The Rundle Review: January/February 2022

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January/February 2022

January/February Theme:

New beginnings To celebrate the new year, the Rundle Review team has chosen new beginnings as our theme for the January/February issue. As we enter 2022, we must remember to reflect, cherish, forgive, and constantly strive for improvement. The new year brings new opportunities for us to grow as Individuals and as a Rundle Community. we hope that this issue inspires each and every reader to take a step back and become inspired to forge previously untraversed paths and discover new things about themselves and the world around them.

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How do you feel about new beginnings—the new year, the new semester, etc? (Do you mainly feel anxious or mainly excited, etc?)

So far, the new semester is going pretty good. I feel mostly excited for the topics we are learning. I think the new year is a great opportunity to get a fresh start and improve your academic and personal life. Seren J, grade 8 I do feel anxious, but I also feel like it's an opportunity to restart and do everything I have been wanting to do. - Haniya S, grade 9

Do you like to set goals or New Years’ Resolutions? If so, what are some things that you’d like to do this year/semester?

My only resolution is to improve. To be better than I was yesterday, a week ago, a month ago, and a year ago.

- Maya S, grade 9 I do like to set achievable goals for new beginnings like New Years' Resolutions. They help reset my mind and prepare for a new time in my life. An example of a goal that I set for the 2022 New Years would be to spend more time with my family and friends for both benefiting my mental health and connecting and growing my relationships with them! - Maria C, grade 9

How do you plan to go about achieving your goals? (accountability/buddy system, planners, organization methods, etc?)

Planners. I like to have my idea planned so then I can achieve it. - Dareen A, grade 7 I plan to study, and practice. - Caedan B, grade 7 With my goals, I usually split them into smaller goals that are much more achievable in a small frame of time. I do this in my mind, but if it's a big goal, I write it down and plan roughly what I want to do to accomplish my goal.

Sometimes, things don't go my way, but my plan and goals adapt, and that helps me too! - Maria C, grade 9

“The Portrait of a Graduate:

What’s more impressive than your grades?”

A Message From Mr. Rogers Often, at Rundle, you will hear the phrase shared, “When you graduate Rundle, your grades will be impressive, however, they will be the least impressive thing about you.”

When hearing this, one may ask… but what could be more impressive than my grades?

One way to answer this question would be to look at “Rundle’s Portrait of a Graduate.” In essence, the concept of a ‘portrait of a graduate’ is a clear articulation of the values, experiences and attributes our graduates will hold in their hearts and in their actions when they move from Grade 12 into their post-secondary experiences.

At Rundle, when we think about the ‘portrait of a graduate,’ we choose to frame it in the context of a graduate’s: mind, heart, hands, and feet.

The Mind of a Rundle Graduate: We hope that all Rundle graduates will be creative and curious students who use critical thinking to investigate local, national and global issues.

The Heart of a Rundle Graduate: At the core of a graduate’s heart is kindness. We aspire to leave the world a better place than where we found it, and we achieve this lofty mission through individual acts of kindness in our school and our communities.

The Hands of a Rundle Graduate: Rundle’s graduates will go forward and use their hands to be innovative. This innovation may come in the form of engineering robots, creating code or writing persuasive position essays. We aspire to have our students use their hands to create objects, ideas and initiatives that lift each other up.

The Feet of a Rundle Graduate: Our graduates will use their feet to walk in the shoes of others, to wander widely to be a part of another’s experience and to explore vast arrays of countries and cultures. Our feet are the vehicles of our experience and this experience deepens our personal and collective empathy.

To close, when you graduate Rundle, your grades will be impressive - but they will be nowhere near as impressive as the collection of values, experiences and attributes that your mind, heart, hands and feet bring together. -Mr. Rogers

New Beginnings with our Alumni By Haley Webb, Dolly Liu, Howden Jenna G, Morgan G,Kate Dolly L

For our January/February 2022 Issue, the rundle review was fortunate enough to have our alumni, Jenna and Morgan Gregg, contribute to an article surrounding new beginnings. Morgan (top) graduated from Rundle College in 2015 and completed her life science degree at queens university in 2019. She is currently in her third year of medicine at the university of alberta.

Jenna (bottom) graduated from rundle college in 2019 and is currently in her third year of university at the haskayne school of business.

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? If so, what are they?

J: One of my resolutions is to get outside more, whether that is a short walk in the morning, a mountain hike, or just studying outside.

M: Run a marathon! And work towards matching to the residency program I want next year, which is the next step after I finish medical school.

What is something new you want to experience in 2022?

J: In 2022 I want to travel more, go on roadtrips and explore more of Canada! I learned to appreciate all adventures whether they were small or large during COVID, and I am so excited to continue looking for adventures in my everyday life!

M: I want to take my Dad on a backpacking trip on the west coast and experience more of the backcountry in Canada, especially in the Rockies. I also want to be able to help with more newborn deliveries as a med student. Being one of the first people to hold a baby after it comes into the world is an amazing experience.

What inspires you?

J: My family is my biggest inspiration. My parents have shown me the value of hard work, respect and love. I am fortunate to have the support of my parents, in every aspect of my life. As well, I am inspired by my two sisters and their dedication to anything they put their mind to. It is inspiring to see them achieve their goals and do so with such passion and excitement. I am very lucky to have such hardworking and loving people in my life.

M: As a medical student, I am inspired by residents and doctors that apply the knowledge that we have learned over the past two and a half years to save people, treat people, or to make patients more comfortable. Knowing that what I am studying has the potential to alter one’s life inspires me to work and study hard every day. As a person, I am inspired by my friends and family. I have always looked up to my Dad for his hard work ethic, my Mom for her caring and selfless nature, and my sisters, for their drive, kindness, and empathy towards others.

What do you remember most about your time at Rundle?

J: My favoruite memory from Rundle was the Peru trip in my grade 12 year. I feel so lucky I had the opportunity to travel with such a great group of students and teachers and make lifelong memories. This trip taught me about the importance of kindness, friendship and empathy towards others and allowed me to gain an appreciation for the circumstances of different people around the world. It showed me that simple acts of kindness go a long way, and I know this is true in everyday life as well.

M: The thing I remember most about Rundle was the people and the relationships I had with classmates, teammates, teachers, and families. At Rundle, we were very fortunate to have the opportunity to develop strong bonds with one another during class, but also after school, through the sport, music, drama, art, science, and other extracurriculars that were offered to us as students.

