THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THORNHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
issue two
summer 2022
Celebrity Obsession Turned Parasocial Rela�onship BY KAITLYN LEE
BY KAITLYN LEE
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PUBLICITY/PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR
hink back to a time when you have heard celebrity news and felt anger, shock or happiness. Well, there is actually a term for being hung up on celebrities and their lives, and it is called having a parasocial relationship: an illusion of closeness to your favourite internet personality. This idea was introduced around 1950 and has been studied through movie stars, big -name sports stars, and fictional characters. Celebrities’ presence on the internet encourages illusions to surface, as the authenticity of celebrities can confuse fans. Celebrities tend to post in a way that makes them perceived in a specific way, or some may post as themselves. Many of them will share their thoughts and opinions, as well as private details of their life. This typically comes off as casual, similar to the manner in which a friend would send you a video. The way celebrities interact with fans through likes and retweets can make you feel as though you have a personal interaction with them. Celebrities revealing information about themselves may make fans react in ex-
treme ways. Some can b comeo obsessive and follow their favourite celebrity by watching and reading content from them. Fans can even feel that a celebrity posting on their platform is a form of a favour, which falls into the same field as things we look for in a real-life, personal relationship. The issue is that these celebrity-fan interactions go only one way. Celebrities interact with fans on a surface level and give them minimal attention by liking their posts or comments. This is due to having a large fanbase, but the oneway interaction means there is no relationship, even though the fan feels personally close to the celebrity. Fans have true feelings toward the relationship, even though the relationship is not real. They develop feelings of attachment and affection towards the celebrity, and the illusion of the relationship can be broken when a celebrity does something to upset the fan. They can feel real feelings of loss, anger and betrayal. When news broke out of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s divorce, the internet went ballistic and the media grew into a frenzy. People became obsessed with following Kanye’s
every move on social media and posted their reactions to his posts. Fans were shocked, going through a wide range of emotions, not realizing that they had developed a parasocial relationship. However, these one-sided relationships can also put people at ease, particularly those who are still young and figuring themselves out. People with low selfesteem may benefit from these, too, by creating a ‘new reality’ and thus seeing themselves in a more positive light. Parasocial relationships are quite common because you cannot get rejected by a celebrity you are seeing on a screen. When we become invested in celebrities, we even project ourselves onto them; we might aspire to be them, or have dreams and expectations similar to them.
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Although it is more common for women to have these parasocial relationships, men can have them too. It has been found that men have these relationships with superheroes. Having a parasocial relationship could actually boost a man’s body image and perception of himself, while others, who do not have that relationship, might feel insecure and inferior. Parasocial relationships are so normalized that people do not even recognize them, and they often do not realize it is an actual thing. As internet users, we need to be more aware of the ways social media can affect us and be able to distinguish the real world apart from the digital world. Some effects can be a development of attachment and affection towards the celebrity, and
Golbeck , Jennifer. “You're Not Really Friends with That Internet Celebrity.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 28 July 2016, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-online-secrets/201607/youre-not-really-friends-internet-celebrity?amp. Proaño, Cindy. “Fans' Obsession Can Damage Celebrities’ Relationships.” Daily Titan, 16 Mar. 2021, https://dailytitan.com/opinion/ fans-obsession-can-damage-celebrities-relationships/article_be91a5ea-85ed-11eb-b3bb-1b12b05f3b55.html. Accessed 1 June 2022. Wong, Brittany. “Wait, What the Heck Is a 'Parasocial Relationship'?” HuffPost, 10 Sept. 2021, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ parasocial-relationships-with-celebrities_l_60a56a18e4b0d45b75248115/amp.
