St. Robert CHS Student News
Emily Yang (10) | STAFF REPORTER
It’s 8 a.m. on a bright Saturday morning. As you enter the kitchen, you hear distinct chattering coming from the TV, and your little brothers scream and zoom past you. Oh well, you think, as you grab a coffee and start scrolling on CBC’s Instagram account for the latest news.
Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER
In the passage of life, we seek happiness and opportunities, hoping for success, yet when we face our evitable death, we are left wondering about the choices which we made in our lives. Was what I did for the greater cause, or was it simply for my own greed? This pondering fills our heads with countless questions and regrets but still, mankind chases after the simple riches and power that we so desire.
Lancy Wang (9) | STAFF REPORTER
The Crochet Club is one of our school’s most creative clubs, where students meet biweekly on Tuesdays in room P09 to dive into the art of crochet. Here, members get together to learn new techniques, share tips, and work on fun projects in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Trevor Wu (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Many students rely on cafeteria food every day for various reasons, time, location, enjoyment, laziness. It would be obvious for the school to hire caterers to supply meals at lunchtime, but are they here to earn a profit like restaurants, or hired help to provide nutritious meals? One way to try and determine the answer is through analyzing the prices, but I don’t get to solely decide what is considered expensive or not, so I interviewed some St. Roberts students.
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.