What does being part of the Rundle Alumni community mean to you?

J: The Rundle Alumni community has given me meaningful connections with the Rundle staff and other students. I find it cool to see other alumni that I have either read about in the Alumni magazine or have heard about through the Rundle community, at events that are non-Rundle related! We are fortunate that Rundle does a great job with the alumni network, as it makes the whole Rundle community feel connected.

M: Being part of the Rundle Alumni community means ongoing support, connection, and being part of something bigger than yourself. Something so special about the Rundle community is the relationships that you form with the teachers and other students, relationships which last much past high school. Being an Alumni also means being proud to support students graduating after you.

What advice would you give the current students of Rundle College?

J: Be grateful to have the support of such wonderful teachers and staff and appreciate the opportunities you are given at Rundle. Get involved with clubs, sports or anything YOU want to get involved in! There are so many different things for current students to get involved in and it will definitely add value to your time at Rundle. I am so happy I participated in numerous clubs, played on the volleyball team, ran track and field and played badminton as well as had the opportunity to be Head Prefect. These experiences helped me become a stronger leader, and learn the value of teamwork. Enjoy your time with friends and the teachers, you are so fortunate to be surrounded by such great people!

M: Really cherish each moment at Rundle. Spend time getting involved outside of the classroom to deepen the relationships you have with the amazing students and teachers around you, and try every opportunity that is presented to you. Find the things that you love doing, and put time into whatever that is. Make sure you also really appreciate the dedication that the teachers at Rundle put into your learning, and really enjoy working hard to learn more about the world around you.

Thank you Jenna Gregg and Morgan Gregg!

Chinese NEw YEar Grace L Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is celebrated each year around February. In 2022, Chinese New Year welcomed the year of the tiger on Tuesday, February 1st. Also known as the Lunar New Year, the Chinese New Year is celebrated at the beginning of each new year based on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Unlike New Year in other countries, Chinese New Year is celebrated for 16 days: from Chinese New Years' eve until the Chinese Lantern Festival. Each day is filled with different activities and on top of that, specific dishes are consumed on each of the 16 days due to various cultural superstitions.

The history of the Chinese New Year is quite an interesting one. Like many of the traditional festivals in China, there are many myths and legends behind everything, and the story of Chinese New Year is one of the most popular ones.

The mystical beast, Nian, was widely feared across China for eating up livestock, crops, and even people on New Year’s Eve. To prevent Nian from attacking people and causing chaos, the Chinese would put food outside their door for Nian to eat.

In addition to this, it was believed that a wise old man once realized that this beast was scared of loud noises and the colour red. Therefore, around the time of New Year, people would decorate everything with red decorations such as window stickers, red lanterns, and red scrolls while setting off loud fireworks and firecrackers to scare Nian away. When Chinese New Year rolls around, there is also an animal that is associated with the new year. There are 12 different zodiac signs in Chinese culture, and they are ranked in a specific order: rat, ox, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Now how did these zodiac signs get chosen? Well, the story that is widely known is that of the Jade Emperor holding a race on his birthday to determine the zodiacs; however, there could only be twelve winners and to complete the race, they must cross a rapid river. The rat and the cat had a long-standing feud and have never gotten along. The rat being the cunning animal he was, decided not to tell the cat about the race, thus leaving him out of it and unable to compete. The rat was a very smart animal, and since he could not swim very well, he decided to hop on the back of the ox to cross the river. Once they reached the shore, the rat hopped off the ox’s back and scurried to the finish line. And just like that, the rat came first, the ox came second, and the tiger rolled in third. That is how the order of the zodiacs was determined.

There are so many special traditions that occur during Chinese New Year. On New Year’s Eve, families will dust and sweep every inch of the house. This is because they believe that they are sweeping away all of the bad spirits and memories from the previous year, allowing them to have a clean and fresh start in the new year. As said before, families will decorate their house on New Year’s Eve with red lanterns, red spring couplets, paper cuttings, and other decorations. Putting up these decorations is thought to keep evil spirits away and pray for blessings, longevity, health and peace in the new year. Many families will also watch the grand gala on CCTV while eating dinner on New Year’s Eve. The gala includes hours of entertainment and performances such as dances and acrobats, traditional, fold and pop music, or even comedy skits. Some families will watch this gala on repeat as it brings so much joy and entertainment to everyone. Since Chinese culture includes many different legends and beliefs, the different foods that are consumed during this team come with beliefs as well. For example, many families will eat fish, as they believe that it will bring prosperity in the new year. A common dish that almost all families will enjoy is dumplings. Dumplings are a classic lucky food that is thought to bring wealth to individuals and families. Another very important tradition is making and eating longevity noodles. Just by the name, it can be concluded that eating noodles on New Year will bring happiness and longevity to individuals. There are many more traditions that surround food; however, these are the most important and popular ones in Chinese culture. One of the most popular traditions that are celebrated in many Chinese families is the giving of red envelopes. Parents or grandparents will often give children red envelopes, wishing them happiness, health and good studies in the upcoming new year. Oftentimes, the envelope is filled with money, and since it’s in a red envelope, the money is considered to be lucky money.

Chinese New Year is a time of rejoice and celebration. During this time, it is important to surround oneself with family and friends while welcoming in the new year. Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is one of the most important times in Chinese culture. Even if you don’t celebrate Chinese New Year, it is still important to spend time with loved ones and give yourself a clean slate for the new year

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Pink Lemonade recipe!

6 servings Ingredients

20 mins

1 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons, save the peels!)

1/2 cup raspberry puree 1/2 cup strawberry puree 2 cups water (or club soda for sparkling lemonade) Ice

Directions

1. Bring sugar and 3/4 cup water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat to make simple syrup. Whisk continuously.

2. Put clean lemon peels into the saucepan and cook for 5 mins.

3. Pour the lemon sugar syrup, strawberry puree, raspberry puree, and lemon juice through a sieve and into a pitcher.

4. Add in water or club soda and refrigerate until chilled.

5. Enjoy!

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2022 Oscars Predictions The 94th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honour the best films released between March 1 and December 31, 2021, and is scheduled to take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on March 27, 2022. While award shows aren’t always a fully objective indication of quality, it’s sometimes fun to predict the results of certain categories. After the nominations were released in early February, we thought it would be interesting to predict some outcomes in specific categories.

