The Backbone of Iroquois Ridge - The Inside Scoop On Student Council 2016/17

Student Council is one of the clubs that glue Iroquois together. The group of high-achieving students that get together every Monday to discuss our school and its future call themselves StudCo. All the students that work to ensure you are having a good time and a comfortable social experience aren't as appreciated as they should be. Ridge Report recently had an interview to get an insider’s look on Student Council’s duties and goals for this year.

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President Trump

Donald J. Trump...is president of the United States of America…Oh @#$%&!...

David Rowe

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Music Madness Preview

Does anybody reading love music, want to learn how to play a new instrument or listen to some great performances? If so, music madness is the right place for you! There will be opportunities for an open mic, and apparently there will be ways to learn how to play an instrument. Even if you don’t absolutely love music, you should still go! It can never hurt to learn a new skill. Music madness is on in the studio theatre every lunch this week!

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U.S. Election

So the US election is finally happening tomorrow. We’ve been hearing about it all year, and we’re all probably kind of tired of it. This election cycle has been a nasty one, and it’ll be nice to have it finally end. But it’s not over yet, and there are still a few things that we all need to deal with.

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Clown Craze Creeps into Canada...

Photo from NBC Bay Area News, ‘Creepy’ Clown Scares.

It is believed that the surge of clowns wielding weapons originated in the United States of America has now entered Canada. The “creepy” clown sightings that everybody on social media has seen, has spread across more than 20 states of U.S.A, and recently into Canada, leading to arrests, school warnings, and police investigation.

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Cabaret Night

On October 19, musicians and music-lovers alike gathered in IRHS cafeteria for our first major music event of the year- Cabaret Night. Our school’s bands and music classes, not to mention individual performers from the student body, have been preparing for a long time for this event, and their practice really paid off.

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We Day

As some people might know, We Day is an event hosted by the charity “Me To We” in major cities in three countries to inspire young leaders from across the world. This year, We Day Toronto was on Wednesday October 19, and I had the privilege of attending to learn valuable leadership lessons

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DIY Halloween Decorations

It's that time of the year again - Halloween!

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Horror Movie Reviews

Halloween's about all things scary, and what's scarier than a good horror movie?

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Getting Involved at the Ridge

If you were at Club Day a couple weeks ago, you’ve probably noticed that the lunch and after school hours here at Iroquois Ridge are jam packed with clubs, bands, and teams. From Interact to physics club to the mock trial team, there are a lot of wacky but wonderful activities going on. The sheer number of choices can be overwhelming, so keep on reading if you want to get involved but are unsure of where to start!

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Fall Fest 2016

Last week, students, families, friends, and teachers of Iroquois Ridge gathered at our school for one of the first school-wide events of the year- Fall Fest. The hours of work Student Council and the clubs of our school put into it payed off, as the night was a success.

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Arts Council Executive Interview

Photos courtesy of Arts Council

The Ridge has a number of great examples of student leadership. You’ve probably heard of StudCo, Athletics Council, and CommCo, for example. Now, a new council is becoming established in the school- the Arts Council. Its executive members met with Ridge Report in June to present themselves to the student body. 

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US Supreme Court: United States V Texas

WASHINGTON D.C.- On April 18, 2016, the line to view the day’s US Supreme Court case stretches around the block. In fact, the line has been pushed back to make room for the crowds of reporters, television crews, and protesters clustering below the steps. Some are setting up, some are starting to record, and some are walking around the area, interviewing case-watching hopefuls and protesters, who are holding up signs and chanting in both English and Spanish. The most common words are “Sí, se puede”- ‘Yes, we can!’.

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Book Review: Six of Crows

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone...

A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.

A runaway with a privileged past.

A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.

Kaz's crew are the only ones who might stand between the world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first.

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Guide for the Upcoming Literacy Test (OSSLT)

For those who do not know, the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is taking place at IRHS tomorrow. Here are a few pointers to help you do some last minute preparation:

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Ridge 360 2016

It's all about Perspective

For the last few weeks, no matter where in IRHS you turn, there are reminders about Ridge 360, the full-school conference happening next Thursday. It’s a collaboration between various student groups to share their knowledge on the subjects of mental health, leadership, and global citizenship.

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Gravity Falls Weirdmaggedon III: Take Back the Falls Review (Spoilers, duh)

After 40 episodes, mystery after mystery, fantastic characters, beautifully dramatic moments, and joke after joke, Gravity Falls ended last week to a viewership of 10.7 million people. The finale titled "Take Back the Falls" is a great blend of comedy, character development, and action (One of the best robot fights ever). The finale pitted two seasons worth of characters against the apocalyptic forces of Bill Cipher, it culminated in a battle between a heavily modified Mystery Shack and an omnipotent Cipher, the final repairing of the relationship between Stan and Ford, and a heart-warming ending that wraps up the whole story in a neat little bow.

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5 Things to do over March Break

Semester two has just begun, and it may feel like it’s too soon for another break. However, March Break is coming up - it’s only two and a half weeks away! It might be time to start planning your March Break experience. If you’re not going on vacation and you are contemplating what to do during the break, this article will give you a few ideas for fun, relatively close by, things that you may want to try.

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Early Exam Advice

Exams. A word which only has connotations of fear, uncontrollable shaking, and destruction. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With organisation, meditation and a heavy consumption of fatty processed goods - your stress can be mildly and temporarily alleviated.

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