the illusion of a parasocial relationship can be broken when a celebrity does something to upset the fan. They can have real feelings of loss, anger and betrayal. Especially since the pandemic, everyone has been locked up and lonely. These parasocial relationships became much more common as people latch onto their favourite celebrities in order to get them through tough times.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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RECIPES
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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ARTWORK AND FUN & GAMES
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Media Wrap
Find out which movies, songs, and more are most popular among TSS students! SEE PAGE 4, ENTERTAINMENT
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A Tribute to Hadyn: 290 Years of Classical Excellence BY EKATERINA GRIGORIAN DEPUTY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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istorians often refer to the late 18th century as the Age of Enlightenment. This was an era distinguished by the pursuit of understanding and logical thinking. These standards of proportion, symmetry, and balance from the cultures of ancient Rome and Greece were strongly reflected in music through the emphasis on excellence, enduring value, and timeless quality. Having rediscovered these principles of GrecoRoman art, artists and architects began to move away from the elaborate style of the Baroque era (ca 1600 - ca 1750) and established a new age known as the Classical era (ca 1750 - ca 1825). During the Baroque era, Italy was largely the centre of musical activity. However, Vienna established itself in the Classical era. Funnily enough, neither Mozart, Beethoven, nor Haydn, the founders of the Viennese school, originated from this vibrant city, but all were drawn to it due to its plentiful patronage and culture. Although referred to as a ‘Viennese school,’ this was no academic institution. Instead, it was meant to describe the musical style forged by Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. They did encounter one another but never formed a deliberate centre of learning. Franz Joseph Haydn, being the eldest, is often regarded as the father of the Classical style as he was a crucial face in the development of the string quartet, symphony, and sonata. His music integrates a diverse set of features, including folk music, humour, and powerful energy. Nearing the end of his life, both Mozart and Beethoven paid him tribute, recognizing his musical contributions and their obligation to this classical master. Franz Joseph Haydn was born in 1732 in Rohrau, Austria. His father was a wheelwright and his mother was a cook. Although neither had any form of musical education, many noted that their family would often sing and
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enjoy this form of art. It is no surprise that Haydn’s brothers, Michael and Johann, also became musicians. Haydn’s musical talents were recognized from an early age, but his parents were well aware that in Rohrau he had no chance of expanding this gift. So, around 1738, at the tender age of six, he was recruited to be a choirboy at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. There he received a musical education, although he was also largely self-taught. By 1749, Haydn struggled to sing higher choral parts as a result of puberty. Empress Maria Theresa herself complained about his singing abilities; thus, after pulling an unfortunate prank on one of his classmates, he was quickly dismissed from St. Stephen’s. Haydn was lucky enough to be taken in by Johann Michael Spangler, who provided him with a roof over his head. This was a difficult period for the young musician, as he struggled to earn a living by composing, performing, teaching, and accompanying. His musical capabilities were, however, gradually gaining the attention of potential patrons. In 1759, Haydn began his first full-time position as Kapellmeister (music director) to Count Ferdinand von Morzin, an aristocrat of the Holy Roman Empire. Haydn’s duties included conduct-
ing, composing, and performing. The first few of his many famous symphonies were written under the patronage of the Count. Just two short years later, Haydn began employment in Eisenstadt, Austria with the incredibly wealthy and influential Estarházy family as assistant Kapellmeister. Five years later, he received recognition and moved into the magnificent palace as Kapellmeister. The large estate was second only to Versailles, a shocking sight for a man of humble beginnings. His contract included many responsibilities and musical expectations, such as training instrumentalists, conducting, composing, and performing chamber music (music for small ensembles). He also supplied all music for the court opera house, theatre, and chapel. Despite some restrictions, Haydn had the ability to discover his creative freedom and artistic voice. He did so by exploring the leading genres of his time: symphony, opera, and string quartet. Since Prince Nikolai of Esterházy was a musical connoisseur and appreciated Haydn’s work, he provided him with daily access to his own small orchestra. Much of Haydn’s musical output followed the preferences of Prince Nikolai, too. The prince had a habit of picking up musical
