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cover tabtalbeleooff coonntetnetsnts editorial Table of Contents w Editorial Sports w 2 16 The Unstoppable James Harden Super Bowl 2019 w World Issue La Petite Planete w 4 18 Democracy or Dictatorship Trop A Gerer: Le Probleme Avec w 1 Dollar Beer and Student Tears Nous Le Faisons Anti Gay Purges in Chechyna 22 Out of Service WACT The Real Dangers of Fake News w Till Company Shares Do Us Apart Netflix Recommendations Is the Earth’s Refridgerator Still Running Apps That Help With School Work 23 Leaving the Burden Behind Noine! Noine! Surviving R.Kelly Golden Globes “Lucifer” Is Back ( The Show Don’t w Life Worry) The Danger of Our Devices 9 Creative Spaces Overcoming Bad Habits Staying Focussed Let us Leave Diversity In Makeup Brands Not Just A.M Thoughts How to Survive May June Rush Portfolio Season w Self Care 101 COVER ARTI March Break on a Budget R PAGES ST 12 Community COLOU Emmit Tam Nicole Taylor Winter Activity Day Spirit Week Sabrina Percy Colour Day2019 Shandel Jarabejo DECA Provinicials Jamie Edghill Community Wrap-up LAYOUT DESIGNERS Naomi Fernandes, Nimmy Ayekun, Ashling Ayekun, Anna Orta, Emmit Tam, Ina Sugay, Sabrin a Percy, Joseph Casciaro, Destiny Amorim Downie, Chelsea Bidasee, Nia Wilson, Jamie Edghill . Illustrations: Nicole Taylor All content © 2018-2019 Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this newspaper, in part of whole, is prohibited without the approval of the Planet executive members. The Mary Ward Planet is the official student newspaper of Mary Ward C.S.S. All members of the Mary Ward community may voluntarily contribute to the Planet. Everyone exhibits professionalism and respects one another in all exchanges while keeping Christian values and practices. All submitted articles, layouts, and photography are subject to moderation. Material submitted is subject to approval by the Executive, staff moderators, and administration. All material must positively support the ideas and spirit of Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School. Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School is a self-directed learning centre located at 3200 Kennedy Road that was founded in 1985. It became a member of the CCSDL (Canadian Coalition of Self-Directed Learning) in 1995. VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 02

table of contents eeddiittoorriaial l editorial The Diminution of Print Media Is the significance of print media diminishing and how is this affecting the Planet? As the decline of newspapers spreads real journalists but the internet is a vast exciting. The Planet wants to be taken feelings in mind, the Planet caters to through society, it brings up concern place and sometimes it’s hard to find seriously by the school community. A what is relevant to its intended audience. for our beloved school newspaper. The credible sources. With more and more survey sent out to teachers, with only Although this handful of students are Mary Ward Planet produces three issues people losing interest in the paper, nineteen answers, showed that 10.5% dedicated to producing the best paper a year, twenty-four pages an issue and society is more likely to be of them read the paper and 15.8% do possible, do the students, staff and for the most part, two articles a page. given false news, not encourage their students members of the community appreciate which could to read the publication. the efforts? Creating a newspaper is a dying art and have many It’s important that the Planet staff are afraid to die along significant staff and students For a handful of Mary Ward students, the with it. Small, local newspapers around effects newspaper plays a major role in their the world have been shutting school lives. The staff at the Mary down due to little profit and Ward Planet dedicate weeks their inability to make back and months to releasing the what they spend. While best paper they can. The design large newspaper companies and completion of the Planet have the option of going is a priority for most of these digital and creating an students; using whatever free electronic following, class time they have and staying it’s much harder for at school for as long as 9 pm, there these smaller prints. is no doubt in their minds that Already losing a following the paper is influential. However, and interest of the these students make up only community, these a small fraction of the prints which were Mary Ward community. once beloved When the paper is no longer exist. released, it can be Stated by the really bothersome Washington and disheartening Post, “since when they’re seen 2010, thirty in the recycling bin percent of all or cast aside after all journalism jobs the hard work of the have been lost in Planet staff. Canada, and twenty- seven dailies have Our school newspaper ceased publishing.” is an important part Most people can of Mary Ward. It seems find the latest news like many schools have on their devices dissolved their school and so people start newspaper and rely on to lose interest social media for the latest in newspapers. If news. The Mary Ward Planet people are no longer is committed to bringing the getting their news from school community reliable, up- journalists, who have to-date news on the most recent fact-checked and followed events in the school and out in the the story, where will it come world. As an outlet for information from? and a way to connect students to bigger issues, the staff at the Planet With the term “fake news” take their job seriously. But does thrown around a lot these everyone else? days, people seem to forget the serious issues it poses. Some Now it’s your turn to give back: What people are just no longer interested in on do you want to see in the paper? How reading the news and prefer to go on our daily spread the word and to get do you think the Mary Ward Planet can their phones to scroll through the news lives. Illustration by Jamie Edghill excited about the happenings of the stay relevant? on social media. The problem with this community. The Planet staff and Email Us At: is that anyone could make something After sending out a survey to students, executive team put in countless hours appear like the latest news. Journalists, only 56% of the students that answered writing, editing, designing, illustrating however, find the facts and verify their the survey read the newspaper and and so much more. With a jam session [email protected] work to make sure they give their only 15% read the blog. With those every issue, this team of students is readers true and current articles. This numbers remarkably low, the Planet committed to running a tight ship. We would love to hear from you! isn’t to say that online journalists are not staff wonder how to stay relevant, and With student interest and community VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 03

editorial woworlrdld iissssuueses world issues Democracy or 1 Dollar Beers and Dictatorship? Student Tears Illegitimate President Maduro and opposition battle for leadership How Doug Ford’s changes to OSAP will affect Ontarians By Shandel Jarabejo movement against the socialist leader By Naomi Fernandes changes to OSAP will hurt students in has sparked controversy over the the long run. $700 dollars seems like Venezuela, home to country’s presidency. the world’s largest oil Anyone who’s planning an insignificant number when you reserves, was once A number of countries including to take the next steps consider the fact that most students are South America’s the United States, Canada and Brazil in education in the estimated to pay about $500 to $1000 wealthiest country and is now spiralling recognize Juan Guiadó as Venezuela’s form of university dollars on just textbooks and course due to its economic and constitutional president. Meanwhile, Russia and China and college is probably aware of the materials. crisis. Ever since Nicolás Maduro was continue to support Maduro in hopes of massive financial commitment that it sworn into office in 2013, following gaining control over oil resources. Aside takes. The costs can seem never-ending The Ontario PC government claimed Hugo Chavez’s death, Venezuela’s from world leaders supporting one of and overwhelming, especially for those that many economists said that the gross domestic product (GDP) has the two Venezuelan leaders, France, the left to front the costs with no aid from significantly decreased, the murder rate United Kingdom, Spain and Germany family. Ontario Student Assistance has significantly increased and millions are calling for an election within eight Program or OSAP for short is a form of of Venezuelans have fled the country. days. In response to the U.S’s support government financial assistance which For years, the South American country for Juan Guiadó, Maduro has severed is meant to help students entering has been facing an economic collapse the country’s ties with United States post-secondary education in the form of both grants and loans. leading to undesirable conditions, and declared that any U.S diplomats Recently, however, the Doug Ford hyperinflation, violence, massive in Venezuela must leave the country protests, poverty, and food shortages. within 72 hours. government has made changes to OSAP and cut tuition by 10% for students. The The president, Nicolás Maduro, is heavily new changes the OSAP are intended to OSAP introduced by Kathleen Wynne’s blamed for the crisis. However, he was The dispute over control has now left re-elected into office on May 2018. The Venezuela with two presidents and an make education more accessible for Liberal government was unsustainable lower and middle-income students and would send the province into debt. victory is believed to be illegitimate unknown future. If Nicolás Maduro stays but in reality, it does little to ease the The party claims that these changes due to allegations of bought votes and in power, the people may continue to commitment that post-secondary will make going to university more education entails. accessible for lower-income students. They also claim that the removal of the These changes to OSAP include a interest-free portion of the six-month smaller bracket of families who actually grace period “is to reduce complexity.” can apply for OSAP grants meaning that Students will still have 6 months until households that make $140 000 and they have to start paying back loans but under qualify but those who make more during this six month period, interest than this do not. (They are still eligible will begin to accumulate. for loans, however). Additionally, no person can have more grants than they Additionally, student fees will now do loans, meaning that at least half of become optional for students. Student whatever OSAP gives you has to be in fees typically fund things like on- the form of loans. The icing on top of campus healthcare, walk safe programs, the cake really seems to be the removal student government, and other clubs of the six-month grace period which and associations. This also includes THE PEOPLE OF VENEZULA TAKE TO THE STREETS IN LIGHT OF THE POLITICAL PROBLEMS (PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS) students had before. A time where things like minority student groups, students would not gather any interest food banks, and school newspapers. only 46.1% of Venezuela’s population suffer and in fact, the conditions may on their loans as they looked for a job. These are an integral part of the voted. The inauguration was initially even worsen. Many will continue to university experience, however, Doug postponed to January, so Maduro endure financial difficulty as inflation While the thought of having tuition cut Ford has cited the change as a result may serve out his first term before drastically increases, leaving them by 10% seems like a welcome change of students “forced into unions”. In an entering his second. On January 10th unable to purchase food and medicine for many who are burdened by the email concerning these changes, Doug Nicolás Maduro was sworn into office needed. It is also expected that millions finances of post-secondary, it too comes Ford said “I think we all know what again, amid fraud allegations from the of Venezuelans will flee the country to with its troubles. The only people who kind of crazy Marxist nonsense student national election, violent clashes, and seek better opportunities and living are truly benefit from this 10% cut to unions get up to. So, we fixed that. not to mention the disapproval of most conditions. tuition are higher-income families who Student union fees are now opt-in.” Venezuelans. do not qualify for grants anyway. To put this into perspective, if tuition costs The PC government claims that there The constitution may head in a about $7000 dollars for your first year, will still be some form of mandatory On January 23rd, just two weeks completely different direction if Juan with this cut in tuition prices you would student fees which include essential following the inauguration, opposition Guaidó assumes the presidency. be paying $6300. This cost doesn’t services like access to mental healthcare leader Juan Guiadó declared himself The country could be steered back however, include the price of textbooks, and athletic facilities. Student unions the acting president due to claims to democracy and Venezuela may residence, and any additional costs have emerged as some of the loudest of Maduro’s illegitimacy. Guiadó, the finally see an end to the economic you might have. Under the old Liberal- opposers of these changes especially opposition leader and head of the and constitutional crisis, allowing the era OSAP although tuition might have because it feels like these changes have National Assembly invoked an article in country to start over. Whether Nicolás been higher, you would also receive underlying motives that don’t involve Venezuela’s constitution which allows Maduro remains in power or a new more money in grants. Although you helping students save money. him to assume the power for 30 days president will arise, the citizens of have to pay less money upfront, these if there is no legitimate president. The Venezuela need to be put first. VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 04

