St. Robert CHS Student News
Jing Wen (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Hello everyone! My name is Jing Wen and I am currently one of the Grade 10 pre-IB students here at St. Robert. I am glad to be part of the Axiom for a second year and to be continuing as a reporter for the entertainment column.
Faven Tesfamichael (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Prince Philip was born on June 10, 1921, in Greece and has unfortunately passed away as of April 9, 2021, in the United Kingdom at the age of 99. During his life, Prince Philip had achieved many accomplishments alongside his wife, Elizabeth II, the Queen of England.
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
Demi Lovato has faced an ongoing struggle with bulimia and continues to remain candid with the world on her experiences, documenting her recent efforts in overcoming her battle and has become a public crusader against the illness. Though her efforts are generally applauded, a recent incident involving Lovato and a frozen yogurt store have generated mixed reviews.
Jing Wen (9) | STAFF REPORTER
The American pop star, Taylor Swift, is not a fan of Netflix’s new show Ginny and Georgia.
Although they have never stepped out of the spotlight, the lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have once again become a topic for mass discussion by the general public. However, while some people discuss the topic with no previous prejudice, others take a different approach. More specifically, a former British news reporter named Piers Morgan.
Faven Tesfamichael (10) | STAFF REPORTER
May 19, 2018, marked a historical day for the entire world as the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took place in Windsor Castle with the whole world watching live. The royal family had never seen a couple like Harry and Meghan and neither had the media.
Anne Marie Pongonthara (11) STAFF REPORTER
Our story is set on the fringes of US society, rural Idaho. Areas that rarely come up in conversations and even less visited by people from the rest of the country. Here folks live in fear of any change in societal norms and parting from cultural traditions. Superstition and conspiracy are their primary source of solace, and the federal government is perceived as their mortal enemy. As ludicrous as it might seem; to a young Tara Westover, this was life.
Eiz Dawn Balangao (11) STAFF REPORTER
The film "The Dig," a touching British drama, was released in late January 2021, portraying a scenic retelling of the events of the 1939 excavation of the historic Anglo-Saxon cemetery Sutton Hoo. Further adapted from John Preston’s 2007 novel of the same name, Director Simon Stone casts an emotional story of discovery, hope, and perseverance, all set in the historical setting of rural pre-war United Kingdom.
Recently, a documentary called Framing Britney Spears has helped bring the #FreeBritney movement to light. Some questions can be raised about what the #FreeBritney movement is about.
Faven Tesfamichael (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Black History Month was last month, but the legacy of Black History does not end there. Here is a collection of five prominent Black celebrities and public figures that excel in their chosen fields.