Andrew Ganni (12) STAFF REPORTER
As autumn settles, in, the St. Robert Cross country team is preparing for one of the toughest races of their student athletic careers.
A Summer Memory
Jin Schofield (9) STAFF REPORTER
It’s as if I am still there.
I remember gazing over an empty plot of land – nothing but flat, glistening stone for hundreds of meters. Seated under a scrawny tree, I savour the tiny amount of shelter provided to me from the blazing sun. As I stare out across this vast blanket of stone, I marvel in this monument’s prominence – significance one might say rivals that of the Parthenon, the Great Wall, and the Pyramids.
Music’s Effect on the Mind
Linyin Chen (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Music has become a staple in Western culture, eliciting emotional responses from its listeners.
Meet Your Reporter: Joshua Lee
Hey St. Robs! My name is Joshua Lee and I have been given the privilege to become a writer for our school’s very own newspaper, the Axiom.
Rams (Re)United
Melika Kamali (12) | SCHOOL EVENTS REPORTER
That dreaded time of the year has finally arrived again, the first day of school. On September 4, 2018, the grade 9 students had their first day of school at St. Robert, while grades 10 through 12 returned on September 5th.
The Circus of 1800s :The Greatest Showman
Natalie Chiu (10) STAFF REPORTER
The Greatest Showman, released on December 20, 2017, starred Hugh Jackman playing the role of the penniless, struggling to find financial support. P.T Barnum desperately hunts for a fast solution to his growing dilemma, which just so happens to come in the shape of an ambition to start a circus consisting of peculiar people.
Nike And The Kaepernick Controversy
Ryan Hooshiar (10) STAFF REPORTER
Professional American footballer Colin Kaepernick has been making big headlines since 2016, when he first began protesting police brutality against African-Americans by kneeling during the anthem. Now the world renowned brand Nike has joined the story by choosing Kaepernick as the face of their new Just Do it campaign.
The Return of Avril Lavigne
Joy Ye (12) STAFF REPORTER
Avril Lavigne, 33, has finally returned to the public eye with an emotional new single Head Above Water. The singer has been absent since her single Fly in 2015.
Visiting the Lincoln Memorial
MAHRAEEL TADROS (12) – STAFF REPORTER
This summer I went on a trip to Washington DC. The trip was amazing despite the sweltering weather. One of my favourite memories there was the visit to the Lincoln Memorial on the night of July 1st – Canada Day.
Meet Your Reporter: Connor Dong
My name is Connor and I am one of your reporters. This is my first year as a reporter for The Axiom and I am thrilled to be part of the creative writing department.