St. Robert CHS Student News
Sara Mirsarraf (10) | STAFF REPORTER
The University of Guelph is offering a unique course on Taylor swift, a unique pop icon starting this winter semester. The name will be “Taylor swift: Music, Media and Meaning” and will explore her music, lyrics and cultural influence, giving students an in-depth look at one of the world’s most successful pop artists.
Monica Wasef (10) | STAFF REPORTER
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After 15 years of waiting, Harry Potter, Hermione, and Ron are coming back on screen, with a set release date in 2026 on HBO. The series was first announced in 2023 and is estimated to take a decade to complete.
Kadia Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Rosé, a beloved member of BLACKPINK, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, has once again captivated fans with the release of Number One Girl. This heart-wrenching ballad is the second single from her highly anticipated solo album, Rosie, following the record-breaking success of her debut single, APT., which charted in the Billboard Top 10 at number 8 – a first for a Korean female soloist.
Monica Wasef (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Moana 2 , the sequel to Moana, is to come out on November 27, 2024. Adding to the anticipation of the film, two prominent actors are continuing to play their roles as Maui and Moana, the “Rock” and Auli’i Cravalho! The film was directed by Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller, and David Derrick and produced by Yvett Merino and Christina Chen. In addition, the movie soundtrack will be coming from Grammy winners and nominees including Mark Mancina and Emily Bear.
Kadia Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Fans of the beloved 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,and the Broadway musical Wicked have been eagerly awaiting their screen adaptation, and on November 3, Wicked: Part One finally made its highly anticipated debut. Set long before Dorothy Gale’s time and following the backstories of two young witches, Elphaba and Glinda, the film allows audiences to witness their journey(s) that caused them to ultimately become the magical land of Oz’s most famous witches.
Sara Mirsarraf (10) | STAFF REPORTER
ROSÉ and Bruno Mars “APT” is reigning over the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for the third week in a row. This song also introduced ROSÉ’s solo studio album, “Rosie”, which was announced by ROSÉ herself that is planned to be published on December 6th, 2024.
Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Winter break is just around the corner, bringing about the perfect time to watch some great films. While the weather outside might be frightful, the following movies are sure to be delightful.
Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Halloween is here, and just like with any other event, there are bound to be movies made for the occasion. Over the years, many cherished Halloween movies have been produced, always bringing spooky, creative ideas to the big screen. Here are two of the many haunting movies you should definitely watch this Halloween.
Monica Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
There are many Christmas movies with distinct characteristics. Few of the moves include The Small One, Home Alone, and Ernest Saves Christmas.
Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Several popular songs have become critically acclaimed hits over the years. One of these songs that has stood the test of time is “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.”