St. Robert CHS Student News
Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In the past decade, nearly 500 species have been declared extinct, with reports by the United Nations estimating that half of all species are to be extinct by 2050. One of the primary measures to prevent this trajectory are breeding and conservation programs, with the most common being captive breeding. However, there is the question of their effectiveness. Are they truly enough to protect our diminishing biodiversity?
Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Due to fast fashion, H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Shein, Urban Outfitters, and many more have become multi-million brands. The fashion industry has expanded tremendously over the years. Although many of these developments were positive, there has also been an expansion in fast fashion, which is appalling. Fast fashion is the leading cause of climate change, water pollution, and harm to aquatic life.
Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Throughout our life, we obtain skills that help us in school, work, etc., and these skills can be separated into two categories: hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are technical skills that are relevant in certain jobs, such as having the knowledge of accounting or languages. On the other hand, soft skills are usually related to personality, such as time management or leadership skills. However, the debate remains as to which of these skills are more important.
Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” as quoted by President Theodore Roosevelt, highlights that constantly comparing ourselves to others can cause us to feel dissatisfied with our lives. Beauty standards are a common source of this misery. Beauty standards are society’s perception of attractiveness. This often includes ideal facial features, body weight, skin tone, etc. However, the establishment of these standards are extremely toxic towards certain demographics, particularly young girls.
Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER
History is far more than a collection of facts; it is an intricate web of events that are beyond simple judgment. Historians and scholars attempt to reconstruct the past, yet the lens through which they view events is undoubtedly influenced by contemporary values. Attempting to judge historical events by these contemporary values is inherently flawed due to the vast differences between past and present and the notion of justifying historical actions remains equally flawed.
Vicky Shi (9) | STAFF REPORTER
If one is so lost
Why bother finding a way out
If all is already gone?
Nevermind what the old man said
Elizabeth Rossi (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Town population: 6,918.
Non-human population: Unknown.
Rowan adjusted the wire frames atop his nose bridge, pencil flicking to and fro between his fingers within the other hand as he stared down at the newly scribbled statement front and center of his journal. He pressed his tongue to the back of his teeth, feeling the gap between as he sunk further into thought. The diner was humming with the clattering of dishes and utensils scrapping the contents off of them, a sound that he didn’t mind but Kirsty seemed to feel differently. The dark-haired girl’s lips were pulled down, brows drawn together in a scowl that seemed to be permanent as she glared at nothing in particular. Her hands were fidgeting with one of the many braids trailing over her shoulder as a few had come undone from their earlier hunt. Even Mila was uncharacteristically quiet considering the ecstatic thrum she would normally have about her, half asleep against the pane of the window. The blonde’s ringlets were partially uncurled but still, somehow, retained enough shape to practically cushion her lolled head. She had felt sick from the start of the evening up until now, nauseous and unwilling to nurse any drinks or food. Mila had told them that the house they’d visited reeked so profusely it hurt her head but the others hadn’t smelled anything.
Luana Wu (9) | STAFF REPORTER
I tied a piece of black fabric around the bottom of my face and flipped the hood of my cloak over my head. Then, I strolled onto the street, my feet splashing in the puddles. Rain fell in a steady stream, soaking my clothes and making me shiver. I tucked my hands into the pockets on my pants and continued walking, keeping my head down.
Kadia Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Legendary singer Roberta Flack, known for her timeless, iconic songs like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song, passed away on February 24, 2025, from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALC) and eventually cardiac arrest, at the age of 88. A classically trained pianist turned R&B and jazz musician, Flack’s soulful voice earned her multiple Grammy Awards and a lasting impact on music history.
Kadia Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
HBO’s The White Lotus returned for its highly anticipated third season on February 16, 2025, consisting of 8 episodes and following the lives of the wealthy guests and staff at a luxurious, wellness resort in Thailand. The new season expands on themes of wealth, spirituality, and power dynamics, as creator Mike White wanted to invoke a “satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion and spirituality”.