St. Robert CHS Student News
Lilit Chilingaryan (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Universities are intellectual institutions of research and higher learning that must implement selection processes to ensure the most academically inclined, prepared students are accepted. As a part of the submissions, many universities in the US require one’s SAT test score in addition to the GPA, supplementary application, admission essay, etc.
Mia Tamondong (10) l STAFF REPORTER
Heartbeats are a delicate thing. The steady tapping in one’s chest, the singular thing that said, I’m alive. Speeding up in times of fear, or love even. So to imagine it slowing, growing increasingly quiet to the point of silence, was unthinkable. That is, until you witness it.
Taha Forooghi (10) | STAFF REPORTER
On December 13th and 14th, the Art Council hosted a Christmas ornament-making workshop. All-inclusive tickets went on sale from the 11th to the 12th for two dollars.
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.”
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.
Mia Tamondong (10) l STAFF REPORTER
I’m awake. I glance around as if that would help, but all I’m met with is blank space. Nothingness. It’s dull. Everything is so dull. It’s cold here, wherever “here” is, and I begin to shiver. I try to make sense of it all, the grey, the chills, the sensation of being suspended in something I can’t see. Before I can understand my surroundings I’m falling.
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.
Anya Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
From the beginning of time, people have been hopping in on trends just to gain social respect/recognition. We’ve all seen it before. Rainbows in app logos, shirts, pencil cases. Some forms of #BlackoutTuesday. Performative activists don’t understand the purpose of activist trends, and don’t do any actual advocation for intended social change of the movement. Individuals are guilty of it, corporations are guilty as well, and more.
Eva Guo (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Bullying awareness week was where people drew attention to bullying and campaigned against it. However, how effective are these campaigns? Can bullying even be stopped?