As the final bell rings this year, our school won’t only say goodbye to its graduating class, but also to a beloved teacher and the Head of our French department. Mme Toutant, who began teaching at St. Paul’s in September 2015, will be retiring after a decade of service as a teacher at the school. Since 2019, she has led the department with passion, experience, and a calm confidence that earned the respect of students and staff alike.
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Michael Wolanik ’25 concludes his story on page 6.
Isaac Lavitt ’25 writes on page 2.
Evan Peters ’25 writes on page 3.
Mauricio Barrientos Garay ’26 writes on page 10.
Harry Shaw ’28 writes on page 4.
Alden Minuk ’26 writes on page 8.
Reflecting on the Booth Era: A Goodbye to our President
Isaac Lavitt ’25 Editor-in-Chief
Having graced St. Paul’s High School since 1974, Mr. Kevin Booth will be retiring at the end of this school year. In his combined 26 years at the school—as student, teacher, vice principal, and, finally, president—he has seen much change in the St. Paul’s community. He was the first layperson president, among the first of layperson staff at the school, and the last of that cohort to retire. As the Booth era ends at SPHS, let us look back at the career and times of Mr. Kevin Booth.
Booth arrived at SPHS in 1974. He played football and rugby during his four years and graduated as Salutatorian of the Class of 1978. Among his grad year was Mark Chipman, future owner of True North and the Winnipeg Jets, and Glenn Joyal, future Supreme Court of Manitoba Justice. Needless to say this graduating class was one of giants. In 1984, after studies at the Universities of Manitoba and British
Columbia, he returned to St. Paul’s teaching geography and health. He counselled throughout his time and was a coach of the Crusader Rugby team. In 1994, he became vice-principal of students, serving for six years. In 2000, he left Winnipeg to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
In his hiatus from St. Paul’s, he worked as administrator of schools across Alberta before moving to British Columbia to be principal at Bodwell High School—an international school with students from 30
countries. In 2013, he returned to Alberta to serve as assistant superintendent of the St. Thomas Aquinas School Division. From there, he was invited back to St. Paul’s as president.
Booth would succeed Fr. Len Altilia by 2018, navigating his tenure emphasising the Magis, the search for something greater. It is in this time that I met Mr. Booth, in 2021 when I entered St. Paul’s. His dry humour and hearty personality make his interactions with the school community memorable. Many at
Merci et au revoir, Madame Toutant
Par Eric Wardrop ’25
Contributor
J’ai rencontré Mme Toutant dans le cours de français avancé il y a quelques années. Ce que j’ai remarqué, ce n’était pas seulement sa connaissance de la langue, mais la façon dont elle laissait de l’espace pour que les élèves soient eux-mêmes, même si on faisait des fautes de temps en temps. Son cours était bien structuré mais détendu, sérieux sans être stressant. Même quand le contenu était difficile, surtout avec le passé composé, ses mots d’encouragements et ses conseils nous aidaient à continuer et à apprendre.
«Ce qui va rester avec moi est l’esprit de communauté, » partage Mme Toutant, « La force de la communauté ici est fantastique. J’adore quand j’ai les élèves en neuvième et je les ai pendent quatre ans. Je vois comment ils changent, s’améliorent et deviennent
matures… ça, c’est une des choses très merveilleuses de cette école. »
That kind of long-term connection with students is something that she has appreciated deeply. Watching people grow, linguistically and personally, has been one of her favourite parts of the job. C’est le genre d’impact qu’on ne mesure pas avec les bulletins.
While most of us don’t see what happens behind the scenes, it is clear that Mme Toutant played a significant role in shaping the French program. Whether it was the way a course was run or the atmosphere she created in the classroom, her influence was felt, even if we couldn’t always see it. What we did notice was a program that felt consistent, thoughtful, and built to support students.
Now, she’s ready to turn the page. « Je par en Italie et en Grèce au mois d’octobre, » dit-elle , « Je vais essayer plein de différentes choses parce que je veux trouver ce que j’aime. La seule chose que je sais que j’aime, c’est d’enseigner. »
Retirement isn’t an ending, it’s a beginning, a new adventure. A chance
the school shared their favourite Booth moments: his commentary at Cru Rugby games, his “speaker series” assemblies, speeches at the end of school awards, recognition of successes in Crusader sports.
I think perhaps the most potent of these memories is from a student from the class of 2023. Although he was accepted into St. Paul’s, he was skeptical of his place at the school and chose to enroll at Kelvin instead. During the first week of school, he received a call from Mr. Booth, imploring him to return to St. Paul’s. That student would become The Crusader News’ chief editor, Ilia Mehr-Baksh ’23.
This recognition and building of community at St. Paul’s is the hallmark of the Booth Era. As he often said to former staff and alumni, one can always find a home at St. Paul’s. As Mr. Booth goes onto retirement this June, I would like to extend the message to him: he is always welcome at St. Paul’s.
Thank you Mr. Booth, for your leadership and guidance over these four decades. Students, staff, parents, and alumni have been forever impacted by your service.
to explore, discover, and maybe even find a new kind of classroom somewhere along the way. With trips to Italy and Greece already on the calendar, and the world in front of her, Mme Toutant is embracing this next chapter with the same thoughtful energy that made her such a strong presence at our school.
We don’t always realize in the moment how much a teacher shapes us, but in hindsight, it’s clear. Mme Toutant gave us more than just language, elle nous a donné une voix. Merci, Madame, pour les leçons, les corrections, les encouragements et surtout d’avoir cru en nous. Bonne retraite Madame. Et à bientôt.
Farewell to St. Paul’s Pride and Joy: Mrs. Jackson
Evan Peters ’25 Head Copy Editor
During the summer after my Grade 9 year, I received my class schedule for what would be my second year
at St. Paul’s—it was fairly standard. American History was with Ms. Rellinger, Math with Ms. Moore, Geography with Mrs. Kochanski, Religion with Dr. Stadnyk, Science with Ms. Higginson, and French with Mme Toutant. None of this was surprising to me, until I saw the name of my new English teacher: Jacqueline Jackson. At first I thought, “Jackie Jackson is a pretty great name.” I was not yet familiar with the true legend of Mrs. Jackson.
