"ChatGPT, oh how smart you are
Your conversations take us far
With words and wit, you entertain
A true AI master of the chat domain"
- ChatGPT
Cringey or cool? What's your opinion, Mac? The Lyon is weaving together an article about ChatGPT (and featuring a mirror version prepared by ChatGPT) and we would love your words of advice and wisdom! As passionate believers in our beliefs, here is your opportunity to have your voice featured on a Mackenzie-special piece discussing this very pertinent development.
We encourage you to fill out this anonymous survey, or not, the choice to read, rant, and roar is yours: https://forms.gle/pVXDhYbW58Lp5BnB6

Dearest Mackenzie,
These past few years have been full of change, but if that has taught us anything, it’s that we must initiate our own positive change. The Lyon, Mac’s official newspaper and oldest club, is back and ready to make some big changes. We'd love to have interested writers and designers join our team. Come to Room 218 next Monday at lunch to hear about our plans, hopes, and applications.

With campaigning fully underway, the following is a complete list of all eligible candidates vying for a position:
Presidents: (Acclaimed)


Mona Afshar & Alexandria Yau


Vice-Presidents (Elected)


Nicole Cui & Zoe Fan-Chiang
Danielle Shaolian & Elle Ionescu
Josh Firew & Antonio Marrello


Spirit Representatives (Elected)


Taihan Mobasshir & Alicia Chung
Aaron Weissberger & Maya Epstein
Kailey Cheng & Sabrina Chung
Catherine Makarytchev & Shiv Kanade
Milena Rodinova & Rachel Truong


Communications Representatives (Acclaimed)


Riddhi Dhankhar
Alexandra Miller


Marketing/Ad Representatives (Appointed)


Joshua Holmes
Avery Lee


Equity Representatives (Appointed)


Angelika Bell
Edna Nortey
Hazel Kurniadi
Rose Moosavian


Junior Representatives (Elected)


Sailesh Badri
Aaniya Dhakal
Daphne Tu
Patrick Bian
Milena Mofrad
Brian Song
Thanya Mugunthan
Nirvan Rabbani


Technology Representatives (Appointed)


Project Metropolis: Patrick Lin
Tech Team: Derek Ma
Video & Photo: Alyn Huang

Last chance to hear from candidates in the upcoming provincial election talk about issues that touch us all: health care, the environment, the economy, and education! Join the Zoom to hear what they have to say at 4:00pm sharp:

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/98981413744

Today at 4 pm is Mackenzie's first ever all-candidates meeting where you can hear local politicians talk about the issues that are important to you! Hear politicians weigh in on things like the TDSB's new policy on entrance tests for specialized programs and their plans for a green Ontario! Register here to receive the Zoom link:

https://forms.gle/WciYgQKp3WJbM4vq8

Hey Mac!
We've received a few questions on election guidelines, rules and where election resources can be found, so I'll try to address them all in a post here. An online dropbox has been created for the mandatory 30 student signatures (due May 13th); the link for that, along with the candidate form, teacher reference form, and info meeting slides can be found at the end of this post.
Next - a few FAQ's:

Only current Grade 9's may vote for the Junior Representative position.
All students, including graduating students, may vote for any position. The sole exception is the Junior Representative position, as listed above.
Teacher references must be from teachers currently teaching at Mackenzie.
Candidates for appointed positions also need 30 signatures from students supporting their candidacy.

These FAQ's, along with any others that may come up in the future, will be listed on a Google Doc also linked below.
Links:
Student Council Application Form
Teacher Reference Form
Info Meeting Slides
Signatures Dropbox
FAQ's

Tomorrow, Wednesday 13th, is the International Day of Pink!
Wear any pink-colored clothing in support of the LGBTQ+ community and stand up to homophobia, transphobia, and bullying.
To learn more, read the official TDSB post here .

DOODLE GAME IS BACK!
This time, we're playing hunt the evil Santa! (or get hunted, depending on um, your personal preferences)
Come give it a try using the link below!
https://doodle.maclyonsden.com
The top scoring student will win a prize!

“Your english is so good!”
“Is that your real hair”
“Where are you really from?”
We’ve all experienced small comments aimed our way that intentionally or unintentionally hurt us and make us feel uncomfortable in our skin. These are all examples of something called microaggressions. Microaggressions are instances of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group. Despite what the micro- may have you believe, these incidences can have a huge impact on the mental health and well-being of marginalized populations. Attend our Let’s Talk Now Meeting at lunch this Thursday in room 215 to learn more about these impacts and how they can be minimized! Everyone is welcome!

Hey Mackenzie, Let’s Talk Now will be holding its intro meeting
today at lunch in room 215. Join us at the beginning of lunch
to learn more about Mackenzie’s ONLY social discourse club.
Don’t miss it and make sure to follow our Instagram
@wlmac.letstalknow to stay updated!
Let’s Talk Now will also be selling delicious timbits
at Mactoberfest tomorrow, so bring some change and come visit us
in the foyer!

Attention Mackenzie! 📢❗
Thursday’s gonna be the most important day of the week because Let’s Talk Now will be hosting an intro meeting at lunch in room 215! Join us in the first meeting of Mackenzie’s ONLY social discourse club and learn what it’s all about! 
Register to join today at bit.ly/wlmacletstalknow or click the link in our Instagram bio @wlmac.letstalknow!
Let’s talk about the things that are brushed off.
Let’s talk about the things that matter to us.
Let’s talk now.