Posted on: March 18, 2024. By: Eralba Hajdaraj. 4.5/5 stars. WARNING: Minor spoilers! When I tell you I had about 13 mental breakdowns, threw the book, and screamed for about an hour after reading this book, I mean it. Six of Crows is the one book I don’t regret picking up. This 465-page novel by … More Book Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
By: Zakhar Karnaukh In Canada, everyone knows what Remembrance Day is. Every November 11, people in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia honor people who created, fought, and guaranteed their peace. The Canadian tradition of remembrance usually ends there. But for Canadian-Ukrainians, there is another important date, which is the fourth Saturday of November. It … More Fourth Saturday Of November
Interviewer: Adrianne Vo Interviewer Subject: Alexandra F.l On October 7, 2023, the most tragic situation happened. Children being kidnapped, lives being taken, homes being destroyed, memories gone. It’s hard to believe that my own family in Israel is being harmed. Not to mention my nine year old first cousin’s friend, Nave, was recently taken hostage. … More Humans of Toronto #Trauma
Interviewer: Eralba Hajdaraj Interview Subject: Odessa Rita P. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Way before the pandemic, I had been struggling with controlling my emotions. I would try to hold them in without knowing how to deal with them. I was also extremely insecure about my appearance. Sometimes, I interpreted things my parents would say as an attack on … More Humans of Toronto #ThePandemicEffect
By: Brett Wang From going around the school most people regard Remembrance Day as simply a day where you stab yourself with a poppy and patriotically sing the national anthem. However, behind this general conception of what Remembrance Day is, lies a nuanced discourse between this seemingly uncontroversial holiday. As we recently celebrated Remembrance Day, … More The Controversies About Remembrance Day
By: Tyler Tabesh Want to embrace the Toronto cold? Well, here are several holiday events and festivals going on in TO this winter! Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a night of rides and fairs? Head on up to Canada’s Wonderland, for live performances of your favorite Christmas songs, … More 4 Places to Visit During the Winter Break
By: Erik Subashi Overview Over the last weeks, the news about conflict in Israel and Palestine has taken the international spotlight, leaving out a major escalation going on in South America. The National Assembly of Venezuela has approved to host a national referendum in early December to determine the status of the Essequibo territory. The … More Venezuela vs Guyana: A Battle For Oil
By Fariah Hasan On Thursday, May 18, the annual Sounds of Spring Concert was held in the school auditorium. Forest Hill welcomed 400 parents, guardians and guests to our school to celebrate our amazing music program. I interviewed 4 performers about their experiences: Francesca, Nisvana, Avrilmari, and Elisa. 1) Which performance(s) were you a part … More Sounds of Spring Concert 2023!
By: Julia Gordon I confess to making a mistake I daresay many have already made; I listened to social media. After being on hold at the public library for literally months, I finally got the chance to read some of the acclaimed series prominently featured on my Instagram feed. I’m not too proud to admit … More I Read Three of Bookstagram’s Most Popular Books – Are they Worth the Hype?
By Fariah Hasan Portrait painting or portraiture is an art form in which a human subject is depicted, as interpreted by the artist. Portraiture is an ancient art form that has been dated back to at least ancient Egypt and has served various purposes throughout history. The most common motive behind portrait painting in the … More Portraiture: A Timeless Art Form
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By: Gefen S As the school year comes to an end (and summer begins) here are some poems about endings: The Beginning by Rupert Brooke (excerpt) Some day I shall rise and leave my friends And seek you again through the world’s far ends, You whom I found so fair (Touch of your hands and … More Poems About Endings
This month, we interviewed one of the most interesting students at FHCI; our very own co-president, Ari Grosman! What has been your mission as the school president? My mission has been to stand up to toxic people at Forest Hill, and show people how moral and ethical values uphold our society and make it a … More Humans of FHCI: Ari Grosman
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By: William Holloway As 2023 proceeds (at a pace faster than I can even perceive), it could do us some good to figure out what we plan to do this year. I’m not talking about school or work schedules, vacations, or even personal improvements. No, of course I am referring to movies based on comic … More 2023 Movies a Nerd is Looking Forward To
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Part 1: WineWine, the bitter elixir of the broken-hearted.A tale of two souls, torn apart, and tormented.They find one another, thinking love could ease their pain.But lack thereof for thyself is a burden to remain.Confined by the mutual belief that with emptiness,they could fill.Reality taught them still;No one could save them, but themselves. Part 2: … More 2023 POETRY CONTEST WINNER: Wine/Anesthesia by Avril Sacramento