By: Sommer Pesikan
Date: Wednesday May 6th 2020
Due to the ongoing school closures, The York Mills Athletic Council wanted to keep the school community involved and encourage students to stay active. With that being said, they have been using their Instagram platform to display a series of posts each week. They began uploading this new content on May 4th, 2020.
Amani Soorty
14/05/2020
Since the beginning of quarantine, many of us have gone through almost dozens of Netflix shows, glued to our laptops and far too comfy in bed with way too many snacks. I am, of course, one of those people. I’ve found myself rewatching 90’s rom coms and going through genres I’ve never tried before. Netflix now has so many more movies and shows coming out every week and a new recommendation algorithm so that you know how much you will like a show before you have started. So here are my favorite Netflix Flicks from the past eight weeks!
By Jenny Zhao
May 14, 2020
Certainly, we are now in a situation that no one could have predicted. With online courses in place for the past few months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many students share the feeling that they miss normal life before the quarantine. A lot of us may have complained about the stress of going to school, but York Mills students do miss school. A lot.
Continue reading What Unusual Things YM Students Miss About School During Distance Learning
By: Elizabeth Xu
May 5, 2020
For many students, quarantine might have been a dream come true. No school, no tests, no strict schedules. But now that we’ve been in quarantine for such a long time, most of us might be starting to get bored. Here are 10 things to do when you are bored.
By: Karina Leung
March 12, 2020
The art of music has been around for thousands of years, inspiring new people every single day. Many find music as a way of relaxing, entertainment and learning new skills. It trains the mind and the body with different new abilities such as coordination and helping your brain process information quicker. In an interview with York Mills’ music teacher Ms. Howe, she described her experience with advancing into music as a profession after high school and has given tips about why someone should go into music.
Friday, March 13th, 2020
By Amani Soorty
Many students are told that math is used in everyday circumstances…but where can we see this? Many York Mills students are high achievers, going into tougher programs and universities requiring the grade twelve maths; data management, calculus and vectors, and advanced functions, for even the simplest of programs where you could not imagine yourself using mathematics. But on the other hand, some students want to be working in almost entirely math-related fields such as engineering. The best places to go about whether you love or hate math is to our beloved math teachers, such as Mr. Simpson, the head of the math department, where we asked these common questions for students and parents worried about their mathematical long term relationships.
By Jenny Zhao
May 1, 2020
Dramatic arts or theatre might not be a popular post-secondary choice among most high-school students, but it is definitely a program that helps them develop and accumulate life-long skills and personal qualities. While students learn to work collaboratively and creatively, drama and theatre study cultivate their artistic skills, enhance their communication abilities and provide them with so many perspectives to see the world. But the most fascinating moment has to be when the curtain opens, and all the shine of the spotlight falls on the actor.
By Jenny Zhao
March 13, 2020
On Tuesday, March 10, York Mills Newcomers Club organized a successful Food Fest, providing students with the opportunity to learn about different cultures while enjoying food from worldwide.
Food Fest, an annual event run by the Newcomers Club, where students are gathered together for a lunch buffet, celebrates and promotes the appreciation of cultural diversity within the school. In the past, this event was only for ESL students and club members. However, the club decided to open it for everyone this year to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
March 3 2020
Karina Leung
York mills’ strong passion for volleyball has been shown again these past weeks with the annual volleyball intramural games that were held once again. Students bonded together between grades and genders competing against one another. Expert or Beginner, everyone had an amazing time, learning new skills and gaining sports competition experience. Players stated, “the teams were very supportive and kind”. Different skills and strategies such as communication and cooperation were practiced throughout. Students who participated said that these sports intramural events are a great way to bring new people together and how it will be amazing if we continued to host these games. Special congratulations to the winning team Nitros!
By: Kristelle Yan
1. Thrifted fits
Lately, the 80s and 90s trends have been making its way back into style. For instance, scrunchies, mom jeans or color block jackets. Students tend to shop at thrift stores to find these old trends. For example, Black Market, Value Village and the Salvation Army.
2. Oversized sweatshirts
Everyone loves this unisex styling trick since it’s cute and comfortable. An oversized hoodie paired with any sneakers is everyone’s go-to outfit especially when you’re in a rush. For the girls, they usually pair it with Lululemon leggings if you want to go for a sporty look. On the other hand, boys usually pair big hoodies with blue ripped denim and a pair of fresh Jordans.
3.Monochrome outfits 
The monochromatic outfit would consist of only one color from head to toe. This fashion trend enables you to wear different shades and tints of the same color. By doing this, it can easily spice up your look and make your outfit stand out from the rest.
4. Layering tops
Layering is a critical style skill York mills students use as during the cold season. Layering can consist of wearing a turtleneck and hoodie outside. This will keep you warm and comfortable throughout the day. However, if the weather gets warmer through the day, you’re able to remove the layer on top which is very convenient. As you can tell, this method is very clever and fitting for school.
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