St. Robert CHS Student News
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?
Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
The primary point of incarceration is to rehabilitate individuals and help them reflect and recover from past mistakes. The justice system is to offer fair judgement to ensure that upon return from imprisonment, prisoners are “transformed”. However, we contradict this concept by limiting those who underwent such rehabilitation treatment and rejecting them, even though by law they are no longer considered criminals. If the core value of incarceration is to guide those who have made mistakes to become beneficial citizens, then why are they facing lifelong barriers that prevent them from truly getting a second chance? Formerly imprisoned individuals face limitations with employment, housing, and education, making their lives harder instead of providing new beginnings.
Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
As the country with the highest rate of gun violence and deaths in the world, the United States is often torn between those wanting to implement stricter gun control measures and those who claim its ineffectiveness. This article aims to reflect upon the dilemma: are stricter gun control measures effective, and will they reduce violence in the United States?
Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER
AI has increasingly become a crucial part of our lives, particularly in schools as it is used not only by students but by teachers, too. As AI continues to advance, we see teachers rely on it more frequently; however, teachers using AI to do everything from grading assignments to preparing lesson plans is simply unacceptable.
Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER
History is far more than a collection of facts; it is an intricate web of events that are beyond simple judgment. Historians and scholars attempt to reconstruct the past, yet the lens through which they view events is undoubtedly influenced by contemporary values. Attempting to judge historical events by these contemporary values is inherently flawed due to the vast differences between past and present and the notion of justifying historical actions remains equally flawed.
Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” as quoted by President Theodore Roosevelt, highlights that constantly comparing ourselves to others can cause us to feel dissatisfied with our lives. Beauty standards are a common source of this misery. Beauty standards are society’s perception of attractiveness. This often includes ideal facial features, body weight, skin tone, etc. However, the establishment of these standards are extremely toxic towards certain demographics, particularly young girls.
Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Throughout our life, we obtain skills that help us in school, work, etc., and these skills can be separated into two categories: hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are technical skills that are relevant in certain jobs, such as having the knowledge of accounting or languages. On the other hand, soft skills are usually related to personality, such as time management or leadership skills. However, the debate remains as to which of these skills are more important.
Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Due to fast fashion, H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Shein, Urban Outfitters, and many more have become multi-million brands. The fashion industry has expanded tremendously over the years. Although many of these developments were positive, there has also been an expansion in fast fashion, which is appalling. Fast fashion is the leading cause of climate change, water pollution, and harm to aquatic life.
Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In the past decade, nearly 500 species have been declared extinct, with reports by the United Nations estimating that half of all species are to be extinct by 2050. One of the primary measures to prevent this trajectory are breeding and conservation programs, with the most common being captive breeding. However, there is the question of their effectiveness. Are they truly enough to protect our diminishing biodiversity?