Talon Times Vol 26 Fall issue 2016

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A Guide to GFSS Clubs 2016-2017 Are you a ninth grader wanting to get involved in the Glenforest school community? Are you in Grade 10, worried that you will come out of high school with no leadership experience? Perhaps you are in Grade 11, too overwhelmed with planning for your future that you rarely have any time to find peace within the school. Hopefully you’re not in Grade 12, thinking “Eek. I haven’t done anything these past three years!”... Page. 3

Top 5 Brain Myths Debunked!

The Science Behind Emojis

The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. There are some “facts” that we have been learning about this amazing organ since we were kids that, well, just aren’t true. They are simple myths that have arisen from a variety of sources ranging from misquotations to soap opera clichés. Whatever the reason may be, the fact that these common notions aren’t true will definitely leave your brain spinning... Page 8

In the 21st century, emojis are everywhere. Social media, pillows, keychains, and, of course, the never-ending realm of text messaging. Besides their use for subtle courtship, emojis have emerged into the communication world for more than just the typical cheeky punch. With the tears of joy and red heart emoji consistently leading the charts, it turns out that a picture (or in this case, a little icon) does indeed say a thousand words... Page 10


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