St. Robert CHS Student News
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?
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
Media plays a significant role in shaping electoral and political views in today’s society. It provides insight into a candidate’s qualities to ensure a successful election result. The usage of it in elections reaches a wider audience, thus heavily influencing many individuals’ perspectives on politics. This is derived from factors such as social media and the distortion of candidates’ portrayals.
Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Research is a fundamental factor in academic society. It allows society to progress, leading to discoveries in many industries. However, it is arguable whether the primary purpose of research is to resolve practical problems or to contribute to human knowledge. Resolving practical problems includes developing vaccines, enhancing cybersecurity, or providing better food preservation and distribution methods. On the other hand, the contribution to human knowledge would be the development of scientific theories, like quantum theory, the theory of evolution, and many more. However, all research, even those that contribute to human knowledge, leads to advancements toward solving practical problems, as seen in the medical, technology, and astronomy fields.
Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER
The purpose of school is to prepare children for a prosperous adult life, so why is it that many students upon their graduation find themselves with no idea of how to change a tire, file taxes, or do something as basic as cooking for themselves? Instead, the invaluable knowledge that they are equipped with is that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, thus why all schools must offer essential life skills courses.
Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER
As the date for the upcoming election is approaching with anticipation, the importance of voting is voiced now more than ever, but a question remains: should the voting age be lowered so that a younger age group can voice their opinions? If we can’t trust teens with substance use or driving, what makes us think that we can trust them with the future of our country?
Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In Canada, significant disparity exists between urban and rural settings in both educational opportunities and access to information. As such, rural communities face the dilemma of an uninformed demographic surrounding social issues, such as crimes and violence, resulting in an increased violence rate and a lack of safety in comparison to urban areas. So, what are the impacts of this dilemma and to what extent does it alter communities across Canada?