world issues woworlrdld iissssuueses world issues Anti-gay Purges in Chechnya Being gay means you might not see another day By Ina Sugay “We don’t have such people. We don’t new wave of detentions started at the that the mistreatment has gotten worse. have any gays. If there are any take them end of December 2018. Moreover, now The officers rape them with electric In these past few weeks, to Canada. Praise be to God. Take them we know that there are a few places shock sticks, and men are forced to about 40 gay men and far away from us. To purify our blood, if where people suspected of being wear women’s attire while being called women have been there are any here, take them.” In May, homosexual are detained. One of them women’s names. One survivor said, detained, and at least world leaders had urged President is the police office of Zavodskoy district “They did not feed us. Sometimes they two have been killed due to Russia’s Vladimir Putin to protect the rights of of Grozny. Once again, it proves that gave us some water, dirty water left over new crackdown on gay people. Russia the LGBT communities in Chechnya, but the law enforcement officers commit all from mopping. They gave us clean water decriminalised homosexuality 20 years so far nothing has been done. the detentions, tortures and murders.” only for prayer.” ago, but people are still threatened and He also stated that “the local police discriminated against because of their make every effort to prevent victims These purges have increased sexual orientation. from leaving the region or applying internationalcriticismofRussia,primarily to courts in the future. They take away due to their record of interfering with gay In 2017, in southern Russia, more documents, they threaten victims with rights, despite its decriminalisation 20 than 100 gay men were rounded up criminal proceedings against them or years ago. They have disrupted gay pride and tortured, and some killed. As of their loved ones, and force them to sign marches and passed laws against gay December 2018, this has been an blank forms.” ‘propaganda’. Since the imprisonments ongoing issue. Dozens of gay (or those in 2017, the Russian LGBT Network has presumed to be gay) men and women A witness that fled the 2017 mass arrests been working to support the victims. have been tormented and injured PROTESTERS GATHER IN SAINT PETERSBURGH (PHOTO VIA told CNN that hundreds of gay men They have evacuated 150 people from by Chechen authorities. The Head of WIKIPEDIA were being rounded up and brought to Chechnya, and around 130 have found Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, has According to the head of the Russian at least three detention centres where asylum outside of Russia. denied any accusations of this brutal LGBT Network, Igor Kochetkov, “The they were tortured and left in deplorable crackdown. In an HBO interview, he said: information sources reported that the conditions. Recent victims have said Out of Service The longest shutdown in U.S. history By Ina Sugay Around the third week of the shutdown, homeland security, and housing and tourists have lost access to national during his first address from the Oval and urban development. More than parks and government museums. At midnight (EST) on Office, Donald Trump called the flow of 800,000 federal workers (about 380,000 Additionally, there will likely be delays Saturday, December migrants across the Southern border a furloughed and 420,000 working with shipping, airports, tax refunds and 22, 2018, the longest “humanitarian and security crisis,” and without pay) have not received their tax ruling. government asked Democrats to support the wall paychecks since the shutdown began. shutdown in American history began. to end the government shutdown. Some don’t have enough money to feed Recently Trump has dropped signs The President and Congress couldn’t However, according to a factsheet from themselves and their families, pay bills, indicating that he might make this agree on a spending plan for the next the Department of Homeland Security or get their medications. CNN Political government shutdown a problem in year before the deadline, so they (DHS), “most of these individuals are Commentator Nina Turner says “The next year’s presidential election. He ceased several government operations, trying to enter the U.S. by air,” proving only pressure point for him is what declared in a tweet: “It is becoming resulting in the shutdown. that building a border wall won’t help impacts him directly. But he doesn’t care more and more obvious that the Radical the ‘crisis’. Furthermore, according to about people not being able to feed Democrats are a Party of open borders President Trump’s prime campaign analysts, due to late payments and themselves and their families. He doesn’t and crime. They want nothing to do with promise from 2016 was that he would other operational costs, by the end of care that 70 percent of this economy the major Humanitarian crisis on our build a wall at their southern border to January, the government shutdown will is a consumer-based economy. So you Southern Border.” Hopefully, he won’t protect America from illegal immigrants. have cost even more than the wall itself. make this an even bigger problem by He requested $5.7 billion to build a steel interfering with the 2020 elections, but border wall and Democrats refused. On During a meeting with Democratic it has become quite clear that Trump December 21, the Senate approved a bill leaders, Trump stated that he would be will go to great measures to get what he that would fully fund the government. “proud to shutdown the government for wants. Instead of the wall, they decided to border security,” admitting to the fact spend $1.3 billion on border security, that he was willing to closedown the On January 25, 2019, Trump signed a but Trump said he would veto that bill government if he doesn’t get what he short-term spending bill to reopen the and continued to insist that they needed wants. Senate Minority Leader, Chuck government for three weeks. This bill did this border wall. Schumer, responded to Trump’s address TRUMP ADRESSES THE PRESS ON JANUARY 19TH 2019 REGARDING THE not include the $5.7 billion requested by saying: “We don’t govern by temper- GOVERNEMTN SHUTDOWN for the border wall. Three ways this tantrum. No president should pound know this—he hasn’t suffered materially shutdown could be put to an end are if: the table and demand he gets his way a day in his life.” Fortunately, a bill that Trump caves on the idea of the border or else the government shuts down, ensures federal workers who have been wall, Democrats agree to fund for part- hurting millions of Americans who are furloughed or are working without pay or all-of the wall, or if Trump declares a treated as leverage.” will receive back their wages has been national emergency on the ‘crisis’ at the signed. southern border. This shutdown affects As Schumer said, millions of Americans people everywhere and hopefully, some have been affected by this situation. However, this shutdown doesn’t just sort of compromise can be made so that Government programs affected affect Americans. Food inspections in the government can reopen. include commerce, interior, agriculture, the U.S. have been put on hold, putting UNDER TRUMP’S AUTHOTIY, THE US HAS HAD ITS LONGEST GOVERNMENT transportation, state, justice, treasury, at risk the safety of agricultural products, SHUTDOWN (PHOTO VIA WIKIPEDIA) VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 05

world issues woworlrdld iissssuueses world issues The Real Dangers of Fake News Why being informed in the “age of information” has never been harder By Naomi Fernandes the dangers of “fake news”. Maybe example, denounces the media as fake of the media. His approach is a little you’ve heard the term being used by news to delegitimize his critics and different though, “Ford Nation Now” is We live in an era of Donald Trump as he condemns news feed into the image he has set up for a news broadcast that was dedicated constant motion. As outlets like CNN for being biased against his supporters as being a champion of to Doug Ford and that followed his our society develops him. It also, however, the people. While it’s true campaign. While it’s not wrong for and grows faster than refers to the real fake that some media outlets Doug Ford to have someone following ever before, it means that the way of news that is often have a particular his broadcast, the face of the broadcast life for one generation is entirely foreign shared in the form political bias, it’s Lyndsey Vanstone was reportedly not to the next. With this fast-paced and of sensationalized also dangerous for employed by the premier’s office but unrelenting stream of information, the headlines through politicians to be actually through the PC Caucus Services. medium that which media is presented mediums like Twitter waging a so-called This is a tax-payer funded branch of to us has to change; some would argue and Facebook. It can “war on media”. Ontario’s Legislative assembly. This that the newspaper is a relic of time. also be difficult for The media is the use of tax-payer money to support a Today, it’s a safe bet to say that most us to understand average person’s partisan news broadcast is in the vein of people inform themselves through how fake news can look into the world fake news because it’s not really news, social media platforms like Twitter be measured because of politics, especially it’s a one-sided following of the political compared to the past method of tuning this is a relatively new because most of us campaign. The PC party should instead into the 6 o’clock news on TV. However, issue. In the past, getting cannot be present fund something like this through in the past, you could probably trust your the same amount of reads at every event. Journalists money raised by campaigning. Self- favourite news channel or newspaper on an article that is false would have are not as Trump would suggest promotion has no place in the news, its to give you an accurate report of world been impossible. In one study, the first of “disgusting”, “crooked”, or “the enemy propaganda not reporting. This isn’t to news and politics. its kind, done by MIT, researchers found of the American people” but instead say that the media shouldn’t be held to that the rate which fake news headlines informants of the public. By creating a standard of criticism, it’s just meant to According to an article by the Telegraph would be shared was six times faster hostility towards journalists, Trump has make readers think about the news they “Every day the average person produces than actual truths. This is concerning for effectively given his supporters the idea read. On the one hand, media tends to six newspapers worth of information a number of reasons, obviously the fact that his word and the word of those he sensationalize headlines and news for compared with just two and a half pages that fake news is, as the name suggests, approves are the only truths. It’s not just a few clicks but it’s wrong for people in 24 years ago – nearly a 200-fold increase.“ fake, but it can also have concerning people like Trump either, at home, Doug power to criticize the press for reporting With this information, however, comes effects on politics. Donald Trump, for Ford has recently shared his criticisms about them in an unflattering light. ‘Till Company Shares Do Us Part CEO Jeff Bezos’ divorce and the future of his company By Anna Orta be divided between he and his former the stock market, the future of Amazon’s of complaints long. Employees have spouse, however, it is very likely he will workers and the development of stated that Amazon’s atmosphere is After 25 years of instead elect to maintain the voting two new offices in New York City and “grueling and depressing” and follows marriage, Jeff and rights and stock in Amazon’s shares Arlington, Virginia faces significant an “intense company culture”. MacKenzie Bezos’ instead of other assets. Considered concerns. Over the past few years, there decision to divorce one of the most liquid stocks traded has been an influx of negative reports Politicians such as Bernie Sanders rattled tabloids and Amazon investors. have taken it upon themselves to The couple jointly announced their publically call out Bezos for the plans for divorce on January 9, 2019, inadequate benefits and pay. “Once a via Twitter, sharing that it was a rational small shopping site operating out of a decision that they reached after a garage in Seattle, Amazon is now slated trial separation period. Although they to account for 50 percent of American have stated their desire to remain e-commerce sales by 2019. As it reigns, friends, those owning stocks in Bezos’ it can’t ignore glaring inconsistencies, company, Amazon, continue to watch like how it easily earns billions while its the situation unfold with a wary eye. As workers complain of not being able to this divorce now means that the future earn a decent living. And whether or remains uncertain for the company and not Amazon wants to address it, this its workers. conversation about inequality inevitably will involve Bezos,” said Sanders. With The division of assets is one of the main the relationship between Amazon and worries of the general public. According AMAZON CEO JEFF BEZOS IS WORKING ON BOTH RELATIONSHIPS WITH HIS EX-WIFE AND HIS EMPLOYEES. PHJOTO VIA JAPANTIMES.CO.JP its workers worsening in some areas, to Washington’s marital property laws as well as the new changes to the CEO, the “community property”, referring to in the United States, if any shares were regarding workplace conditions and Jeff Bezos, lifestyle, and the possible almost all possessions obtained during to be sold the market would not be the treatment of workers. From reports changes in the stock market, there isn’t a a marriage, is subject to equal division significantly impacted, instead, its of timed bathroom breaks, inadequate lot of room for error. If everything stops when divorce occurs. About 79 million weight in indexes like the S&P 500 could ventilation systems, and constant being executed as well as it has, the fate Amazon shares owned by Bezos would increase. Unlike the financial stability of surveillance, and more, making the list of Amazon could be in danger. VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 06

