St. Robert CHS Student News
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
Truly one of the most tear-jerking and mature films on Disney Plus; the 2020 biopic “Clouds” follows the life of Zach Sobiech, a 17 year old terminally diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a highly aggressive type of bone cancer. With only months to live, he turned to music as his source of solace and strength resulting in the hit song “clouds.”
Glenda Gao (10) STAFF REPORTER
There is nothing quite like curling up in a cozy blanket, while listening to Christmas music and reading a Christmas book or drinking hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies with the family. With the recent cutbacks on gatherings and raise in COVID cases, it is hard to find the Christmas spirit, however, here are a few fun Christmas ideas and activities to get you back in the cheerful holiday mood!
On November 22, the 2020 American Music Awards (AMAs) took place. Due to the current state of the world during the pandemic, it took place in an empty stadium with virtual appearances from artists around the world.
Christina Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
16 year old TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio, hits 100 million followers on TikTok, making her the first person ever to reach 100 million followers on the app. In March 2020, D’Amelio became the most followed TikTok star in the world with over 45 million followers and her fame continued to grow rapidly in 2020, gaining over 50 million followers in one year.
Jing Wen (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Starting in 2013, BTS slowly made their way to the top and has easily become one of the most popular K-Pop bands known today. With over 100 million ARMY fans, the group of seven has toured all over the world to perform for them.
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
After suffering a four year long silent battle against colon cancer, the 43 year old actor, Chadwick Boseman, passed away on August 28, 2020 in the sight of family. Throughout his fight, Boseman persevered and over the last four years of his life grew to be one of the most influential actors in Hollywood.
On November 24th, 2020, the nominations for the 63rd Grammy Awards were released, recognizing achievements in music released in late 2019 and 2020. The announcement has garnered much celebration within hundreds of artists, all excited at their chance to win a golden gramophone.
Ching Ching Ma (10) | STAFF REPORTER
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You, the sequel to the surprise hit film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018), premiered on Netflix on February 12, 2020.
Adrian Li (11) | STAFF REPORTER
As the couple officially step back as senior members of the royal family on March 31st, a royal source has told Entertainment Tonight that tensions have slightly decreased among the royals.
Adrian Li (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Judy Sheindlin, the star of the popular reality court show Judge Judy, announced on March 2nd that the show’s next season will be her 25th and last season during an interview with Ellen DeGeneres.