hobbies for which Haydn was expected to compose. The prince acquired and began learning to play the baryton, a rare musical instrument, around 1765. Haydn was commissioned to write music for the prince to play, and over the next ten years, he composed almost 200 compositions for this instrument in various groupings, the most famous of which are the 126 baryton trios. Around 1775, the prince gave up the baryton and began a new hobby: opera productions. This became the focal point of musical life at court, and the opera theatre the prince had built at Esterháza became the home of a major season with multiple productions each year. Haydn acted as the company's director, recruiting and teaching singers as well as planning and conducting performances. He composed several of the operas that were performed, as well as substitution arias for other composers' operas. Haydn largely benefited from this patronage system. Being contracted to the Esterházy family for nearly thirty years, he was offered the financial security to experiment with approaches to formal structure and instrumental writing. Although the Esterházy estate was a relatively remote location, word of Haydn’s impressive compositions got around. Haydn got the opportunity to publish many works and receive commissions from other sources as well. He even developed a friendship with Mozart, and despite their age difference, they respected and admired each other, dedicating string quartets to one another. Despite his flourishing career, Haydn missed the liveliness of Vienna. Finally, after years of being away from this cultural centre, he had an opportunity to move back. In 1790, Prince Anton succeeded Prince Nikolai. Anton was not a huge music lover, so he continued to pay Haydn a pension but relieved him of all duties excluding composing an annual mass. Now that Franz Joseph Haydn could travel, he accepted an offer from Johann Peter Salomon, a German violinist and entrepreneur, who proposed that the composer should visit England
and lead new symphonies with a huge orchestra. In London, he composed and conducted the first six of his “London” symphonies and according to contemporary accounts, he “electrified” the audience. Haydn himself reflected: “As director of the orchestra, I could make experiments… add, delete, take risks. I was cut off from the world, no one could cause me to doubt myself or pester me, so I had to become an original.” Nearing the end of his stay in London, Haydn received an honorary doctorate from Oxford University. Despite the fact that it was written in 1789, the symphony performed for the occasion, no. 92, has become known as the Oxford Symphony. Haydn had already met a young Beethoven in 1790, but in 1792 he got the chance to mentor him briefly. Haydn had been a famous presence on the London concert scene by the time he came on his second trip to England (1794–1795). To no surprise, his last six symphonies were critically and financially successful. In 1795, Haydn permanently moved back to his favourite city of Vienna. In his later years, he wrote oratorios, six masses for Prince Nicholas II (Anton's successor), and even more string quartets. At the age of seventy, Haydn officially retired due to his failing health. He made his last public appearance in 1808 at the performance of his oratorio The Creation. On May 31, 1809, the Classical father, Franz Joseph Haydn, passed away. Mozart's requiem was performed at his memorial service. Franz Joseph Haydn came from humble beginnings but grew to become a leading musician of his time who, to this day, is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. Despite his increasing popularity and fame during his lifetime, he remained modest and kind. Fondly remembered by the musicians of the Esterházy court, he sets a good example for all: "Young people can learn from my example that something can come from nothing. What I have become is the result of my hard efforts."
“Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809).” Classic FM, The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited, 2016, www.classicfm.com/composers/haydn.
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5 Things to Do in and outside Toronto This Summer BY CHRISTINA KAVOURIS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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s the school year comes to an end we approach summer—complete with its warm weather and long days— we will all have some well-deserved break time on our hands. Not sure where to go or what to do? Here are five places to visit with your friends, family, or solo in the GTA this summer!
McMichael Art Gallery
Glen Stewart Ravine
One of the lesserknown Canadian museums in Ontario is the McMichael Art Gallery in Kleinberg. This over 50-year-old gallery features art from Inuit, Métis, and First Nations artists, both historical and contemporary. It is also home to 280 paintings, The architectural details of the McMichael Gal- drawings, prints and othlery and Cafe echo the natural landscape and er artworks from the honour the original lands of the Ojibwe AnGroup of Seven, a colishinaabe People it is situated on. (Image credlection of Canadian artits: Denizens of Design Inc.) ists whose work has become ingrained in the Canadian identity. If you plan to visit the gallery, look out for its upcoming exhibits: “Wanda Koop: Lightworks” running from May 21–Oct 30 and “Gathie Falk: Revelations”, running from June 18, 2022–January 2, 2023.
Bata Shoe Museum
Maybe you are not into the art, ancient civilizations, or taxidermy that some of Toronto’s more famous museums and galleries offer. Or perhaps you have seen it all already and are looking for somewhere new to spend an afternoon. Whatever the case may be, the Bata Shoe MuseThe museum is named a�er Sonja Bata, whose um is sure to pique the passionate collec�on of historic footwear turned interest of even the most into the over 14,000-item collec�on the Bata unenthusiastic or seaShoe Museum houses today. (Image credits: Bata soned museum visitor. Shoe Museum) Exhibited in its awardwinning building are thousands of shoes and shoe-related items spanning over 4,500 years of history. While their permanent collection is fascinating, the museum’s temporary exhibitions further reflect the unique ability of shoes to represent culture and preserve history.