Best Actor Jaiden - Andrew Garfield in tick, tick…BOOM! 2021 was a massive year for Andrew Garfield with his biggest performance undoubtedly being his inclusion in Spider-Man: No Way Home. While Spider-Man may have been his most popular performance, I’d wager that his performance as Jonathan Larson in tick, tick…BOOM! might be the best of his career. After the death of his mother to pancreatic cancer just before the start of production, Garfield used this movie as a way to pay tribute to her. She had always encouraged him to pursue whatever interests he wanted, so to him, this film was almost a way of honouring her. Garfield put so much heart and passion into this role, learning to sing and play piano over the course of a single year. Andrew Garfield delivers a great performance as Jonathan Larson. The sheer amount of dedication required to learn to sing and play piano with little-to-no prior experience combined with his already stellar performance is what merits him this award.

Kate - Andrew Garfield in tick, tick…BOOM! I would have to agree with Jaiden in a lot of aspects here. Garfield has proved that he is skilled at playing men presented with impossible, damning situations, as seen by his Tony win for his leading role in the play Angels in America. The amount of effort Andrew Garfield put into this film (learning to sing and play the piano) is extremely commendable and is what I think sets him apart from other actors nominated in this category.

Best Actress Jaiden - Kristen Stewart in Spencer Coming back from the trainwreck that was the Twilight franchise is no small task, but it seems like Robert Pattinson is doing it with great movies like Good Time, The Lighthouse, and the potentially good upcoming The Batman. While her previous co-star is having his comeback moment, Kristen Stewart hasn’t necessarily found the same success in the last decade – until now…perhaps? I don’t know much about the royal family nor do I have any serious interest in getting into that can of worms, but I took a chance on Spencer and enjoyed it for the most part. It was a pretty decent movie, but Kristen Stewart’s performance as Princess Diana essentially carried the film for me. Not my favourite film I watched this year but definitely one of my favourite performances. Hopefully this is the start of Kristen Stewart’s career comeback.

Kate - Olivia Coleman in The Lost Daughter I don’t have a terrific rationale for my choice other than the Academy Awards loving Olivia Colman. She won the same award in 2019 for her role in The Favourite and she’s received countless other nominations for both the Oscars and the Academy Awards. While I personally don’t really understand award shows’ love affair with Olivia, she's definitely a serious contender.

Best Foreign Film Jaiden - Drive My Car I don’t really know how to explain it, but Drive My Car feels more like a book than a movie – for better and for worse. It’s just under three hours, it has low stakes, and it follows a relatively small cast through their daily lives surrounding the making of a play. 95% of this movie is people just driving and talking, yet it still manages to be so captivating. It’s runtime is a bit strenuous, but its extended length gives you time to reflect and digest on the dialogue. It’s my personal runner-up for Best Picture and might honestly be my favourite movie I’ve watched this year, but I don’t think it has the same universality that The Power of the Dog has.

Kate - Drive My Car Drive My Car is personal, heartwarming, and tense. It’s a love letter to acting as well as the simple act of driving and what that means to people and their relationships. It’s directed well and the acting is commendable, and although it might not shock and horrify you as much as some of the Western films will, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Best Picture Jaiden - The Power of the Dog After my initial watch of The Power of the Dog, I was pleasantly surprised but didn’t fully understand some of the hype. It seemed like a well-directed western albeit a bit trodding at points. Maybe I was tired or not fully paying attention the first time but after a second rewatch it felt as though my third eye had opened. The movie is exceptional from a technical aspect; the directing, editing, cinematography, sound, and acting are all just really solid. I’m still not sure if Benedict Cumberbatch has nailed his American accent/mannerisms, but he’s really close. My only complaint would be the odd pacing at certain points. George feels like he could’ve been fleshed out a little more and his relationship with Rose moves at a really weird speed. Phil and Peter, on the other hand, are extremely layered and nuanced – there’s so much room for commentary, analysis, and deduction with these characters. There is very little I would alter with this film; it’s very well-rounded and unique among a lot of the other movies released this year making it my top choice for Best Picture.

Kate - The Power of the Dog Out of all the great films nominated for Best Picture, I think The Power of the Dog is the one most likely to win. It's an intelligent, nuanced western with interesting characters, complex themes, and brilliant cinematography that serves the plot of the film. The actors all really shine in their roles here too, especially Kirsten Dunst as Rose. It's been 6 years since Hell or High Water was nominated for Best Picture, and even longer since the last western (No Country for Old Men) won Best Picture in 2008. As someone who really enjoys a good western, it would be nice to see another well-made one win the award once again.

Best Sound Jaiden - Dune Denis Villeneuve’s Dune takes on the insurmountable task of adapting the first 50-60% of Frank Herbert’s novel into a featurelength film. Villeneuve’s Dune takes its time in thoroughly developing Herbert’s dense novel onto the silver screen. The cinematography, creative CGI, costume design, and aesthetic choices bundle together Herbert’s ideas in a package that respects the original audience while revitalizing some aspects for a modern audience. While all of these facets are undeniably very good, I believe the one thing that sells Dune is its amazing sound. The harsh discordant tones of The Voice, the gentle “fluttering” of the Holtzman shields, the spine-chilling rumbling of the sandworms, etc.

I love how the sounds stack and merge. It's impossible to tell where the sound effects end and the score begins in this film. I recommend watching this thirty-minute featurette on YouTube titled “The Sound of DUNE” which gives a deep dive into the passion and creativity that went into this movie’s sound design.

Kate - West Side Story Okay. Hear me out on this one. While Dune might be the obvious choice, it’s clear with a lot of the nominations for technical aspectfocused awards that the Academy gives these types of awards out as consolation prizes. It’s safe to say that the Academy Awards and West Side Story have a great relationship: the original version of the film won Best Picture in 1961. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Oscars sprinkle in a few “consolation prizes” (like Best Supporting Actress, or, in this case, Best Sound.) Is West Side Story truly groundbreaking in its use of sound? Definitely not. Is it a great film that improves on the original in a lot of ways that deserves to win at least something? For sure.

Anxiety Awareness Ava H and Anabel H

!DISCLAIMER! Our articles are meant to educate and inform. They are not meant to be used as a substitute for medical advice or to aid in a diagnosis. We are NOT medical professionals. Do not self diagnose based on the information presented in this article.

What is Anxiety?

Generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, is one of the most common mental health disorders among teens affecting about 1 in 3 teenagers. Anxiety is a mental health disorder that causes your brain to worry excessively over a variety of things. Many people have small amounts of anxiety, and when someone is constantly plagued by it, then it becomes a disorder. Please seek professional medical advice if you think you may be affected by GAD. Symptoms can include: Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, feeling “on edge”, sleep issues and more. Although GAD can seem daunting, there are ways to combat it.

Science & Statistics Anxiety is the response to a mental or physical threat the decisionmaking part of the brain detects. This causes the brain to alert the amygdala and trigger the fight or flight response in our body. The hormone epinephrine (adrenaline) is then pumped out and leads to different symptoms such as a faster heart beat to occur. Many people who don’t suffer from anxiety may face a similar thing due to stress, but it doesn’t last as long and it comes at a reasonable time. Since anxiety negatively affects the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, and hypothalamus it also leads to a disruption of emotional processing in the brain.

Though there are many types of anxiety disorders, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is the most common, where over 6.8 million adults struggle with it. Internationally, over 4% face GAD and the majority of them are women, who are twice as likely to experience it. Sadly, only 43.2% are able to receive treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and 90% are also struggling with another psychiatric diagnosis.

6.8 million adults

How can you support yourself?

If you're suffering with anxiety we have compiled a couple of tips to help you cope. :) 1. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…

The five, four, three, two, one, method is a very common grounding method that may be able to help you ground yourself when you begin to feel anxious or can sense a panic attack ensuing. Here's how to do it: Begin with finding five different things you can see, anything within your eyesight, small or large, we don't care! Then proceed to find four different things you can touch. Your skin, clothing, anything really.

Then, find- or listen for- three different things you can hear, people

talking, walking etc. Two are two different things you can smell. One is one thing you can taste. By not only finding but taking the time to think and recognize these things it can help ground your senses and may prevent a panic attack.

2. Breathwork We highly recommend doing and finding breathwork techniques that work for you. Whether you're about to have an anxiety attack or even if you're experiencing one, it's always important to breathe. Breathing may even help dull the anxiety and help relieve some of the symptoms 3. Talk to people Believe it or not, talking to others can really help you feel better. You could text your friends or have a conversation with your parents or teachers. As long as it is a trusted adult and you know you are in a safe environment to share, simply talking about why you're feeling anxious can really help you cope with it.

How can you support friends?

If someone you know or love is affected by GAD, here are some ways to help support them. <3 1.Reassure them Allow your friend to know that they are not alone and that you are here for them. Reassure them that their anxiety will go away and that they will feel better soon. Stay close by and encourage them to use the methods listed up above.

2. Call or Text a Hotline If your friend is observingly getting worse then call or text one of the hotlines listed down below. Many of them are open for 24 hours and the workers have plenty of experience on how to help someone with GAD. This will ensure your friend or loved one has the support and advice they need to feel better.

3. Listen Make sure you listen and empathize with what your friend is going through. Don’t undermine their feelings and try to understand that not everyone experiences anxiety the same way.

Be there for them, not as a therapist but as a friend or loved one with unconditional support.

Call & Text Hotlines Distress Center (24 hours) 403-266-HELP (4357) Connect Teen (24 hour- Peer support 3pm-10pm) 403-264-TEEN (8336) Connect Teen Text (Peer support 3pm-10pm) 587-333-2724 Crisis Services Canada (24/7) 1-833-456-4566 Crisis Services Canada Text (2pm-10pm) 45645 Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Kids Help Phone Text Text “CONNECT” 686868 Mobile Response Team (9am-11pm) 403-266-1605 Police Emergency (24/7) 911

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EDITORIAL: PLEASE DO NOT BUY CRYPTO. PATRICK I

An aspiring and particularly foolish author could fill hundreds of pages detailing the intricate layers of technology that have been nailed together into Web3. Some, unfortunately, have probably already done so. In my opinion, programming wherewithal, no matter how impressive, is not a suitable qualification for building the next economy.

Nevertheless, If you want to understand blockchain, non-fungible tokens, and other methods of decentralization to a more sufficient degree, read The Third Web, a blog post on tante.cc wrote by a computer scientist who, unlike myself, actually knows what they’re talking about.

To be brief, a blockchain is a variation of the archetypical database. A traditional database is hosted on a single server that clients then connect to in order to store and read data. This server is controlled by a single body, who can edit, remove, and shift around information as they see fit. Blockchain, on the other hand, stores data through a participating network of machines, each sharing an equal load of the cache locally.

Let’s use Bitcoin’s blockchain as an example. Mathematical puzzles are processed by competing machines whose answers are then verified by others. At the end of this digital rat-race, a block is added to the chain and the victor is rewarded with the lauded Bitcoin. This process subsequently generates Bitcoin and verifies transactions made with the token. Ethereum functions in a nearly identical manner, with the important distinction that any user can staple their own little bits of code onto the chain, creating new tokens in the process. By the way, that's all that an NFT is. A small section of Ethereum where the tokens simply include hyperlinks to a funny PNG of a monkey or an empowering photograph of a woman.

Any change made to the network must be approved by a majority of participating machines, meaning no authority can police the blockchain besides the written code that comprises the entire system. The tokens cannot be deleted, their movements restricted, or their purchase refunded without splitting the system in two. I don’t have the time to cover the ramifications of this fracturing, so I’ll just include an article detailing Ethereum’s split into two separate blockchains. (https://www.bitdegree.org/crypto/tutorials/ethereum-vs-ethereum-classic)

This rigid structure exists to shield the blockchain from specific security issues, primarily man-in-the-middle attacks. These are your familiar, Hollywood hacker-type complications. The crafty so-and-so’s who add extra zeros to their bank accounts or the bandits intercepting carriages as they cross the vast and lawless desert. On the blockchain, it’s incredibly difficult to edit data as it passes from the input into the output, as a majority of machines would need to be compromised in order to pervert the happenings of the digital ecosystem. That's all well and good, but the majority of security breaches do not occur somewhere in the middle. The network fails to address the malicious insertion of fraudulent data into the system. Blockchain can not protect you from phishing, nor can it obscure your password or sniff out possible Ponzi schemes.

Furthermore, no authoritative group exists to manage such fraud. You can cancel your credit card, whereas a stolen NFT is at best blacklisted by sympathetic marketplaces.

