St. Robert CHS Student News
Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Art is often created to reflect society by revealing the state of something at a specific time or place. It allows spectators to see things from a variety of perspectives other than our own. However, art pieces don’t solely have to be perceived as a representation of society but instead be viewed from the context of the artist.
Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Graffiti’s two sides of a coin can be seen as art or vandalism. While many may disapprove of this artform, it can also be used as an artistic expression for beauty, to convey messages, or for protests. Most times, this artform is done illegally and without permission; however, Graffiti should most definitely be allowed — just to a certain extent.
Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Art is a window to the soul — an artist’s ideas and emotions of poured onto a canvas through tremendous amounts of creativity and dedication to their craft. Every mark is made with intent and a story behind it. That is of course until AI entered the scene. AI art, as the name suggests, are images or ‘artwork’ made by generative AI. In recent years, generative AI has become more and more popular, with even major companies using AI generated images in promotional material. However, since its development, AI has been surrounded by controversy and numerous ethical concerns.
Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Many are unaware of the capabilities of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is “the study and manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular level—specifically, matter that’s 1 to 100 nanometres in size” (Government of Canada). Nanotechnology was invented in 1959 by Richard Feynman; he described it as having the ability to “arrange atoms one by one, just as we want them” (“Richard Feynman: There’s plenty of room at the bottom’, Nanotechnology lecture – 1959 — Speakola”). The potential of nanotechnology is leading to revolutionary breakthroughs in many fields, one of which is global warming. Nanotechnology can remove greenhouse emissions and decrease dependence on fossil fuels, though there are doubts regarding its effectiveness due to its high costs, health risks, and environmental concerns.
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?
Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER
November 11 marks the end of the First World War, honoring those who have bravely fought for our country. For the majority, we know this day as “Remembrance Day.” Unlike Easter or Christmas, Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday (meaning that adults must go to work while students must attend school), and it should most certainly continue to remain this way.
Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Imagine you’ve been captured in an insane asylum. You attempt to break out of your confines when suddenly, a large looming figure grabs you, strips you naked and starts stabbing needles into your eyes. Pretty scary, right?
Sarah Morra (12) | STAFF REPORTER
The people of France have been long known for their strong-willed spirits and political involvement. Dating back to the French Revolution in the late 1700s, the French have always fought for their rights and their liberty. This fiery passion to fight for their freedoms lives on to this day. This can be observed in modern French politics where they riot, protest, and are actively involved in the political scene. For example, in January 2024 French farmers were protesting due to subpar wages and lack of environmental protection — this is merely a show of how the French spirit has yet to burn out.
Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER
With the progression of gender equality within past years, women have begun receiving their long due recognition and rights. However, despite these historic achievements, issues regarding gender inequality persist, particularly in the sports industry. Women continue to be overlooked in this male-dominated field by being actively sexualized and doubted of the skills they possess.
Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Vapes, devices originally used to help smokers quit their addictions, have become a major concern, especially regarding youth. Contrary to the name, vapes don’t just have water vapor mist but contain many addictive substances as well as toxic metals that have been shown to stunt brain development. Evidently, this makes vaping incredibly harmful, especially to younger people. But what makes it such an extensive problem, and how can it be solved?