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0December 22, 2011
The Cost We Can’t AfFORD

My school year begins and ends in a library. English essays, history notes, University prep and the newspaper you’re holding are all born in the quiet rooms of Toronto’s library…
0December 21, 2011
The Cogito: The Visitor

An eerie sort of silence fell on me today, an unusual silence that can’t be shaken away. This rare visitor was the devil in disguise and He crept under my…
0December 21, 2011
The Cogito: Everyone is a Procrastinating Environmentalist

You can be just like Al and try to save the world, But that’s just a waste of time. I recycle, don’t drive, but I’m just one girl, So in…
0December 21, 2011
The Cogito: A Rant on Rudolph

BLITZEN: (At a bar, clearly inebriated. Talking to Comet.) Comet? Comet, are you listening? Good, good. No, I’m fine, I’ll just take a cab or something. I promise. I promise!…
0December 21, 2011
A Marauder’s Map of Earl Haig

Although my first day at Earl Haig seems like a distant memory, the past few years have flown by. Speaking for the senior students, I can say with confidence that…
0December 21, 2011
Guest Speakers Provide Educational Enrichment at Earl Haig

In recent years, the students at Earl Haig have often had the valuable opportunity to meet guest artists. The insight and inspiration they have shared has encouraged our students to…
0December 21, 2011
The Cogito: Maya

You were born in a faraway land, it doesn’t really matter where, as long as it is far away from here. Or at least that’s what you once said when…
0December 21, 2011
The Cogito: Coffee Stained

These eyes Coffee stained, Often sweet, often warm. A facade, but a lie, Never breaking, never shy, “Smile brightly” and conceal A dim light beneath. A flawless mask, held tightly,…
0December 21, 2011
The Cogito: Tomorrow, I Say

Tomorrow! I say. Like I said, Yesterday. Tomorrow, Come tomorrow, I’ll take care of it then. For time would heal, The pains I feel, In body and soul. But come…
0December 21, 2011
Haig Fall Spots Season Recap

As Haig’s fall sports season comes to a close, it’s undeniable that Haig State has continued its tradition of athletic excellence. Haig athletes had unprecedented results this fall, with our…
0December 21, 2011
From the Desk of School Show

This year Ms.Dawe gave me the opportunity to co-direct the 2011/2012 school musical- The Oath. For the first time in years, Earl Haig’s school show wanted a student voice to…
0December 21, 2011
Greece’s Economic Catastrophe

With fears that the Greek economy could default and spark a global financial disaster, Europe is facing its most severe economic challenge since 1945. The debt crisis in Europe’s 17-nation…
0December 21, 2011
The After-Hours of Street Music

It’s 10 PM on a Wednesday night and I’m walking across Bloor Street. On the weekends, this downtown strip is teeming with twenty-something year-olds barhopping, and late-night diners chatting in…
0December 21, 2011
Black Friday Exposes the West’s Dark Side

The identity gap between the West and everyone else has ceased to exist. How? Black Friday. On November 25, North American consumers took part in the annual tradition of going…
0December 21, 2011
Liberals Going Green in Ontario

On October 6, 2011, Ontario’s provincial election marked the Liberal Party’s third consecutive win, led by Premier Dalton McGuinty. The Liberals went from winning 72 seats in the 2007 election…
0December 21, 2011
Eco-Education at Haig

From the beginning of the school year, Earl Haig’s Eco Council has been working hard to raise school-wide consciousness about waste and the enviroment. Kicking the 2011/2012 year off with…
0December 21, 2011
A Sinking Nation

Heard of the Republic of Maldives? This minute island nation in the Indian Ocean is the smallest Asian country in both population and land area, and until this past year,…
0December 21, 2011
China Wins Again

The rise of China as a global power has been responsible for a good deal of uneasiness among Westerners in the past few years. Panic surfaced recently in the Western…
0December 21, 2011
Wall Street Occupation Protests and Their Global Effect

