FROM FOREIGNER TO FIRST LADY OF THE MALTESE CANADIANS. Sitting in her sun room, feet up and drinking an orange pekoe tea. Ellen DeGeneres is heard in the background while she awaits the arrival of her husband, Anthony and two grandsons coming home from catholic school. She’s been cooking all day, something she’s quite proud […]
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The Boy from Anorexia
A POWERFUL STATEMENT ON BODY IMAGE AND BOYHOOD. Written by Nick Catania It’s a difficult subject. I'm sure we've all thought about how our bodies look, what others think, and the extent to our attractiveness. From the shape of our nose to the tips of our toes, no one has been left untouched from the […]
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way
Helpful classroom tips that work to keep your students active. Ana-Maria Jerca, Staff Writer When Physical Education stops being mandatory, unfortunately, so does exercise. High school students across Ontario who omit gym are faced with the challenge of incorporating exercise into their daily schedule. When exam time rolls around, personal health usually takes a backseat to studying […]
An Ode to Personal Hygiene
It was a hot day; a blistering, warm, humid afternoon. Written by Nick Catania I’m standing in front of the grade seven classroom on the first day of practicum, prim and proper, clean-cut and fresh. Presentation is everything after all. As I made my introduction to the class, I could feel the moisture gathering within […]
