St. Robert CHS Student News
Jessica Ng (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, which means they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.
Jessica Ng (12) | STAFF REPORTER
On November 9, 2019, Hockey Commentator, Don Cherry, made a controversial comment that new immigrants who didn’t support veterans by wearing a poppy were being disrespectful. Since his comment has caused an uproar among viewers, Cherry has expressed no regrets about his declaration. The sports commentator thought his views were neither bigoted nor racist, but only respectful towards fallen troops. As a result, Sportsnet decided that they would be cutting ties with Cherry for good.
Jessica Ng (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Superstitions pass in and out of fashion and new superstitions are invented every day. Sometimes it can be difficult to decide which beliefs are true and which are not. The mystery around Friday the 13th has been a long-going fable that many still believe to this day. The irrational fear of the number 13 has been given a scientific name: triskaidekaphobia, while the analogy to this the fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia.
Jessica Ng (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Choosing a career is a big decision. It is important to consider your contribution to the world and the passion you have for a certain field. Being a doctor is an advantageous career that includes many perks and fulfillment. Although it is a challenging occupation, the rewards and successes that come with the hard work are evident.
Jessica Ng (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Canada is dedicated to meeting its international commitments to track and report GHG emissions so that our country can make sustainable choices for our future. The four major political parties have informed the public of their targets and what this means in tackling climate change. With this goal in mind, the look to conquer climate change one step at a time.
Jessica Ng (12) | STAFF REPORTER
The ability for organisms to withstand the effects of antibiotics is known as antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is also a specific type of drug resistance. Through the process of natural selection, antibiotic resistance evolves through random mutation. However, it can also be engineered by applying stress on a population.
Jessica Ng (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Hi there! My name is Jessica Ng and I’m a grade 12 student at St. Robert. I was born in Hong Kong but I came to Canada when I was less than two years old. I grew up in Richmond Hill, Ontario and I live there still.
In a life where one is privileged enough to receive so much in this world, it’s fascinating that first world individuals still have so much that bothers them. Although life has it’s up and downs, a lot of problems evidently develop from one’s stubbornness. First world problems are still prevalent in today’s society and are without a doubt, insignificant. In short, these minor inconveniences stir up so much stress that it’s quite ridiculous. However, by far the wackiest and bizarre problem is that people get hungry, but they don’t wish to cook.
1,000 is for the number of puzzle pieces my Dad and I used to build,
7 is the number of Polly Pockets I used to have,
1,000,000 is for the number of times I didn’t turn off the TV,
which made my grandma mad.
Jessica Ng (11) – STAFF REPORTER
If I could travel anywhere, I’d want to go to Tokyo, Japan. I’ve been to the city but only stopped for a short while before exploring the rural areas of Nikko. Tokyo is widely recognized for its outstanding cuisine, scenery, and museums.