Wall Street Occupation Protests and Their Global Effect Alex Tran Wall Street, the centre of New York City’s financial district, has been immortalized as the ultimate symbol of consumer capitalism…
0December 21, 2011
Somaliland: Going it Alone

Hundreds of kilometres from war-torn Mogadishu, the capital city of the nascent territory of Somaliland teems with life. Hargeisa’s heavy traffic and crowded markets show a city detached from the…
0December 21, 2011
Ever After: Earl Haig’s 27th Fashion Design

With Christmas just around the corner, students are looking forward to two weeks of winter holidays. However, for fashion show producers Shayna Levine-Poch and Erica Maydo, it’s what will follow…
0December 21, 2011
Cavalcade of Lights: A Sight to Behold

With the eagerness of starting the new school year long gone and replaced by the everyday rhythm of tests, assignments and presentations, it’s no wonder that students are looking for…
0December 21, 2011
From the Desk of ESL Council

New to Haig? Nervous about your English skills? Don’t worry; ESL Council is here to help! We are a group of students who are dedicated to offering help to the…
0December 21, 2011
The Cogito: No Surprises

Alex is sweating. One of her limbs reaches out and carefully pats her forehead dry. It recoils slowly, then continues moving to the steady rhythm of her run. Up and…
0December 21, 2011
Anda’s PUNanza

Hey kids, here’s your daily dose of bad puns! History ● Any cynical Russian monarch knows how to effectively employ TSARchasm. ● When the Czech Protestant nobles threw the two…
0December 21, 2011
Underground Music Hits the Mainstage

There is a recent trend arising amongst Western youth to discover previously unknown bands. Music-lovers have drifted away from the radio and headed to the underground world of jazz bands…
0December 21, 2011
YouTube: The Place to be for Aspiring Musicians

YouTube has recently announced that it will be launching a new feature called the Merch Store, a program that will allow artists to sell merchandise, music and concert tickets. Making…
0December 21, 2011
Art at its Most Profound

Brooklyn-based artist Marni Kotak’s career is centered on the philosophy of art reflecting universal elements of life. For Kotak, art goes far beyond merely depicting a singular emotion or experience….
0December 20, 2011
A Letter from the Student Council President

My Dear Friends of Earl Haig, It is wonderful to see so many fresh and familiar faces as we start off the 2011/2012 school year at Earl Haig! Welcome to…
0December 20, 2011
A Letter from Leadership Council

Welcome back to school Haigers! Another exciting year has begun and it is sure to be as great as the last. Earl Haig Secondary School is truly a wonderfully well-rounded…
0December 20, 2011
Eureka! Mother Mother Reaches New Heights

Looking for some fresh new music to listen to? Consider five-piece indie rock band Mother Mother. The Vancouver-born group has recently had a lot of success, and with the release…
0December 20, 2011
Upcoming Events

Every year, Earl Haig bustles with activity, events and spirit. This year will be no different. School organized events are a great chance to make the most of your time…
0December 20, 2011
Horror-scopes

What’s in store for the ghostly month? Find out here! Aries (March 21 - April 19) Who’s afraid of the dark? Not you. Get ready for a month of surprises from things…
0December 20, 2011
Earl Haig Sports 2011

Walking through Haig’s front hall or fishbowl, you might think that this school lives and breathes the arts. In some ways that is true, but a short walk to the…
0December 20, 2011
Terrorism Censorship

In early August, late night talk show host David Letterman made a joke that led to an online threat from a contributor to a Jihadist website. Letterman’s joke referenced the…
0May 8, 2011
Bryan’s Joke Extravaganza

Why don’t dizzy people take up guard positions? Because they can’t handle the rotations! Where do seamstresses go to relax? The sew-fa. What do you call a religious macaroni salad?…
0May 8, 2011
Music Today: Quantity vs. Quality

