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Mary Ward – Scientist of the Day

Mary Ward, an Irish microscopist, popular science writer, and illustrator, was born Apr. 27, 1827, at the family estate, Castle Ward, County Down.

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'Attitudes have to change' - the rise of femicide in NI

With Mary Ward being the 24th woman to be killed in Northern Ireland since January 2020, our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney asks what is be

“I've been working in this field for over 25 years and I've never seen it so bad, four women murdered in the space of just six weeks."

The words of Sonya McMullan, regional services manager for Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland.

She said staff working for the charity have endured a difficult and challenging week following the death of yet another victim in what seems to be a never ending cycle of violence against women.

Mary Ward is the latest victim. The 24th woman to be killed in Northern Ireland since January 2020.

Her smiling face was splashed across newspapers and featured in television reports throughout last week.

Her body was found in her home in south Belfast on 1 October, but police believe she was killed on 25 September.

The 22-year-old was much more than simply the latest statistic: she was the mother of a young child, a daughter, a sister, a friend.

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The Deal With Denim Day

TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault

'Denim Day' offered everyone a chance to stand with victims of sexual violence, simply by wearing jeans

Photo via NBC News

By Katrina Ross Rodriguez

With April being Sexual Assault Awarness month, it is crucial to highlight Denim Day. This day, celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 is one of solidarity and support for survivors of sexual assault.

The origin of Denim Day begins in Rome, Italy 1992 where an 18-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by her 45-year-old driving instructor. She reported the rape and he was arrested, convicted and sentenced to six months in jail. In 1999, the driving instructor appealed the sentence, claiming it was consensual. The Italian Supreme Court repealed the conviction, arguing that due to the victim wearing tight jeans, she had to have helped him remove them. In doing this, it was considered consensual sex. This was coined as the “jeans alibi.” The women in the Italian Parliament protested by wearing jeans in front of the Supreme Court. This call to action was spread internationally and wearing jeans has become a symbol of protest against the damaging myths surrounding sexual assault and rape. 

The day was first established by “Peace Over Violence”, an organization created in 1971 which aims to prevent domestic and sexual violence and abuse. Many others have followed in recognizing Denim Day. Countless of campaigns held in schools, organizations, corporations and events have sparked discussion and awareness around sexual assault. In a multitude of ways, it serves as not only a time to flaunt your favourite pair of jeans, but also as a way to demonstrate our care for survivors and our willingness to hear their experiences. 

An estimate of 1 in 3 women and 1 in 8 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault in their lifetime. Protesting against the stigma and misconceptions about sexual assault, rape, harassment and violence is a step towards showing solidarity for survivors and supporting them. Actions such as encouraging survivors to speak or reach out for help, reporting acts of harassment, assault or violence, or disabling jokes that promote victimization, degradation  sexist attitudes or the removal of autonomy, are simply a few ways we can put an end to the harm that rape culture induces.

Resources:

Kids Help Phone: [phone]

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape Line: 416-597-8808

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Surviving Desire (Hal Hartley, 1992)

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Try Guys? More like Tri-Guys

The Ned Fulmer cheating scandal

By Ysmael Mendoza

The Try Guys in the video addressing the situation 

Photo via Time

Try Guys member Ned Fulmer was caught cheating on his wife with his associate producer Alexandria Herring; the controversy went viral all over social media. 

The Try Guys are a popular group on Youtube consisting of 4 guys: Eugene Lee Yang, Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld and Ned Fulmer. The Try Guys have built a brand of non-drama-filled content in comparison to some other creators on the platform. All they do is try different things - like becoming a drag queen or beating a chess master. In their videos, they occasionally feature their partners and employees. Ironically, Ned Fulmer is best known for always talking about his wife. Well, Ned’s most popular catchphrase “my wife”  and their channel’s controversy-free streak soon came to an end.

