By: Lucy Wang
June 12, 2020
Although this summer will be different, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have just as much fun as before. While options that were available last year like parades, concerts, and the CNE are unavailable this year, there are many more activities to replace them. Here are 5 things you can do this summer outside while staying safe.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Erin Ricaloglu
Gen Z is one of the largest and most diverse generations ever. Ranging from being born between 1995 and 2015(currently 5-25 years old), Gen Z is the newest generation to be named. We are also on track to be the most well-educated and hardest-working generation yet. Generation Z is recognized as being avid gamers, music-lovers, and being present on social networks and internet platforms. Even though every generation claims that they have cracked the code on our generation, here are ten things that only Gen Z would understand.
By: Lucy Wang
June 03, 2020
Inspired by New York Times’ 36 hours column (which you should definitely checkout), here is what your day could look like during quarantine. The New York Times mainly writes about places to visit in a city, but since Toronto is currently in quarantine, this article will touch on the things you could do in the comfort of your own home.
The Benefits of Pets During Quarantine
By Amani Soorty on June 5th 2020
Now that remote learning is in place, it is getting harder and harder to keep ourselves busy. We are now finding time for things we have been wishing for, in many cases, forever. It is no wonder that so many YM students have recently been welcoming new animals into their homes whether it’s for humanitarian efforts or just to keep them company. So here are the top three benefits of getting friendly with another warm body (please keep social distancing) during remote learning; whether it’s ducks, cats, dogs, turtles, or reptilians and fish.
1. Pets help with Social Isolation.
Although this may be obvious, animals are good at empathizing. Pets are physically present in a way that other forms of social and emotional support aren’t these days for many people. Pets improve and increase your opportunities for social connection. They’re there to be your best friend, read the room, and allow you to take a break from people yet still feel loved and surrounded by excitement.
2. Google It! They’ll keep you calm.
People with pets have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets. They help you adjust to harder situations and take on more responsibilities, even as easy as a routine. So if you’re still worried about summatives, then it’s better to have a friend to keep you on track and to hug (or watch) to calm you down. It can even release tension you have been physically or emotionally been building up as well as releasing feel-good hormones.
3. Share and Laugh.
Friends want to see your pets. They’re funny and you will probably have endless stories of them falling off, chewing, or even saying weird things. Amidst all the sobering news of COVID-19 statistics and the need to stay informed because of the increased accessibility, I have reached out to friends just to facetime or pet their cats and dogs while on walks (if safe). It makes me just as excited as you to see your animals and be included in sharing the same experiences.
So don’t be shy, get a pet.
By: Olivia Robillard
05/26/2020
Due to Covid-19, schools have been closed until at least September. Many are wondering, what’s in store for next year? How will we, York Mills, prevent the spread of this horrible virus that has affected so many lives? Here are some of my predictions.
Firstly, I believe that for the first while, even if the numbers have improved, social distancing will be enforced. That may mean spreading out desks in classrooms, maybe moving some classes to the gym, or even having outdoor classes for more space if the weather permits.
Continue reading Predictions of Precautions for the Next School Year
By: Karina Leung
28/05/20
After the notice about the school year being cancelled early, students have voiced their opinions. While school is a great source for education, being able to socialize with people and access to resources, some students enjoy being away from it. Depending on the grade this cancellation can have a greater impact on you such as exams and other important factors that can affect our future as students.
Continue reading Students thoughts about school being officially canceled
By: Sommer Pesikan
Date: May 21st 2020
It’s that time of year again; the middle of May where the BOH class hosts the annual kindness week! Due to the given circumstances, the class had to modify their original plans. So instead, they launched their very own website: https://www.yorkmillskindness.org/. Check it out!
By: Neusha Taheri
May 23rd, 2020
Although classes are going to be online for the rest of the school year, grade 12 students still need to make up their minds on which university/college programs they are choosing for the coming year, and the deadline is coming close.This week, YM Highlights conducted a poll regarding which programs/schools students have decided to accept, as well as how they feel about life after high school, and if they think the worldwide pandemic will affect their experience.
By Lucy Wang
May 18, 2020
Although many of us have mixed feelings about school’s cancellation, how exactly do students feel about the cancellation of prom?
Prom is a high school dance, typically for senior students held at the end of the year. What began as a way to promote social etiquette in the late 1800s, prom is very much different today. Since high school takes up the majority of a teenager’s life, prom is often considered as an important event. It marks the end of your high school experience and the beginning of adulthood. Sometimes described as a rite of passage, the cancellation of prom may stir up a lot of different emotions.
Continue reading How students are feeling about prom’s cancellation
By: Porsha Taheri
May 21st 2020
It’s that time of year again! With just over a week until the OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre) deadline to accept a university offer, many twelfth graders are still scrambling to make a major life decision. This is truly a stressful time, so here are just a few tips that could be of assistance when making your final selection.
Continue reading How to Make a Last Minute University Decision!
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