Song Review: “Death for my Birthday”

by Noah Zenker

“Death for my birthday” by Say Anything is an intriguing song. At first glance, it seems like just another band trying to see who can get the most “angry” or explicit message out to sell in “shock rock”, but this song definitely defies your first impression. The band is well known for witty and thoughtful messages hidden behind a stereotypical “rebellious punk band” mask, and this song stays true to that.

Say anything is a band that generally, their songs tend to appear unimaginative and just be chasing after the “angry teenager” market as far as the first impression of the lyrics from most of the songs, but their music style is generally very upbeat and surprisingly motivational. The lyrics also tend to be much more meaningful with an interesting style, as they strategically place small lines inside verses that change the entire meaning of the song around.

EDSS BADMINTON BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON

by Tiffany Lachance

After months of cancelled extracurricular activities at EDSS, Mrs. Austin and Mr. Carlin were excited to begin the Badminton season. Try-outs started last week, with a surprising number of students coming out. This year, the coaches are joined by Mr. Mcleod’s student teacher; Mr. Saric.

Mrs. Austin is this season’s Badminton assistant coach. She is thrilled that the Badminton season has started and is excited to see how the season plays out. “We’re pumped!” She said, as she took a break from playing football with her Grade 10 gym class.

Mr. Saric has been joining Mr. Mcleod in his band classes. He also has started helping out on the Badminton team.  He enjoys playing Badminton and said “I’ve been playing for years”.

STUDENTS PRACTISING FRENCH FOR REAL

by Alex Glofcheskie

This March Break, students from Elmira are venturing to France.  This trip begins at four o’clock this Saturday where students will kiss goodbye to their families as they aboard a bus to the Toronto Airport to fly to France.  This trip ends a week later when the students will return home jet-lagged from a once in a life time opportunity.

The students are traveling with Education First.   E.F. is the world leader in international education and student travel.  This tour company allows students to travel across the globe safely well learning.  It also is an affordable way for students to travel overseas.    

LATE REPORT CARDS RAISE MIXED FEELINGS

The EDSS second semester started in February, and the report cards don’t come out until May.  This may in turn effect the students who are waiting on these marks to be sent out to universities.

The feelings are mixed about late report cards. A variety of people at EDSS had no idea that the May 1^st report card day was even an issue. Some students are worried that this might affect their post-secondary acceptances. And some simply aren’t concerned at all.

Mr. Forler says, “I never noticed they came out late.” Another grade 12 student who has already been accepted to school has no comprehension of such topic either.