On September 14, 2022, Ned stopped being included in the Try Guys’ introduction of their Youtube videos. That introduction normally features all four members individually, but Ned’s was suddenly gone. In late September, a Reddit user posted pictures of what looked like Ned and Alexandria Herring acting romantically together in New York. From then on, the cheating allegation against Ned started to go viral on Twitter. This includes a Twitter thread containing photos of the two, evidence that Ned was being edited out of the Try Guys’ videos, and more. Twitter was blowing up with shock over the fact that Ned “my wife” Fulmer cheated on his wife.

On September 27, 2022, when the cheating scandal was now known by everyone, the Try Guys announced on their social media that Ned was no longer working with them. “As a result of a thorough internal review, we do not see a path forward together,'' they said in their social media statement. Their tweet amassed 319.1+ thousand likes on Twitter. 

On the same day, Ned posted a separate statement on his social media saying, “I lost focus and had a consensual workplace relationship.” Ned’s wife Ariel Fulmer also posted a statement where she thanked people for their support and asked for privacy for the sake of her family. For context, Ned and Ariel have two kids together. Alexandria Herring was also in a relationship with Will Thayer who she was engaged to and had been dating for a while.

On October 3rd, 2022, the remaining three members of the Try Guys released a video addressing the situation. Their anger and sadness were very apparent in the video where they provided a brief explanation of what happened. They mentioned how they could not share too much information because of legal reasons.

Saturday Night Live aired a skit mocking the Try Guys’ response video on October 8, 2022. This skit was in bad taste and was poorly received by the public, sparking backlash. They downplayed the severity of the situation and made fun of the clear power imbalance in the relationship, the emotions the Try Guys felt and the fact that they fired Ned over cheating when in reality it is because he violated workplace policy. 

In conclusion, the Try Guys will remain as the three members Eugene, Keith and Zach from now on. They wish to not speak about the issue anymore out of respect for the parties involved.

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Mary Ward – Scientist of the Day

Mary Ward, an Irish microscopist, illustrator, and popular science writer, died on Aug. 31, 1869, in a memorable accident that we will discuss below.

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CLUBS AT MARY WARD: GET INVOLVED!

A brief overview of all the amazing clubs we offer at Mary Ward

By Cristoffe Sy

Club Fair at Mary Ward Photo via SAC

Ever feel an itch to serve your community, want to gain valuable learning experience, want to bulk up your resume? If so, peruse through the various co-curricular offerings here at Mary Ward!

ADRENALYN Good at breaking it on the dance floor? Consider joining Adrenalyn, Mary Ward’s very own dance crew for over 15+ years! Auditions are over. However, you all current Grade 9-11s can try out next year!

Instagram: @teamadrenalyn

ANIME SOCIETY Are you an anime fanatic? Drop-by Anime Society in the library conference room (Room 233d) every Thursday at lunch! 

Instagram: @mwanimesociety Google Classroom: 2vlpiqr

ARTS COUNCIL Taking an art course at Ward? Want to help run Mary Ward’s annual art show? Keep an eye out for Arts Council applications later this year! Speak to your art teacher if you have any questions!

BREAKFAST CLUB Are you an early-bird? Want extra community-service hours? Join the Breakfast Club and help the snack program in the morning! Talk to Mr. Coleman, in French, for more details and how to join!

BEST BUDDIES Love talking and meeting new people? Drop-by Best Buddies every Thursday at lunch in the library (Room 233)! Participate in games, meet new people, and have load of fun!

Instagram: @mwbestbuddies

BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BSA) Want to address inequity and ensure your voice is heard? Join Mary Ward’s first BSA today! Refer to the announcements for meeting dates and you can always reach out to Ms. Weathers, in Family Studies, if you have any questions.

DECA Want to be more confident in your presentation skills? Want to develop your soft skills? Think about joining DECA. Registration for competitions is closed but Grade 9-11s are open to register to compete for next year!