world issues woworlrdld iissssuueses world issues Is Earth’s Refrigerator Running? How thawing permafrost in the Arctic has become the world’s next big climate change issue By Sabrina Percy The Arctic has been warming up twice year 2100. Another issue that can jeopardize human as fast, and with this heat comes a In addition to that, the permafrost layer health is the release of anthrax. Similar In light of the many rise in below-ground temperatures. holds other dangerous components to the containment of carbon dioxide climate change As the permafrost warms up and that could impact human health. On and methane, permafrost can preserve concerns being thaws, it will begin to release various top of methane and carbon dioxide, bacteria and viruses for long amounts addressed in recent components that it once stored, and permafrost is also a vessel for mercury. of time, due to its anaerobic nature. Due news, we have begun to experience have the potential to impact the Mercury is a neurotoxin, meaning that to this effective preservation process, a sort of “snowball effect” of harmful climate, landscape, and human health. it is damaging to nerve tissue, and can bacteria and viruses reaching almost issues happening in several regions The thawing of permafrost can possibly poison the kidneys and nervous system. 1.5 million years old can potentially be of the world. One small snowflake let out a huge can of environmentally- As permafrost layers thaw, mercury can released. As time has progressed, we that has recently added itself to this detrimental worms. enter streams and water supplies. could have possibly already lost any accumulating global problem is the immune defenses against the ancient issue of thawing permafrost in the Arctic. One of the components in permafrost is bacteria, which leaves us vulnerable. Permafrost, a type of frozen ground greenhouses gases, some of them being This process has already shown its’ that can range from reaching a few carbon dioxide and methane. These early signs. In August 2016, 72 people metres deep to thousands of feet deep, gases came from years of decomposition in Siberia became sick from an anthrax and covering areas as big as the Arctic of dead plants and animals. The outbreak, and one twelve-year-old boy tundra, has recently begun to thaw. microbes responsible for decomposing died. The anthrax outbreak came from Since permafrost covers approximately these bodies would usually go to work, dead animal bodies that were infected 9 million square miles of the northern but the decomposition process is halted with the disease many years ago and hemisphere, it is indisputable that this is as the plant and animal material are were once trapped in the permafrost. a large and growing issue. stuck underground, frozen in a layer of The thawing permafrost released permafrost. the bacteria from these animals and MELTING PERMAFROST HAS CAUSED LARGE CAVED IN AREAS OF THE EARTH. infected the surrounding community (PHOTO VIA ARTICLES.LATIMES.COM) Permafrost does such a great job of through their water supply. containing these greenhouse gases Permafrost also poses major landscape that it holds almost twice as much issues. As ice has a larger volume than Permafrost has acted as a huge deep- carbon than what is currently in the water, once the permafrost thaws, freezer for bacteria, greenhouse gases, atmosphere. As the permafrost thaws, there will be large caved in areas of the and other harmful substances, keeping the microbes are able to decompose ground. In cases such as Siberia, the these issues at bay. As permafrost thaws, these materials and greenhouse gases ground has collapsed in about 280 feet human health, the climate, and the are released from the permafrost into deep. This is another big threat that will Arctic landscape can be compromised. the atmosphere. Recent studies predict affect the structure of communities that Unfortunately, the power is running out that 120 gigatons of carbon could be are built on permafrost. for the Earth’s giant freezer, and we need released from the permafrost by the to act quickly. PERMAFROST COVERS A WHOPPING 9 MILLION SQUARE MILES OF THE NORTHERN HEMISHPERE. (PHOTO VIA NPS.GOV) Leaving the Burden Behind Why it’s time to get real about climate change By Sabrina Percy Many scientists have proposed that the increase in intensity. Coastal regions will will need to work hard to keep these future of the Earth will be very different also begin to erode due to the increase threatened populations safe; possibly As global average from today. For example, in 2050 the in sea levels. by redistributing resources. temperatures Earth’s temperature will continue to rise, continue to rise and and the intensity of heat waves, storms, The Intergovernmental Panel on show no signs of and patterns of rainfall or snowfall Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that in slowing down, it might finally be time will increase. In Africa, populations 2100 if we continue to emit the same for the whole world to consider the are predicted to grow at a fast rate, amount of greenhouse gases, then future. We have definitely been warned and droughts will plague large areas. global temperatures will rise to about about what will happen if we continue In Northern Europe, the winters will five degrees higher than they are today. down this path of environmental become warmer, and the storms will Similar to the forecast of 2050, droughts, devastation. However, how big are the heat waves and hurricanes will become repercussions going to be? What can more intense. we expect our generation to have to face, and how far into the future have SCIENTISTS PREDICT THAT GLOBAL TEMPERATURES WILL RISE BY 5 DEGREES BY 2100. (PHOTO VIA CLIMATEPROTECTION.ORG) As these issues arise, our generation scientists considered? If nothing is done and future generations will mainly be As important as the environmental side now then, future generations will be concerned with populations that are of climate change is, we should also left to pay the price. This has led climate most vulnerable to climate change focus on the ethical issues of leaving a change to not only be an environmental issues. For example, countries with mess behind for our children to clean issue, but also a human rights issue as high populations of poverty will be up. It is essential that we take the steps well. SEA LEVELS HAVE BEEN ON A GRADUAL INCLINE IN RECENT YEARS. (PHOTO the most susceptible to extreme now, so that we are better prepared for weather conditions. Future generations the future. VIA NASA.GOV) VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 07

world issues wowrolrdld issssuueses life Surviving R Kelly Ignorance and bias keeps girls within danger’s grasp By Nia Wilson that some women are still unable being destroyed because their livelihood to share their troubling experiences depended on R. Kelly’s career. Even For the past two without being judged and shamed. the general public made no collective decades the self- It is even more disturbing that many e ort to stand together and protest the proclaimed Pied Piper self-proclaimed activists are blatantly singer’s horrible actions. The situation of R&B, Robert Kelly, neglecting the racial elements attached is also quite di erent from the public professionally known as simply, R. Kelly, to these cases. For instance, Jeannie reaction of Chris Brown and Rihanna’s has allegedly been running an abusive Mai, a co-host on a talk show “The Real”, domestic violence case. Chris Brown’s sex cult. From 1994 to 2019 there have has been an advocate for sex tra cking music is indisputably considered more been multiple allegations of sexual, for years and when this topic was mainstream than R. Kelly’s, capturing domestic, and emotional abuse, as mentioned on the show, she used it to the interest of a larger and very di erent LISA VAN ALLEN , EX - GIRLFRIEND AND VICTIM OF R.KELLY ( PHOTO VIA ROMPER) well as pedophilia made against him. spread awareness about her cause but audience. Instead, Kelly’s outrageous that we as humans, must overcome in However, he has never been declared refused to acknowledge the issue of race actions were ignored causing a very order to realize that both talent and evil guilty, preventing justice from being that plays a huge role in this situation. di erent outcome for the survivors of can coexist within one person. served in favour of the victims. By enticing girls with aspirations of his abuse. When Lifetime debuted the six- making it in the music industry, he was Beyond that, his entirely too loyal fan The docuseries had a far greater result part docuseries, “Surviving R. Kelly”, than most expected. A series intended to educate and raise awareness has revealing his alarming history during actually led to the arrest of R. Kelly on January of 2019, it ignited various debates and set the stage for some the 22nd of February in 2019. He was indicted on ten counts of aggravated important movements. This situation sexual abuse which is a class 2 felony. has become quite multilayered as it deals with racial issues, the lack of The charges involve four women all of whom are alleged victims of his abuse. intersectionality within feminism, the Hours after he was charged, Kelly was resemblance of R. Kelly’s manipulation to the toxicity experienced within some placed in handcu s and taken to a Chicago jail. In the indictment, Kelly is romantic relationships and controversy accused of performing sexual acts with sparked on the possibility to separate the art from the person. three children older than thirteen but younger than seventeen. When considering the charges of child There is no description of age for one pornography from June 2008, we must acknowledge the fact that the jury of the four alleged victims. According to the charges, Kelly used force and/or was racially disproportionate which threat of force. A newly found video has directly correlates to how he managed ROBERT KELLY MUGSHOT (PHOTO VIA THEWRAP.COM) to be acquitted though he was facing able to gain their trust through false base has been adamant that we must been submitted to the State’s Attorney’s fourteen charges. One member of the promises. At such an impressionable separate the artist from the person, o ce by attorney Michael Avenatti.“This jury admitted in the documentary that stage of one’s life, having your favourite remaining purposely oblivious to the tape leaves no question as to whether R. he did not believe the accusers due to singer take interest in you is bound fact that the art continues to allow the Kelly is guilty of multiple sexual, illegal their visual appearance. This raises the to impair judgement. This is not to person to commit severe crimes against acts against a 14-year-old girl,” Michael shift blame onto the women, as it was women. In fact a Spotify music rep told reporters on February 22nd. The completely R. Kelly’s manipulative actions at fault. Lisa Van Allen, a survivor of R. Kelly, has been vocal about the methods Kelly used in his abuse. Like many predators, he preyed on girls with a history of abuse. In Chicago, it is commonly known that R. Kelly would often linger around high schools in an “SURVIVING R. KELLY” (PHOTO VIA YTAINEMENT) concern that Black children are often attempt to “pick up” girls. There have assumed to be less credible simply been numerous allegations since 1994 because of how they look. It’s important and we must acknowledge that the R. KELLY ARRESTED BY POLICE (PHOTO VIA THE FADER) to examine how R. Kelly used this to vast majority of the accusers have been con rmed that R.Kelly’s music streams footage shows R. Kelly allegedly having his advantage. As an R&B artist his underage. actually went up 16 % following the sex with a girl who in the video refers to audience lies predominantly within the documentary’s release. By supporting her body parts as being fourteen-years- Black community, therefore the girls he It is also important to consider why that, we as a society have subconsciously old. R.Kelly’s attorney, Steve Greenburg, coerced re ected this, aiding in allowing nobody has done anything about R. leveraged talent above humanity. He claims that “Cook County State’s him to not be held accountable. Kelly’s preposterous behaviour, even is simultaneously a musical genius, a Attorney Kim Foxx succumbed to public though it has been common knowledge serial rapist and a pedophile. While pressure” and is adamant that his client The ignorance towards these facts is a for the past twenty years. Yet, no one we may recognize his many musical is innocent. If he is convicted, R. Kelly prime example of the exclusion of Black actively made an e ort to ensure he contributions, it is imperative that we will face seven years in prison for each women within the feminist movement. was culpable. Those close to the singer also mention how much harm he’s count of abuse, so we can only hope In the time of #MeToo, it’s terrifying remained silent as women’s lives were doneThere is a cognitive dissonance that justice will be served. VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 08