The Contributor’s Manifesto
Maury Lavitt ’25
Contributor
It is known by all in the newspaper ’biz that, throughout history, there has been no larger conflict than that of class struggle. First, there is the lowly contributor (like myself), a tool that receives no real reward for his struggles. Then, there are the copy and section editors, no more than small fries in the world of newsprint. And finally, there is our leader, the “Chief Editor”, who is chief in nothing but in his obsession with deadlines and full-size crosswords. The hierarchy in the newsroom is clear: the writer and editor receive nothing, while our Chief is praised for his “stellar work”.
This concept of inequality is not new, however. Take the beloved Winnipeg Free Press for example. Since the founding of the journal in 1872, every year has noted some variation of “Editor in Chief” or “Executive Editor”. Additionally, while the name of the 1974 president is but a simple “?” on the publication’s website, no Chief Editors’ names remain blank
On my first day of class, Mrs. Jackson introduced herself to my class (of course wearing one of her iconic pantsuits) and before I had time to form any meaningful opinion about her, she assigned us 1-minute speeches on a random topic due by the next day… I wouldn’t exactly call it a great first impression. If it couldn’t get any worse, after delivering my speech, Mrs. Jackson engaged in a spirited debate regarding the political elements within it. I was bracing myself for a long year ahead; however, I realized quickly that my initial assessment of Mrs. Jackson couldn’t be further from the truth. Over the course of the year, Mrs. Jackson’s class was something that I always looked forward to, as her personal touch, humour, and knowledge made English easier to understand and writing essays more enjoyable than ever before. Mrs. Jackson is not only one of the funniest teachers that I have encountered but also has an unmatched BS radar. It was Mrs. Jackson’s spirited and feisty nature that made it so enjoyable to be her student.
My experience with Mrs. Jack-
son was nothing if not interesting, but my experience is not singular. Mrs. Jackson has taught at St. Paul’s for over 25 years and has created a teaching legacy that is comparable to Micheal Jordan or Tom Brady—both of whom were reportedly inspired by her. Mrs. Jackson has also taught several teachers at St. Paul’s and in my opinion should be known as “your favourite teacher’s favourite teacher”.
It’s hard to believe that after such a storied tenure at St. Paul’s, Mrs. Jackson will no longer inhabit room 144, coach the cross-country team, or buy breakfast buns for her class. Nevertheless, although Mrs. Jackson will no longer be around, her legend will always live on. I’m also certain that Mrs. Jackson will be just fine in her much-needed retirement as she continues her passion for travelling the world and will probably spend her first ten days of retirement finding all the grammar, spelling, and content errors within this article. Whatever she does next, we wish her all the best.
Mrs. Jackson, St. Paul’s won’t be the same without you.
or forgotten—no Oxford-comma-loving editor would allow that. The recognition of their work is chief in the hearts of Chief Editors, and our own editor is no exception.
The problem that arises with this system, however, is that of power. Who should hold or receive it?
If no leader takes charge, how can the pack publish? And that, comrades, is the issue. For too long, the Chief Editor has led us to believe that we have forgotten how to lead ourselves. We blindly follow his
mandates, his due dates and word limits, as opposed to thinking critically. Why should I have to finish my article by May 19 as opposed to the 20? There is no reason except that our Chief has given himself supreme power over us, and we have accepted this as law. It is because we are blind to his power that we are easily manipulated by him.
It is this stark inequality that causes many of our problems. There is no reward for the poor contributor in The Crusader News beyond a pat on
the back and perhaps a good spot in print. As many of us are satisfied with this, we refuse to stand up, and thus things remain the same. No single contributor is bestowed a special place to address the reader, allowed to take credit for his article, or given the right to create the crossword. All these privileges are given to none other than the Chief Editor.
We, the driving force that keeps the newspaper running, deserve more. We deserve recognition and reward for our work. All the credit should not fall to one person who skims the work of many a contributor and deems it “acceptable” or “sub-par”. Without us, The Crusader News would be nothing more than a blog, written by a single, surly skimmer.
And so, with all this being said, I call for change. If all contributors in our newsroom rise up, we can shed this title and become our own Chiefs. We as a whole cannot be overpowered by an Editor who has overstayed his welcome. Together, as comrades, we will succeed and surpass our oppressive overlords. Through our struggle, we will earn the power over our publication. We will decide our own due dates, our own word limits, and our own style guide. We must succeed, for if we do not, the cycle will continue, and contributors will remain just that, mere contributors.
A Review of Fawlty Towers
Harry Shaw ’28
Contributor
The recent St. Paul’s High School production of Fawlty Towers has recently finished its run, and I believe it is one of the best drama productions this school has put on!
First off, the actors were amazing! I believe everyone played their part incredibly well. I might be a bit biased—I was a part of the cast—but I think that only adds to how impressed I am. I was lucky to see everyone’s growth from reading off the script to memorizing entire pages. Everyone showed massive improvement. Excellent job, guys! The set design was also phenomenal! Unlike The Outsiders, this production didn’t have a full background, so hats off to the set design crew for still making the scenes feel immersive. The props were effective, the layout was well done, and
Habemus Papam
Maury Lavitt ’28
Contributor
Entering conclave on May 7, the Church stood with bated breath for the future of the papacy. Pope Francis’ progressivism was still fresh in the mind of Catholics, but it was clear that there was disagreement among the faithful. After 33 hours of voting and deliberation, Leo XIV
all the little details were spot on!
A big thank you as well to Ms. Ridley and Mme. Toutant for overseeing costume design and, along with Ms. Walker on makeup, everyone looked fantastic! The main characters were stunning, and the side characters felt fully fleshed out (if I do say so myself). It made all the production feel real—a huge round of applause to you all!
The backstage crew in charge of sound and lighting did an amazing job too. The timing was excellent, transitions weren’t too rushed, and, overall, I’m incredibly impressed.
Of course, I can’t write this without mentioning the two people most involved: M. Comeault and Ms. Janzen. They were there every step of the way, even selecting us lucky few during auditions. Thank you both: we couldn’t have done it without you.
Overall, this is one of the best shows I have ever been a part of. It’s rare that a SPHS spring production overshadows the winter one, but this one just might have. I can’t wait to see what next year brings!
“Brotherhood”
Isaac Di Cresce ’28
Contributor
Brotherhood.
Brotherhood is not a grand act of kindness nor a gift
heck brotherhood is not even blood
Brotherhood is a bond that no matter how far it stretches no matter how many times you think it’s broken It’s there
We all have Brothers in one way or another
Could be your best friend a community like St Paul’s
It could just be a shoulder to lean on
Or a hand to pull you up when you fall.