Evergreen Brick Works
The Sunday Ar�san & Vintage Market. (Image credits: Evergreen)
space that protects nature and fosters community—although it was originally an industrial site, Evergreen Brick Works is now a place that prioritizes sustainability. It is known for its Sunday Artisan & Vintage Market as well as its Saturday Farmers’ Market, which ranks as Toronto’s largest farmers’ market with over 60 local vendors. However, Evergreen Brick Works is not limited to its markets; whether you want to enjoy a meal at Cafe Belong, hike up to the viewpoint of the Toronto skyline, or walk through the Don River Valley trails that intersect with the main hub, you could easily spend an entire afternoon exploring nature and spending time with friends here!
Once a masonry, Evergreen Brick Works is now a hub that offers locals and visitors alike community events, sprawling trails, and seasonal activities to partake in. Also, Evergreen Brick Works is an example of how historical and decommissioned buildings can be upcycled and reimagined as a
If you are willing to make the trek out to the east end of Toronto, then this fairytale-esque trail may just become your new favourite spot for long, leisurely walks through nature! Its striking green canopy is in its full glory in the spring and summer, making it a great place to stroll Newly-restored infrastructure ensures visitors through on a sunny day can safely enjoy their visit to the trail. and a prime location for (Image credits: Tanya Mok via blogTO) nature photography. Despite being downtown, Glen Stewart Ravine is a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Beltline Trail Less than fifteen minutes from Evergreen Brick Works is Beltline Trail, a scenic path in midtown Toronto built on what was once the Toronto Belt Line Railway. The 9 km span of the trail leads you through an old rail line, parks, and ravines, and also intercepts many picThe Toronto Belt Line Railway may have failed, turesque spots, such as but it allowed us an opportunity to preserve and colourful tunnels and appreciate a piece of serenity amidst a busy, urbridges, the Davisville ban city. (Image credits: Snuffy via Flickr) Subway Yard, and Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. This trail is optimal for easy walking and biking, as the path consists of mainly flat and straight land. Invite a friend or two to appreciate one of Toronto’s hidden nature gems!
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Thornhill’s 2021-2022 School Year Media Wrap! BY BITA ABDOLLAHI MCU enthusiasts. EOTT TEAM CONTRIBUTOR
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e asked for your help on deciding the biggest media sensations from 2021-2022. Well, the survey results are in, and we can’t wait to share them with you! So, TSS, as we welcome summer break, (Image credits: Ufotable, let’s take a look at our fa- Inc.) vourite releases of the school year. Best Show: Demon Slayer
(Image credits: Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures) Best Movie: Spiderman: No Way Home
Despite a notable fight with Squid Game to earn its spot as number one, Demon Slayer prevailed in the “Best Show” category. It follows a young boy in 20thcentury Japan in a search for the man who murdered his family and cursed his sister. After the arrival of the Mugen Train movie last year, the show has definitely gathered anticipation for the Entertainment District arc. With loads of gore and notable animation, Demon Slayer’s second season manages to live up to the hype. Plus, after all those weekly cliffhangers, it’s no wonder this show left a strong impression on its audience.
Spiderman: No Way Home won “Best Movie” by a whopping 71.4% of votes! MCU fans can recall the strict ‘NO SPOILER’ posts all over social media during the first few weeks of the release. Since it entered theatres in December, No Way Home has become the sixth-highest grossing (Image credits: Chris Pizmovie, earning $1.8 bil- zello, Chris Pizello/ lion1. The movie brought Invision/AP) back classics of the Spider-Man cinematic franchise and quickly became a fan favourite among
Back Together”, and of course, “Red”. Ar�st of the Year: BTS With comebacks like “Permission to Dance” and “Butter”, a new album this June, a collaboration with PSY, and not to mention the performance at the Grammys that broke the internet, there’s loads of content that made this year notable to BTS. Congratulations to BTS for yet another successful year in music!