The code cannot separate legitimate purchases from theft, and the code’s word is law.

For the typical user, the sum of their digital collectibles is managed through a single wallet, hosted by a third-party middleman. Concentrating the entirety of your financial identity into a single point of failure is a monumental security issue. A single data breach at Metamask or any of the other handful of crypto wallets would create an untold economic cataclysm in the crypto community. In addition, the existence of these services betrays the star-crossed purpose of Web3, decentralization. Only a handful of exchanges exist through which one can trade their NFTs, with possible wallet services being just a degree more plentiful. Web3 is still young, and yet it's already been shackled to a limited number of URLs. NFTs do not exist to address digital ownership, but rather to further propagate the usage of crypto by attempting to attach some abstract meaning to a token. Purchasing an NFT does not grant you ownership, a license, or anything of the sort. Each of those luxurious apes is simply a smile and a twinkling promise that a hyperlink will remain untampered, that a precious PNG will never be re-minted and resold.

NFTs are not the advent of a new age of artistic freedom. In fact, it’s far more common for an artist to watch their stolen work propagate across various digital marketplaces than it is for them to turn any kind of profit. No infrastructure exists to monitor the sale of NFTs, that’s sort of the point, and so the ranks of the legitimate artists have been infested by profit-hungry art poachers. At the end of the day, NFTs merely provide the otherwise worthless Ethereum blockchain with a false life. Tokens are being stimulated, thrown up by some old money investors in order to disguise their long-dead system just as a fledgling psychopath rubs salt into roadkill so that they may hear wet-flesh convulsions. Crypto, and by association NFTS, are implicitly zero-sum games. Profit is not being generated, but simply transferred from investor to investor. Every dollar someone makes through Crypto is a dollar spent by another slightly more foolish fool. There’s a name for this; The greater fool theory suggests that one can make money by purchasing overvalued assets so long as those assets can then be offloaded onto the titular greater fool. Cryptocurrency, so devoid of any intrinsic value whatsoever yet still surrounded by such ridiculous levels of hype, is the zenith of overpriced assets.

Financial protections exist at some level to protect the consumer. While the current economic institutions are far from kind, or even fair for that matter, Crypto is incapable of disrupting these markets. The greatest impact cryptocurrency has had on finance is reinvigorating the market of fraudsters and confidence artists. Each irregular media headline touting philanthropist crypto-capitalists is a ploy meant to push one coin or another. A common practice is to trade assets between two accounts in order to artificially construct some semblance of value. The blockchain is eternal, and so any money lost in a cryptocurrency-related scheme is untouchable. Fraudulent transactions are permanent, the swindlers never to be punished.

A few particularly daring crypto-fiends unabashedly advertise their pump-and-dumps on social media, complete with charts outlining the entire process. Members participate by throwing money at the coin of the week with the hope that they can sell faster than their comrades. Oftentimes, awards are dolled out based on the ability of a member to drag new participants into the fold. Restrictions exist for a reason, primarily to protect consumers from fraud and scams, which is quickly encompassing the entirety of crypto.

Say this does work out. For a moment, let’s separate cryptocurrency from its ongoing plague of fraud and security breaches. Perhaps the truly devout crypto-bros, these digital oracles, speak only the truth. The mythical birth of the crypto economy is not only possible but inevitable. Change is in the air, you just can’t see it through the smog. Wealth has always felt strenuous, hasn’t it, on the verge of collapse. The ailing, paper-based economy will have its climatic end, no really I mean it this time, honestly.

You’ll be able to walk into a convenience store and purchase a pack of cigarettes with nothing but the password to your crypto wallet. We will slide straight into a society built on the seamless, effortless exchange of unfettered capital.

This prophesied digital economy is undone by an unfortunate fact; crypto simply makes for poor currency. A commonly obscured aspect of the Ethereum system is that it’s about as technologically potent as a Nokia flip phone. The Ethereum blockchain can only accommodate 30 transactions a second. In comparison, Visa can handle about 24,000 in the same span of time. In order to even conduct a transaction on Ethereum, a user must pay a small fee in order to grease the wheels of the virtual machine. For the past few months, the daily average of this fee, dubbed “gas” by the community, has not settled beneath $100, and commonly spikes to $10,000 as bots compete for valuable opportunities to get their e-hands on underpriced ecommodities. Ethereum only functions so long as it’s relegated to a relatively obscure sect of tech fetishists and is in no way suitable for widespread adoption.

Examples are fun. Let’s do some of those.

On February 9th, 2022, Samsung launched a “sustainability-themed quest” on their own little corner of the Decentraland metaverse. Participants scavenged the digital space for adorable little recyclable boxes, e-planted e-trees in the e-dirt, and were subsequently rewarded NFT badges. The press release failed to mention that Decentraland is built on Ethereum, a blockchain fueled by about 100 terawatts of energy annually. The Netherlands, an entire nation with physical hospitals that provide very real services to a population of seventeen million, consumes 114 terawatts a year.

Criticizing crypto for being so rife with rug pulls is very much beating a dead horse. At least I would like to think so, but this horse stinks of necromantic, speculative finance, and so it continues to kick and stamper as wickedly as ever, which means I need to get out my horse-beating bat. Reaflux was a cryptocurrency project that launched on January 31st. Reaflux promised to finally crack open the property market, to make “real estate open to everyone, at a very low cost in a very easy way” and “resolve, once and for all the wealth gap by removing all barriers, costs, middlemen, social background, and other limitations''.

Over the four hours in which you could actually trade Reaflux, its value soared to $0.0027, an inspiring 400% increase. The creators promptly dumped their 70 million tokens, half-laughed, half-snorted as they counted their $23,000 in profit, and cleaned up their website, their Twitter account, and their telegram channel. Money had shifted hands and a spout of toxic gas was belched up and into the atmosphere. A few nodes were added to a distant corner of the blockchain, immutable monuments to an altogether unremarkable swindle. Somebody, somewhere with a charmless ape for a profile picture tweeted about their vision of a wondrous, utopian future, soon to be wrecked upon us all by Web3.

A hereafter where every inch of your identity must be bought and sold and bought and sold so that McDonalds can hike up the price of a big mac based on the pattern of Burger King purchases their algorithms sleuthed from your public transaction history.

Code is law, and code doesn’t care about you or the infinitesimal pleas of your spinal cord, so despicably obsessed with morality.