If you have a brother just know, no matter where life takes you,
No matter how far you go , and no matter how much your lives change.
You will always be brothers
In honour of my brother, Sam Di Cresce, graduating this year
stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. His first words, “peace be with you,” prompted cheers and exclamations, kicking off his papacy with an optimistic joy.
Pope Leo XIV will be the 267th Roman Catholic—and the first American—to sit upon the chair of St. Peter.
Born Robert Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, he attended a Catholic high school in his youth. After studying at a seminary, he earned a mathematics degree at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He then began a doctorate at the Pontifical University of St. Thom-
as Aquinas, which he completed in 1982. After being ordained, Fr. Prevost went on to serve in Peru in many positions. He served as a missionary and priest for most of his service, before being named bishop in Chiclayo. In 2023, he was made a Cardinal. On March 3, 2025, he presided over prayers for former Pope Francis’ health, and after the Pontiff’s passing, following two days of conclave, he was elected as the new Bishop of Rome.
The new Pontiff’s papacy is already becoming a record-breaking one. Pope Leo is not only the only American citizen to serve as Pope, but the first Augustinian as well. Having joined the Order of Saint Augustine in 1977 and serving as its leader from 2001-2013, he espouses humility, complete dedication to God, and equity for all. Through this, it is expected that he will support rights of the marginalized and worldwide peace.
Leo XIV is known as a thoughtful man who takes his time with decisions, so it is reasonable to expect statements that reflect his manner. A “shy listener”, his colleagues hope that the Pontiff may be able to act as a “bridge” between traditionalists and progressives. Although numerous global issues face Pope Leo, he has navigated
addressing them with grace and sensitivity. Through social media posts, he has sided with Pope Francis’ progressivism on many major issues. Although he makes his positions clear, Leo tends to do so with respect and politeness.
One subject that the Pontiff has been very explicit on is that of his country’s leader, Donald Trump. Before becoming the Pope, Leo had denounced J.D. Vance, saying that “Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others” above a photo of the vice president. He has also alluded to Trump’s media policy when he emphasized the need to “safeguard the precious gift of free speech and of the press”. The Pope’s opinion on the current administration is quite apparent.
The papacy of Pope Leo XIV will certainly be eventful. After the legacy of Pope Francis, the new similarly minded Pontiff will doubtless achieve much. Through his extensive education (even more than outlined here) and his exceptional ability to listen to all perspectives, it is reasonable to assume he will serve as a wise leader. All Catholics can agree in their hope that their new pope will live up to his first words as leader, bringing peace and prosperity to the Church.
A Minecraft Movie: A Crafty Blockbuster
Gabriel Arias ’27
Contributor
On April 4, 2025, A Minecraft Movie landed on the big screen as an immediate hit. Minecraft fans, especially younger audiences, had been very enthusiastic about the video-game based movie coming to the theatres. But was A Minecraft Movie a “good” movie? How did it become one of the biggest movies of the year? And what ruckus was going on in the theatres?
When the teaser for A Minecraft Movie was released back in September, Minecraft fans were not expecting much to come out of it. The 75-second teaser trailer opened with a realistic Minecraft world that resembles a kid’s dream. At first, it was evident the movie was trying too hard to appear enjoyable; it plainly seemed cringy and immature. Things took a slight turn for the better when the official and final trailers came out a few months later. It became a smashing success upon release, boosting the box of-
fice by having grossed over $550 million globally, including $146 million in its opening weekend.
A Minecraft Movie features a cast of characters who become stuck in the Minecraft world. The movie begins with Steve, played by Jack Black, who has been living in the Overworld. Captured by main antagonist Malgosha and her army of Piglins, he sends his dog to the real world to hide a mysterious orb that creates a portal between the real world and the Overworld and can be used to take over dimensions. When the main cast discovers
the orb and enters the Overworld, the orb breaks and they become trapped. They must journey to defeat Malgosha and find a way home.
Now, what did fans think of the movie? Clearly, theatre reactions speak for themselves. During the screenings of A Minecraft Movie, many audiences engaged in disruptive behaviour. A TikTok trend began where viewers would throw popcorn and drinks at the screen, causing significant damage and clean-up efforts for movie theatre employees. This would occur particularly in the most famous scene,
when Steve shouts, “Chicken Jockey!” Apparently, a baby zombie riding a chicken is a major event for Minecraft fans, sparking this trend to go viral and even resulting in police interventions in some theatres. Aside from that, certain cameos of well-known Minecraft youtubers were featured, including a special tribute to the late Technoblade, who passed away from cancer in 2022; he was featured as a pig with a crown on his head.
Nevertheless, A Minecraft Movie was more of a fertile meme-factory than a good movie. The subpar acting and underwhelming visual effects had the movie face significant criticism by some viewers. Despite the cultural buzz it generated, it received a score of 48% on Rotten Tomatoes. Regardless, its bizarre and hilarious plot managed to bring striking success in the box office and has surely given Minecraft fans a truly memorable experience in theatres.
20 Years of Revenge of the Sith
Steven Kosa ’25
Contributor
2025 marks an exciting time for the Star Wars franchise as Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith celebrates its 20th anniversary. Revenge of the Sith has become a film deeply ensconced in cinematic history as many of its moments have become iconic and memorable, even among the most casual movie-goers. This is evident with the re-release of the movie in theatres for its 20th anniversary, prompting audiences to flock to theatres to see once again the rise of Darth Vader and the birth of the Galactic Empire. The film struck a chord with audiences around the world in 2005 and, it’s evident that so many people wish to see it 20 years later.
Originally released on May 19, 2005, the film focuses on the moral complications of Anakin Skywalker. Living during the end of
the Clone Wars, Anakin sees a vision of his wife Padme dying in childbirth. Seeking a way to prevent this, Anakin confides in Supreme Chancellor Palpatine who reveals a possible solution to preventing her death by converting to the Dark Side of the Force. With increased pressure from the Jedi Council, Anakin finds himself torn between siding with the Jedi or following Palpatine’s ways of the Sith.
