The SCI Veritas - Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

The
Edition: 1
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SCI Veritas
WE
DAY!!
Manitou!
WHO’S ON
THE STAFF:
Staff Contributors:
Mr. Hall,
Mr. Iskandar,
Mrs. Sakamoto
Editor:
Liz McElroy
Reporters/Contributors:
Sara Djoknovic
Megan Eves
Sindhujaa Ganes
Ahmed Jama
Puneh Jamshidi
Christina Orr
Bailey Petersen
Sophie Vacarino
Manitou photos contributed by:
Ikroop Gill
Sources:
tiff.net
toronto.com
torontolife.com
cbc.ca/tiff
globalnews.ca
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Editor’s Note:
By: LIZ McELROY
Welcome to another remarkable year at SCI, all
Silverthorn students, new and old. It is our delight to
bring to our school and its wonderful Spartans the new
edition of the beloved school newspaper.
Being the 50th anniversary year of SCI’s founding,
the former SCI Vibes members thought it appropriate
time for a revitalization. We dusted off our old template
and got to work, introducing to you the renamed
Silverthorn newspaper: The SCI Veritas!
Over the years SCI has had a number of
newspapers, all of which have contributed to the history
and enrichment of Silverthorn. We have grown from the
humble “Institute” to the lively “SCI Vibes” to the latest,
refreshed “SCI Veritas”.
The name comes from the latin word for truth:
“veritas”, a word that is also within Silverthorn’s motto:
“Nil Veritur Veritas” meaning: “The Truth Fears
Nothing”. With such a name, the members of the new
SCI Veritas promise a paper that is certain to be an
honest view of the events occurring in the school and in
the world, as well as a newspaper that is enlightening
and enjoyable to read.
To start off this year, we’d like to welcome our new
Grade Nine students, and all our other returning or new
students. Start this year with optimism, and make it a
memorable one!
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Each and every day students walk down the halls of Silverthorn
Collegiate Institute, attending classes, finding study time at the
library and making the most of their high school years. History is not
a part of the daily life of the student, unless it is found in the course,
and “making history” is certainly not thought of by most on a regular
basis.
Despite this, every day Silverthorn students are making
history. The clubs you join, the events you are a part of and the
memories you make all contribute to the rich history of Silverthorn
Collegiate Institute.
Liz McElroy
It has been nearly fifty years since the founding of Silverthorn
C.I. in 1964. When one thinks of a school, the aspect of the building
itself might be considered more than any other. However, reflecting back on the history
Silverthorn has had, it is clear that a school is made up of much more than simply bricks and
windows.
Silverthorn Collegiate Institute was named after the property of The Silverthorn Mill
Farm which once resided on the land and the family who owned the area. Since the time of its
founding, SIlverthorn has grown and flourished to become the successful high school it is today.
Over the course of this year in celebration of Silverthorn’s Semi-centennial the SCI Veritas
will be featuring articles and photos of the past years and events. Celebrate this year of history
at SCI!
50
Years!
THE POWER OF A SINGLE LETTER: WE DAY
Sindhujaa Ganes
How could a single letter change the entire meaning of a word? More
ways than you could possibly think to count. What do I mean? I’m
speaking of two words in particular; the words “me” and “we”. The
meaning of the word “me” is for one to think solely of themselves and all
things pertaining to them while the meaning of the word “we” is to have a
universal sense of the world.
Free the Children and their sub-organization, Me to We, give those two words a very
strong link. The purpose of Me to We is to encourage people to stop thinking by the definition of
“me” and start having a “we” standpoint of life, seeing past borders and thinking with a more
worldly perspective. Thanks to Free the Children and We Day, students, educators, and
community members are given the opportunity to witness an entire generation change right
before their eyes at an event called We Day.
14 students of Silverthorn’s Social Justice Club were granted the privilege to attend this
year’s We Day and truly get a better grasp of the meaning of Me to We. The purpose of We Day,
once described as a network of “kids helping kids”, has grown to raise awareness, celebrate
young humanitarians and leaders in the community, and to empower people to take a stand on
issues worldwide. We Day showcased speakers such Liberian President, the honorable Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf, Martin Luther King III, Molly Burke, Col. Chris Hadfield, and the Kielburger
brothers. The heartwarming speeches spoke of lives that changed dramatically once a
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perspective changed from “me” to “we” and how everyone can make a difference. Students could
feel the energy run through a crowd of 20,000 people, as performers such as Imagine Dragons,
the Jonas Brothers, and Demi Lovato, all of whom embraced the message of Me to We with open
arms and took the stage.