world issues lliifee life Overcoming Bad Habits Staying Focused Three tips to help improve your work habits Tips on how to stay on task By Nimmy Ayekun changes will become much easier to By Anna Orta Divide Each Activity Into Smaller start and maintain. Tasks With the dread of It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the It’s half way through conditional zeros, amount of work you have to do. When the year, and let’s Award yourself for your progress. early exams, and the dealing with large projects break up the be honest, you have Nothing says a job well done as good as quickly approaching information into smaller activities. This probably completely a reward, and they might encourage to May-June rush all students, especially will make it easier to find a place to start given up on your New Year’s resolutions, reach your goals. So in other words, if year-long procrastinators, are having and ultimately improve productivity. whether it be a new fitness goal or to confront reality. Although running Taking short ten minute breaks after maintaining a better sleep schedule. Or away from responsibilities can seem completing one large set of tasks is maybe now you’re struggling to keep preferable over an occasional existential recommended to avoid slowly burning up with promises you made during crisis, the need to avoid summer school out. your last TA interview, like coming to is as strong as ever. During times like school on time, or working instead these, staying concentrated on work is Avoid Multitasking of hall-walking. Either way don’t beat what draws the line between enjoyable Trying to multitask often has our minds yourself up about it because the truth summer vacation and another month of jumping around, trying to remember is, overcoming bad habits is difficult - all-nighters. and do everything correctly. Instead of they take time, and let’s face it stepping completing one task efficiently, small out of your comfort zone is not an easy Here are a couple of tips on how to stay chunks from different areas are being thing to do. However, just because bad habits are focused while working on units: worked on, delaying the pace at which a specific activity is achieved. By limiting hard to break doesn’t mean you can’t Plan Your Day the Night Before at least try, and with these tips be rest PLANNING OUT WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO DO (PHOTO BY MILLICENT AMURAO) Planning what you are going to work assured that this process will be 10 on, hand in, ask for help, and when it’s times easier, just in case you do decide you know you’re the the type of person to give it another shot. who likes to get rewarded for a good going to be accomplished is essential when it comes to saving time and job, then do just that. Set monthly, helping you focus on important tasks. weekly and daily goals for yourself and reward yourself with your progress. This Creating a habit of setting up your day the night before diminishes the can be as simple as buying a cookie number of decisions that need to be from the vending machines or a couple of new Nikes. Although one is definitely made, preventing you from getting sidetracked and wasting time on easier on the pockets than the other, so unimportant details. Using an agenda MALE AND FEMALE STUDENT WATCHING NETFLIX (PHOTO BY MILLICENT choose accordingly. AMURAO) or making a list are ways of helping you organize your day. yourself to one thing at a time, you can Choose a substitute for your bad habit concentrate on only what you have to Most bad habits serve a purpose, which is why sometimes replacing them with Find a Suitable Study Area do at the current moment. Finding a practical area suited to your A PLATE FULL OF HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES (PHOTO BY MILLICENT a better habit is a more effective way needs is an essential part of having a Limit the Use of Social Media While AMURAO) to get rid of them. For example, if you Take it Slow are addicted to picking up your phone successful study session. For some, a Working quiet area with little influx of people is Social media can go from being a source Change doesn’t happen instantly, so every time you do work, try replacing preferable, while others favour places of fun and entertainment to an anchor the best way to overcome bad habits is this habit with something a little more by taking things one step at a time. For productive. So if you absolutely need with a steady stream of background weighing you down. Another good step noise. Regardless of where you find the to staying focussed is to limit or remove instance, if your plan for this year was a break, take a small walk or write a to most enjoyable, having a flat surface to distractions when working. If you are to start eating healthier, adhering to a do list or if you are the type of person strict diet of let’s say yogurt and celery who tends to binge eat when they get work on and a comfortable place to sit concentrated and your phone keeps are two of the key elements to staying beeping you will be faced with the might seem like a good idea at first, but stressed, exercise instead! focussed. Not having to worry about decision and temptation of whether to drastically changing the way you eat overnight probably isn’t the best idea. Hopefully these few tips help you your surroundings or whether or not answer or not. When studying, put your you have enough space allows the mind phone on vibrate or turn it off. Instead, start by making small changes jumpstart your journey to overcoming a to focus on the task at hand. to your diet, like switching out juice for bad habit, because even though it’s hard water or replacing one or two snacks a it’s never too late to start becoming a While these tips may help to some extent, it’s important to keep in mind day with a couple of healthier options. better you. It just takes time and a little that everyone learns in different ways. Once you get comfortable with all these bit of dedication! small changes, making more drastic Some benefit from lists and colour- coded notebooks, while others require constant breaks in between long periods of focus. Before you start planning your life around something a newspaper said, take a moment and consider what’s most effective for you. Once that has been clarified, give turning off your phone a shot the results might surprise you. STUDENTS WORKNG ON UNITS (PHOTO BY MILLICENT AMURAO) STUDENTS WORKING PRODUCTIVELY IN INSPIRE (PHOTO BY MILLICENT AMURAO) VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 09

lifelife li e life DIVERSITY IN HOW TO AVOID THE MAKEUP BRANDS Makeup made for all skin tones MAY-JUNE RUSH By Naomi Joson particularly on Instagram. While Huda’s Surviving the most stressful time of the year products cater towards a wide range of By Naomi Joson overnight trips or vacations which will While the beauty shades and undertones, the intentions industry has been on of the company are under scrutiny. keep you from being productive. The months of May the rise within the past During a video in November 2018, and June are the most 3. Be realistic few years, so has the when Aina reviewed the Huda Faux awareness of inclusivity and diversity. Filter Foundation, Aina stated that she stressful months of No, you cannot start and nish those the year for Mary Ward three units in one night. The whole Makeup brands have been criticized by has “a hard time distinguishing when students. Many are pulling all-nighters idea of avoiding the May-June rush is consumers for failing to create products someone really truly does celebrate that will cater towards a wide range diversity and when they are pandering.” and rushing to submit their nal units working in moderation everyday from to nish their courses, to reach summer September so you don’t have to cram to of skin shades and undertones. This school status, or to reach carry-over nish multiple units a day. Don’t write criticism is prevalent within the beauty There are instances when brands community on YouTube, as various attempt to appeal to consumers by status. On top of that, students are down in your agenda that you will start studying for their nal exams that will and nish three units when you know beauty vloggers pay close attention to announcing a high number of shades happen soon after the unit 17 target you can only realistically nish one. the shade range availability of various within a foundation line before its products, especially foundation. launch. This happened in the summer of date. 2018 when Beauty Blender, a company notorious for their makeup sponges, announced a foundation line with 32 di erent shades. While the shade range seemed like it would cater towards shade diversity, the foundation line provided very few options within the dark to deep shade range. Meanwhile, the foundation provided many perhaps VARIOUS PRODUCTS SUCH AS FOUNDATION ARE CRITISIZED FOR THE LACK too many shades within the light toOF INCLUSIVITY (PHOTO VIA TWOFACE.COM) medium shade range. Following the While brands face scrutiny for having a backlash, the brand stated that they STAYING ON TOP OF UNITS IS IMPORTANT TO AVOID STRESS (PHOTO BY MILLICENT AMURAO) limited shade range, brands that exhibit intended to release darker shades. a diverse shade range receive immense In December 2018, Beauty Blender praise from the public, which translates released 8 new deeper shades. Various However, here are some ways in which 4. Take advantage of Christmas Break you can avoid the rush: and March Break to higher sales. When Fenty Beauty, a YouTubers have spoken out against the While it is important to take a break makeup brand by singer-songwriter Beauty Blender foundation, including Rihanna, launched in September 2017, Je ree Star. YouTube in uencers stated 1. Stay consistent with target dates from school and stress during the break, This is basic Mary Ward common-sense. Christmas and March breaks are perfect products sold quickly with deeper that dark-skinned people of colour There is a reason why there are target opportunity to catch up on some units, foundation shades being sold the most. should not be viewed as an afterthought The Pro Filt’r foundation was one of the when creating foundation shades; an dates as they guide you throughout especially if you are extremely behind. the school year telling you where you After Christmas break, you are allowed rst foundation lines that was inclusive initial launch should include shades should be at with each of your courses. to hand in two units per course, which towards dark-skinned people of colour. that would cater towards all people. It gave people of colour enough variety While it is okay and understandable can be extremely bene cial and either to fall behind from time to time, you put you on track, or ahead in your of shades and undertones to nd a should not fall behind more than two courses. proper match. The company reportedly made $100 million within the rst 40 units. It is easy to fall behind, but it is more di cult to get back on track. days of its launch. The Fenty launch Many students going into each new was a monumental occasion for people of colour who, for years, struggled to school year think they have all the time in the world to nish all their units in nd their proper foundation shades in all their courses by June. This mentality makeup stores. BRANDS HAVE BEEN UNDER PRESSURE TO EXPAND THEIR SHADE RANGES (PHOTO VIA GLAMOUR) causes them to slack o and inevitably Since the Fenty launch, brands have While there are brands that have yet get caught in the May-June rush. Staying on track from the get-go and been under pressure to expand their to learn from the Fenty-e ect, there maintaining this status PLAN AHEAD AND USE YOUR AGENDA. (PHOTO BY MILLICENT AMURAO) shade range to cater to deeper skin are brands that have already included tones and provide consistent options a wide variety of foundation shades for undertones. This has been called the in their initial launches. Colour Pop’s 2. Plan ahead 5. Take advantage of free units Your agenda is your best friend, don’t Most courses o er quest units in Fenty-e ect. No Filter Foundation that launched in neglect it. Don’t just write in it, forget the form of trips, guest speakers, or 2018 included 42 shades and Morphe’s The issue of diversity is not limited to Fluidity Foundation that launched early about it, and claim that you use it. Use seminars in which completion is based it to make sure you’re doing enough on attendance. Rather than taking the whether a brand has a wide variety of 2019 included 60 shades. No person work per day to meet the target dates. free unit and neglecting work from the foundation shades, but also matters should feel disappointed that a makeup when it comes to the marketing of product is not sold in their shade A useful tip is to write down how many course for a week or two, work on the hours you anticipate you will work on next unit in that course. a company. Huda Beauty has been because their skin is too dark. Ensuring each unit and indicate when in the under scrutiny by various Beauty that there are enough shades for all vloggers, including Jackie Aina, for people on the melanin spectrum to nd day you will work on it. Also, take into Feel free to use these tips in the consideration units that will need remaining weeks leading up to the rush not including men and dark-skinned their match is important and creates more time to complete and units that and in next school year! Good luck and women in their makeup advertising, inclusivity within the world of beauty. can be completed easily in a day. Take happy unit-grinding! VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 10 into account any big events, such as