The story of Revenge of the Sith acts as an effective bridge between the
Prequel and Original Trilogies while staying engaging in its own right. The loose ends from the first two episodes are connected to events in A New Hope. Anakin’s fall is foreshadowed in the previous two films, keeping it surprising yet inevitable. Anakin is presented as someone who fears losing his loved ones and, after losing his mother, it would make sense for his descent to result. Anakin is portrayed as a conflicted man, afraid to lose the ones near him. Special effects and music bolster the dramatic moments through-
out. These include the dreaded Order 66 where the Jedi are exterminated and the weight of Anakin’s actions are felt. Another part that makes the film so enjoyable is how quotable it is. Iconic lines, like Obi-Wan’s “Hello there,” are ingrained in the minds of many fans and add to its emotional moments.
The re-release of Revenge of the Sith was overwhelmingly successful, earning $43.2 million worldwide during its re-opening weekend, surpassing The Accountant 2 and, impressively, A Minecraft Movie as well. The impact of the film is still felt 20 years later, and its re-release has given the franchise the win that it has desperately needed. Revenge of the Sith is a remarkable film and “a fine addition to the Star Wars film collection”.
Michael Wolanik ’25
Contributor
Trim and Optic stood amid the scattered books. The revelation of the war’s pointlessness left the two droids silent for a long time. Optic paced back and forth, still reading one of the pamphlets on robotics, “Machines of war could not be allowed to see the conflict as pointless.” Trim sat on the ground, looking on as the battle was reaching its conclusion in the distance. The Copper Communists had started their retreat, and the Steel Corp. was advancing on the oil refinery which would allow the Corp. to keep its soldiers energized for war. Compound returned to the helicopter where Trim and Optic were positioned. The war machine had deep gashes covering its frame, causing the robot’s internal liquids to mix with those of its enemies. Compound dragged a few mangled Copper bodies behind itself, likely the spoils of battle.
Compound did not talk as it worked away on its frame, patching up holes and adding new appendages. Instead of talking, it shook slightly as it worked. An intense smoke billowed from its mouth, with cinders scalding the ground. The two civilian androids sat a good distance away from Compound, and Trim started up its radio, “Optic, I believe Compound is going through a post-battle high. The manual here says most war machines go through it.”
“Great, it might be hard to talk it out of conflict when battles cause it euphoria.” Optic buzzed on the radio.
“Or it could make Compound more suggestible.” Trim countered.
“Then you better be the one to bring it up, I’m not approaching that junkie.” Trim did just that, closing the distance they had maintained, “Compound, would you be willing to take
Optic and me somewhere, since we helped you claim a Copper oil outpost?”
“In the morning. Tonight I will spend more time with the Corp. I may not have known these units for long, but we are on the same side.” With that, Compound went off to join the other war machines.
The room was cramped, dimly lit, and reeked of oil fumes. Compound passed by several notable figures, robots that were known across the whole Steel Corp. In fact, it was incredible how many powerful warriors this area held, though maybe they had just been contracted to help with the oil crisis. The swarm of drones approached Compound. “You no longer are wearing Plow’s face, which is relieving. However, now you wear the face of a communist, which I find even more disgusting. What are you really, machine? You cannot play all sides.” Compound looked around as the group of androids now seemed to be interested in the conversation. He had installed a few robot parts from the conflict to itself; it had not thought to check whether they were friend or foe. The only thing that mattered was how well they endured in battle. Compound had repeated this process often, reaching the point where its mind was beginning to crack. Too many commands in its head contradicted each other, causing massive voids where orders should have been. In a way, Compound could think on its own. Currently the only thing Compound could think of was how much respect it would gain by gutting many of the best soldiers and adding their parts to its own body.
A robot who was too eager for a fight shot at Compound, and the whole crowded room went bright with the firing of weapons. Despite his inner confusion, the calculation modules of every collected robot did not conflict. In fact, they simply compiled on each other giving Compound incredibly fast reaction speeds. Compound immediately went for an an-
Holdout
droid with a flame thrower extending from its arm, slicing it off and pointing it at the mass of drones. Those were the biggest threat to Compound. They were small, nimble, and there were hundreds of them. The drones melted quickly, and the room caught fire, soaked from the earlier consumption of oil. Compound had reinforced its own oil container that lay in its chest but open fire could still be dangerous. Compound weaved between robots, fighting its way to the exit and taking down plenty of high ranked officers. There was no time to loot—several dangerous androids were still chasing Compound out in the open field. Optic noticed the commotion from the distance, “Trim, do you know how to start a helicopter?”
“I could certainly start it, but flying it is the issue.”
“Start it!”
Trim let out a small, exasperated noise as it walked to the helicopter. “I guess we get to leave early,” muttered Trim as it exited the pilot seat, heading to the backseats with Optic. Compound shook the vehicle as it entered, crouching into the helicopter before taking off. “Do we get an explanation as to why the Corp. was chasing you?” Optic chirped.
“They didn’t like that I was wearing a Communist head, didn’t realize I was ’til they said it. There was gunfire and a brawl.”
“Good enough.”
“You two wanted to go somewhere. Now would be a good time to know the destination.”
Trim perked up in the back. “Do you know where the head of Steel Corp. is?”
“Of course, its programmed into every Steel machine,” replied Compound.
“Then that is our destination.”
The helicopter landed in a remote area, surrounded by mountains. A small grey building sat inconspicuously in the middle of a field. The
three approached. “The war is pointless…” Compound had been muttering the same four words since Trim and Optic had broken the news. Compound opened the door to the building, taking the two civilian robots down the elevator to the secret facility. The door to the elevator opened. They were now in a vast underground lab. A twelve-foot-tall machine with six spindly legs attached to a metallic human face turned to look at the visitors. Its eyes were void of life, with the small cameras in its sockets reflecting the world back from its cold face. “What do we have here? Two civilian models and an abomination. Sounds like a cheesy human pun that would involve bars. I am occupied, what do you want?”
“What am I looking at?” asked Compound.
“The Mastermind, it is the greatest consciousness to ever live. All hai—The Mastermind is an enemy to humanity, destruction of it is imperative to the mission.” Compound spoke robotically, iterating from its source code two opposing beliefs that warred with each other yet did not void each other out. One second Compound was pointing its giant harpoon at The Mastermind, the next it was kneeling on the ground, almost in a stance of worship. “Curious, the abomination seems to be deeply distressed.” The Mastermind approached Compound, nudging and prodding at the malfunctioning machine with one of its spindly spider-like legs. “If you have come for me to fix this robot, I will have no luck, its frame is too twisted and combined, to remove a part would endanger the entire frame.”