Aside from the entertainment, these students learned invaluable lessons and learned to
truly appreciate their lives and all of the opportunities that are a right to them but merely a
privilege to others. The students learned of gender inequality and foreign nations and that so
many of the things we take for granted such as clean water, food, education and medicine are
rarities for most of the developing world. However, they also learned how to take action and
change that. They learned of new initiatives such as WE365, which encourages a positive action
everyday for an entire year, and We Create Change that collects money to pay for bricks to build
a school in a developing nation. These contributions can create a domino effect of change that are
immediately visible and some that will only come to light years from now when future
generations of developing nations can fight back with those who helped previous generations
today.
It may only be a single letter off from “me” but “we” has the power to change the entire
world, just like you do. We are the heroes of the future and with our power, will, and
determination, we can transform the world into a place where poverty, lack of education,
inequality, bullying, and the desperate need for medical care are a thing of the past. If you are
interested in being involved or potentially attend a We Day event, feel free to visit the Me to We
website, talk to club members or Ms. Lucic in the guidance office for details!
Dear Albert and Alf,
Dear Albert and Alf,
I’m on a school team this year
and I love it, but I have a lot of
really hard courses and I find
that my sport is taking up too
much of my time. How do I
balance my school work and
extracurricular activitues?
I want to ask this hottie in my
math class on a date but I don’t
know how! HELP!!
-datemate
- Sportsman
Sportsman, school comes first, but that doesn’t mean
you can’t enjoy the school’s sports too! You have
prioritize and plan! Obviously, Schedule out your
nights so that you can fit in homework and activities
and make a plan with your coach about how you will
balance everything.
-ALBERT
Well, if I had to add you two together I think it would
equal love. Strike up a conversation in class about
long division, and then ask if she has any plans for
this weekend. Pop the question right then!
Like always Albert, you are completely wrong! Follow
your heart, sportsman. Maybe this sport is your true
calling; don’t let school get in the way. Don’t forget
about academics, but don’t let them take over your life
outside of the classroom.
No datemate, no!!! You have to write her a loveydovey letter stating your true lovey-dovey feelings
for the hottie. Pass it to her in math and keep your
fingers crossed! If she doesn’t start avoiding you
like the plague, ask her out!
- ALF
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-ALBERT
-ALF
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HITHER AND YON
Puneh Jamshidi
As I watch my life unfold, I feel as if
everything
around
me
is
moving
unbelievably fast, like the feeling of standing
in a fixed position downtown. Everyone is
walking to a determined destination while I
have little in mind as to where I am going; I
see a blur. I used to have a preset life goal, to
be an illustrator; working with my hands
stimulated my mind and gave my day
meaning. I wanted to create my own art
work and inspire others. Though the quick
walking of everyone around me was the
same as it is now, I’m not walking with the
same pace any longer.
My mother once told me I could be
whatever I wanted when I got older, so I said
I wanted to be a mermaid. Though that
seems farfetched now, it was the only thing I
truly wanted to be; it made me happy. As I
grew up, my fellow students told me I
couldn’t become such a thing because it was
fiction. I listened to them, and understood,
but it left me uncertain about my life for a
long time. That feeling of uncertainty came
again to the day where people constantly told
me majoring in art was a very big risk. It
could not be done, should not be tried, and
that I should look to another future.
What is a future anyways? Tomorrow
will be today’s future, and in twenty years, I
might not want to be what I wanted to be
today. To be something for the rest of your
life is unrealistic to me. But looking at my
future career-wise, I can see myself in many
positions, working many different jobs. I
could be a pianist in an indie bar, playing
nightly shows. I could be a brilliant
professor, a famous poet, a therapist, a
masseuse, and beyond and above these ideas
are many more I still cannot make out, but
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know I can accomplish if I focus my mind. As
I stand, I slowly become more and more lost
because I want each and every one of these
ideas to be my future, my career, but
choosing one means losing all the rest. As I
stand, unable to choose my fate, I can see
them all going rotten, one by one. Though
this may seem like a hopeless teen anxiety
piece of writing, I’m here to tell you I’m
optimistic that this is natural. It’s something
common amongst most adolescents, and I’m
ready to move forward.
