St. Robert CHS Student News
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
Demi Lovato has faced an ongoing struggle with bulimia and continues to remain candid with the world on her experiences, documenting her recent efforts in overcoming her battle and has become a public crusader against the illness. Though her efforts are generally applauded, a recent incident involving Lovato and a frozen yogurt store have generated mixed reviews.
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
Our story is set on the fringes of US society, rural Idaho. Areas that rarely come up in conversations and even less visited by people from the rest of the country. Here folks live in fear of any change in societal norms and parting from cultural traditions. Superstition and conspiracy are their primary source of solace, and the federal government is perceived as their mortal enemy. As ludicrous as it might seem; to a young Tara Westover, this was life.
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
As days go by and COVID restrictions increase, dreams of travel remain far from grasp, and vacation becomes an unreachable fantasy. Yet, despite this continued rise in cases, social media has been flooded with photos of countless “influencers” giving wings to our flights of fantasy. With travel being such a conflicting concept to our new reality, the question must be asked: Why are these influencers travelling during the pandemic?
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
Truly one of the most tear-jerking and mature films on Disney Plus; the 2020 biopic “Clouds” follows the life of Zach Sobiech, a 17 year old terminally diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a highly aggressive type of bone cancer. With only months to live, he turned to music as his source of solace and strength resulting in the hit song “clouds.”
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
After suffering a four year long silent battle against colon cancer, the 43 year old actor, Chadwick Boseman, passed away on August 28, 2020 in the sight of family. Throughout his fight, Boseman persevered and over the last four years of his life grew to be one of the most influential actors in Hollywood.
Hello there! My name is AnneMarie Pongonthara, and I am a Grade 11 student here at St Robs. This year I will be one of the Axiom’s entertainment reporters and I am very excited to be writing for all of you.