St. Robert CHS Student News
Harmony Chen (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Written May 2023
Increasingly, high school students are reconsidering the value of a university education. Tuition costs can be extraordinarily high, student loan debt reaches tens of thousands, and the investment of time, money, and effort significantly reduces the appeal of post-secondary schooling.
Ryan Hu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Written May 2023
The relationship between art and artist has always been fickle. Many artists are critically acclaimed and recognized around the world for their art, while they themselves are detestable people. As an outlet of emotion, art may sometimes bring out the worst in them. However, in a time where every branch of art has its own canons of indisputably great works, and with so many of their artists being terrible people, should art be separated from the artist?
Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
As of 2023, the internet has become one of the largest systems for attaining information. Anyone with a device is able to access millions of sources by just hitting a few buttons. With this system becoming more widely used than ever, it is suggested that media literacy should be implemented into school curriculums to promote digital citizenship and online safety.
Oscar Cheng (9) | Staff Reporter
Written May 2023
Further development in transportation and trade has allowed for growth in our diets. Despite being capable of producing nutritious food locally, importing food from other countries is a natural occurrence. Global diets benefit both consumers and producers in that the consumers satisfy their stomachs while the producers satisfy their wallets.
Written May 2023
On January 9, 2007, in a highly anticipated speech at MacWorld, Steve Jobs unveiled his newest product: “iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone,” said Jobs. Apple under Steve Jobs changed the world, first during the personal computer revolution and again with the iPhone. However, fast forward to today and Apple’s original vision of innovation and consumer satisfaction is nowhere to be seen. Apple under Tim Cook is nothing more than a money-grubbing shell of its former self, and no sane individual should purchase their products.
Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Written May 2023
Since the beginning of 2023, the USA has faced over 200 mass shootings that vary in places such as schools, malls, and other popular public areas. Civilians are left in a frenzy due to the constant risk of sudden gunmen appearing and parents are wary of sending their children into public settings. Furthermore, law enforcement is struggling to keep up with the number of mass shootings happening all over the country.
Bryan Li (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Written May 2023
Science and human values may seem like two different things on opposite sides of the spectrum, but a deeper look infers that science is not totally free from human values. Is science objective and detached from human values, or do human values still play a major part in it?
Harmony Chen (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Written May 2023
Knowledge is all around us. Through observation, experience, and investigation, we make conclusions about both ourselves and others. However, who is to determine whether this knowledge is indeed fact, or if it has been influenced by external and internal factors?
Oscar Cheng (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Written May 2023
Hot beverages such as coffee and tea are currently considered soups under tax law regulations, as well as hot food products. Despite its common category, one proves to be better than the other.
Bryan Li (10) | STAFF REPORTER
An actor interprets their role in the same gestures, speech, and body language that bring the character to life. Some of the best actors have mastered this art, being able to switch personalities to match their character almost instantly. However, there are many things that cannot be changed about an actor, such as their race. Many actors have gotten themselves in hot water due to public outrage over the fact that they are playing a role of a character who has a different skin tone.