St. Robert CHS Student News
Mia Tamondong (10) l STAFF REPORTER
I’m awake. I glance around as if that would help, but all I’m met with is blank space. Nothingness. It’s dull. Everything is so dull. It’s cold here, wherever “here” is, and I begin to shiver. I try to make sense of it all, the grey, the chills, the sensation of being suspended in something I can’t see. Before I can understand my surroundings I’m falling.
Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Winter break is just around the corner, bringing about the perfect time to watch some great films. While the weather outside might be frightful, the following movies are sure to be delightful.
Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Halloween is here, and just like with any other event, there are bound to be movies made for the occasion. Over the years, many cherished Halloween movies have been produced, always bringing spooky, creative ideas to the big screen. Here are two of the many haunting movies you should definitely watch this Halloween.
Anya Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
From the beginning of time, people have been hopping in on trends just to gain social respect/recognition. We’ve all seen it before. Rainbows in app logos, shirts, pencil cases. Some forms of #BlackoutTuesday. Performative activists don’t understand the purpose of activist trends, and don’t do any actual advocation for intended social change of the movement. Individuals are guilty of it, corporations are guilty as well, and more.
Eva Guo (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Bullying awareness week was where people drew attention to bullying and campaigned against it. However, how effective are these campaigns? Can bullying even be stopped?
Marcus Wong (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Despite securing his third consecutive Formula One championship almost two months ago during the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen never once considered taking it easy. His relentless drive led him to victory in every subsequent race, culminating in an exceptional year marked by a record-breaking 19th win of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this past Sunday.
Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Diction is a vibrant tool used to illustrate scenes for readers, listeners, and conversationalists. However, paint fades, and new advances are made to improve what has become outdated. A question that has surfaced with the improvement of society is: should we disregard the carefully brushed work that is now antiquated?
Liora Abrera Manoim (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Have you ever been to the Royal Ontario Museum and wondered how on Earth they got their hands on non-Canadian ancient artifacts? The entire collection can’t be a loan from Egypt, China, or what have you, could it? You’d be right: many of them are artifacts that were obtained via looting.
Sarina Li (9) | STAFF REPORTER
With another year comes another season of university applications. Join STR students as they set out on the difficult but thrilling route of applying to universities. As people join study groups and frantically fill out forms, an intense sense of drive and ambition permeates the air, weaving a vibrant web of common goals. In order to have a greater understanding of the complex world of college applications, we had the chance to speak with Sam, a university student that went through this life-changing experience. During our discussion, Sam expressed the complex aspects of his adventure by characterizing it as a journey of self-discovery. He underlined how important peer relationships are for students to have as they come together to overcome obstacles and celebrate accomplishments. It became clear as Sam clearly expressed his observations that this is a deep investigation of both academic and personal development rather than just a task to complete.
Gloria Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
St. Robert is a school known for its academic excellence and extracurricular activities, yet many students aren’t aware of the diverse range of talents and skill sets within the school.