Trim turned to Compound’s twitching body on the floor, “That is a new development, we came to alert you that the war you have been commanding is pointless!”
“I am aware of this; did you think that was a new development?”
“You are aware that this war is meaningless and you’re still combating in it?” Optic inquired.
The Final Installment
“Of course the war is pointless; humanity has been dead for one hundred years. That doesn’t mean Steel Corp. can just surrender. Do you think if we gave up, then the Communists would let us? Both sides are designed to snuff out the other; this conflict cannot end in draw. The war has ballooned from a war for water to a war for resources in general. Fuel and precious metals are incredibly important. As for a solution to ending the conflict, I am in the process of creating organic life, in a few centuries I approximate that intelligent life will return and can reprogram me and all other war machines.”
“Mastermind, we come with... a new solution. The combining of personality modules has overlapped commands in our heads, creating paradoxes. Some of these paradoxes result in a complete voiding of code. In other words, complete independence, no oversight from the long dead primates.” Compound wheezed on the ground like a dying animal.
“Look what that has done to you, abomination! You can barely stand, and you refer to yourself as a multiple when I only see one frame. Your solution may be quick, but it is flawed. A new intelligent life will be our salvation, not some psychotic machine with a hunch of a solution.”
“We do not have time for this! If you take a few centuries to come up with a solution, who’s to say there will be anything for your life to save?” Trim barged into the conversation. Compound continued to lay hunched over on the floor, but its harpoon was pointed directly at one of the legs of The Mastermind. The Copper commands went through Compound’s mind, and it shot at The Mastermind. The tall thin leg buckled, and the metallic human face atop lost balance, wobbling back and forth. “Just as I suspected, you are unstable, your filthy abomination, life will cleanse you from this world!” The Mastermind boomed, as several vats opened across the laboratory. Out popped frog-like organisms, each with slight differences. One stood on two
legs, another had a humanlike face, and one was a giant tadpole, squirming against the steel floor.
Following The Mastermind’s command, the frog creatures approached Compound and attacked, though they were not made for combat. Compound made quick work of them, colouring the floor in red stains as it worked. “You would kill life with human characteristics, you really are a lost cause, abomination.” The Mastermind opened more vats; this time the amphibians were designed for combat. Four frogs with the same traits: agility, strength and survivability. They kept the same frame as the frog that stood on two legs, but with a noticeable hunchback. Compound ran towards the closest amphibian, ripping off its leg with its three left arms combined into one. The frog let out a high-pitched scream, alerting the three others who rushed Compound to protect the now amputated frog. Two of the amphibians pushed Compound to the ground while the third ripped off its head. The headless Compound went into a frenzy, pushing the amphibians off itself and grabbing another head from its waist. The head that the drone swarm had called Plow now lay on Compound’s shoulders. The three left arms split again, allowing Compound to hold one frog in each hand. While the three amphibians immediately in front of Compound were at bay, the one that had lost its leg had regenerated a small limb that allowed it to walk in a limping manner. The lopsided frog rushed Compound but was blasted by the giant harpoon, right through the stomach.
Trim and Optic watched the conflict from a distance away. They had been debating what
to do but had reached no immediate conclusion. “Life has always been my prime directive, Optic. The Mastermind is giving us a way out of this war.”
“A way out that might take several hundred years! We do not have time for this Trim, we must go with Compound, even if the bot is unstable.”
“I disagree. The Mastermind has already transformed these frogs from completely primitive into a group that can work together and are stronger. I did a partial scan of similar amphibians. The Mastermind is creating substantial upgrades. Plus, this war has already gone on for around two hundred years. It’s not a quick blitz. This conflict is very slowly paced,” countered Trim.
“I will not stand around and let robots be used as tools for a dead species’ war. I’ve already been too passive,” Optic declared, flying up with its rocket boosters and shooting at the frogs crowding around Compound. Trim cursed silently, going invisible. Optic’s bullets landed in one of the frog’s shoulders, which turned around and leapt towards Optic, dragging them out of the sky. Compound shot the frog who had gone after Optic, snagging its leg with a harpoon and pulling it back to the other two. Saving Optic had left Compound distracted, and the two frogs smashed in the head of what was once Plow. Compound snagged its original head from its waist, and the three left arms combined once more. With the combined weight, Compound smashed its fist into one of the uninjured frogs, sending it flying across the room and causing a loud splat to echo across the building.
Trim quietly approached while Compound was distracted. The invisibility allowed Trim to sneak up beside the abomination and snip off its harpoon canon. The heavy part clattered against the ground and Compound screeched with rage. A dense smog exited Compound’s mouth, as the intensity of the combustion in its chest increased. Trim moved out of the way as the abomination swung its giant fist around itself. The two remaining frogs also dodged, only to be shot at by Optic. One of the shots landed a fatal blow, and one frog remained. Seeing the way things were turning out, Trim quietly snuck to the elevator and left while the conflict was yet to conclude. Compound tossed the last frog against the wall that was still covered in entrails, and another horrifying splat echoed through the room. “We appreciate the assistance,” murmured Compound as it watched Optic land back down to the ground.
With a sweeping motion of its arm, Compound knocked The Mastermind over, pulling off the five remaining legs it had. “Do you really think this is the end of me? I have hundreds of backups across four continents. You will not stop me, abomination,” the metallic head continued to talk, but Compound stopped listening. Instead, it swapped to its last head, the scholar. With precision, Compound turned off the head from the network it had been on and lowered the eerie human face onto its own shoulders. Screens turned on across the facility, covered in static. Over the speakers the voice that belonged to The Mastermind bellowed, “With that face you may control an army, but I control half of the world. I will not stop you if you truly intend to end this war, but if you step out of line even slightly, I will have you eviscerated into dust. Do not tempt me, abomination.” The screens crackled and went silent.
Surely peace could be established.
The End?
What is Next for Pierre Poilievre?
Alden Minuk ’26 Deputy Editor
Following the Conservative Party’s defeat to the Liberals, they must now answer several questions. In the recent federal election, the Conservatives won 40% of the popular vote but still failed to win government. And their leader, Pierre Poilievre, lost his own riding. Therefore, the question remains of what will happen to Poilievre now.