The long-awaited release of the ten-minute version of the song “All Too Well”, as well as a short film of the same name, took the internet by storm. Taylor also released some “From the Vault” tracks in the album: songs that were meant to be on the album during its original release but did not make the final tracklist. A personal fa- (Image credits: Delacorte vourite of ours at Eye of Press) The Tiger is “Nothing New” ft. Phoebe Bridgers. Best Book: One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
(Image credits: Taylor Swi�) Most Memorable Album (Image credits: Columbia of The Year: Red Records) (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swi� Best Hit Song: In case you haven’t As It Was by Harry Styles heard, after having the rights to her music taken Harry Styles’ new single, from her in an incident “As It Was”, made its with Scooter Braun, Tayway to Billboard Hot lor Swift has decided to re 100’s No.1 almost instan-release her music. You taneously3. This climb to can recognize which althe top also earned the bums belong to her by singer the record of most looking for "Taylor's Verstreamed Spotify track in sion" in their titles. Ever 24 hours (by a male singsince she began the proer)2. The artist’s most recess of rerecording with cent album, Harry’s her album Fearless, fans House, was released on have been beyond enthuMay 20. siastic. The album was originally released back in 2012, with notable tracks such as “I Knew You Were Trouble”, “22”, “We Are Never Getting
Karen M. McManus’ debut novel, One Of Us Is Lying, is a young adult mystery novel beloved by many. Despite being released in 2017, this novel has seen mass success and popularity this past year. Its relevance in pop culture has allowed the author to release several books related to the first. Recently, the book has been converted into a television series with the same name. The plot follows four high school students who become suspects in a case following a fellow classmate’s sudden death. With that, we reach the end of our survey results. This year, we were lucky enough to have such incredible new releases in pop culture. Let's hope to see the same wave of success next year. A special thank you to everybody who participated in taking part in our poll! We hope each one of you has a great summer, and can’t wait to see you
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4 Movies You Shouldn’t Miss
BY RAMILLE PLATITAS PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
Fantas�c Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Senior Year
PG-13, Adventure/Fantasy
R, Comedy
Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of fol-
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A high-school cheerleader falls into a coma before her prom; twenty years later, she awakens and wants to return to high school to reclaim her status and become prom queen.
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Doctor Strange: Mul�verse of Madness
Turning Red
PG-13, Adventure/Fantasy
PG, Fantasy/Animation
Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl from his dreams who can travel across multiverses, to battle multiple threats, including other-universe versions of himself, which threaten to wipe out millions across the multiverse. They seek help from Wanda the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.
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Mei Lee is a 13-year-old girl who is torn between being her mother's obedient daughter and the chaos of her youth. As if that were not enough, when she gets too excited, she turns into a big red panda.
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Last Teardrop of a Sinless Heart BY KYLE SOTUDEH CONTRIBUTOR Upon the weak cries of God’s artless creatures Tears, heavier than the lake they live by Falling through an impenetrable atmosphere Unhappy smiles that are unknowingly made As their pounding hearts rhyme with their whimpers Lost in the cage of freedom Hush, Girls don’t scream in this town Their voice is dampened by inequality of rights In search of the long-gone eminence Imprisoned in the dark reality of life The life they didn’t choose to have They are fragile souls, Ready to be broken into a million pieces Pieces of extinguished hope Pieces of murdered mirth
Quiet, Sitting at the bottom of the merciless chain of society Naive, carrying a vulnerable innocence in their hearts, Targeted and hunted tuneless, yet ruthless As if being sole souls, vagabonds The ones that are homeless In their only true habitation Silence, Can you hear the sound of their chord? Love and faithfulness of the Lord? Lives of those cynics deplored? And a new, lovely, delightful place explored, By their unleashed spirits directed toward God This is the rightful place, where they belong You hear them die, they’re saying goodbye And now they fly, to a safer place Somewhere in the sky They will no longer sigh, on God they will rely
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Looking for something to bake over the summer break? Look no further! TSS’ very own Billie Zhang has you covered with two of her original recipes!
BY BILLIE ZHANG CONTRIBUTOR Hi, I'm Billie, a grade 12 student and an avid baker. I bake mostly for friends and family—it’s one way I show the people around me how grateful I am for them. Slowly, that became wanting to get better at baking techniques and now I bake to try new things and practice techniques and give the not so perfect goods to my friends :)
Featuring all original recipes and photography by Billie!