lifelife li e community Self Care 101 March Break on a Budget The true meaning of self care Four ways to enjoy the break without breaking the bank By Samantha Mendes can often help the situation because most people overthink their issues and You may have seen assume that they are bigger than they self-care threads are. Also don’t pay too much attention telling you to put on to things that you hear from other a facemask or drink people, as it could negatively affect you- water to clear your skin. Society’s view instead do what you feel is morally right of self-care is just paying attention to in every situation you come across. your image and trying out the newest products meant to cover all the flaws Your physical health is also critical and we believe we have. However, the true a significant component of self-care. meaning of self-care is entirely different Making sure that your body has enough than what the Twitter threads make it food to function is, and while stuffing out to be. Self-care is about taking the ourselves with unhealthy foods is nice time to maintain a healthy happiness it isn’t the way to go. The best thing level, which targets our physical, to do is grab something beneficial for mental, and emotional health. your body because you’ll feel better in the long run. When we eat unhealthy THE ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO IS LOCATED AT 317 DUNDAS ST W (PHOTO BY JEFF HITCHCOCK) For instance, we all have moments foods, we eventually end up feeling where we feel pressured to do sluggish, since there aren’t nutrients in something for another person even the food designed to keep us feeling By Ashling Ayekun though we are exhausted, whether it good. Additionally, the amount of sleep March break can be be physically, mentally, or emotionally, we get is critical because it can leave us a pleasant time away but that doesn’t mean that we aren’t feeling refreshed and happier. from school and all of all obligated to cancel plans and take a its stresses but it can moment to kick back and relax. In other In other words, there are many different also be quite expensive. However, you words, once in a while do something for types of self-care that we can choose, don’t have to spend a fortune on a yourself, such as take a walk, listen to that address various issues in our luxury vacation over the break to have music you love or read a book. Everyone lives. Some of these are sensory and a good instagrammable-time. Listed has busy lives, and we might not always emotional and others that are spiritual, below are several ways for you and your have the time or think it’s necessary, physical, and social. Sensory self- family and friends to enjoy the break but every so often we must think of our care helps to calm our minds and put right here in the GTA without emptying wellbeing and set aside some time just ourselves at peace. Emotional self-care your bank accounts. for ourselves. means to not disregard our feelings and own our emotions. Spiritual self-care is Self-care is also about knowing what is not just about our relationship with 1. Art Gallery Of Ontario: TORONTO’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY, MARCH If you’re looking to embrace your artistic 17TH THIS YEAR (PHOTO BY WILLIAM MURPHY) right for you and keeping in mind your God but is also about getting to know side over the break, then a trip to the 4. Eat Out: limits. A relationship that you may have our values and learning about what AGO, located in Downtown Toronto, We seem to turn to food for almost with someone, which always leaves you is important to us. Physical self care is is perfect for you. General admission every occasion one can think of. Going annoyed, can push you to your limit, taking care of the wellbeing of your prices are all under $20, and as a student, to a restaurant is a classical way to and you shouldn’t just sit back. Instead, bodily needs. Lastly, social self-care if you come in after 3 pm from Tuesday enjoy a night out with your loved ones. try to work out your conflict with that is about your connection with other to Friday during the school year, you Eating at these unique Toronto-based person in a positive way and you’ll feel people. We all must incorporate these can get in for free! All you need to do is restaurants can turn a simple meal into your stress deteriorate. Changing your categories into our lives to achieve bring your valid student ID and present one unforgettable experience: attitude and having a positive mindset happiness. it at the front desk. 2. St. Patrick’s Day Parade: O.Noir (620 Church Street)- An unusual dining experience in complete Get festive, dress up with your friends, darkness, forcing you to depend solely and have a lively time at Toronto’s on your taste buds St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11, Robo Sushi (865 York Mills)- Enjoy a starting from St. George Station moving variety of sushi brought to you by your all the way down to Nathan Phillips personal “Butlertron” robot waiter. Square. Mustafa Turkish Pizza (866 Wilson Ave)- 3. Movies: Try some Turkish style pizza in this cave themed restaurant. Going to the movies has always been a Now you have four more things to add cheap and entertaining way to spend to your March Break bucket list and your time. Here are some movies that are remember that what matters most is not coming out this March to look forward how lavish or expensive the experience to Us (thriller- March 14), Captain Marvel is, but the beautiful people you choose (superhero- March 6), Fighting With My to share it with and the memories you Family (comedy - March 1) and Five Feet make together. RELAXING SPA DAY SET UP (PHOTO VIA PXHERE) Apart (romance- March 15) VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 11

community cocmommmuunnitiyty community Winter Activity Day 3 9 5 1 By Naomi Fernandes 11 Winter brings with it many things that are less than exciting; shoveling, ice, 8 and slush. For Ward students however, winter means that Winter Activity Day is coming. On February 1st 2019, students were able to enjoy a variety of activities, from ice fishing to arcade games, there really was something for everyone. Winter Activity Day gave students a much needed break from school and allowed everyone to have some fun. 2 6 4 12 10 7 PHOTO CREDITS: MIGUEL CASTRO (1), MR. MCALPINE (3), JAMIE EDGHILL (4), FIONA JAO (8), MICHAELLA RIVERA (5,7) MRS. LARGO (2, 10, 11), MILLICENT AMURAO (6), MS. LENA VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 12

community cocmommmuunnitiyty community Spirit Week By Anna Orta Another year, another successful spirit week, for the 01s that is. From groupings of twins to those sporting red, blue, white, or green the halls of Mary Ward were always blazing with spirit. This year’s themes were Tropical Tuesday, Retro Wednesday, Twin Thursday, and the favourite RepYour Grade Day. Although, what mattered most was winning points for your grade. Every day consisted of some new pictures, relevant to the theme, that needed to be sent to your grade’s representatives. One picture was worth one point and it took no time for students to start taking boomerangs and pictures, most of the time, with anyone they could nd as the end of the week approached. The pep rally proved to be the time where each grade, some more desperate for points than others, fought for extra points before the results were announced at the end of the day. It was no shock the grade 12s refused to end their nal spirit week with a loss, as they came rst! They were followed by the grade 11s, then third was surprisingly the grade 9s, and in the last place were the grade 10s. Better luck to everyone next year. PHOTOS BY JAMIE EDGHILL AND MILLICENT AMURAO 13 VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet

community cocmommmuunnitiyty community [COLOUR|DAY|2019] DECA Exploring colour theory By Ashley Chung the word meant (each word said a PROVINCIALS colour different than the actual colour On Monday, January it appeared to be), which is known as 21st, the grade nine the Stroop colour and word test. Then, art students explored they let visitors view images that were colour theory in a one- painted to represent the opposite day immersive event that took place in emotion of the colour they appeared One of the most memorable years for Mary Ward’s DECA team the art room, organized by Mrs Largo By Gracy Yan of our members were up and at 8am and Mr Notten. They chose a topic related to colour theory and developed to write their final exam and others On Thursday, February were up at 9am to attend their award a project to explore that idea. Here’s a 7th to Saturday, ceremony. The first round of awards handful of some of the concepts that the students covered and the creative February 9th, the Mary took place at 9am-11am. The second Ward DECA Chapter round took place from 1pm-3pm and ways they used to display their findings! competed at the DECA Provincial the third was from 4pm-6pm. Synesthesia: Hear the Colours competition at the Sheraton Centre Hotel along with 1500 other members Chromesthesia, or sound-to-colour from all across Ontario. synesthesia, is a type of synesthesia in which sounds automatically and THE STROOP EFFECT (PHOTO BY ASHLEY CHUNG) involuntarily evoke an experience of The Mary Ward DECA Chapter was fortunate enough to bring 52 delegates color. In this project, the creators let to be. For example, a sad image was to attend this year’s Provincial visitors listen to three pieces of music displayed along with the colour yellow, on the piano and had them decide because yellow often represents competition. On Thursday, February 7th, the chapter arrived at the Sheraton what kind of emotion the song incited. positive, joyful feelings. Centre Hotel bursting with energy and Visitors confirmed their thoughts by anticipation for what the rest of the MEDAL WINNERS (PHOTO BY MS. VENTURA) putting a coloured bead into a container Optic Colour Mixing: Coloured that resonated with the song playing. Shadows Our chapter was fortunate enough to bring home a few medals. A huge When you shine different coloured congratulations to the award winners: lights on a white surface, the light reflecting from that spot to your eyes Matthew Chin, Andy Feng, Erin Rebello, Adena Marshall, Dexter Floreza, Sashini is called an additive mixture (mixing Mahadurage, Ashley Lin, and Rachel by overlapping). By placing something over these lights, coloured shadows Deng. Four of the qualifiers; Matthew Chin, Andy Feng, Erin Rebello, and appear. In this project, the creators let Dexter Floreza are now moving on to visitors into a dark area, where they projected red, green and blue lights MARY WARD WAS ABLE TO BRING 52 DELEGATES (PHOTO BY MS.VENTURA) compete on the International Stage at onto a white screen. Visitors were the International Career Development HEAR THE COLOURS (PHOTO BY ASHLEY CHUNG) weekend had in store. Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Colours and Emotions: Paint by allowed to move in front of these lights, On Friday morning, competitions The best of luck goes out to them! Emotions which created shadows of different We sometimes associate colours with colour combinations, depending on started as early 9am. Some of our members were up all night practicing This year being DECA Ontario’s 40th emotions, because of culture and which lights were turned on at the time. their role plays and studying hard, all anniversary, Mary Ward was fortuitous personal experiences. In this project, the creators let visitors paint a portion Attention to Colour: Colours in in preparation for their time to impress enough to have such a huge turnout. their judge. Those who participated It is definitely one of Mary Ward DECA’s of a portrait, based on what passion Advertising in an individual event had to partake most memorable years. With a total they thought was being conveyed in Advertisements often use colour to a specific section of the painting. On convey messages to viewers related the side was a guide to help visitors to their announcement, product or choose a colour (red representing service. In this project, the creators anger, passion love and danger, blue showed visitors a montage of ads, representing trust, sadness, loyalty, etc.) asking them to name the ones that Perception of Colour: The Stroop stood out to them.The most memorable Effect advertisements were the ones that were of the visitor’s interest and that included bright colours. Then, they explained how certain products are advertised in certain colours, because they convey an emotion to the audience (e.g. red can often be found in commercials promoting sales or clearances, because it conveys a sense of emergency). THIS WAS THE LARGEST GROUP EVER TAKEN IN MARY WARD HISTORY (PHOTO MS. VENTURA) ASSOCIATING EMOTIONS WITH COLOURS (PHOTO BY ASHLEY CHUNG) All in all, the students did a great job in two roleplays and those in teams number of 52 members going to and writtens participated in one. provincials, this is the largest group that Imagery can change the way a colour is in showcasing their art pieces, and it Throughout the extremely busy day, we’ve ever taken in Mary Ward DECA conveyed and perceived by our brains. will be interesting to see what these our members kept their energy high history. Thanks to the support and In this project, the creators let people talented artists have in store for the up and presented each roleplay with all of commitment of the members, executive say the colour of the words that they and coming art show. #FACADE2K19 their effort and business knowledge. team, and teacher advisors, we were saw in order, rather than read what Saturday was our last and final day, but able to build a solid foundation for the VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 14 the hustle doesn’t stop there. Some future generations of Mary Ward DECA.

