Nostalgia in a Foreign Land · A Piece by Rachel Seah
Foreign-bornThe atmosphere is lively despite the heat, and the locals are used to the beaming sun.
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Seeds of MemoryI’m told these seeds represent fortune and passion, but to us they are a memory, of dirt digging under the nails, soil, scraped on blanched pants, tongue run dry to the roof of the mouth.
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The Toronto Blue Jay's and the return of baseball
Slowly, spring training crept closer and closer without much hope of an agreement. But on March 10, an agreement was finally reached, sending fans into excitement.
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How colonization changed Japan
Japan had to suffer from a lot of wrongdoings which immediately got me connecting these historic events to the North American residential schools.
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EDITORIAL: The consequences of Russia's changing invasion
The sky was falling above Severodonetsk. For over a month and a half, the besieged city was the epicenter of the war. Now, the city lies once more silent, sundered and silent under Russian occupation.
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Fungi and Friends with Katherine
Looking out of place, though, is not the kind of thing that will keep a mushroom hunter from their objective: the desirable yet elusive morel.
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The origins and meaning of Valentines Day
It all started with the ancient Romans when peasants had a festival called Lupercalia, a celebration of purification and fertility held on the 15th of February.
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Open Books with Leanne
Happy pride month everyone! Pride is a year-round celebration, but to celebrate pride month and the new hit Netflix series, I’ll be doing a review on the graphic novel, Heartstopper.
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Grad Spirit Week
Grad Spirit Week ran from April 4th to April 8th this year, proving to be a sweet event requested and inspired by Alpha’s Grade 12s!
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Open Books with Leanne
Happy pride month everyone! To celebrate pride month and the new hit Netflix series, I’ll be doing a review on the graphic novel, Heartstopper.
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The battle between Jean-Paul and Buff Cat
It all started with two simple words in French; “chat costaud”. If you know French, you’d recognize that phrase, meaning buff cat.
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EDITORIAL: Why Vladimir Putin is Reviving Russian Imperialism
There is speculation that the purpose of Russia’s invasion and apparent desire to annex Ukraine is to restore Russia’s safety. However, it is likely that the true reason is more insidious.
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The Increasing Coyote Attacks and How to Avoid One
Since humans are large beings compared to the two-foot-tall coyote, measuring until the shoulders, they should be naturally afraid of us. However, according to OutdoorLife, some have lost fear due to unauthorised feeding and possibly scavenged drugs such as opioids, which meddle with the brain and change behaviour.
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BTW, Adult Diapers Should Not Be A JokeValentine’s Day has rolled around again, and with it comes a seriously clever fundraiser: Cupids For Charity. It ticks all the boxes: important causes are supported, teachers are embarrassed, and alliteration is masterfully put to work. But, in the spirit of true 2022 nit-pickiness, something about it bothers me.
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Return of the Winter Band ConcertAfter two years of Microsoft Team Meetings and recorded performances, The band and choir classes of Alpha finally got the chance to host a live performance. The concert was held on December 6, 2021 in the small gym, instead of the Michael J. Fox Theater like previous years. But hey, we’ll take what we can get! As early as 7:20 am, the senior band helped set up the gym for the performance, lifting and pulling instruments and equipment through the snow.
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Alpha Photojournalism officially endorses the Student Press Freedom ActFreedom of the press is recognized as a fundamental freedom that is necessary to our democratic society. As a student-run and founded publication, Alpha Photojournalism believes that the continued censorship of student journalists across the province is unacceptable and against the ideals of press freedom. Thus, our members, contributors, and leadership believe that the SPFA is necessary to safeguard student journalists and the unique voice that they offer to not only the journalistic community, but the province as a whole.
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A Taste of HomeIn my Indian Muslim community, chai is an important part of our heritage that brings people together to enhance social experiences.
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Winter Cabaret: A Return to In-Person ShowsWith the official start of the holiday season comes Theatre Company’s first in-person show since 2019.
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Fashion and AngstTime to put away those summer fits and reach for the ponchos and raincoats because as it’s been made very clear the past couple of weeks that climate change is definitely going to kill all of us.
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Alpha Centauri 4.3
Alpha Photojournalism's spring issue is out now.
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School
Meme Day / Science Fair / Valentine's & Matchomatics / Alpha Food Trucks / Open Mic Monday / Star Search / Pink Shirt Day Voice
The Coronavirus / The Zero Plastic Waste Movement No.2: Grocery Stores |
Sports
Kobe Bryant / Sports with Soothill Entertainment
Spring Photos / Movies with McConnell: 1917 / Book Reviews: Obsidio / Open Books / Centauri Comic Corner / Ask Addison |
Alpha Centauri 4.2
Alpha Photojournalism's winter issue is out now.
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School
Ho Ho Ho Down / Spirit Week / Breakfast with Santa / Grad Bowing / Winter Concert / Alpha Food Trucks / Open Mic Monday Sports
NBA in China / Sports with Soothill |
Voice
The Zero Plastic Waste Movement No.1: Bubble Tea / Editorial: Amazon Hell Entertainment
Photography Contest / Open Books / Book Review: Gemina / Movies with McConnell: Frozen 2 / Comic Corner / Poetry / Ask Addison |
