Titan Tribune

By Juan Manuel Lozada Corinaldesi Originally written by Charles Dickens "Christmas is a time for joy, celebration, and friendship. The air is filled with the warmth of family, the brilliance of twinkling lights, and the delicious aroma of holiday sweets and a Christmas tree. For many, it's a time for introspection, giving, and creating lasting memories. Christmas gives a sense of enchantment and wonder that fills hearts with gladness, whether through generations-old traditions or new moments spent with loved ones. There are many stories about the magic of Christmas, but everyone is familiar with "A Christmas Carol," which tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man who resents Christmas, like the Grinch..." “A Christmas Carol” Once upon a time, one snowy winter day, it was Christmas Eve. Mean old Ebenezer Scrooge was in his freezing cold office. Young Bob Cratchit worked long hours there for very little pay. Scrooge said, ...

By Amelia Kondor Terry’s Chocolate oranges are a staple in my household during the Christmas season. They are one of my all-time favourite chocolates, and I’m sure I am not alone in that opinion, with over 66 million sold every year (“Terry’s Chocolate”). Despite loving them so much, I never think about them outside of the month of December. That led me to thinking, How do they stay in business if I never see chocolate oranges outside of Christmastime? How did such a unique chocolate come to be in the first place? The answer to the first question is pretty obvious. The companies that produce Terry’s Chocolate oranges sell a lot of them. They also produce other products, including Terry’s Chocolate for Easter (“Terry’s Chocolate”). The answer to the second question is a lot more interesting. The chocolate orange doesn’t just have an interesting history, but a long one. A confectionary opened in York in 1767, and after Joseph Terry joined it, the c...

“drop a thought” by Lia Low i drip drops that never stop. drops that ripple endlessly but shrinkingly. it is pos- sible to protect you from my flood of my ifs and my whys with an octagonal shield made of nylon or de- cency. you would think my compassion would shine enough light over you to clear my cloud from your pathway, to prevent puddles be- neath your feet. the clouds only thin, and the rain still pours.

By Anna Segelken Templeton’s new Archery Club had its first meeting on Friday, October 4th. Ten people came out to shoot some arrows and have some fun. As president April Vander Ster says, archery is “good for training certain muscles, and for endurance and such, but I think more importantly, it’s something that can help with your mental health”. Members can expect an environment of calm, concentration, and community. I had the pleasure of trying out some archery, and it made me feel powerful, grounded, and connected to the past. Archery has been practiced for centuries, with evidence of the bow and arrow dating back approximately 72,000 to 60,000 years. Though the development of firearms rendered archers obsolete in warfare, the practice of archery has remained for hunting and sport, both competitive and recreational, like this club. The Archery Club will continue to meet during FIT on Fridays, in the small gym. Vander Ster is eager...

By Juan Manuel Lozada Corinaldesi On September 19, we experienced our first adventure outside of school, in this new stage as high school students, on the grade eight trip to Grouse Mountain, BC. This was a very fun experience: we all met new people, and we learned how to work as a team. It all started when we arrived at school, where everyone was excited to begin this new adventure. After waiting a long time, we got on the bus to get to Grouse Mountain. Along the way, we all met new people on the long road to our destination. When we arrived, we had to go in the skyride to get to the top of the mountain. It was a mixture of excitement and anguish, as we were all excited to go up and see the landscape from above, but going up slowly caused a bit of anguish since in general we thought we were going to fall. When we reached the top, it was cold and very foggy, but we were so excited that the weather didn’t bother us. Each student was grouped into their ...

By Luca Crema Black Overview of the Mongolian Empire Before we look at the elements that made up the Mongol Empire, let’s overview it. The Mongol Empire existed from 1206 to 1368 (162 years). Keep in mind this is a relatively short time frame considering how much land the Mongol Empire amassed and how influential they were. The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire and second largest country in history. First was the British Empire, which existed from 1583 to 1997 (414 years). The Mongol Empire was founded and led by Genghis Khan who united, through warfare, the tribes of Mongolia. A series of military campaigns followed, which allowed him to conquer such a vast territory. Egalitarian Ideology Genghis Khan ruled the Mongol Empire with egalitarian principles. He promoted soldiers purely based on merit and distributed the spoils of war. This created an equal ground for soldiers of any level to improve, which led to a disciplined and encouraged ...

Inspired by Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein By Aspen Worbeck What is love ? the creature wonders. He is an amalgamation of broken parts and buried secrets, things that should be long gone but were cruelly wrenched from the surface to build him . An abomination. He has listened to the humans, heard their silvery speech and the words that flutter across their tongues like a promise. Among those words, there is one that seems to gently squeeze on his rotten heart: love . He traces the word with his misshapen mouth, his lips pressing together in the corners, tongue flicking gently against his pearly white teeth as they brush against his lip. What does it mean to feel love ? The humans describe it as something in your chest, like a lion, or a rabbit. Not physically there, but it makes your heart beat traitorously and your brain act differently. The creature wonders if it is possible for him to truly feel this way. What would it be like? Would there be a connecti...

By Anna Segelken Templeton’s track team has been training since March, and the final race of the season is right around the corner: Provincials, which runs from June 6th to 8th in Nanaimo. Ben Smith qualified to race in both the 1500m and 3000m events, and he is “very excited for the opportunity” to compete. He’s been training seriously since grade five, and hopes to continue running his whole life, as “it’s just a great lifestyle”. To qualify for Provincials, racers had to come top six in the Vancouver Preliminary meet, then top five in the Sea to Sky Zone Finals. The track and field season also included four league meets. These were attended by all of Templeton's fourteen Titans, ranging from grades eight to twelve. The track practices were coached by Ms. Koblbauer, who enjoys coaching because she likes working with students outside the classroom. She appreciates that “it allows me to see a different side of them, and I think they get to...

By Megan Wong

By Amelia Kondor Earth day passed somewhat recently, and you may have noticed the Environmental Club’s posters up around the school. More importantly, you might have noticed or participated in one of their annual clothing swaps. Trying to prevent clothing waste isn’t something to attempt only for Earth Day, though. What are some of the ways we can take action to prevent this waste? Is clothing recycling really all it’s cracked up to be, and if not, what are some alternatives? “Making fashion circular,” is something often proposed when trying to find a solution to our current waste problem. Essentially, the problem with the way that society deals with clothing currently is that it has a linear life cycle. The textile industry is designed to produce new clothes that we wear – and it does a great job. Yes, there are plenty of issues in this process, like the exploitation of workers, but tons upon tons of clothing is created every year. More t...