community cocmommmuunnitiyty sports Community Wrap-Up A review of all the events that took place this winter By Nia Wilson January 23rd: Mary Ward’s Birthday February 14th: Valentine’s Day to wear tropically themed accessories over our uniform and there was an Since we’ve returned to open mic in the cafeteria during lunch. school from our far too Wednesday was “Retro Day” so we were short Christmas Break, encouraged to wear a throwback outfit lots of exciting things inspired by the 70s, 80s, 90s, or the have happened! Take a look to see what’s 00s. On Wednesday there was also a been going on in our community: dance-off at lunch. Thursday, deemed “Twin Thursday” people dressed alike January 16th: Grade Ten Phys Ed in classic twin fashion and SAC held a Snowtubing Trip trivia game during lunch. To wrap-up the festivities on Friday, we had “Rep Your Grade Day” where everyone was IN HONOUR OF MARY WARD’S BIRTHDAY, TA GROUPS DECORATED CAKES wearing the respective colour assigned (PHOTO BY ) For the week of our namesakes’birthday, to their grade while the staff wore the MaryWard community held activities BEST BUDDIES CLUB SELLING CRUSH CANS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY iN THE purple. Grade Nines were green, Tens to celebrate. Mary Ward, a nun from the FOYER AT LUNCH (PHOTO BY ) were white, Elevens were blue, and the 16th century was recognized for her We celebrated love throughout our Twelves were red. The entire week was a actions and how they’ve inspired us. TA school as cute pink hearts were placed competition of sorts in which each grade groups baked and decorated cakes that across the third floor by the Student was competing to see who has the most STUDENTS SNOWTUBING AT LAKERIDGE SKI RESORT IN UXBRIDGE (PHOTO Council with each student’s name on it. spirit. Points were collected based on Also, the Best Buddies Club sold Crush posts to the Instagram accounts of each were entered into a contest.BY MICHAELLA RIVERA) Grade Ten Phys Ed students attended February 1st: Winter Activity Day sodas with the theme “Crush4Crush” grade. In the end, the Grade Twelves a snow tubing trip for a unit. They with the intention that students would reigned superior and won! were supervised by Phys Ed teachers buy a Crush for someone special. The including Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Peets, Ms. soda was then delivered to the recipients Sersanti and Mr. Harrison. during morning TA. January 14th-18th: Our Kids’ Our February 19th: Black History Month Future Week Assembly STUDENTS ICEFISHING ON LAKE SIMCOE FOR WINTER ACTIVITY DAY GRADE TWELVES CHEERING AT WARD’S FIRST PEP RALLY(PHOTO BY MILL- (PHOTO BY JAMIE EDGHILL) CENT AMURAO) In line with MaryWard tradition, staff and students alike spent the day away from school participating in fun activities of OKOF LEADERS HANDING OUT SUNFLOWER PETALS (PHOTO BY IYAH DE their choosing. Some of these activities THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION INCLUDED A DRAMATISATION JESUS) OF VIOLA DESMOND’S LIFE (PHOTO BY JAKE GIMMY) included bowling, scavenger hunts, In celebration of Black History, Mary OKOF held events throughout the week volunteering, and even SkyZone. Ward held an assembly to honour Viola to educate our community and raise Desmond as a prominent Black figure awareness about Gun Violence which February 12th: Snow Day in Canadian history. The assembly also is their focus this year. They chose acted as a way to educate the staff and this topic in response to the multiple For the first time in eight years, the students about Viola’s contributions. shootings that occurred in ours and Toronto Catholic District School Board We collectively acknowledge the dark THE GRADE NINES POSE FOR A PHOTO IN THE CAFETERIA ON “REP YOUR GRADE DAY” (PHOTO BY MILLICENT AMURAO) surrounding communities within had a Snow Day. When extreme weather history that Canada has and that is often such a short span of time. Each day of conditions were deemed too dangerous, swept under the rug. Actors performed OKOF week followed a different theme: all TCDSB schools and buses were closed a dramatized reenactment of the Causes, Effects, Teens, Government, and much to the student’s excitement. discrimination that Black-Canadians, Programs from Monday to Friday. The specifically Viola Desmond, faced in the group offered various activities during past. This presentation, paired with the lunch and provided TA groups with daily informative speeches throughout activities as well. The Sunflower Project the month was a nice way to celebrate was presented to staff and students as Black History Month. a way to allow our community to share our thoughts and experiences regarding February 19th-20th: SAC Spirit Week gun violence. The Zero Gun Violence Movement came to present some STUDENTS DRESSED UP ON “RETRO DAY” (PHOTO BY JAKE GIMMY) information about their organization. The Student Council held events and themed days all week to spark spirit within our community. Tuesday was TRYING TO MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE SNOW (PHOTO BY NICHOLAS “Tropical Tuesday” where we were able KERR) VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 15

sportssports sp rts sports SPORTS WRAP-UP What were the results of our Wolverines this winter season By Joseph Casciaro all the way to the city finals, where they Allen, but they should still be proud of a very smooth running season and amazingly defeated Saint John Paul JuniorBoys II to take home the gold medal! We their silver medals. We congratulate the everyone worked very hard at practices girls for all their hard-work! to keep getting better. A special shout Basketball congratulate the girls on this out of this out goes to Kenichi Zhang for his Record: 1-13 world season! Coaches: great performance and for his OFSAA Varsity Co-Ed Ski and Snowboard qualification. The coaches are very A. Carabine, Da Costa, Tharshan Senior Boys Basketball Team proud of him and wish him the best of Record: 3-11 The Junior Boys Basketball team was Coaches: Tuccito, Vecchiarelli, Bregar Coaches: Adourian, Kennedy luck! a group of boys that never gave up Varsity Co-Ed Swim Team and had so much heart. They gave Coaches: Coleman, Hayes, Carabine SWIM TEAM PHOTO (PHOTO BY MRS HAYES) CARLO DE LA CRUZ SHOOTING A FREE THROW (PHOTO BY JONATHAN CHO) MARY WARD PLAYER BLOCKS THE OTHER TEAM AS THEY TRY AND SCORE A The senior boys gave it everything Ward’s Varsity swim team competed in POINT (PHOTO BY DIVA HIDALGO) throughout this long and difficult the TDCAAs at Etobicoke Olympium. everything they had, and although they season. They never backed down from The entire team worked hard and came may not have gotten the results they any teams and battled hard. They may MARY WARD SKIIER HEADING DOWN THE HILL. (PHOTO BY FIONA JAO) out with some very great results. The hoped for, not once did they hang their have not got the outcome they were The ski and snowboard team had a best went to Emily Chong, who placed heads. They enjoyed the opportunity to looking for, but they should be proud play basketball and had fun at all times. of their efforts. The grade elevens can great turn out this year, bringing eleven second in the 50 free, and 1st in both the athletes to compete at the tournament, 100 freestyle and 100-metre individual Coach Carabine is very proud of the use what they learned from the grade the most they have had in years. It was medley, and she will be going to OFSAA. team’s hard work and it is known these twelve’s to come back next year better boys will work hard to get better and than ever. come back better next year. Senior Girls Volleyball Congratulations to the Junior Girls Volleyball Record: 12-2 Silver Medals Jr Girls’ Volleyball Team for Record: 7-2 Gold Medals Coaches: Emer, Wong Coaches: Loconte, Sahlani Winning Gold! The Junior Girls Volleyball team was almost unstoppable all season long! They had great chemistry and leadership all season, the team looked SENIOR PLAYERS ELYSE GLOVER AND SOPHIE NAGANO PREPARING TO RECIEVE THE SERVE (PHOTO BY JONATHAN CHO) The Senior Girls Volleyball team also had an amazing season, just like the junior girls. They played well together, and used their past experiences playin to create great chemistry. The season went very well and they steam rolled through MARY WARD PLAYER SERVES THE BALL (PHOTO BY JONATHAN CHO) the regular season, suffering only one as though they were made to play defeat, and advanced to the city finals. together. There hard work took them Unfortunately, they did lose to Bishop VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 16

