By: Izabela Pitula
On Tuesday, May 19th, a few members of HT’s Social Justice Club paid a visit to the Legionaries of Christ house to plant beautiful flowers, bushes and small trees around the statue of Mary.
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Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
#HTRevolution Engulfs Holy Trinity
By: Darryl Young
Last week at HT, students led by staff supervisor Mrs. Rutkowski released their parody video of Taylor Swift's hit song, Blank Space. The group, better known as Team Revolution produced the video to raise awareness about the affect global warming, climate change, and pollution have on the world's oceans, and the finned friends in them - sharks. Keep reading for an in-depth interview with an expert on this issue and to check out the video everyone's talking about.
Last week at HT, students led by staff supervisor Mrs. Rutkowski released their parody video of Taylor Swift's hit song, Blank Space. The group, better known as Team Revolution produced the video to raise awareness about the affect global warming, climate change, and pollution have on the world's oceans, and the finned friends in them - sharks. Keep reading for an in-depth interview with an expert on this issue and to check out the video everyone's talking about.
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
What's Going on with Indiana's Religious Freedom Law?
By: Ema Brazdeikyte
All of the attention this week is focused on the state of Indiana and its governor, Mike Pence. Organizations like the NCAA want to pull March Madness and its Final Four round out of Indiana all because of their new religious freedom law, SB 101. There’s nothing new about religion-based freedom laws in the US, but Indiana’s law is different because, thanks to the wording, it sounds like the state of Indiana may be legally allowing discrimination.
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Monday, 9 March 2015
International Women's Day: One Day Later
By: Ema Brazdeikyte
Here’s to the women who are told they need to change to fit into society’s narrow-minded view of femininity. Here’s to the women who face discrimination because of their skin colour – you are beautiful. Here’s to the women who never stop studying and those who want to stop – proving you are capable of making your own decisions. Here’s to all the women: you are strong and capable of many great things.
Friday, 27 February 2015
The Snake Under The Grass: Why Black History Month?
By: Ben Kwashigah
As Black History Month draws to a close, you may wonder why we even honour this annual observance. I mean, black people aren’t slaves anymore, we can vote, one of us is even a president! Yes, our society has progressed a lot since the 1960’s and does (most of the time) reject blatant racism, but what about when it’s hidden behind subtlety? In Ghana, there’s a saying that the snake under the grass is more threatening than the snake on the tree. You can see the snake on the tree and deal with it accordingly (fight it, or run away), but, you can’t escape from the snake under the grass. It kills you before you even see it. Modern day racism
exists similarly to this.
For most of our lives, we’ve been taught that racism is prejudice and discrimination based on one’s race. It is. But it’s much more complex than that. The expanded definition of racism recognizes that it is systemic, institutional, and normalized within our culture. It’s covert, and like the snake under the grass, it can be more sinister. In the form of profiling, racism can become deadly, as seen by the tragic and unnecessary deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and countless other black men and women. But don’t fool yourself into thinking covert racism is just an American problem - it’s a Canadian one as well. In 2009, researchers doctored 6000 fake resumés, all with the same experience, to 2000 job postings in the GTA. They found that resumés with English names such as “John Smith” were 40 percent more likely to be offered an interview than names such as “Sana Khan”. In a study done in 2012, it was found that a Canadian man who was a part of a visible minority earns 18 percent less than a Canadian white man. In a report done by the Correctional Investigator of Canada, black inmates were discovered to be “over-represented in maximum security and segregation, incur a disproportionate number of institutional charges, and are more likely to be involved in use of force incidents.” Racism is alive, well, and existing in our own backyards.
Racism also creeps its way into our entertainment. For example, the movie Exodus: Gods and Kings, which takes place in Egypt (in Africa), is made up of a primarily white cast (except for the slaves, of course). Even the Great Sphinx of Giza was altered to have more “European” features. At the Oscars, all 20 of the acting nominations were white, with 94 percent of the Academy being white. Looking through other movies and TV shows, it becomes hard to find adequate minority representation. Why is that?
All in all, racism is an issue that still exists today. There are multitudes of issues that affect black people, and other people of colour, right here Canada. That’s why Black History Month is important. We must recognize that certain groups of people are oppressed, while other groups benefit from this oppression. After all, the snake under the grass is more dangerous than the snake on the tree.
As Black History Month draws to a close, you may wonder why we even honour this annual observance. I mean, black people aren’t slaves anymore, we can vote, one of us is even a president! Yes, our society has progressed a lot since the 1960’s and does (most of the time) reject blatant racism, but what about when it’s hidden behind subtlety? In Ghana, there’s a saying that the snake under the grass is more threatening than the snake on the tree. You can see the snake on the tree and deal with it accordingly (fight it, or run away), but, you can’t escape from the snake under the grass. It kills you before you even see it. Modern day racism
exists similarly to this.
