Opt-Out Organ Donation: The Life Saving Default

Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER

In 2021, Nova Scotia implemented an opt-out system for organ donation. This means that unless an individual opts out, they are an organ donor (“Request to opt out of organ and tissue donation”). Many other provinces in Canada are considering whether this system is ethical. In 2020, 276 people died waiting for organ transplants (Canadian Blood Services). Upon implementing an opt-out system, organs will become less scarce and more lives will be saved. Mandatory organ donation increases the availability of organs by raising awareness of the significance of organ donations, making it easier to become an organ donor, and normalizing organ donation.  read more

Cats vs Dogs

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

While our world is continuously changing and growing, there is still one question yet to be answered. Regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity, this long history of debate has divided up many. Of course, it is none other than the long rivalry between cats and dogs, with the question remaining of which is better. read more

The Price of Your Period 

Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER

As society treads the path towards equality and fairness, especially regarding gender, one unjust roadblock stands in the way: the pink tax. This term refers to the higher price of women’s products in comparison to those of their male counterparts — razors, deodorants, and most concerning of all, feminine hygiene products. These price differences are not only unfair but also unethical. read more

Support Lost in the Words: How Society Fails Teen’s Mental Health

Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER

There are various support systems implemented to aid teens with their mental health. However, the number of mental health issues among teens continues to grow at an alarmingly high rate. As the problem becomes louder, society becomes quieter by putting in weak efforts to support the crisis. read more

Business Class: St. Robert DECA Team Flies High at ICDC

Aaliyah Zhou (9) | Staff Reporter

From April 26 to April 29, the St. Robert DECA team experienced an outstanding week in Orlando, Florida, where the team represented Ontario DECA at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC). After months of preparation for role plays and exams, the team’s hard work was met with remarkable success, with 17 students of the team’s 22 finalists placing in the Top 10 globally! Among these achievements were a 1st place and 2nd place award in the SEM and BTDM events, respectively. read more

There Can Be Only UNO!: UNO Tournament Ends in Epic Victory

Timothy Wu (11) | Staff Reporter

On May 9, 2025, the school library transformed into a battleground of color and chaos as the Board Games Club hosted its first official UNO Tournament. With 32 participants, the event was packed with tense moments and dramatic comebacks as players battled their way to the top. read more

STR Breaking the Silence: 30 Days of Self-Care for Mental Health Month

Lancy Wang (9) | STAFF REPORTER

This May, St. Robert’s Breaking the Silence club is kicking off a 30-day self-care challenge in honour of Mental Health Month. Students are invited to take part in daily wellness activities, from enjoying a favourite homemade beverage to taking a 3-hour internet detox.  read more

Who Are YOU Voting?

Hi Rams! Coming up very soon are the Student Council Elections, a yearly event allowing you to vote for various roles and people for the next school year. The positions up for election are president, senior VP, junior VP, info officer, media officer, grade representatives, equity & diversity officer and school spirit officer. The voting will be held on May 12 to 13 and every role except grade representatives must give a speech in front of the grade elevens, tens and nines. You can only vote for one person for every position but it is different for grade representatives. You can only vote for your grade representative, for example I will be voting for our next grade 10 rep because I will be in grade 10 during the 2025 to 2026 school year. Also, you can also vote for two people for the academic grade reps but only one candidate can be chosen for the IB rep.  read more

Dictating Cell Phone Bans

Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

On September 1, 2024, Ontario, several Canadian provinces, including Ontario, dictated a widespread cell phone ban in elementary and secondary schools, leaving some content and others fuming. The contrasting perspectives on the restriction beg the question — how effective are these cell phone bans, and should they really have been implemented? read more