YOU ARE SO LOVED
Christina Orr
It's so easy to get caught in the struggle of
high school; stressing over assignments,
fitting in, and the other difficulties that come
with it. In one way or another we have all
been there and felt the effects of negative
energy. Fortunately, there is a way out! The
way we feel is completely affected by our
mental state of being. In other words, you
have a greater affect over your own emotions
than
your
outer
environment
does.
Unfortunately, most people learn to gain
happiness from the approval of others. This
is an unreliable source of happiness! It's a
fact we all know too well that you can't
always rely on others. It feels good to be
wanted but there are always times that
other people will let you down. Fear not, my
friend! There is always someone who will
never let you down - and that person is YOU.
However cheesy that sounds, it's the truth,
and the small voice of your intuition will
nearly always agree with that. Your
intuition is your inner guidance that is
programmed within you - it's there for a
reason! My next tip is to always follow it! In
certain situations, logic may appear to win
over intuition… unfortunately, logic is your
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growth! It's the part of you that doesn't want
to change or lose your current self. It's the
nervous feeling that arouses when you are
forced out of your comfort zone. Your ego can
keep you from discovering talents, trying
new things, and meeting new people. Putting
yourself out there and overcoming your ego
is personal growth! Growth leads to selfconfidence and a confidant you is a happier
you. And don't we all strive for happiness?
Learn to love yourself and you'll grow to
attract and accept more love. Stay amazing!
MOVIE REVIEW
Sara Djokanovic
INSIDIOUS
Synopsis: Josh Lambert and his wife, Renai
move into a nice, big house with their three
children: Dalton, Foster, and the new
member of the family, Cali. The movie begins
when Dalton goes exploring and ends up in
the new house’s eerie, dark attic where he
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falls off a ladder and hits his head. However,
Dalton remains uninjured and appears to be
fine for the remainder of the night, until the
next day when he falls into a coma and is
rushed to the hospital.
Struggling for his life, the doctors are unable
to diagnose his problem. Three months later,
Dalton still rests in a coma resides with his
family in his home, hooked to machines.
Strange things begin occurring around the
house with doors opening and closing and
apparitions, and unnatural noises. Renai
finally comes to the conclusion that the
house is haunted and the family decides to
move. Once done, they feel some relief when
they leave the house and all its ghosts
(literally) behind, but as quickly as it comes,
it’s replaced with an even bigger,
inexplicable fear.
Review: When I first saw Insidious, I
thought it was a fascinating and
entertaining, horror movie with plenty of
wildly amusing pop-up scares. It wasn’t until
a while later when I tried to explain it to a
friend of mine that I realized I truly had no
idea what it was about. I really did enjoy it,
but when I tried to put pieces together at the
end, nothing fit. The story line was
confusing. I feel like this horror movie tried
too hard to be like several others but ended
up being none of them. Nevertheless, the
surprises in the movie sort of made up for
the unclear story. The scares in the movie
were unexpected and a blast to watch as they
were quite shocking and caught everyone off
guard. Overall, I’d say this movie is fun to
watch with a group of friends, but alone you
are likely to be both terrified and confused.
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TIFF HIGHLIGHTS BAILEY PETERSEN
Celebrity Sightings:
Torontonians were star-struck due to the
concentration of glamorous celebrities
when they landed in our city on
September 5th.
Julia Roberts was spotted
shopping on Queen Street
West.
INTERESTING FACT: THE MOST EXPENSIVE PARTY
COST A WHOPPING $20 MILLION AT PATRIA ON
KING STREET WEST, WHICH WAS HOSTED BY THE
HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY
This year’s festival was joined by more
than 400,000 members of the public and
featured 147 world premieres. Some of
the most popular films that were shown
consisted of ‘Twelve Years A Slave’,
‘Osage County’ (which features Julia
Roberts and Ewan McGregor), and
‘Gravity’ (starring George Clooney and
Sandra Bullock).
