St. Robert CHS Student News
Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
The carbon tax has been the Canadian government’s solution to a complex worldwide issue: climate change. However, is this solution really the key to solving global warming?
Timothy Wu (11) | Staff Reporter
School uniforms have long been a controversial topic in the world of parenting and education. Many argue that their uniformity restricts students’ freedom of expression, while others reason that it helps students focus on their studies. Other times, concerns lie with the comfort, affordability, and availability of uniform options. To get a grasp of the sentiments towards uniforms at St. Robert, I interviewed some students and parents for their opinions on the subject.
Eva Guo (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In recent years, many countries have jumped on the trend of decriminalizing or legalizing certain drugs. While there are benefits that come with legalizing these substances, the impacts of such a change only prove that all addictive drugs should be banned from the public.
Serena Ahmad (9) | STAFF REPORTER
American Sign Language, ASL, is a common language used for deaf communities throughout the United States and Canada. However, this language is often only used by deaf people or people who require communication with someone who is deaf such as a family member. This generally creates a misconception that ASL should only be used for certain groups, making it difficult for deaf people to communicate with others beyond their hearing group. Thus, ASL classes should be offered in school to increase its recognition.
Sarina Li (9) | STAFF REPORTER
St. Robert C.H.S has introduced a furry addition to its mental health support system: visiting therapy dogs. These gentle and affectionate companions have been welcomed with open arms by students, teachers, and staff alike, enriching the school community with their presence.
Anya Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Entertainment can manifest in a variety of ways for the consumption of the people. It ranges from TV shows, movies, stories, and more. It reaches wide audiences, not only by word of mouth, but also by advertisements, and is ever-present in our lives. Yet, we often overlook the impacts of entertainment. We finish the T.V. show Friends, watch the movie Barbie, or read the newest Percy Jackson novel. However, we never fully consider just how much these stories and values may affect our perception of the world, values, thinking, problem solving, and being more open to others.
Ethan Xu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Since 2013, the number of gun-related crimes has jumped by almost 42%. In 2017, there were a grand total of 7700 victims involved in firearm-related crimes. In 2018, Toronto alone had 428 shooting incidents, amounting to nearly two and a half times the number of incidents in 2014. Obviously, this is a very negative and alarming trend, and the solution seems to be simple: get rid of all guns. The problem, however, is that criminals don’t follow the law, and if we take away guns from civilians we are simply making it easier for criminals.
Lilit Chilingaryan (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Society has yet to accurately portray mental health and mental illness, especially through the media, where such topics often become distorted and misrepresented. Though many might say that the media has been a catalyst for creating awareness regarding mental illness and its role in society, it has also greatly subdued this positive aspect by insinuating another altogether unhealthy perspective. Over the years, the content on the media has become quite negative; in the case of this topic, for example, there has been the glorification of mental illness, a subject that is rather endorsed than acknowledged.
Ryan Hu (11) | STAFF REPORTER
In an increasingly interconnected world, anyone can hop on the internet and transport themselves to another country. Still, there are many benefits to getting up and moving to another country, both pragmatic and idealistic, and more and more individuals are choosing to as expats, digital nomads and international students.
Clara Kuang (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Last week, team Canada revealed its new soccer jersey for 2024. In collaboration with Nike, the 2 designs of jerseys feature white with red stripes and shades of red. The home-kits were intended to embody a sense of unity and make a bold statement with the starking red color.