sportssports sp rts wact THE UNSTOPPABLE SUPER BOWL 2019 JAMES HARDEN New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams Mind-blowing performances by the 29 year old ball player By Joseph Casciaro run that team like nobody else By Joseph Casciaro Onthatnight,twenty-twooutofhissixty- could, and without his leadership one points came from the free-throw The New England they would not be where they are James Harden has line, which is not surprising considering Patriots continued today. Belichick also has the most been on an offensive the fact that this amount of free throws their years of Super Bowls among all coaches, with tear recently, scoring has become a regular thing for James dominance when six. Teamed with Brady, they have thirty-plus points in Harden. Over the season Harden has they were able to overcome the Los created a dynasty and a team that will twenty-three straight games. He has taken an average of 13 free throws per Angeles Rams and win Super Bowl be looked back on for many years. taken his game to the next level and game, which is more than any other 53, and now they are tied with the is continuously thriving every game. player in the league. He has become so Pittsburgh Steelers for most Super Bowl Even though this Super Bowl may not At about halfway through the season, un-guardable that defenders seem to wins with six franchise Championships. have been the most entertaining, it still James Harden is averaging a career-high be left with no option but to foul him. Tom Brady continues to prove every served a purpose. It was a game filled 36.3 points per game. However, over this Harden is no doubt an unstoppable force single year why he is the greatest with great defence, which caused the 23 game streak he amazingly is averaging quarterback ever to step foot on a two offenses to have no way of getting 42.7 points per game. Over that streak, field. No other quarterback can do going. There were amazingly 14 punts he has scored forty or more points in what he does and when the ball is in the entire game, so the two offenses fourteen games, fifty or more points in four games, and his highest point total is an astonishing sixty-one points. Harden and the Rockets went into Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks, and Harden caught fire. He shot 45% from the field and achieved a new career high JAMES HARDEN (PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA) in the NBA and is managing to single- handedly lead the Rockets to a playoff run. Over his 23 game scoring streak, the Houston Rockets have a record of seventeen wins and six losses. Prior to this streak, the Rockets started the season with twelve wins and fourteen losses, looking the weakest they had in years. Taking this into account, it is fair to say the Rockets have to give thanks to James Harden and his high levels of play. TOM BRADY (PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA ) Harden has single-handedly JAMES HARDEN (PHOTO VIA WIKIPEDIA) in his hands the world witnesses were not able to get the first downs greatness. He is at the top of the necessary. This game also happened created a championship contender mountain, and he has more Super to be one of the lowest scoring Super of sixty-one points, as previously within the Houston Rockets and Bowls than any other player in history. Bowls in history, with a score of just mentioned. The Knicks had no answer has become the biggest offensive for Harden, and he outscored everyone threat in the whole league. 13-3. There may not have been much else on his own team put together. With this most recent win, Brady is theatrics, but the Patriots team and now at six Championships, and he fans were still able to leave happy. claims he still has a few seasons of play left in him. In other words, when Something that is almost a yearly it is all said and done, Brady may routine, “The biggest commotion kicks put this record entirely out of reach. up when owner Robert Kraft walks in with a box of vintage Cuban cigars, one There must also be some credit for each player. He had bought them given to perhaps the greatest coach for last year’s Super Bowl but didn’t in NFL history, Bill Belichick. He can have occasion to crack the case open. However, he held onto them, knowing the Pats would come back around to the reality they know best: the one where they win.” (Sports Illustrated) Throughout the whole organization, the team is expected to win every year. BEILLY BELICHICK (PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA.COM) The New England Patriots have been a dangerous powerhouse in JAMES HARDEN SHOOTING (PHOTO VIA FLICKR) the NFL for the more significant part of the last seventeen years, and if this team stays together, we should expect no change anytime soon. VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 17

sports la plaepteittitee pplalanentee te petite planète Trop À Gérer Nous le Faisons Tous Le problème avec le processus post-secondaire Comment contrôler la procrastination Par Aidan Carino Pour de nombreux Par Cheryl K rendormir et je reporte le travail au mercredi et au jeudi soir. Quand je élèves à l’école La procrastination fais cela, je me sens très stressée et secondaire catholique Mary Ward, l’obscurité n’est pas étrangère la qualité de mon travail n’est pas à la plupart des très bonne non plus. imminente des demandes et des élèves de Mary offerts d’études postsecondaires est arrivée. Le stress lié au choix des Ward. Il est tout à fait typique que Les gens ont tendance à tergiverser les étudiants attendent jusqu’à la parce qu’ils ont peur de l’échec écoles, à la soumission des unités et au dernière minute pour commencer où manque la concentration. Je maintien de moyennes incroyablement élevées marque la fin de nos carrières une tâche importante. Les facteurs crois que les élèves de Mary Ward négatifs de la procrastination sont ressentent toutes ces choses en mouvementée à l’école secondaire. NE TE STRESSE PAS! IL EXISTE DES FORUMS EN LIGNE POUR VOUS AIDER. bien connus par notre école. Dans les raison du programme d’autogestion. PHOTO PAR MILLICENT AMURAO nuits qui précèdent les dates cibles, Comme nous n’avons pas de “dates Grâce à ce processus, je me rend compte et dans des clubs. les dates limites de l’université ou la d’échéance”, c’est facile de retarder des préalables très exigeantes des écoles postsecondaires. Certaines institutions À mon avis, c’est important de tenir bousculade de mai-juin, nous nous les choses jusqu’à ce qu’il soit réduisent vos chances d’admission si compte que pas tout ce qu’on voit sur précipitons pour finir nos unités. nécessaire de le faire. Surtout pour votre moyenne est inférieure à quatre- l’internet est réel. Et même si un bon Nous sommes pris de panique et les étudiants plus âgés, la peur de vingt-dix et les autres exigent que vous nombre de candidats peuvent sembler de stress. Plus nous attendons, plus l’échec et le désir que chaque unité preniez tous les cours de sciences et de plus qualifiés, c’est crucial pour notre nous avons du travail à faire et alors soit parfaite est encore plus intense. mathématiques qui existent. En outre, santé mentale de se rappeler que la qualité de nos notes diminue. Nous pouvons le voir dans l’article la concurrence des autres élèves rend le chaque personne devrait être fière de Chaque fois que nous constatons d’Aidan Carino. processus encore plus difficiles à suivre. ses propres réalisations. Chacun est que quelque chose est difficile, il est digne d’un avenir incroyable. Et à la courant de le remettre à plus tard Avec le stress et la peur de ne jusqu’à ce qu’il soit nécessaire pour pas avoir de bonnes notes, En ligne, vous trouverez de nombreux fin de la journée, votre bien-être est terminer la tâche. nous constatons que nous forums où les élèves de partout au plus important que les unités, alors procrastinations davantage, mais Canada discutent leurs moyennes et n’oubliez pas de faire des pauses et de Il m’arrive parfois de m’asseoir à mon nous pouvons tout surmonter la leurs activités parascolaires. J’ai tout vous prendre soin. Je sais qu’en tant que bureau d’une heure raisonnable avec procrastination en reconnaissant et vu; des moyennes courantes de quatre- Ward Wolverines nous savons une chose toutes mes unités prêtes à travailler, en comprenant pourquoi nous le vingt-dix-neuf, des ceintures noires en ou deux sur les dates d’échéance, alors mais de prendre la décision de me faisons. La procrastination ne nous taekwondo, des prix spéciaux, et des remettons ces unités et impressionnons réveiller à 3 h du matin au lieu. S’il contrôle pas, nous contrôlons la centaines d’heures à faire du bénévolat ces collèges et universités! est tôt dans la semaine, je vais me procrastination. Le Tremblement de Terre qui a Secoué Haïti Comment Haïti a récupéré, neuf années plus tard Par Katelyn Bulka plages en un lieu touristique tel qu’il a préparation de ces situations. Bien que nous ayons vu beaucoup de commencé à construire des hôtels. Mais, victimes à la fois des habitants et des Avant le tremblement nous savons bien que tout cette progrès Au total, 230 000 personnes ont été touristes, les visiteurs ont eu plus de de terre en 2010, Haïti était détruit avec le tremblement de tuées. 300 000 autres ont été blessés. Plus chance. En raison de son statut de pays était déjà dans un etat terre. de 600 000 personnes ont quitté Port- d’origine étrangère, beaucoup d’entre fragile. Haïti a toujours au-Prince pour rester avec des familles eux ont pu prendre un vol de l’aéroport été considérée comme l’une des nations en dehors de la capitale. Le séisme a de Port-au-Prince. De nombreuses les plus pauvres des Amériques, avant déplacé 1,5 million de personnes. Des compagnies aériennes ont également et après le tremblement de terre. Haïti camps de fortune sont apparus pour les permis aux clients de réserver leurs vols n’était pas prête pour cette événement, abriter. Au total, le séisme a touché 20% sans frais supplémentaires lorsqu’ils avant 2010, ils étaient très vulnérables à PHOTO VIA WIKIPEDIA des 10,4 millions d’habitants du pays. Le voyagent dans les pays touchés par le ce type de catastrophe. Le tremblement de terre s’est produit à tremblement de terre a causé entre 7,8 séisme. Certains aéroports dominicains 16h53, à environ 25 kilomètres au sud- et 8,5 milliards de dollars de dommages. sont également utilisés comme base Durant les années 2001 à 2007, les ouest de la capitale haïtienne, Port-au- Le tremblement de terre a endommagé de transit pour les vols de secours à cyclones tropicaux et les inondations Prince. Le choc initial a enregistré une l’aéroport principal, la plupart des ports Haïti, apportant ainsi les fournitures ont fait plus de 18 000 morts et 132 magnitude de 7,0 et a été rapidement et presque toutes les routes pavées. nécessaires pour aider ce pays à sortir 000 personnes sans abri. Après,la suivi par deux répliques de magnitudes Il a endommagé 294 383 maisons, en d’un État si fragile. De nombreux bateaux catastrophe, la tempête tropicale Fay et 5,9 et 5,5. Haïti n’avait pas été touché détruisant 106 000 d’entre elles. Il a et navires de croisière ont également les ouragans Gustav, Hanna et Ike ont par un tremblement de terre d’une telle secoué ou détruit soixante pour cent été utilisés dans le but d’apporter des frappé le pays en un mois. On pense que ampleur depuis le 18ème siècle. Les des bâtiments gouvernementaux de la secours au désastre. presque deux à trois millions d’Haïtiens géologues ont déclaré que la cause du ville. Chaque fois qu’Haïti a tenté de se étaient déjà en situation d’insécurité séisme était le mouvement de la plaque reconstruire après le tremblement de De nos jours, neuf années plus tard, le alimentaire, 22% de la population tectonique des Caraïbes vers l’est le long terre, ils ont été frappés par une autre pays d’Haïti est quand-même affronter souffrait de malnutrition chronique du système de faille de décrochement tragédie. par les dommages de l’ouragan. Mais et 9,1% de malnutrition aiguë. Avant Enriquillo-Plantain Garden (EPG). Il n’y bien que ce soit un travail en cours, Haïti ce désastre, Haïti a commencé à a pas beaucoup de temps et d’argent Les touristes qui visitent Haïti pendant le continuera à se soulever contre cette transformer ses beaux paysages et ses à consacrer à la prévention et à la tremblement de terre ont eu plus d’aide. catastrophe naturelle. VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 18

