Today, originality seems harder to achieve than ever before. Humans constantly consume content — it seems impossible to be uninfluenced by it. How can you know your work is yours? Are you certain the essay you just submitted isn’t a retelling of a retelling of Hamlet in the internet’s backrooms? Are you positive it is not a blend of previous work you stumbled upon and tucked away in the depths of your subconscious? Maybe the work you copied was kept on the highest shelves of

Concert tickets used to be easy to obtain, but over the past few years, getting a ticket to see a popular artist has become not just expensive, but almost impossible. The well-known ticket-selling platform Ticketmaster holds part of the blame for this issue. Between the service charges, ticket bots, and resale prices, acquiring tickets on the site has become a colossal undertaking.

Class as a theme in film traditionally follows the morally bankrupt and uneducated lower class while depicting the higher classes as sophisticated and thriving in every part of life. The theme is nothing new, but some modern filmmakers do better than others at depicting it meaningfully. Two recent films that come to mind when considering the corrupt depiction of the working class are Parasite, a genius movie on class conflict and social inequality; and Saltburn, a satire on c

In January 2024, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), became North America’s newest professional sports league. The first game was played in Toronto after announcing its founding in 2023. It attracted 2,900,000 fans to tune in to watch New York play against Toronto, the former shutting out PWHL Toronto 4-0. While the home fans may have wanted a different result, it was a notable milestone in women’s sports nonetheless.

Whether you’re new to Earl Haig or a few short months from throwing your caps in the air, you’ve probably learned a bit about Holland Bloorview, a local kids’ rehabilitation hospital where healing meets innovation. Over the last few months, I have had the chance to work with them as SAC’s Community Rep, including having them as the recipient of our yearly Outreach Week and Carnival Day fundraiser, inviting them to our Volunteer Fair in October, and carrying out their Capes fo

From February 28th to March 1st, Ruth Watson Theatre became the stage for an entrancing spectacle, where friends and family gathered to be transfixed by four captivating performances. With tales of villainous teenagers, shattered families, haunted chambers, and sinister witches, each production promised an unforgettable journey into the world of enchantment and fascination.

What an era to be alive... is what Canadian fans of Taylor Swift have been saying since she announced six Toronto concert dates in November as part of her Eras Tour. However, with ticket prices through the roof and Americans seemingly buying all the tickets, many Canadian fans are questioning whether it is worth fighting tooth and nail for a golden ticket.

Often overshadowed by mainstream sports like hockey or basketball, rugby possesses a distinctive culture and ethos that sets it apart. While it may not enjoy the same level of popularity, the rugby community– especially here in Toronto–is flourishing.

In an entertainment industry fueled by mass consumption, there is bound to be frequent reuse of already well-loved ideas, characters. However, modern adaptations often fall flat with the younger generation. But why? Is it because of generational differences in humour and culture? And what constitutes a good adaptation? Live-action adaptations of beloved stories are particularly prone to criticism, in part due to the limitations of the medium. Unlike literature or animation, i

Colour is a gateway for expression; bundles of thoughts and emotions depicted through a single hue. Red, one of the most vibrant occupants of the colour wheel, is nothing short of a visual representation of intense passion. Whether it be through the depiction of love or by implicating anger and war, it establishes its presence like no other.

This November, the Earl Haig Model United Nations team journeyed to Montreal to attend the four-day “Secondary Schools United Nations Symposium,” better known by the monosyllable SSUNS. SSUNS began at sunrise on a chilly Thursday morning. Some were last- minute packing; others were impatiently waiting in the cafeteria, huddled for warmth and group therapy as staff supervisor Ms. Lue attended to a troubling absence — the no-show coach bus. Due to unknown circumstances, it h

On the evening of October 28th, 2023, Toronto Public Library officials were alerted of a cybersecurity attack targeting their systems. This attack will force online library services to shut down until 2024. Jan Dawson, an area manager for 18 Toronto Public Library branches, claims services will be incrementally restored with a focus on tpl.ca, the official Toronto Public Library website. Until then, hundreds of thousands of Torontonians will be unable to access their current

The sentence “Big Brother is watching you” is coveted by Orwell fans and used satirically by political commentators alike. This phrase is arguably fiction’s most prolific example of propaganda— it's a slogan expertly crafted to advertise a belief or cause. Today, propaganda runs amok, targeting everyone. In a world of constant consumerism, propaganda, and its more innocent counterpart, advertisement, are impossible to escape. Propaganda can be incredibly similar to advertisem

With Oscar-winning director Sofia Coppola’s newest movie Priscilla just released in November, there is no better time to break down the notable trademarks that create Coppola’s distinct s SSUNS began at sunrise on a chilly Thursday morning. Some were last- minute packing; others were impatiently waiting in the cafeteria, huddled for warmth and group therapy as staff supervisor Ms. Lue attended to a troubling absence — the no-show coach bus. Due to unknown circumstances, it h

After the tough couple of movies and tv shows that MCU fans have had to sit through, the bad streak of increasingly downhill marvel productions may have finally come to an end. After an exciting first season of Loki, viewers were left wanting more, sitting on the edge of their seats as the show ended on a cliffhanger. Similarly, the finale for Season two was action packed and, for many, finishing the show may have left them confused, with more questions than answers, most of

As a writer, the thought of filling an empty document with imaginative ideas should fill your mind with intriguing topics to delve into. But more often than not, you can find yourself drawing a blank, and the only thing that comes to mind is your lack of creativity. Your eagerness to write is thrown aside by your inability to form a concise, fresh idea, and this cycle repeats for weeks until you start to wonder if you can even be considered a writer anymore. While it’s true t

It goes without saying that Canadians are now facing some of the worst long-term economic conditions in recent memory. Unemployment is currently at a rate of 5.7%, rising from the previous 3-4%. The higher unemployment rate paired with the increased cost of living is concerning for many Canadians. Money for rent, utilities, and food is becoming worrying even for the middle class.

We’ve all heard of him. The man, the myth, the legend: William Shakespeare. His plays have been considered the most influential pieces of literature in our society and have been so for centuries. Or at least that’s what we’re told. Teachers all across the globe insist on the importance of Shakespeare’s works, claiming that he was the writer who changed the world. But the real question is, how much of this claim is actually true?

You click the YouTube thumbnail, a halo of prestigious university logos surrounds a frantically anxious teen as they stare into the camera, back at you. They add a disclaimer: admissions are all luck, where you go to school doesn’t matter, you can create opportunities anywhere, education is a privilege, etc. Then, after listing their grades and resumes, they get to the real meat of the video. Emails are opened and portals are logged onto one by one. It starts with an ear-spli

In the face of setbacks, the girls’ basketball team at Earl Haig emerged not only as athletes, but as a resilient team that embraced every challenge on the court. They have always managed to find victories in lessons learned, despite a win or loss, with stepping stones toward improvement.