Pierce Brosnan was caught
eating eggs at a restaurant
in the Trump Tower.
Mila Kunis was dining with
her friend at the Royal
York.
Mila Kunis turns heads on the red
carpet
Some of these highly
admired public figures
include: Mila Kunis, Sandra
Bullock, Brad Pitt, Selena
Gomez, George Clooney,
Zac Efron, Scarlett
Johansson, Hugh Jackman,
James Franco and many
other personalities.
Zac Efron stopped to
graciously sign autographs
at the Pearson
International Airport.
Daniel Radcliffe –who has
traveled all over the
world—reported that he’s
had the best hamburger of
his life Toronto.
Selena Gomez was among
the best outfitted stars
As was
Nicole
Kidman
TIFF GIFT BAGS FOR THE
CELEBRITIES INCLUDED
POP, CHIPS, COCONUT
WATER, CHOCOLATES,
ROOTS SWEATS, WINE,
EARRINGS, HAND CREAM,
T-SHIRTS, HANDBAGS, AND
TEA
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Brad Pitt dressed to impress as
he welcomed his many admirers
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ENTERTAINMENT
Sindhujaa Ganes
It's that time of year again! Yes, like the
leaves on the ground, it is the season of
pictures of grande-sized Pumpkin Spice
Lattes littering your Instagram feed and of
course, the return or the release of all things
entertainment you've been waiting for this
year! If you've been living under a rock all
summer and you have no idea what this is
about, then please, read on.
TELEVISION/MOVIES:
It’s tough when
you’re heading back to classes and your
favourite
shows
are
simultaneously
returning (weird, right?). While some are
making their triumphant return, others
are…well, they’re sending you kisses from
the train taking them to The Point of No
Return. Sorry about that. You might be
trying to keep up in your classes with
minimal procrastination, but you probably
won’t have any luck with these returning
favourites and newbies!
The Originals: The Vampire Diaries spinoff focuses on three members of the original
family, Klauss (Joseph Morgan), Rebekah
(Claire Holt), and Elijah (Daniel Gilles), as
they return to the city they themselves built.
If you drooled over the last four seasons of
The Vampire Diaries, hopefully this spin-off
will leave you with a bucket placed with
precision under your chin as you full-on
salivate.
The Walking Dead: IT'S BAAAAAACK!
Yes, the Walking Dead returns with its
fourth season in just a few weeks! Four
seasons...wow! Seems like just yesterday
when Lori didn't know if baby Judith was
Rick's or Shane's...Anyway, with Woodbury
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in pieces, a mass of new people in the prison,
the Governor still at large, and of course the
maniac who keeps leading a herd of walkers
to the gates, a million questions arise for
viewers. Will the group survive long enough
to remain in their safe haven or will they
have to flee in search of a new one? Whether
they survive long enough, we don’t know, but
we do know that you won’t be getting any of
that last minute homework done because it’s
going to be that good! You’ll see what we’re
talking about October 13th on AMC!
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: So…Colson’s still
alive… SURPRISE! Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
premiered a few days ago and the whole
premise of the show revolves around the
cases this special Colson-assembled team
takes on regarding the popping up of new
supernatural beings. If you loved The
Avengers, then you might just love this little
spin-off. If you stick around long enough,
maybe you’ll find out how Colson was
resurrected!
Breaking Bad: Oh Breaking Bad, how
you’ve melted our hearts and taught us a lot
about the world of narcotics production…The
cast and the series itself wave goodbye and
fans can’t help but be a little emotional, but
thank goodness creator Vince Gilligan
couldn’t bear to do it! He couldn’t handle our
misery - or his own – so, AMC is proud to
announce the production of its spin-off series
Better Call Saul! This show may not take
away the post-series wailing for some of you,
but Saul Goodman’s not too far to wipe away
your tears…and potentially sue someone for
all the mental and emotional pain the ending
of the series has caused you. Expect good
things soon, folks!
