Creative Writing: Original Carver Story
November 23, 2017
Ben sat in his car, staring at the dash. He wasn’t ready to go back to Pascal. Too many questions, not the right answers. … More Creative Writing: Original Carver Story
Category: Editorials
Opinion based pieces. Curated by The Golden Falcon Social Issues Editors.
Creative Writing: Janitor
November 23, 2017
The next day I get up and go to work. I wash the floors, I clean the toilet
bowls, I refill the soap. … More Creative Writing: Janitor
This Is Me In Grade Nine
November 15, 2017
By Sophie Gold Change can be scary. And high school definitely means change. The prospect of entering high school was never far from my thoughts over the summer. I felt anxious and excited, apprehensive and eager all at the same time. The Labour Day weekend was less a vacation than an extended waiting game before … More This Is Me In Grade Nine
Rise Of The Dead: Woolly Mammoth Revival
November 15, 2017
By Abi Parameswaran Why do scientists want to revive the Woolly Mammoth? This is not a commonly asked question in people’s day to day lives since many do not have the time to question these new found scientific experiments. However, it is important to be informed on all the different aspects of our society including these … More Rise Of The Dead: Woolly Mammoth Revival
This Is Me In Grade Nine
November 7, 2017
By Sophie Gold Change can be scary. And high school definitely means change. The prospect of entering high school was never far from my thoughts over the summer. I felt anxious and excited, apprehensive and eager all at the same time. The Labour Day weekend was less a vacation than an extended waiting game before the … More This Is Me In Grade Nine
5 Reasons Why CRISPR is Beyond Exciting
November 7, 2017
CRISPR is exciting, but also simultaneously frightening. … More 5 Reasons Why CRISPR is Beyond Exciting
Judge or King of the League: MLB MVP Races
November 7, 2017
Hot days filled with sunshine and children wearing shorts hardly feels like a typical fall day. Nevertheless, it is fall and that means time for postseason baseball. So far in the playoffs, underdogs have rallied and surpassed some top tier teams in series filled with energy. … More Judge or King of the League: MLB MVP Races
Humans of FHCI: Jordan- Grade 10
November 7, 2017
What is one thing you were surprised about when first entering through Forest Hills doors? “How big and great the school looked when I first looked in.” What are you dressing up as this year for Halloween? “I’m dressing up as a ninja. I am going to be buying a ninja headpiece at the store … More Humans of FHCI: Jordan- Grade 10
Einstein’s Brilliance in the Discovery of Gravitational Waves
November 6, 2017
It is remarkable how one man alone could be so connected to the universe that his predictions and hypotheses could prove to be true even though they came from his intuition. … More Einstein’s Brilliance in the Discovery of Gravitational Waves
Overcoming Stress and Study Tips For Grade 9s
November 6, 2017
School work can sometimes be tough on your shoulders, especially if you just entered your second month of high school. … More Overcoming Stress and Study Tips For Grade 9s
FHCI’s Best Dressed: Halloween Edition
November 1, 2017
On this spooky holiday, Forest Hill was filled with spirit! Here are some of the highlights. … More FHCI’s Best Dressed: Halloween Edition
What’s Really Scary this Halloween: The Way We Ignore Remote Communities
October 31, 2017
April 25th, 2017, is a grey day in Moosonee, Ontario, as the Polar Bear Express rolls into Moosonee station. Snow piles up beside the dirt roads, maintained by the chilly -5ºC weather, a stark contrast from Toronto’s warm, wet spring. … More What’s Really Scary this Halloween: The Way We Ignore Remote Communities
Ethnic Cleansing is Still Very Much With Us
October 10, 2017
As of September 19, 2017, over 400,000 stateless Rohingya Muslims have been forced to leave their homes in Myanmar and flee into neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia. … More Ethnic Cleansing is Still Very Much With Us
The Dark Side of Technology
October 9, 2017
By Josh Blatt Why was technology made in the first place? This is a question that people should be asking themselves far more frequently, as it outlines many of the problems that exist with its use in modern society. Technology was first made to make people’s lives easier. For example, farms used to require several … More The Dark Side of Technology
Did Anyone Really Expect This from FHCI?
October 4, 2017
“After seeing Friday’s events unfold it is really hard to determine whether the lack of spirit in the school should be blamed on the students or the staff members of Forest Hill Collegiate Institute.” … More Did Anyone Really Expect This from FHCI?
What High School Has Actually Taught me
May 3, 2017
A must-read satirical piece on the actual meaning of high school … More What High School Has Actually Taught me
Six Podcasts by Grade 11 Students
May 3, 2017
These podcasts were written and recorded by FHCI Grade 11 English students. Amelia talks about biracial identity: Andi’s interviews about ads and body image: Jules talks to fellow “sneaker heads” in this podcast: Evelyn discusses conspiracy theories: Emma talks about school spirit (and the lack thereof) in this podcast: Sandra’s interviews about gender and sexual identity:
A Guide to High School
April 19, 2017
By Andi Mayer-Goodman Read her Humans of FHCI article here High school is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs, its unexpected quick turns, its excitement, and the feeling you get halfway through when you decide you want to get off, but you can’t, so you stick through it and end up … More A Guide to High School
Seriously, Thank God for Jokes
April 19, 2017
I confess I should’ve been doing homework, okay? But I couldn’t help myself. After watching his two features in the span of a month and a half, I’d settled into a comfortable relationship with the comedy of Mike Birbiglia. It’s really relaxing to listen to. His shows have an intimacy and a personality that is … More Seriously, Thank God for Jokes