Raspberry Kit Kat Brownies
© Billie’s Baking Life
© Billie’s Baking Life
Direc�ons 1. Preheat oven to 325℉. Line a 9”x13” pan with parchment paper. 2. Chop the chocolate roughly. Melt half (20-second intervals until completely melted) and save the other half for later. 3. In a large bowl, or stand mixer, mix the butter, oil and sugar. 4. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix for 1-2 minutes. 5. Whisk in the melted chocolate (6oz/169g) 6. Sift in flour, cocoa powder and salt. Fold until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
© Billie’s Baking Life
© Billie’s Baking Life
Direc�ons 1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 2. In a medium bowl, add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. 3. In a stand mix or another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. 4. Add egg and vanilla and mix. 5. Add in the dry ingredients and fold until there is only some flour visible. 6. Add chocolate chips and fold until no more flour is visible. 7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. 8. Allow to cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes, it will continue baking. 9. Enjoy!
Ingredients Good quality chocolate, semi-sweet - 12oz (338g) Butter, melted - ⅔ cup Oil - ½ cup Sugar - 1 ¼ cup Eggs - 3 Vanilla extract - 2 tsp All-purpose flour - 1 cup (120g) Cocoa powder - ½ cup (50g) Salt - 1 tsp Raspberry Kit Kat - 12 Raspberries - ½ cup 7. Fold in the other half of the chopped chocolate (6oz/169g) 8. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. 9. Place Kit Kats and then pour the rest of the brownie batter and top with raspberries. 10. Bake for 20-25 minutes (less time for fudgier brownies, more time for more cake-like texture) 11. Cool completely, preferably in the fridge for at least an hour. 12. Cut and enjoy!
Ingredients Flour - 2 cups (240g) Baking soda - ½ tsp Salt - ¼ tsp Unsalted butter, melted - 1 cup Brown sugar - ½ cup Granulated sugar - ½ cup Egg - 1 Vanilla - 1 tsp Milk chocolate chips - ¼ cup Dark chocolate chips - ¼ cup White chocolate chips - ¼ cup
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BY ILIA PARUNASHVILI PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR
Hey there! I'm Ilia, a grade 10 student at TSS. I love to take photos — here are some of my favourites I've captured both recently and over my journey as a photographer.
BY KATARINA WIRTZFELD CONTRIBUTOR
Hi! My name is Katarina and I'm in 9th grade. I have recently gotten into photography. I think it is a great way to capture what is happening and look back on it in the future. It also allows us to capture beautiful moments that we can share with others who were not there to see them.
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Looking to get involved in the school community? Here is a complete list of TSS’ current clubs and councils! Announcements tssannouncements@gmail.com @tssannouncements Art Club tssartclub511@gmail.com @tssartclub Thornhill CU Club thornhillcuclub@gmail.com @tss.cuclub Thornhill Computer Club tsscompclub@gmail.com Hooked on Books hookedonbookstss@gmail.com @tss.hookedonbooks Thornhill Commerce Club thornhillcommerce@gapps.yrdsb.ca @thornhillcommerce Tech Crew thornhillsstechcrew@gmail.com @tsstechcrew
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Community Council tsscommunitycouncil@gmail.com @tsscommunitycouncil Guitar Club tss.guitarclub@gmail.com The Eye of the Tiger eyeo�he�gerchiefs@gmail.com @tss_eo� French Society tss.frenchsociety@gmail.com Model UN thornhillmun@gmail.com @thornhillmodelun
Debate thornhilldebate@gmail.com @thornhilldebate At Thornhill Debate, we meet on a weekly basis to have fun discussions/debates on pre�y much any topic, from the philosophical or poli�cal (does life have meaning? should schools get rid of homework?) to the everyday (Does pineapple belong on pizza?) and so much more. You also get the chance to a�end various university-hosted tournaments and compete against debaters from other high schools! Join us to develop confidence and public speaking skills, as well as make new friends and have fun! We are a drop-in club, so feel free to drop by any�me. Prefect League @tssprefectleague The Prefect League is the oldest student organiza�on at TSS whose members play an ambassadorial role within the school community. The league consists of Grade 11 and 12 students who offer their services at various school events while upholding TSS values. The Prefects serve as role models who contribute to crea�ng a good school image. House System tsshousesystem@gmail.com @tss.house
Mentors tssmentors01@gmail.com @tss.mentors
Music Council thornhillssmusiccouncil@gmail.com @tssmusiccouncil
Board of Student Senators (BOSS) boardofstudentsenators@gmail.com @tss_boss
Thornhill Athle�c Council (TAC) thornhillathle�ccouncil@gmail.com @tssathle�ccouncil