groundhog Day. In Canada and the United States of America, this celebration is observed annually on February 2 and is anticipated by many. Traditions It is said that watching a … More Groundhog Day: Origins and Traditions
By Erik Subashi The tomato is a disaster in the culinary world, staining every decent dish it touches. It is soggy, poses health risks, and has a long history of causing harm. While some misguided individuals praise it for its so-called “versatility,” the truth is that tomatoes have destroyed and continue to ruin both human … More Opinion: The Putrid Tomato
By: J. Liu The Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China. It usually starts in January or February. The Chinese start celebrating on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar and the festival lasts for up to 15 days. On Chinese New Year’s Eve, family members come home from different places … More The Chinese New Year
By Adam Pencer High school is sometimes referred to as the best years of one’s life, but for many kids, it just means that they are under a lot of stress and strain. Managing grades, extracurricular activities, a part-time job, and everything else in their lives causes many students to fall short of expectations. The … More The Secret Stress of High School
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