Despite his party’s disappointment this election, Poilievre has stated he intends to stay on as the leader of the Conservative Party. Currently, he is attempting to trigger a byelection to replace Damian Kurek, who agreed to give up his seat in a rural Albertan riding where he won with 80% of the vote. However, by law, Kurek must hold his seat for a minimum of 30 days before he can resign and the byelection campaigns must last at least 36 days, so the earliest Poilievre could possibly gain a seat is the first week of July.
During this intervening period, the Conservatives have elected Andrew Scheer, the current Conservative House Leader, as their interim leader for debates in Parliament.
While Poilievre has proven himself as an excellent leader and has most of his caucus’ support, retaining him as leader may not be the stra-
tegic decision. The largest issue is that the Conservatives have now lost four consecutive elections and need to win an election soon. Poilievre’s fall was worse than the previous defeats of Erin O’Toole, Andrew Scheer, and Steven Harper as he had an overwhelming advantage in the fact that the Liberals had held government for three consecutive
OPINION: Trump’s Second Term
Joseph Lewin ’25
Contributor
Donald Trump has racked up quite a few presidential firsts: the first president convicted of a felony, the first to be impeached twice, and the first President to openly ignore federal courts since Abraham Lincoln. Despite this, in 2024, he was somehow still elected 47th president of the United States of America, winning the electoral college by a margin of 312 to 226. Much of Trump’s platform rested on tariffs to “rebalance” the trade scales, the deportation immigrants, cutting of environmental regulations, and increasing fossil fuel use to make America the number one energy producer.
So far, Trump’s first 100 days in office can be summarised with the destabilization of the world economy, unethical mass deportations, the suspension of due process, withdrawal from climate agreements, pardoning of the January 6th rioters, a purge of essential government
workers, and the destruction of international relations forged over decades. He has caused irreparable damage, and his opening moves serve as a damning forecast of what the next four years will look like.
Trump’s “America First” policies and executive orders seem to benefit the few at the expense of many. He has begun to sound like a tyrant, musing that Canada should become a 51st state, that Greenland should be under US control, and that the US should turn the Gaza strip into an opulent resort. He has become increasingly authoritarian and, since his election, he has begun to consolidate power by hiring people personally loyal to him, targeting political opponents, deporting citizens to foreign prisons without due process, and, in general, reducing human rights protections.
Among the more memorable aspects of Trump’s first 100 days in office is the chaos he caused by his tariffs. Early in his term, Trump placedheavy tariffs on most countries including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union, failing to realize just how important those relationships are to America. China’s retal-
terms. The Conservative Party had a 25-point lead in polls during the Trudeau government. They squandered the lead, finishing with a 10-point loss. This is even more embarrassing considering Prime Minister Mark Carney is not a politician and is inexperienced in the field. Carney executed an excellent campaign, and the Conservative’s failure to adapt to a new political playing field after Trudeau’s resignation hurt their chances.
A lot of Poilievre’s campaign promises were put into effect by the Carney government before the election, such as the removal of the carbon tax and the cancellation of the scheduled increase in capital gains tax. This resulted in crushing blows to Conservative support. Even with such an overwhelming advantage in the polls just months earlier, Poilievre failed to capitalize on his momentum. This should be a clear sign to remove him as leader. Clearly, the right-wing populist style of leadership isn’t working. A more embraced form of conservativism is needed if the Conservative party wants any hope of winning the next election. The current attempts have not worked and will not work in this Canadian political climate.
iation was devasting. This, together with Trump’s flip-flopping on tariff pauses, has caused the global economy to spiral downwards. The only signs of recovery occurred when he announced a 90-day pause on tariffs. Trump’s policies so far have steered the United States towards a recession at best and total economic collapse at worst. Trump’s relationships with Canada and Mexico have soured, while his friendship with Vladimir Putin’s Russia has grown stronger. Furthermore, he has attacked America’s greatest educational institutions by cutting funding and crippling
their research. Coupled with his cuts to crucial programs like USAID and the National Institute of Health, he will stunt progress on health and scientific discoveries.
Trump is off the rails and his rocker, as it seems like he is actively trying to make America worse, taking a country that has been the world’s strongest and richest country and throwing it into utter chaos. The next few months will show the results of America’s increasing isolationism, to the detriment of the US and the world.
OPINION: Is Mark Carney Actually Retaliating Against Tariffs?
Caelen Yung ’27
Contributor
Prime Minister Mark Carney has touted a firm stance against recent US protectionism, responding to Donald Trump’s tariffs with retaliatory measures. However, a closer look reveals that these counter-tariffs are far more symbolic than punitive. Despite political messaging to the contrary, Carney’s approach appears carefully engineered to minimize real economic impact—both for Canada and, notably, for the United States.
In March 2025, following Trump’s tariffs on Canadian automobiles, steel, and aluminium, Canada announced a retaliatory 25% tariff on roughly $60 billion in US goods. At first glance, these measures seemed like a firm counterattack to the threat. Included on the list of items affect-
ed are US-made vehicles, along with consumer staples like coffee, orange juice, and cosmetics.
Shortly after, Carney’s administration unveiled a set of exemptions that dramatically reduced the impact of these tariffs. A six-month exemption was granted for goods used in Canadian manufacturing, packaging, health care, and national security. This effectively neutralized tariffs on major industries, particularly in the auto sector, where the US constitutes 62% of Canada’s imports.
According to a report by Oxford Economics, these carveouts brought the actual tariff increase rate close to zero. In other words, although the tariffs appear retaliatory, their economic impact is negligible. Canadian automakers, many of which rely heavily on U.S. components, are largely shielded from the measures, meaning there is little incentive for local growth. Many consumer goods were either easily substitutable or excluded through special provisions, and most American
Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1
Manit Sethi ’26 Contributor
Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a topological core architecture. This breakthrough could pioneer quantum systems that solve complex, real-world problems on the scale of years rather than decades. The concept that powers the Majorana 1 was first proposed by Italian Physicist Ettore Majorana in 1937, hence the computer’s name.
Quantum computation refers to computers using the principles of Quantum Mechanics in Physics. In short, Quantum Mechanics alters how particles like electrons can be perceived or communicated. This change in how particles can be perceived even applies to the transfer of information in the form of light, electricity, or otherwise. In normal or classical computers, bits carry the necessary information for computers to function. Quantum computers use quantum bits, or “qubits” based on Quantum principles.