Never before have we had such extensive access to music as we do today. We leave our homes carrying hundreds of songs on MP3 players, singing competitions such as Canadian…
0May 8, 2011
Horoscopes: Tactics To Stay Focused

Aries (03/21-04/19) As the first House in the year, you are adventurous, passionate, and a perfectionist, always trying to be the fastest and best, so being impatient will cause you…
0May 6, 2011
The Good Woman of Setzuan

The producers of this year’s school show would be delighted to have you attend our production of Bertolt Brecht’s, The Good Woman of Setzuan, which will be running from February…
1May 6, 2011
Bill C-49 Punishes Refugees Not Smugglers

Canadian parliament is currently engaged in a second reading of a controversial new bill, ironically titled the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act. Bill C-49, which seeks…
0May 6, 2011
Rainy Saturday Movies

It’s Saturday morning and you have a whole day ahead of you—no homework, no classes, and no preoccupations. The day would be perfect, if not for the buckets of rain…
0May 6, 2011
Editors’ Picks

Searching for the perfect read? Allow our editorial board to suggest some books from a variety of genres that we’ve found fascinating, moving, and well-written. Bryan recommends: Atlas Shrugged…
0May 6, 2011
Ten Things Every Grade Nine Should Know

As a senior student whose last days of high school are approaching, I have recently found myself thinking about the numerous things that I wish I had known back in…
0May 6, 2011
Overcoming Apathy

On Wednesday, December 8, Earl Haig hosted its annual Global Affairs Conference. Welcoming speakers from a variety of not-for-profit organizations, the conference served not only to educate the approximately 70…
0May 6, 2011
A Raptors Fan’s Reasons to Live

In the world of sports, you’re either an optimist or a pessimist. If you’re a Toronto Raptors fan this season, you’re probably a pessimist. After an off-season in which franchise…
0May 6, 2011
Negotiating Tradition in a Multicultural Context

I am a firm believer that multicultural understanding is a necessary part of one’s individual development. After a mere four months at Earl Haig, I have learned a great deal…
1May 6, 2011
Crisis Within: A Look Into the Drug War in Mexico

Ciudad Juarez is a city of unsettled debts, never-ending negotiations, and corrupt politics. Once a beautiful tourist destination, it is currently the vacation site of many wealthy drug barons. Nowadays,…
1May 6, 2011
Questionable Trial Process Finally Hands Toronto-Born Omar Khadr a Sentence

Omar Khadr, detained as a 15-year-old by the U.S. military, was handed a 40-year sentence on October 25th after a lengthy and highly controversial trial. The trial, lasting five years,…
2May 6, 2011
Pension Problems Strike at Home and Abroad

They have burned cars, stopped flights, and blocked transportation throughout the country. Hundreds of them have been arrested, yet 71% of the population supports them. They have cost their nation’s…
0May 6, 2011
Haig’s Effort for Flood Relief

During July of 2010, Pakistan was hit by a devastating flood which affected 20 million people and caused approximately $43 billion in damages. At one point, almost one fifth of…

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In This Issue
- Horoscopes: Tactics To Stay Focused
  Ellen Wu, Carp's Tail Contributor 08 May 2011 12:41 AM | No Comments
  Aries (03/21-04/19) As the first House in the year, you are adventurous, passionate, and a perfectionist, always trying to be the fastest and best, so being impatient will cause you...
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- Science is an Art: A Look at High School Education
  Billy Janitsch, Editor-in-Chief 05 May 2011 11:46 PM | 3 Comments
  Throughout my high school career, I have been puzzled by the seemingly clear and concrete line readily drawn by staff and students alike between the arts and the sciences. The...
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- Disability is Possibility
  Taylor Newlands, Features Editor 05 May 2011 11:41 PM | No Comments
  There are hundreds of great schools in Toronto but the curriculum in very few can compare to the life-changing work that is done at Bloorview Kids Rehab Centre. Every year...
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