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Ravenswood: Calling all Pretty Little
Liars fans! The series follows character
Caleb Rivers, played by the uber-gorgeous
Tyler Blackburn, as he goes to the strange
town of Ravenswood in search of answers
about his mysterious doppelganger relative
from decades ago. If it’s a spin-off of Pretty
Little Liars, and based in a town creepier
than Rosewood, then Ravenswood will leave
you cowering on the edge of your seat
speechless.
J.K Rowling: Need I say more? If you don’t
get it, let us explain. Author and creator of
Harry Potter, the great J.K hasn’t left her
loyal, loving Potterheads to dry out in the
sun. There’s been talk of a new movie
revolving around Newt Scamander, author of
Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them of
the Harry Potter series, in the works. Ever
since the end of the seven-book/eight-movie
phenomenon, those who fell in love with
Harry and his friends can be nothing less
than grateful for Ms. Rowling and her
exquisite heart. How excited are you,
though? We hope your answer is incredibly
excited (all answers below that calibre are
unacceptable).
MUSIC: Fall 2013 Album Releases!
Need another reason to love the fall? If a
plethora of album releases aren’t enough
than we really don’t know what is.
AM: by the Arctic Monkeys may or may not
be referred to as “highly
anticipated” but its arrival has
definitely proven that wait was
worth the while. Out the 9th of
October, AM combines a medley
of their old stuff and a promise for the new.
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If you enjoyed their previous four albums or
are an indie-rock enthusiast, AM might be
just for you!
Nothing was the Same: The highly
anticipated album from the
Torontonian has fallen into
the hands of fans and they
have spoken: it’s exactly what
they wanted and far more
than what they had expected. After Take
Care’s raging success, the world only wanted
Drake to go further, and he went above and
beyond.
M.I.A might have fallen off the planet for
quite some time but she’s coming back with
her next album, Matangi, this November!
Maybe we’ll get more fancy-car-trick-inspired
videos, which we should all admit makes us
do some very questionable dance moves in
private, or it might totally flop like /\/\/\Y/\.
Hopefully, it’s not the latter. Fingers crossed.
JT is back in full swing, ladies and
gentlemen. After his wildly
successful singles “Suit and
Tie,” “Mirror,” and his mindblowing performance at this
year’s VMA’s, the world can
only imagine what Justin’s got in store for us
with The 20/20 Experience, Part 2. If these
songs can surpass the unfortunate mishap of
“Take Back the Night” and all of its
controversy, then we can all shove Bieber out
of the spotlight and continue to happily
bounce along with all the highly-anticipated
proposal/choreography-worthy music from
the new album. Hoorah!
Nirvana:
Nirvana?
Yes,
Nirvana.
Celebrating the 20 year anniversary of In
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Utero, Universal is re-releasing the album as
a “super edition” which includes four disks of
tour footage, a 20th century mixture of songs,
and rumor has it, a neverbefore-heard
instrumental
track. If you weren’t old
enough in the 80s/90s to really
enjoy the magic of Nirvana,
well this is probably the
closest you’re going to get. Enjoy.
JUICY LIFESTYLE
Anonymous
Hey SCI! This new addition is going to be
your favourite column in the SCI Veritas.
Since this is the first issue, this will explain
the background of ‘Juicy Lifestyle' and its
purpose.
The point of this column is to improve
your lifestyle and the choices you make. We
will fill you in on healthy meal choices,
healthy ways to stay fit, and healthy ways to
keep "juicy"!
This month's healthy tip is: bringing
lunch from home. Instead of wasting money
and taking in harmful substances, try to
bring leftovers from last night’s dinner. Don't
let that lasanga go to waste! Bring it to
school, with a healthy appetizer on the side,
like an apple! Apples are low in calories,
contain no saturated fats or cholesterol,
contain
anti-oxidant
phyto
nutrients
flavonoids and polyphenolics. Apples also
have minerals in them such as; potassium,
calcium, and phosphorus. Potassium is great
for controlling the heart rate and blood
pressure. Remember, an apple a day keeps
the doctor away!
Also, try to fit that run into your busy
schedule! Everyone should try to squeeze in
60 minutes of exercise in their day, to keep
physically fit and maintain your "juiciness".
Alright have a great month and stay tuned
for more information on having a JUICY
LIFESTYLE!
MANITOU
2013
The Best Day Ever - Ahmed Jama
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