None of that's important, so don’t dwell on the small stuff. Gamble away, force your funds into the infinite machine. Think about the line as it stretches itself long and lifeless.

A line of light-bending wealth, its endless contours marking a man-made destitute, another opulent. Remember, we’re all going to make it, all of us except for the ill-fated many whose pilfered cash feeds the line so that it may pass the moon and eclipse the burning stars.

THANK YOU FOR READING.

Current Events and Local Spotlights

REMEMBERING MANFRED THIERRY

MUGLER On January 23, 2022, Manfred Thierry Mugler, the iconic French fashion designer and Creative Director of Mugler, passed away at age 73 from natural causes.

Known for his flamboyant and groundbreaking haute couture designs, spectacular runway shows, and award winning perfumes, Mugler's revolutionary impact on the world of fashion will never be forgotten. Mugler focused on making clothes because "[he] was looking for something that didn't exist; [he] had to try to create [his] own world." His designs were heavily inspired by the mythical world of science fiction, vampires, devils, robots, insects, and the aquatic underworld.

Mugler's creativity simply cannot be described with mere words. The only way to fully appreciate his unique vision is to see it with your own eyes. I have curated my favourite Mugler looks into a few collages in hopes of sharing his work with as many readers as possible.

Thierry Mugler for Blitz Magazine 1990

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mugler Spring 1997

mugler Spring 1998

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fall/Winter 1999

mugler Spring 1992

Throughout the years: Mugler's most iconic looks

Why Is Jakarta being left Behind?

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Last month, Indonesia decided to change their capital from Jakarta on Java Island to Nusantara on Borneo Island. Why would they choose to reject a location that has been central to Indonesia for five hundred years and is home to ten million people? There is one central reason: Jakarta is sinking.

First and foremost, Jakarta is not the only area struggling with flooding, but there are many factors specific to Jakarta that compound and speed up the city’s flooding process. Jakarta has thirteen rivers and the Java Sea lapping against it, so it’s no wonder Jakarta is naturally prone to flooding. Climate changes such as thermal expansion and melting ice caps are also known to contribute to the issue.

This, however, is exacerbated by the central problem in Jakarta. It is completely legal, and necessary for residents to retrieve their own water by pumping it out of aquifers deep within the ground. With an unreliable and widely inaccessible pipe system that can only support 40% of Jakarta’s water needs, private water extraction is the only means by which many Jakartans can have safe drinking and bathing water. When this water is extracted privately, the authorities have no way of assessing how much water is being moved around, and although they put a limit on how much can be legally extracted, many exceed this limit. This is problematic because when water is pulled up, the ground sinks in where the water used to be making it so that the buildings and houses in Jakarta are literally sinking downwards to the point where they lay below sea level. When it floods, the water has nowhere to escape to, so it pools at the lowest point sinking the ground further.

In 2017 the Indonesian government made efforts to lessen the magnitude of the floods by putting up a 4-billion dollar wall along the coast. This will extend the lifespan of Jakarta but does not get to the root of the issue. Jan Jaap Brinkman a hydrologist with the Dutch water research institute says: “There is only one solution and everyone knows the solution.” The solution he is referring to is to significantly alter the water program by banning aquifer extraction.

However, many government officials disagree with this solution. They believe everyone should have the right to extract their own water but should use the biopori method which requires people to dig holes in the ground that would allow water to be reabsorbed into the top layer of the ground. This method is also heavily criticized as it does not go deep enough down into the ground to properly remedy the problem.

After dealing with this issue for twenty years, the government decided to name a new capital city of Nusantara on Borneo island. While Jakarta will remain Indonesia's financial and commercial headquarters, Nusantara will be where the administrative actions will be carried out. The hope is that this new capital will also redistribute wealth, but many are concerned that the building could harm ecosystems.

ANIMAL CRUELTY IN THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY Madeline B

Animal cruelty or testing is when companies test undeveloped or untested ingredients on animals to assess the safety of their products. In the cosmetics industry, this testing occurs in some of the most popular brands, yet nothing is being done to put this abuse to an end. Each year about 115 million animals are raised, used and disposed of as if they are hazardous waste. The animals are kept in isolated and cold cages and are refused social contact, sunlight, and fresh air. They are forced to breathe in harmful chemicals and are operated on without anesthesia. In fact, throughout the whole process they are refused pain relievers.

Rabbits, rats, mice, and guinea pigs are the most commonly used for experimentation. Skin and eye irritation tests are performed on rabbits by rubbing chemicals into shaved skin and dropping chemicals into their eyes with no pain relief. Lethal dose testing is executed by forcing rats to swallow and inhale large amounts of chemicals to discover the dose that is lethal. Mice are used to find the long term effects by being force fed chemicals over a period of weeks to observe possible general illnesses, health hazards, cancer, and birth defects. At the end of these tests the animal subjects are killed, by asphyxiation, which is the term for oxygen deprivation until suffocation, neck-breaking, and decapitation. Because animals raised for testing are not counted in the official statistics they are not protected under the Animal Welfare Act in the United States, this means that this cruelty is legal. These actions are not only cruel, but they are unnecessary. Numerous other options to avoid animal cruelty include innovating products from historically safe ingredients and therefore eliminate the need for testing in its entirety. There are also modern testing methods that are human cell based and are in turn more accurate and effective whilst also being less expensive. Currently, there are nearly 50 non-animal tests available.

Companies could also invest and develop tests that do not require the harm of animals as testing on animals does not guarantee safety either as animals and humans are not the same. Since animal cruelty happens extremely often in this industry you might be surprised to find out that animal testing is not a requirement in the United States, yet it is not illegal. It is only compulsory that products sold are unharmful, safe, and not mislabeled. Some countries, like China, have mandates requiring animal testing. Though they have been lightened, it is still mandated to test certain products, like sunscreen and hair dye, on animals. On the other side, the European Union banned all animal testing in 2013. Likewise, there are bans or limits in multiple states in the United States including California and countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Guatemala. In 2015, Canada introduced a Cruelty-Free Cosmetics act banning testing on animals.

What can we do to help bring animal cruelty to a halt? It is important to keep animal tested products out of our shopping carts, which we can do by looking for a Leaping Bunny Logo which is an easy way to determine a product as being cruelty free. Another necessity is to educate consumers about the ugly truth behind popular products.

We must spread awareness.

