Youth Speak News
Back to school shopping looks a bit different this year and a Toronto high school teacher wants to make sure every student in the GTA has what they need to stay safe in a time of pandemic.
Speaking Out: YSN enriched my bond with God
By Sarah Wentzell, Youth Speak NewsA few days ago, I got back from my last hiking trip of the summer. As I sat on a pebbled Lake Superior beach at night and watched a crescent moon paint the water with a mystical glow, everything seemed peaceful and tranquil.
Camp anchors online
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsThe sun glistens across the calming blue water of Lake Erie. A bronze Mass bell rings loudly. Dozens of young girls soar out of cabins to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast before engaging in hiking, drama, sports, crafts and, at the end of the day, a roaring campfire.
Speaking Out: Wearing a mask shows you care
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsConspiracy theorists portray masks as a ploy by the government to control people and restrict their rights for freedom. Anti-maskers brand themselves as freedom fighters as they fight the mandate to wear this symbol of oppression, restraint and imprisonment.
Music as a prayer
By Mary French, Youth Speak NewsKatie Heximer knows the majestic sound of a symphony or the melodic mixture of chords can quickly captivate an audience. But the co-singer and songwriter for the Christian band 90 n’ 9 finds greater power in writing or singing lyrics that reflect life’s journey and can be offered to God as a prayer.
Speaking Out: Charities must be transparent
By Vincent Pham, Youth Speak NewsWE Charity is a Canadian non-profit organization that I contributed time and effort to throughout my years in elementary and secondary school.
Youth adapt to new reality
By Elizabeth Gay, Youth Speak News SpecialThe days of living-room Mass, celebrated while still in pyjamas, are no longer the only option as churches have slowly re-opened for public services.
Speaking Out: Veil is a sign of reverence
By Bernadette Timson, Youth Speak NewsEvery woman has her own experience with veiling. Except for her wedding, or if she’s fortunate enough to meet the Pope, some women may never wear a veil.
Virus exposes online concerns
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsWhen COVID-19 necessitated the shut down of schools for months, Canadian educators were forced to reinvent their course delivery on the fly.
Speaking Out: Our overlooked COVID heroes
By Kathleena Henricus, Youth Speak NewsOver the last four months, the world has become reacquainted with what’s important in life. For everything we’ve lost, COVID-19 has compelled us to take an introspective look at our priorities and what jobs and provided necessities society on the whole now regard as essential.
St. Francis Table support down due to coronavirus
By Bernadette Timson, Youth Speak NewsThe coronavirus is playing havoc with pretty well every aspect of operations at St. Francis Table which feeds those in need in Toronto’s west end.