petite planète wwaacct t wact netflix recommendations Your guide to the latest must-watch, binge-worthy shows By and according to Joe, she tries too hard relationships and his overall happiness. to a younger audience, it has dark DonQarlo Bernardino to fit in with her friends by putting up This mix of comedy and drama make elements and a complex storyline that an unnecessary facade. On top of that for a compelling show that goes above will entertain older audiences. A Series With the stress of she is also burdened by family issues and beyond expectations of an adult Of Unfortunate Events has ended with units, university/ and boyfriends that go in and out of animated series. It poses themes about three seasons and 23 episodes. college deadlines and her life and never seems to be able to how our pasts can affect who we are Ratings: 96% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.9 the overall responsibilities we have concentrate on her passion for writing. as people, success vs. art and so much IMDb in our daily lives, there should be at It satirizes cliched romance films and more. Bojack Horseman currently has Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Black least some time to relax, and what has a sprinkle of humour throughout, five seasons with 12 episodes each and better way to decompress than with but you have to binge watch to find half an hour long. Season 6 is expected NETFLIX’S ‘BANDERSNATCH’ STARS FIONN WHITEHEAD/ PHOTO VIA Netflix. The streaming service has out what all the hype is about. “You” sometime in 2019. NETFLIX seen a jump in both original content currently has one season with 10 Ratings: 92% Rotten Tomatoes, and subscribers, and with critically episodes each an hour long and season 8.5/10 IMDb Mirror series acclaimed movies, original series and 2 premiers in 2019. In our world of technology, “Black an even wider selection of anime, there Ratings: 92% Rotten Tomatoes, ‘A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS’ STARS NEIL PATRICK HARRIS AS Mirror” is more relevant than ever. The is something on the streaming site for 7.9/10 IMDb COUNT OLAF ( PHOTO VIA NETFLIX) show is an anthology series, meaning everybody. That being said, if you are Bojack Horseman every episode contains its own story stuck on what to watch next, no fear! A Series of Unfortunate Events with the main theme focusing on the Here are 4 shows you should consider ‘BOJACK HORSEMAN’ STARS THE VOICES OF WILL ARNETT AMY SEDARIS Based on the immensely popular book dangers of technology. The concepts adding to your list. ALISON BRIE ( PHOTO VIA NETFLIX) series, this story was initially adapted are limitless from out there inventions into a movie covering the first 3 books like a service technologically recreating You This adult animated comedy featuring of the series, however, it was not deceased loved ones (season 2 episode anthropomorphic animals follows successful enough to continue. It was 1), to dark tales of online blackmail that NETFLIX SERIES ‘YOU’ STARS PENN BADGLEY AND ELIZABETH LAIL (PHOTO a once famous TV actor Bojack not until 2017 that Netflix set out to could happen today (season 3 episode VIA NETFLIX) Horseman who is washed up and living adapt all the books over the course of 3). in Hollywood. three seasons. Bandersnatch takes the concept of “You” was originally a Lifetime series The first season follows him and his The show follows the Baudelaire technology to a whole new level. before being picked up by Netflix, and other friends, agent Princess Carolyn, siblings, whose parents tragically died Instead of watching how the story has since skyrocketed in popularity, his friend who sleeps on his couch in a fire. They are sent to multiple unfolds, throughout the episode it is becoming the #1 most popular show Todd Chavez and best friend Mr. caregivers, the first and worst one you who controlled the decisions of on the movie/TV website IMDB. Peanutbutter, as we navigate through being the evil Count Olaf who is played the main character. The film plays like The show follows charming, deceiving their personal lives. Bojack hires magnificently by Neil Patrick Harris. a choose your own adventure video and smart bookstore manager Joe journalist Diane Nguyen to ghostwrite Throughout the series, Count Olaf is out game where you have two choices Goldberg after he meets the beautiful his highly demanded memoir. From to steal the Baudelaire orphans’ fortune which you have to decide on the main aspiring writer Guinevere Beck. After there the series delves into the world of while they try to find out whether their character. These decisions can go from their chance encounter, Joe becomes celebrity and it’s characters. parents are alive or not and the secrets choosing which cereal our character obsessed with Beck and begins What makes the show so unique is they have kept from their children. should eat to whether or not he should relentlessly stalking her around New that it manages to be both depressing What is so great about the show is that commit murder. The story follows a York. and funny. It is littered with great pop with every season the show gets better programmer named Stefan who is What is so inventive about “You” is culture references, satirizing celebrity and better. The story gets bigger and making a fantasy novel into the next big how it paints Joe as a semi anti-hero. life and the facade beneath it. Yet there more complex, the characters evolve video game. The movie asks questions While you’re watching the show, you is a poignancy in each of the characters. and the presentation of the world gets about whether we are really in control begin to understand Joe’s intentions Princess Carolyn is a workaholic even more addicting to watch season of our own lives just like how Stefan and even root for him. Yes, you might putting others above herself. Diane is after season. To me, that’s a sign of a has no control over his. With about 16 begin to fall for the stalker yourself, uncertain of who she wants to be as great show. It does not lose its steam different endings this one should keep and this is all thanks to Joe narrating she does not know what she wants in but it draws you in instead. By season you very entertained. Black Mirror the story from his POV and actor Penn her career, changing her mind about 3 I felt a personal connection to almost currently has 4 seasons. First season Badgley’s amazing performance. His her relationships and is cynical about every character since I have been with three episodes, second season purpose for loving Beck is that he feels her own happiness. Bojack suffers from following the story for almost 3 years. It with four episodes, seasons three and like he knows how to fix her. In the a bad childhood, which leads him to is so impressive how big and complex four both with 6 episodes. All an hour show Beck’s life is kind of a mess, she make poor decisions that affect his the world and its story becomes. long. Season five expected sometime has friends who manipulate her, ( one Although the book series is marketed 2019. of them is played by Shay Mitchell), Ratings: 86% Rotten Tomatoes, 8.9 IMDb VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 2 mwplanet 19

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No season of Lucifer is saw of them, Maze, his demon/friend/ follows the devil himself well be one of T.V’s most anticipated complete without a new celestial being Hell’s best torturer sawed them off. on a vacation from his duties where he couples. But it isn’t all romance. There’s arriving to shake things up. The goddess Looks like Lucifer has a powerful enemy. takes up residence as a nightclub owner always a real element of danger, of all creation or more commonly in L.A, enjoying all Earth has to offer. After packed with action, mystery and a little known as God’s wife awakes in a human With Lucifer’s mom out, season three witnessing a murder in his own nightclub, redemption along the way. body, one of a recent murder victim; introduces a well-known biblical he makes it his mission to catch the Charlotte Richards (Tricia Helfer), a character, the first murderer himself. criminal responsible and clashes with the However, if you’re not caught up on defense attorney and prominent sinner. Major spoilers ahead! Cain (Tom Welling) LAPD, namely Detective Chloe Decker season one, then stop here! With only 13 She finds Lucifer and convinces him and still walks the earth and is posing as (Lauren German), a homicide detective episodes, season one makes for a quick his brother, Amenadiel (D.B Woodside), Lieutenant Marcus Pierce of the LAPD. who appears resistant to his ability to watch, I promise you won’t regret it. Now to try and force their way into Heaven. 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It will be interesting with God to protect her and offers to accident and was predestined by God, when he realizes he doesn’t want to hurt to see how the writers have packed the return to Hell in exchange. God obliges which angers Lucifer into confronting her. When the Sinner Man’s identity is aftershocks of last season’s major reveal and restores Lucifer’s abilities and they Chloe who as usual has no idea what revealed to be Cain, an epic showdown plus the introduction of a new biblical kill Malcolm. With his father’s end of the he’s talking about. In the last episode ensues between Lucifer, Chloe, and character in such a short amount of bargain completed, Lucifer finds himself we see Lucifer use Azrael’s blade to tear Cain. It ends with Cain being killed at time, not to mention the two episode back in Hell, or in other words right back into the world and send his mother last and Chloe witnessing Lucifer’s devil special that was never resolved. where he started. To his surprise, God’s through. The real Charlotte Richards face, finally seeing him. With this reveal, mission for him is something much wakes up without any memory of the fans have been impatient for season 4, If a crime-fighting devil with a British more challenging; finding a soul which last few months and is here to stay. As understandably so. accent wasn’t enough to convince you has escaped from Hell. That soul being if sending your own mother through a to watch, then consider the romance none other than his mother. That brings portal through time and space weren’t The Dangers of Our Devices Our phones can be more harmful to us than we think By Ina Sugay away “because they might interfere of this attention to technology, and the Unhealthy. So Why Can’t You Put it with the equipment a little bit”. She mind, and thoughts is coming at a great Down?!. The article spoke about how We often hear adults placed the phones away from reach but expense to other aspects of what… it takes you 30 minutes to fully focus saying that we are way close enough for them to hear incoming human beings need to be well fed.” on something and “if your phone is too addicted to our notifications and calls. Dr. Cheever sent constantly going off, then it definitely phones. But experts text messages and called their phone Another recent study measured levels of makes it more difficult to concentrate”, are, in fact, warning gamma-aminobutyricacid(GABA),which says Mr. Buck. Our Music teacher, Mr. that excessive time on your phone is a neurotransmitter that suppresses Carabine had a lot to say about this could cause severe feelings of anxiety, or reduces the activity of neurons or issue. When asked for his opinion, he stress and fatigue. Research has found nerve cells. The study showed that said, “Phones are amazing. You can that people who are always fixated on there was an abnormal ratio of GABA to answer any question you have without their phones and the internet seem to another important neurotransmitter in having to go to the library or look in an be damaging their brains, resulting in STUDENT USING MOBILE DEVICES (PHOTO BY MILLICENT AMURAO) the brains of people addicted to their encyclopedia. Anxiety can come from chemical imbalances. number so that their phones would go phones and/or the internet. According the need to respond to all messages off while she used her equipment to to the Korea University professor, Hyung immediately. School and after-school Dr. Nancy Cheever studied the measure their stress levels. The outcome Suk Seo, these changes could affect how life are not separated anymore because relationship between cellphone use and from her original experiment and from the brain processes information and of the idea that you constantly have to anxiety at California State University and the demonstration both showed that emotions. be ‘on’. This produces anxiety in people stated that “The more people use their each subject became more anxious as since you need to be constantly near phone, the more anxious they are about they heard the notifications coming Not only do professionals and experts your device because you always feel like using their phone”. Dr. Cheever proposes from their phone. have thoughts on this matter, but so do you need to respond. It’s just a consistent that our devices keep us in a constant the teachers and students at our school. distraction from friends, family, school state of anxiety and the only way to Psychotherapist and author of the book Grade 9 student, Karla Balatbat said, and work. We’re always online. Phones relieve ourselves of that anxiety is by The Power of Off, Nancy Colier said, “My “I think that phones and the internet are very helpful but there’s for sure a checking them. She demonstrated her experience in talking to teenagers is if it’s could cause anxiety and stress because dark side.” Although cell phones and experiment for ABC News with journalist ‘My heart rate is higher’ versus ‘I have a of cyber-bullying as well”. Our Science the internet have had a revolutionary T.J.Holmes and two other teenage girls. social life’, they’re going to choose social teacher, Mr. Buck, read an article by The impact on our modern world, they can For the experiment, she told her subjects life. 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