Honduras' First Female President

Xiomara Castro Haley W

The future is female! On January 27 2022, Honduras swore in their first Female President, Xiomara Castro. This marks a historical day and moment for the people of Honduras and the country as a whole moving forward, with Hondurians showcasing mass support for their new leader.

Castro is 62-years old and is the leader of the left-wing Libre Party which won the Honduran general election by gaining 51.12% of the popular vote. The election of Castro is hoped to pave the way for a new beginning in the troubled nation. However, Castro is inevitably set up to face numerous challenges, of the most recent being the unfolding legislative crisis in the country. In her inauguration speech, she promised to tackle the corruption, inequality, and poverty that ran rampant under the previous administration. Other challenges that Castro has been tasked to face include high unemployment, persistent violence and gang activity, and troubled educational and healthcare systems. “The economic catastrophe that I’m inheriting is unparalleled in the history of our country,” Castro said, denouncing a seven-fold jump in debt under her two conservative predecessors. “My government will not continue the maelstrom of looting that has condemned generations of young people to pay the debt they incurred behind their back,” she added with the crowd applauding loudly.

Another pressing question that has arisen with a change in leadership is immigration. With countless Hondurans fleeing to the north to countries such as the United States every year, it is clear strong action must be taken in order to address the root causes of migration. The US has clearly shown their support for Castro’s presidency and have expressed their belief that her election provides the opportunity for the US to gain an important ally. As a result, Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, even attended Castro’s inauguration in order to start strengthening the relationship between Honduras and the US as well as discussing a multilateral approach to address migration from Central America. Not only that, even Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai attended the inauguration in an act of support for Castro as she had proposed switching allegiance from Beijing to Taipei if elected president. However, on the flip side, in the possible indication of the ongoing tensions in Central America, the presidents of neighboring El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala did not attend the i nauguration ceremony in Tegucigalpa.

As a whole, Castro’s election and inauguration as Honduras’ first female president is a moment to be marked in history. In a country that faces mass economic ruin, violence, and poorly run social services, Castro and her left wing platform bring a new hope to the country that was previously not possible under conservative leadership. The time for change is now.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH! GENEVA W

Throughout Canada and the United States, the month of February focuses on recognizing and celebrating the many accomplishments and contributions of African American people. The celebration is also observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom, however, takes place in October. Black History Month originally stems from “Negro History Week,” the creation of American historian, Carter G. Woodson, and other prominent African Americans throughout the United States in 1926. The original dates of Black History Week, being held in the second week of February, were meant to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass, African American abolitionists and suffragists. In 1969, the initiation of Black History Month was proposed by Black educators and students at Kent State University. This led to the first celebration of Black History Month at the university one year later and established a movement that spread across the United States over the following six years. In Canada, Black History Week was instigated during the 1970s, however, wasn’t officially recognized as the entire month of February until December 1995. This action was then followed by the election of the first Black Canadian woman into Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. Augustine’s legacy serves as one of the inspiring Black Canadian stories that “make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country,” as stated by the Government of Canada.

Lets take a look at some Black Canadians who have Shaped Canada as a Country.

Viola Davis Desmond was a businesswoman and civil rights activist who appeared as a mentor for young black women throughout her entrepreneurship. Desmond is best known for challenging the racial segregation of Nova Scotia when she refused to leave a “Whites-Only” section of the Roseland Theatre. The police were called immediately and she was brutally arrested, injuring her hip and knee in the process. She was jailed overnight and convicted without legal representation, never receiving a pardon in her lifetime. Desmond’s courage and refusal to comply with racial discrimination continuously provide inspiration to the Black people of Nova Scotia as well as the rest of Canada.

Sharmarke Dubow is a former refugee who left Somalia in the midst of civil war at the age of 8. He spent 20 years seeking safe haven until Canada offered him a home in 2012.

Sharmarke’s passion for diversity and the establishment of equitable and compassionate communities led him to be elected as Victoria City Councillor in 2018, becoming the first refugee and second Black person to earn the title. Throughout his career, he has strived for community development and has extensive experience in aiding the refugee and immigrant populations in Canada.

Mary Ann Shadd Cary was the first Black female newspaper publisher in Canada and created a voice for Black people through her passion for education and equality. She established the newspaper The Provincial Freeman and promoted issues such as abolition and women’s rights, becoming increasingly vocal about her opinions and earning recognition as a suffragette and human rights activist. In 1851, Mary established a racially integrated school that opposed the common belief that services such as education should be segregated. Following her time in Canada, she travelled to the United States where she pursued a legal education and became the first Black woman to complete a law degree in 1883, eventually becoming a civil rights lawyer.

John “Army” Howard became the first Black Olympian to represent Canada in Stockholm, 1912. Howard was subjected to a substantial amount of racism in media coverage as well as from fellow athletes. His skill was highly admired as Canada’s best shot for an Olympic medal, however, Howard’s experience was not easy. He was forbidden from staying in the same hotel as his white teammates and was repeatedly accused of being rebellious and disobedient by his coach Walter Knox, who tried to get Howard removed from the team. Thankfully, the request was denied and Howard went on to compete in Stockholm. However, due to a stomach illness, he was not able to race at his best and returned to Canada without a medal. A year later, he reestablished his name in the track and field community by becoming the Canadian champion for both 100 and 220 yard races.

The Rundle Review Goes To

BRUNCH Nicole J, Isabella L, Dolly L

The city of Calgary is one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing cities with over one million people calling this vibrant city home. Throughout the years, Calgary has adapted to cater to the needs of the entire population, with many restaurants specializing in one of the trendiest meals of the day: brunch. For this month's local business review, our team visited some of the most popular and newest brunch spots in Calgary that did not disappoint. From classic diners serving simple brunch items to the latest modern breakfast spots, these places should definitely be at the top of your bucket list!

HUTCH CAFE $$ Located along the Bow River and right across from Calgary’s iconic Peace Bridge, Hutch Cafe’s local French-inspired cuisine pairs delicious food with a cozy atmosphere as you enjoy the most important meal of the day. This cafe features a wide variety of quality food and beverages that are sure to satisfy everyone’s tastes.

Enjoy an exotic cup of tea, handcrafted latte, or freshly made pastries and sit back and appreciate the Bow River. Some popular menu items include the Lobster Benedict, Banana Foster French Toast, and Smashed Avocado & Halloumi Cheese On Toast. If you don’t feel like brunch, don’t worry, Hutch Cafe has many other lunch options such as a Wild Truffle and Mushroom Risotto, an Open-Faced Croque Madame, and so much more.