For most of our lives, we’ve been taught that racism is prejudice and discrimination based on one’s race. It is. But it’s much more complex than that. The expanded definition of racism recognizes that it is systemic, institutional, and normalized within our culture. It’s covert, and like the snake under the grass, it can be more sinister. In the form of profiling, racism can become deadly, as seen by the tragic and unnecessary deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and countless other black men and women. But don’t fool yourself into thinking covert racism is just an American problem - it’s a Canadian one as well. In 2009, researchers doctored 6000 fake resumés, all with the same experience, to 2000 job postings in the GTA. They found that resumés with English names such as “John Smith” were 40 percent more likely to be offered an interview than names such as “Sana Khan”. In a study done in 2012, it was found that a Canadian man who was a part of a visible minority earns 18 percent less than a Canadian white man. In a report done by the Correctional Investigator of Canada, black inmates were discovered to be “over-represented in maximum security and segregation, incur a disproportionate number of institutional charges, and are more likely to be involved in use of force incidents.” Racism is alive, well, and existing in our own backyards.
Racism also creeps its way into our entertainment. For example, the movie Exodus: Gods and Kings, which takes place in Egypt (in Africa), is made up of a primarily white cast (except for the slaves, of course). Even the Great Sphinx of Giza was altered to have more “European” features. At the Oscars, all 20 of the acting nominations were white, with 94 percent of the Academy being white. Looking through other movies and TV shows, it becomes hard to find adequate minority representation. Why is that?
All in all, racism is an issue that still exists today. There are multitudes of issues that affect black people, and other people of colour, right here Canada. That’s why Black History Month is important. We must recognize that certain groups of people are oppressed, while other groups benefit from this oppression. After all, the snake under the grass is more dangerous than the snake on the tree.
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Black History Month Celebrity Profile
By: Julio Balda
Throughout this century, black men and women have been dominating both politically and musically. Constantly in the news, black people now have a voice through means of others. A few of these many successful people are mentioned in the following article.
Barack Obama, the first ever black president, is one of the most liked politicians and influential people in the world. He continues to support strong causes such as gay marriage, and equality.
An amazing philanthropist, producer, and talk show host, Oprah Winfrey is a well-known household name! Most known for her talk-show The Oprah Winfrey Show, (one of the highest-rated programs in history), she has also written six books, and is one of the richest black people in North America.
Constantly talked about in media, Beyoncé is not a stranger to anyone. She has had five number one hit albums, is a successful actress starring in The Pink Panther as well as Obsessed, and made jaws drop in 2014 when she suddenly released an album without knowledge or promotion for it, which caused a huge wave in the media.
The talented Kevin Hart never ceases to amuse people and make them die of laughter. One of the biggest names in comedy at the moment, he’s hosted many award shows, such as the MTV VMAs, BET Awards, and many others. Hart has also won many awards himself, including Best Actor in a Comedy Series for the NAACP Image Awards, as well as Best Actor for the BET Awards in 2012, and other amazing awards.
Both the newest face for Lancome and named Woman of the Year by Glamour Magazine, Lupita Nyong’o has rapidly become one of the most loved actresses in the world. She starred in the award winning movie, 12 Years a Slave, and received an Oscar for her amazing and captivating performance. Nyong’o is the first black spokeswoman for Lancome, which is monumental. She was featured as the cover girl for the UK’s Dazed & Confused Magazine, as well as on Vogue. She is set to star in Queen of Katwe, a biopic portraying the rise of a young African chess prodigy.
Over the last couple of years black men and women have taken the entertainment world by storm, whether it’s through politics, music, or other forms of media. Black men and women have always been and always will be great leaders and influential people, despite being in a white oriented world.
Throughout this century, black men and women have been dominating both politically and musically. Constantly in the news, black people now have a voice through means of others. A few of these many successful people are mentioned in the following article.
Barack Obama, the first ever black president, is one of the most liked politicians and influential people in the world. He continues to support strong causes such as gay marriage, and equality.
An amazing philanthropist, producer, and talk show host, Oprah Winfrey is a well-known household name! Most known for her talk-show The Oprah Winfrey Show, (one of the highest-rated programs in history), she has also written six books, and is one of the richest black people in North America.
Constantly talked about in media, Beyoncé is not a stranger to anyone. She has had five number one hit albums, is a successful actress starring in The Pink Panther as well as Obsessed, and made jaws drop in 2014 when she suddenly released an album without knowledge or promotion for it, which caused a huge wave in the media.
The talented Kevin Hart never ceases to amuse people and make them die of laughter. One of the biggest names in comedy at the moment, he’s hosted many award shows, such as the MTV VMAs, BET Awards, and many others. Hart has also won many awards himself, including Best Actor in a Comedy Series for the NAACP Image Awards, as well as Best Actor for the BET Awards in 2012, and other amazing awards.