Instagram: @decaatward

DRAMA COUNCIL Taking drama? Want to help out with Mary Ward’s annual theatrical production? Join the Drama Council and do just that! Talk to Mr. Tuccitto, in Drama, to learn more about how to join the Drama Council.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Want to make your deepest fantasies a reality? Ever considered roleplay? Come by Dungeons and Dragons to try your luck at D&D! Look out for announcements and join the Google Classroom to know when they meet!

Google Classroom: sxnbnrs

GENDER JUSTICE Passion about promoting the female genius and striving to create a more inclusive community? Join Gender Justice and bridge the gap! Meeting every other Tuesday at lunch in CWS (Room 305)

Instagram: @maryward_genderjustice Google Classroom: ewlfmrz

GIVE CLUB/A-TEAM Want to give back to the community? Want to earn community-service hours? Join Give Club & A Team today! Talk to Mr. Fernandez for more information and keep an eye out for the announcements!

Google Classroom: ii5t5ay

GOOD EATS Like to bake or cook? Want to raise funds for charity at the same time? Then Good Eats is perfect for you! Listen to the announcements for more updates coming soon!

GREEN QUEST Want to help the environment? Want to get extra volunteer hours? If so, Green Quest is just for you! Meetings every Friday at lunch in the Science Seminar Room (Room 328).

Instagram: @wardgreenquest Google Classroom: zhwdl4l

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Want to create a more inclusive community? Think about joining GSA and making Mary Ward a more vibrant community! Meetings every Wednesday at lunch in CWS (Room 305)

Instagram: @mwardgsa Google Classroom: qxyhl2r

HOSA Aspiring healthcare professional? Want to learn more about the health sciences? Drop-by or compete with HOSA and gain valuable healthcare experience! More information can be found on their Google Classroom and Instagram!

Instagram: @marywardhosa Google Classroom: et4aiho

JACK.ORG Passionate about mental health? Want to be an agent for mental health advocacy? Join JACK.ORG today! Meeting every Thursday @ lunch in the library conference room (Room 233d).

Instagram: mwjack.orgchapter Google Classroom: jmyrsyb

MODEL UN Are you a yapper? Like to debate and simulate a United Nations conference? Compete in Model UN! More information on Google Classroom.

Google Classroom: icexcpe

MW PLANET Creative, and love to write? Want to get English quest units? Write for the MW Planet today! Meetings every Monday at lunch in Comm Tech (Room 129).

Instagram: @mw.planet Google Classroom: ibjlwjq

MW READS Are you an avid reader? Want good book recs? Come by Mary Ward’s own book club! More information on Google Classroom.

Google Classroom: i22d3ew

PHOTO CLUB Want to capture memorable moments? Know your way or want to learn your way around a camera? Be a part of Mary Ward’s Photography Club. Meeting every Friday at lunch in Comm Tech (Room 129).

Instagram: @_.wardphoto._ Google Classroom: pddcm2x

ROBOTICS Want to build cool robots? Curious about mechanics and technology? Compete with Wolverine Robotics! Talk to Mr. D’addario, in Technologies, today!

STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Interested in hosting events? Want to voice the concerns of the students? Apply for Student Advisory Council (SAC). Applications will reopen in May for the 2024-2025 school year.

Instagram: @marywardsac

SAFE SCHOOLS Want to create a safer digital and physical environment at Ward? Take part in Mary Ward Safe Schools. Meetings every Thursday at lunch in InSPire (Room 111E).

STEAM Want to apply your knowledge of STEAM? Want Math quest units? Participate in STEAM events happening year round! Keep an eye out for STEAM on the announcements, Instagram, and Google Classroom to stay up-to-date.

Instagram: @marywardsteam Google Classroom: 3wfuhtc

TECH CREW Know your way around technology? Need extra volunteer hours? Join Tech Crew and be a helping hand for assemblies or even help with set and costume design for Ward’s theatre productions! Speak to Mr. Tuccitto, in Drama, and join Google Classroom.