The Rundle Review team shared an enjoyable dining experience at this local brunch spot and would definitely recommend Hutch Cafe to anyone craving brunch. Our team was most impressed by the inviting and warm atmosphere Hutch Cafe was able to create while maintaining a tasteful theme of decor. We thoroughly enjoyed the extensive selection of beverages and the friendly staff!

SAMMIE CAFE: $$ In the heart of the bustling Marda Loop is the lively and unique Sammie Cafe. This casual restaurant features twists on popular breakfast and lunch foods that are sure to fulfill all your brunch cravings. With its easy-going nature and down-to-earth staff, Sammie Cafe’s atmosphere pairs perfectly with their Red Velvet Waffles, Miso Maple BLT Bennie, and classic Chicken and Waffles dishes. By creating a comfortable and welcoming environment, Sammie Cafe is dedicated to providing a great start to your day by sharing its passion for local food with the community.

The Rundle Review dined at Sammie Cafe this past February and shared an overall positive experience. One of our favourite parts of the cafe was the social aspect as the staff were friendly and accommodating, not to mention the many plants and decorations that really brought the cafe to life and added to the brunch experience!

MONKI BREAKFASTCLUB AND BISTRO: $$ With locations in Inglewood and Beltline, Monki Breakfastclub and Bistro allows you to take a break from the bustle of downtown Calgary as you step into this organic-style brunch cafe. Dining in Monki's rustic environment, you'll be surrounded with plenty of greenery, sunlight, and friendly faces. Since 2012, Monki has been serving Calgarians the most delectable brunches, with dishes such as a Brisket Poutine, Bacon Bene, Monki Perogies, Pancake Breakfast Tacos, and Monki Chocolate Fondue. Go to one of their locations and enjoy a dine-in experience, or order online for a comfy night in!

When the Rundle Review dined at the Monki Breakfastclub and Bistro in Beltline, we were greeted with a welcoming and fresh aroma. Though the restaurant was nestled in a small corner of downtown, the interior design, friendly staff, and mouth-watering food made the space feel endless. We strongly recommend you try this place out!

THE BRO'KIN YOLK: $$ With three locations in Symons Valley, Signal Hills, and Mahogany, The Bro'Kin Yolk has been a Calgary classic since 2015. This diner-style brunch serves delicious dishes with a side of southern charm with their plaid benches, wooden details, and locally sourced "farm-to-table” approach. Owned by brothers Jeff and Jill Carlos (“Bro”), they hope to make their customers feel at home (“Kin”) with their most famous dish: eggs (Yolk). If you ever get the chance to stop by and dine at any of their three location in Calgary, be sure to try their Buffalo Style and Wild Truffle Breakfast Poutines, Seoul-wich, Fiji Breakfast Bowl, and Florentine Benny!

When the Rundle Review dined at the Bro'Kin Yolk in Signal Hills, we were amazed by the friendly service, fresh and charming interior design, and most of all, were blown away by our mouth-watering meal! (the Breakfast Poutine is a must try)

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CANCER PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH! Peyton K

What is Cancer Prevention Awareness Month?

According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), around 40% of yearly diagnosed cancer cases can be attributed to preventable causes, including smoking, vaping, or unhealthy diets. Although there is no 100% effective way to ensure the prevention of cancer, precautionary measures can be taken to decrease the risk, and thus this month is dedicated to spreading awareness on how to implement these. We ARE NOT doctors or medical professionals, our purpose is to educate and spread awareness!

WAYS TO DECREASE YOUR RISK OF CANCER → Don’t use tobacco

Although 78% of American adults recognize smoking as a major risk towards developing lung cancer, the strain of the disease accounts for nearly 25% of all cancer deaths, and takes more lives than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.

→ Eat a Healthy Diet

Dark, leafy green vegetables, including spinach, kale, and brussel sprouts contain minerals, vitamins, and fibre, reducing the risk of mouth, lung, and larynx cancers. Non starchy vegetables, including broccoli and beans help reduce the risk of stomach and esophageal cancers.

→ Protect Your Skin from the Sun and Wear Daily Sun Protection

While 66% of Americans recognize sun exposure as a leading cause of skin cancer, current estimates report one in every six Canadians born in the 1990s will develop its most common strain, Melanoma, in their lifetime.

→ Maintain a Physically Active Lifestyle

As well as regulating your weight to a healthy level, exercising releases healthy endorphins and hormones, improving the circulation of your body, and boosting the immune system.

→ Get Vaccinated

Although most cancers are yet to produce viable vaccines, there are currently two US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatments on the market: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Hepatitis B vaccines. The HPV vaccine helps the prevention of cervical and anal cancers, while the HepB vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus, associated with liver cancer.

→ Regular Cancer Screenings

Knowing your family’s medical history, and getting regular screenings with your healthcare provider can help detect issues earlier. Around 5-10% of all cancers are inherited or subject to increased risk through inherited genes. An earlier cancer diagnosis brings a greater chance of successful treatment.

GETTING INVOLVED Within the month as a whole, specific days are dedicated to different ways you can help others. Under each date is suggestions from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on how you can help: February 4th - World Cancer Day Offering to draft newsletters & emails to keep loved ones informed Being a good listener Researching on your own time

February 14th - National Donor Day* Platelets (component of blood to help clotting) Bone Marrow (also known as a Stem Cell Transplant) - contains blood forming tissue Biospecimens (samples of tissue, hair, bodily fluid for Oncologists to contrast in research) Hair for wigs Air Miles (frequent fliers can donate to cancer organisations to help relatives visit sick loved ones) * NOTE: Although blood donation is usually in the highest demand this is NOT the only way you can help through donations. Visit albertacancer.ca/donate/ for more information!

February 15th - International Childhood Cancer Day Donation to hospitals, charities, and research programs to increase the average survival rate from 20% to 60% in low-middle income countries February 28th - Rare Disease Day Donation Creating community so those fighting feel less alone (this can be virtual to accommodate for immunocompromised individuals)

"SUPPORTING THE FIGHTERS, ADMIRING THE SURVIVORS, AND HONOURING THE TAKEN"

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Lara M Siya L Peyton K Isabella L Nicole J ANabel H Jaiden P Maya S Maria C

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January/February 2022