At times, even stereotypes that look like praise on the outside can unknowingly alter the way people see and understand us, and even the way we see ourselves.  I remember sitting in one of my math classes near the end of one year, staring down at a test I’d been working towards for months. I had been looking forward to a moment like that. A moment of quiet satisfaction, knowing hard work had...

With its unmatched speed and challenging tracks, Formula One is known to many as “the pinnacle of motorsport.” It has always been about determination, precision and skill, but the new regulations introduced for the 2026 season are changing the sport and making it feel more artificial and bland than ever before. By implementing these rules, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) has...

Have you ever walked around a bookstore and seen displays that market books as #Booktok sensations? All of those books are either fantasy, romance or a blend, and they tend to follow the same basic plot. BookTok is a popular community on TikTok where millions of readers from all over the world discuss popular books and series. “#Booktok” has received around 108 billion views, and has 52 million...

The Spring Improv and Sketch Comedy Show on May 14 and May 15 struck it big at Algonquin with plenty of acts and games that made the crowd roar with laughter. The Improv Show, which is a long-standing spring tradition, engaged an ever-growing crowd. This year, dedicated senior Tylia Moran was the student director overseeing the entire production. “I was really happy with the turnout and all...