Google Classroom: 6ixsq3p

TUTORING CLUB Want snacks and a place to work after school? Have questions about school? Come to tutoring drop-in sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, in the library (Room 233), after school from 2:40-4:00 pm! See you there!

Instagram: marywardtutoring

WARD ATHLETIC COUNCIL Got a kick for sports? Want to bring the hype to games and host rallies? Join the Ward Athletic Council (WAC) today! Meetings every Wednesday at lunch in InSPire (Room 111E).

Instagram: @marywardwac

WARD IN COLOUR Interested in the digital and visual arts? Always had an urge to model? Be one of the visionaries of Mary Ward’s very-own zine club. Meetings Wednesday at lunch in Comm Tech (Room 129).

Instagram: @wardincolour Google Classroom: bp6qti4

YEARBOOK Want to compile memories? Want to learn how to use Adobe applications? Create the yearbook today! Meetings Thursdays at lunch in Comm Tech (Room 129).

Instagram: @marywardyearbook Google Classroom: 7qsl5su

It goes without saying that this is but a sample of all the offerings here at Mary Ward. Students are encouraged to create their own club if it doesn’t already exist! Students have a number of other opportunities including OASIS, Camp Olympia, and various volunteer positions over the school year!

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Walmart Employee Found Dead In Store's Walk-In Oven In A Tragic Accident

19 Year Old Gursimran Kaur Found Dead In A Walmart Oven 

By Sienna Ramos

Picture of Gursimran Kaur Photo via National Post

On Saturday October 19 Gursimran’s body was found in “a large walk-in oven belonging to the store’s bakery department.”

Gursimran Kaur and her mother had both worked at the Halifax Walmart at 6990 Mumford Rd for roughly two years. On the evening of October 19, Gursimran had not been  seen for approximately an hour during her shift, causing her mother to begin to panic. Mrs. Kaur asked around and tried to contact Gursimran on her cell phone multiple times, failing to reach her. This was unusual because Gursimran is normally reachable and her phone is never turned off due to her and her mothers hourly check-ins. After searching for a while, a co-worker eventually noticed and pointed out a “leakage” from the walk-in oven, leading to Mrs.Kaur finding the devastating scene of her daughter’s “charred remains”. 

Once the story of her death got out, the public's interest and questions about the situation grew considering the lack of information provided by the authorities and the misalignment of information. 

Walmart employees on social media platforms such as Tiktok began to demonstrate and explain the impossibility of an individual accidentally locking themselves in the walk-in oven due to the oven's inability to latch by itself, and the existing emergency release button inside the oven. Walmart employees on Tik Tok also claimed that they had never been/are required to clean the walk-in oven; which is what Gursimran was supposedly said to be doing at the time. If this were true, many viewers began to wonder why she would be cleaning the oven, and why it was turned on.

Soon, circulating questions eventually caused various rumors to spread, like her mother or co-workers potentially being involved in the death of Gursimran Kaur. Eventually, officials declared, “We won’t be able to release any details like that at this time where it’s still an ongoing investigation.” Halifax officials also claimed the case to be “complex” and would take “a significant amount of time” to acquire a result from the investigation before they release further information to the public, and ushers the public to refrain from speculating the situation, in order to respect and take the feeling of Gursimans family into consideration.

Rimple Dhunna, a local realtor who recently visited the Kaur family stated, “Her daughter died, and they did not even get any response from the police or any investigating officer (regarding) what’s going on, how did that happen, all those questions. They are devastated.”  Due to the Halifax Regional Police staying silent about the investigation, Gursimrans family are left uninformed with many questions about the investigation and left unknowing of how or why their beloved daughter died.

Police officials in charge of the investigation finally declared there to be “no foul play” involved in regards to Gursimrans’s death ruling the possibility of murder. 

Further information in regards to why and how she died is still left undisclosed. Until the Halifax Police release this information, her death will remain a mystery to the public. For now, all we can ask ourselves is, what really happened to Gursimran Kaur?