Both the newest face for Lancome and named Woman of the Year by Glamour Magazine, Lupita Nyong’o has rapidly become one of the most loved actresses in the world. She starred in the award winning movie, 12 Years a Slave, and received an Oscar for her amazing and captivating performance. Nyong’o is the first black spokeswoman for Lancome, which is monumental. She was featured as the cover girl for the UK’s Dazed & Confused Magazine, as well as on Vogue. She is set to star in Queen of Katwe, a biopic portraying the rise of a young African chess prodigy.
Over the last couple of years black men and women have taken the entertainment world by storm, whether it’s through politics, music, or other forms of media. Black men and women have always been and always will be great leaders and influential people, despite being in a white oriented world.
Saturday, 8 November 2014
Holy Trinity for Social Change
Article and Photographs by: Sarah Asselin
On Friday November 7, members of Holy Trinity’s Social Justice League embarked on a volunteering experience to Dr. Simone’s Canadian Food for Children warehouse, where they spent the day giving their time to help the less fortunate. During this time, part of the group helped ship supplies to those in need while the others spent time sending requests for donations from the community.
Upon being asked about his service, Lucas Stables, grade 10, remarked, “We have mountains of supplies here that we’ve been helping ship out to other communities in the world. It feels good, it really does.”
Holy Trinity is one of the many groups of volunteers that help at Dr. Simone’s warehouse. With their time and donations, the Canadian warehouse sends out countless supplies to those in need.
Eugenie Kowal, grade nine, said, “I like volunteering at Dr. Simone’s warehouse because it helps out other people around the world. I think that we, who are so fortunate, sometimes forget those in need in other countries.”
The day was an eye opening experience to what our school community can do to help others. Later in the day, the group received a visit from Dr. Simone himself, whose kindness was evident in each word he said.
The social justice committee will continue their service to the community throughout the rest of the coming school year. Their next trip to the Dr. Simone warehouse is scheduled for later this month, where they will continue their mission to help those in need.
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| The Social Justice League with Dr. Simone (red toque). |
Upon being asked about his service, Lucas Stables, grade 10, remarked, “We have mountains of supplies here that we’ve been helping ship out to other communities in the world. It feels good, it really does.”
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| Lucas helping to unload donations from the bus. |
Eugenie Kowal, grade nine, said, “I like volunteering at Dr. Simone’s warehouse because it helps out other people around the world. I think that we, who are so fortunate, sometimes forget those in need in other countries.”
The day was an eye opening experience to what our school community can do to help others. Later in the day, the group received a visit from Dr. Simone himself, whose kindness was evident in each word he said.
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| Sarah meets Dr. Simone with Mrs. Harkin. |
Sunday, 26 October 2014
Cosmic Vibes Created At HT
By: Darryl Young
Photo Credit: Maddi McNevitts
Oakville, ON – Students gathered together on Friday October 25, 2014 for the environment-centred
People of Life retreat in Holy Trinity’s theatre. A very passionate group of leaders, headed by Dr. Daisy
and Dr. Isenburg, introduced us to this conference.
First, Elder Peter welcomed us into the ceremony, familiarizing us to his native language, the
introduction of residential schools and the primary faiths of Aboriginal culture. He continued by giving a
brief summary of the Aboriginal creation story and singing in his native language.
Then, Dr. Daisy and Dr. Isenburg gave us a thorough explanation of the universe and our responsibility
to protect it, with songs about its wonder interspersed between key power-point slides.
The day concluded with spiritual dancing and a segment which included drawing with chalk pastels.
Overall, Dr. Daisy, her colleagues, and Holy Trinity's Social Justice League, helped us appreciate not just
the earth, but the entire universe.
Photo Credit: Maddi McNevitts
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| Darryl Young, Ben Kwashigah, Diego Ponce, Stephanie Butkovic, Taryn Bratz (L-R). |
Oakville, ON – Students gathered together on Friday October 25, 2014 for the environment-centred
People of Life retreat in Holy Trinity’s theatre. A very passionate group of leaders, headed by Dr. Daisy
and Dr. Isenburg, introduced us to this conference.
First, Elder Peter welcomed us into the ceremony, familiarizing us to his native language, the
introduction of residential schools and the primary faiths of Aboriginal culture. He continued by giving a
brief summary of the Aboriginal creation story and singing in his native language.
Then, Dr. Daisy and Dr. Isenburg gave us a thorough explanation of the universe and our responsibility
to protect it, with songs about its wonder interspersed between key power-point slides.
The day concluded with spiritual dancing and a segment which included drawing with chalk pastels.
Overall, Dr. Daisy, her colleagues, and Holy Trinity's Social Justice League, helped us appreciate not just
the earth, but the entire universe.
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