Uniting Cultures: The History of Santa Claus
Erika Raab Santa Claus is the most prominent symbol of Christmas in Western culture. Everybody knows and adores the chubby old man with a...
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Chloé Boulianne
Dec 20, 2023
Christmas Traditions Explained
Chloe Boulianne When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? Is it the decorated evergreen tree, Santa Claus, or even Christmas...
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Mateo Jarquin
Dec 19, 2023
Santa's Diet: A Nutritional Analysis
Mateo Jarquin Leaving cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve is a tradition as old as time. But with all the houses he visits on Christmas,...
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Collaboration
Nov 10, 2023
Beyond the Poppies
When many people think of Remembrance Day, they often think of the poem by John McCrae, in honour of the fallen soldiers. But there is a lot
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Xavier Francius
Nov 7, 2023
Lennoxville Remembers
This past Sunday, November fifth, the borough of Lennoxville held its annual Remembrance Day ceremony.
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Collaboration
Nov 1, 2023
The Mexican Tradition of Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead," is a holiday that originated in Mexico by the Aztecs. The celebration was held to "bring back" the
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Collaboration
Oct 2, 2023
It's Not Just About the Colour Orange
Imagine being taken away from your family when only 6 years old, being stripped of your identity, culture and family.
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Lily Pollock
Oct 2, 2023
A Poem by Lily Pollock - Residential Schools
I am Stella Achak and I am brave and fierce. I wonder if I will be okay at this school. I hear my dad’s voice in my head saying, “you...
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Chloé Boulianne
Oct 1, 2023
A Poem by Chloé Boulianne - Residential Schools
I am Ayana Elu and I am terrified but strong I wonder if my family will be okay I hear my Mom and dad say “It's going to be alright.” I...
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Arisha Iman
Mar 23, 2023
'90s Throwback
The 1990s were a dream time. The music was great, fashion was timeless, and the movies were iconic.
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Matilda Tscherpel
Mar 21, 2023
Going Back In Time With The 1960s
Aaaaaaand we’re time-jumping! From Counterculture and Hitchcock to the “British Invasion” and Miniskirts, it was the Swinging Sixties!
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Piper Post
Mar 14, 2023
St. Patrick's Day Activities
This Friday, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day! Wear green and participate in the Piper Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt! Stay tuned to the...
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Bryan Laprise
Mar 12, 2023
Sherbrooke's Tramway
Sherbrooke once had a tramway! The project was started by a group of local businessmen, who had a vision of Sherbrooke having a tram.
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Bryan Laprise
Feb 6, 2023
Original Carnival Names
Everyone knows the four carnival teams; the Gremlins, Armadillos, Lizards and Devils. But did you know those weren't the original names?
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Anaelle Jutras-Plante
Dec 16, 2022
History of Christmas and its different traditions…
Anaelle Jutras-Plante God Jul! Hyvaa Joulua! Gledelig Jul! Fröhliche Weihnachten! Feliz Navidad! Happy Christmas! Joyeux Noël! Buon...
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Sarah Freiberg
Dec 15, 2022
Christmas Theories
Sarah Freiberg It's time to delve into some Christmas Urban Legends! *Disclaimer* When it comes to Christmas, whether it comes to...
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Bryan Laprise
Nov 30, 2022
Sherbrooke: Home to Canada's First Gas Car
George Foote Foss, was a machinist and inventor. He built the first gas-powered vehicle in Canada, in his workshop in Sherbrooke.
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Mateo Jarquin
Oct 17, 2022
NASA Pumpkin Carving Contest
Traditions are something common among everyone around the world. But for NASA engineers, it's a 1 hour pumpkin carving contest.
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Anaelle Jutras-Plante & Sarah Freiberg
Oct 11, 2022
History of Halloween and its Different Traditions
Anaelle Jutras-Plante & Sarah Freiberg For many of us growing up, Halloween just meant dressing up, trick-or-treating, going to bed late,...
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