St. Robert CHS Student News
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.
Elizabeth Rossi (11) | STAFF REPORTER
The hallucinations were the same as always. The same three-eyed felines and one too many winged birds slinking between the branches outside her window, singing away. Pollen and dust clouded the creases of her walls and furniture in a hydrodip smog. Her hands wove around the stem of one of the cocooned buds, too young to flower. The plant couldn’t help its innate hunger to spread, seemingly starved and equally as determined to leave no surface within the basement untouched.
Luana Wu (9) | STAFF REPORTER
There was an old hag sitting in front of my father’s bookstore. She was, as far as I could tell, extremely stubborn. She claimed that she could tell the future just by tasting someone’s blood. My father wanted her gone, of course, but there was no use in persuading her. She made quite a bit of money by sitting outside the bookstore.
Elaine Chang (10) | Staff Reporter
Anticipation like nothing else runs prickles along your body, your pulse battering against your skin, trying to escape its confines.
Monica Wasef (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Overview:
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.
Raha Rejali (12) | STAFF REPORTER
I sat in the chairs, denying every man who asked me for a dance. There was just no way I was going to give my mother the satisfaction of smirking at me and insinuating that I would one day marry whoever it was that I would dance with. I drank my sparkling champagne, and I could feel almost every man’s eyes on me. Did I happen to mention that I was an heiress? Yes, to a hotel chain. Our last name was known worldwide, and everyone decided that they wanted to put a ring on my finger from the minute I stepped into the room.
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.
Paria Shahir (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Hiding under the desk, wondering how I ended up here, I’m so tall I must slide into a position with my chin touching my chest. Looking up, I see the fuzzy bottoms of my drawers gnawing upon me, and those strange metal rods that seem to make drawers work and whirr.
Christian Intendencia (10) | STAFF REPORTER
In the past few years, Black Friday has been quietly slowing down. Instead of just being a one-day event, it’s now turned into weeklong sales that aren’t as high as they used to be. Snaking long lines in the early morning have disappeared. What was 60-80% off is now 30-50% off.
Parnian Esmaeilishayeh (12) | STAFF REPORTER
High school students have been sacrificing sleep to complete more work per day and to “feel more productive.” Not only is this lack of sleep counterproductive, but it also leads to more harm in the long run.