St. Robert CHS Student News
Bryan Li (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Written April 2023
When you get a bad mark, it is common to pin your frustration and anger on your teacher, who graded your assessment. Some may throw the accusation of favouritism and hatred, towards other students, and yourself. If this is true, it may be better to have other educators mark your assessments rather than yourself.
Oscar Cheng (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Work, work, and art! In spite of the academic prowess our community demands of every individual, our school also harbours extraordinary artistry; we have many skilled musicians, actors, and visual artists sharing their skills through music ensembles, plays, and murals here at St. Robert. For the school community, expanding and investing in arts programs would benefit many. Just like any other discipline, the arts take time and practice but reward students with countless benefits.
Oscar Cheng (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Written April 2023
Court is now in session with the latest scoop on cereal. The debate on the order of pouring cereal and milk has been going on for generations, but there’s no clear answer in sight. Today, the accused was said to have been seen pouring the milk before the cereal, their defence statement revolving around the idea that pouring the milk first makes the experience better. After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge turns to the jury for their support.
Ryan Hu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Written April 2023
Since April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has been on strike nationwide. The union, representing 155 000 workers for the federal public service, is the largest public service union in Canada. Their strike has been affecting government services like immigration, citizenship, passport, and tax services.
Taha Forooghi (9) | STAFF REPORTER
The American government is frequently recognized as one of the most potent and significant in the entire globe. The organization may always be improved, though, just like any other. Accountability and openness are two important areas where the administration can improve. By concentrating on these crucial components, here are the best approaches to improve the US government.
Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Tirzepatide, or commonly known as Mounjaro, is an injectable medication that is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. However, more people are using this drug to lose weight instead of treating diabetes. The demand for this medication continues to increase as this weight loss trend continues, leading to several in-need, diabetic individuals struggling to access Mounjaro.
Bryan Li (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In recent months, the United States has been advocating a ban on popular social media app Tiktok. Tiktok is a popular social media platform in which users are able to create and share content, specifically short videos. Tiktok is currently under investigation by the United States Congress because users’ privacy is currently at risk. This compromised data can seriously hurt the security of the United States, and changes need to be made.
Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Today, most high schoolers aspire to continue into post-secondary education. Each individual has their own reason –whether it is to make their parents proud, helping to achieve a prosperous future, or for one’s own particular interests in a certain field of study. However, everyone will imminently have to face the financial wall of tuition fees, which will regrettably continue to grow taller and hinder the potential of academic talent, exacerbating the wealth gap in Ontario.
Taha Forooghi (9) | STAFF REPORTER
(May Your New Year Be Victorious!)
Whether spelled Nowruz or Nuwruz, the new year celebrating the coming of spring is enjoyed by many Iranians, Afghanians, Turks, Kurds, and some in parts of India. Nowruz means New Day in the Farsi language and celebrates the coming of spring and the new year.
Ryan Hu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In 1967, the fifth James Bond film was released. You Only Live Twice was noteworthy for being the first Bond film to be set in an East Asian country. In order to escape from the movie’s villains, Bond disguises as a Japanese man by putting on some bushy eyebrows and taping his eyes back. While the film has not aged well in its effects and action, it also has not aged well in its casual racism. Perhaps it is no wonder that the script for the movie was written by British children’s literature author Roald Dahl, later known for his racist comments. While the sixties were undoubtedly a different era for film and books, nowadays the issue of cultural appropriation is given much more consideration. The film industry has always used other cultures to create unique stories, but to what extent does an interest in foreign cultures become offensive?