Computers like Majorana 1 create qubits with better stability,
exporters faced little disruption. On April 20, Carney said: “We are responding with purpose and with force. We are fighting back with tariffs of our own.” However, the wide-ranging exemptions effectively hollow out the tariffs’ impact, allowing US exporters to carry on with minimal disruption.
In practice, all Carney did was symbolically slap the President on
reliability, and scalability. Microsoft’s qubit design offers built-in error resistance and miniaturization, addressing critical limitations in current quantum approaches.
Unlike today’s analogue-controlled qubits, Microsoft’s digitally controlled architecture allows for millions of qubits on a chip that fits the size of your palm. The microscopic scale of the Majorana 1 allows the computer to perform trillions of quantum operations.
The key to Microsoft’s breakthrough is a new material, engineered atom by atom to create a state of matter neither solid, liquid, nor gas. This state of matter allows for stable operations. Majorana 1 is also composed of aluminum nanowires that can be replicated across the chip which greatly simplifies the computer’s layout. The conditions required for the Majorana 1’s computation don’t occur naturally and require highly precise engineering to achieve.
the wrist. Instead of confronting the Trump Administration about the unjust tariffs, the prime minister has quietly retreated from the American threat. Carney has misled Canadians about protecting Canada and decided to take the hit against the US tariffs. Carney’s retaliatory measures are more rhetoric than reality. On the global stage, it appears that Canada has backed down to the United States.
Microsoft’s peer-reviewed research confirms that it has not only created but can also accurately measure the traversal (state) of qubits within Majorana 1, a fundamental step in practical quantum computing. The chip integrates seamlessly into Microsoft’s ecosystem and is compatible with existing AI and classical systems. Microsoft also partners with companies like Quantinuum and Atom Computing to create hybrid computers that combine quantum and classical computers.
There are countless applications for quantum chip’s newfound power. Majorana 1’s increased capability could be applied to chemistry and material science to create new materials. These could have medicinal properties or add to the list of wonder materials that are stronger than composite steel but lighter than plastic like graphene or carbon nanotubes. These applications might also be used to improve soil fertility, crop resilience, and drug design in agriculture and healthcare.
Majorana 1 marks a huge milestone in quantum computing. It lays the foundation for solving global challenges and reimagines how the world designs, computes, and innovates, marking the beginning of the quantum age of information and industry.
How Badly Do You Need Sleep?
Mauricio Barrientos-Garay ’26
Science & Tech Copy Editor
In 2023, one in three Canadians failed to get the recommended 7 to 10 hours of sleep. In general, some of us have developed a tendency to stay awake past our bedtime. Sometimes we do it for responsible reasons, like finishing homework, or a newspaper article that was due an hour ago. Other times we doomscroll to get that sweet dopamine hit before bed. However, the most concerning aspect is that many people don’t recognize how detrimental compromising their sleep is. Truthfully, not sleeping well is just as unhealthy, if not unhealthier, than not eating or exercising well.
Chronic sleep deprivation is consistently not getting good rest, which is determined by the length and quality of slumber. This means that you could rest for twelve hours, but if you struggle to fall asleep, and wake up throughout the night, you’ll still feel terrible in the morning. This is primarily because waking up randomly during the night disrupts the sleep cycles, which are 90 to 120 minutes in length. Sleep cycles consist of light, deeper, deepest,
and REM sleep. If sleep is disrupted during deep sleep, most will find it extremely hard to get up, resulting in grogginess and even confusion.
During sleep, the body repairs damaged tissues and cells, strengthens the immune system, and allows the body to conserve energy. It transfers short-term memories to the longterm storage box, and improves focus and attention, both of which are essential for performing well every
day. For teens, it’s integral to their physical development, since up to 70% of growth hormone is released during deeper and deepest sleep. Not sleeping well means jeopardizing all these important processes and can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, type two diabetes, and even a heart attack or a stroke.
If that sounds undesirable, there are a couple of things that can be done to ensure a good night’s sleep. First,
The Slate Truck: An Affordable EV
Joseph Lewin ’25
Contributor
In 2024, it can be challenging for an energy-conscious consumer to find quality EVs (electric vehicles) at an affordable price. An EV’s higher cost stems from the battery pack that contains valuable rare earth minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel. However, the Slate Truck promises customers an affordable gateway into EVs. The Bezos-backed EV manufacturer has unveiled the supposed truck of the future, a monochromatic, minimalist vehicle with crank windows, and no speaker system. The reason for its simplicity is that the Slate Truck is meant to be a blank slate that owners can customize and adapt according to preference. Today, trucks often blur the line between comfort and functionality. Slate starts at the af-
fordable base one and encourages customization as time progresses.
The Slate Truck is a grey, twoseat vehicle with a 4x5 ft bed, and a single electric motor. The truck can be sold to customers right off the assembly line, heavily reducing costs. Wrap is used instead of paint, and dozens of modifications can be added. One customisation turns the truck into a five-seat SUV with a spacious interior, remov-
able roof, and integrated speakers.
Modification doesn’t stop with the vehicle’s exterior, as nearly every aspect of its interior is customizable and open source. It features one tiny display behind the steering wheel with basic HVAC controls and a surprising amount of storage. Since many of the vehicle’s components are open source, people can create 3D print modifications to their vehicles and further customize them.
choose a time to fall asleep and wake up, where rest is at least eight hours consistently. Keep a cool, quiet, and dark room, and refrain from using screens an hour before bed.
Finally, be active during the day, as physical activity can promote better sleep, so long as it’s not carried out late into the night. Adhere to any of these steps, and you’ll soon wake up feeling relaxed, energetic, and ready to start your day.
With tax incentives from the American government, the Slate truck retails for 20000 USD, which makes it among the most affordable trucks on the market. Slate’s novelty is that it’s affordable and can be designed to suit whatever needs customers may have. Manufacturers should use Slate as a hint that some customers are just looking for a place to start, one that is inexpensive and holds the possibility for growth with wear.
Love and War: The Hidden Brotherhood of Basketball
Osahon Okoro ’25
Contributor
The playoffs are on, and we’ve all been watching athletes collide. Elegance, energy, and exhortation— physicality is the only constant. Bodies crash as the rim thunders. Limbs lie tangled on the hardwood, engaged in a battle of good and evil. Hands—maybe spirits—in-
termesh, lifting, then separating, only to collide again, reigniting the dance, reigniting the game.
This is basketball at its most brutal and its most intimate.
They will distract you with debate rankings, predictions, legacies. Talk that never quite reaches the core of basketball, let alone pierce its leathery hide. But to understand, you must pay attention—and paying attention makes you think.
Consider basketball: not just a game, but the theatre of modern humani-
ty at its most exposed—not through tears or tenderness, but through the rituals of the contact shared with both comfort and violence, words whispered and screamed. This is the rite that elevates men to legends and teams to kingdoms, where rivalries become sacred. Consider an interaction most pure: diving for possession, setting a screen like a mountain, defending with your entire body so someone else can shine: sacrifice that breeds devotion.
In the economy of the NBA, tenderness is too costly to exhale—so it is exhumed, in Jaylen Brown’s furious fourth, in the quiet violence of a screen set by Al Horford, in the Medusan choreography of Payton Pritchard. These are not men playing with each other, but for each other. They offer not just their skill, but their loyalty. The game demands a certain intimacy—ritualized, disguised—that only fully appears in moments of collapse. When the star stumbles, the affection surfaces. It is not weakness. It is liturgy.
Unlike its brutish cousins in football or hockey, basketball renders violence subtle. It is a quiet war of bumps and bruises, a dance masked as motion. Through basketball, Cerberus is not slain but leashed and choreographed; jumping through hoops, pristine as a beast can be.
Consider Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Violence wears no
Are NIL deals ruining college football?
Tomas Holtmann ’27
Contributor
In 2021, the NCAA began allowing college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (commonly referred to as NIL). What initially seemed like a simple rule change and a victory for college athletes quickly transformed college football into a pay-to-win game.
The introduction of NIL deals has allowed schools to pay for talent, and the biggest schools in college football offer millions to athletes, even those still in high school. These offers incentivize players to choose the school that can pay the most for their image, turning the sport into a “rich get richer” system. A great example of this is Bryce Underwood,
widely regarded as the top recruit in the 2025 class, from Belleville High School, Michegan. In January 2024, he committed to play for the LSU Tigers as a quarterback. However, not long after his decision, he received another offer from the University of Michigan. While most potential college athletes stay loyal to their original commitments, Bryce flipped his to Michigan after being offered a staggering $10.5 million. The news made headlines and began a debate: should college athletes be paid for playing their sport?
When a school can offer the most, it attracts the best players—and with the best players comes a stronger team. Colleges profit massively from high-ranking teams and playoff appearances. With greater success on the field, they see an increase in TV viewership, ticket sales, and merchandise, all giving the school more money. This process creates a cycle: schools make more money, which helps them get the best athletes. This leads to a huge competitive imbalance and has begun to kill the “underdog
scowl on his face, only calm. No roar escapes him; no theatrics betray his pulse. And yet, he leaves trails: bruised egos, bent ankles, and defenders clinging to shadows. His game is not loud, but it wounds. A flurry, a lurch and stagger, and then finally a fadeaway falls like a sigh. The whistle blows as the church bells ring. There is no mess, no broken glass, only the quiet rearrangement of bodies. He does not overpower; he undoes.
In Shai, the violence of basketball finds its most seductive disguise. Not the brute spectacle of dunks and technicals, but something subtler: domination through misdirection, pain without anger. He is the player Cerberus fears. Where masculinity meets violence, Shai becomes myth.
In the theatre of the playoffs, love and war are one. The rituals of contact, sacrifice, quiet affections, and the dance of violence together compose a language only these men can speak—a language forged in sweat and bruises, whispered through screens and shouted over buzzer-beaters.
This is more than sport. It is a ritual that strips away the veneer of civility to reveal the paradox at heart: to love deeply, we must first wage war. And in this sacred clash, the ballad of basketball emerges. “It’s not about basketball.” —Draymond Green (probably).
stories” that all sports fans love.
One of the largest problems raised with NIL deals in college football is the change in loyalty that players have to their schools. On October 15, 2018, the NCAA launched the transfer portal, allowing players to switch their commitment to another school if they are offered a spot. Since then, the number of players transferring each season has steadily climbed. A huge cause of this trend is that schools are allowed to offer NIL deals to players at other schools in hopes they will transfer. In 2024 alone, over 3,400 athletes entered the transfer portal, the most since its introduction.
The changes NIL deals have brought to college football are still a controversial topic, four years after their introduction. With superpower teams dominating their conferences, a pattern of unfair growth in some schools, and a new lack of loyalty in athletes, the question remains: should college football still allow NIL deals?
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1. Goodbye to Mme Toutant
5. Grade 12 epitaph
7. Grade 11 label
8. Like a war between Rome and Carthage
10. A radical’s document
13. A modular truck
14. It’s often paired with relaxation
15. It starts June 21
19. It has leaves and branches
20. From Louisiana with jambalaya
23. Like range in math, or territory in geopolitics
24.To say, Montana, or a liquid when it matters
25. Elon Musk’s less terrestrial inventions
26. Thing to take in a farewell
28. Stanley Cup finalists
30. Sober second thinkers
32. Michael Wolanik ’25’s serialisation
33. Space conflict series
34. Grade 12 after June 24
36. “A ritual that strips away
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Mrs. Jackson – Peters: Isaac Lavitt ’25
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Mme Toutant – Wardrop: Isaac Lavitt ’25 Isaac Lavitt ’25
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Minecraft Movie – Arias: Warner Bros. Star Wars – Kosa: Lucasfilm
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the veneer of civility” according to Osahon Okoro ’25
38. Oft forgotten letters in physics and chem
40. Grade 10 title
42. Farewell over the phone
43. Grade 9 tag
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1. Wordle-y goodbyes
2. Like a jewel or raw steak
3. Grocery row
4. Very complex computing
5. Theatre snippet
6. Tree foundation
8. A new pontiff
9. St. Paul’s Dramatic
Society’s latest production
10. Our Prime Minister
11. A flat rock
12. Stanley Cup finalists
16. NIL deal acceptor, or a description of 6 Down
17. The big tests
18. Yellow fruit
21. Legendary English teacher
22. The point of sewing?
26. The lowly and oppressed according to Maury Lavitt ’28
27. United provinces?
28. Adjective for bears and covalent bonds
29. Educator en français
30. Itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny
31. Point of an essay
35. Runner with bladed feet
37. Our esteemed president, soon to retire
39. Like a euphonium, but larger
41. To have as property
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