St. Robert CHS Student News
Lancy Wang (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Hey St. Robs! My name is Lancy Wang, a pre-IB student here (though I’m still trying to figure out how I made it in). On a brighter note, I’m thrilled to be one of your school events reporters this year! Since I was young, I’ve been drawn to all things literature, and I’m always excited to be involved in school activities and contribute to our community.
Caitlyn Kerr (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Hello Saint Roberts! My name is Caitlyn Kerr, and I’m one of the new writers in Axiom. I will be writing in the school events section. I’ve always had a passion to write and after hearing about the STR Axiom Club, I’ve waited for applications to come out. I’m very glad to be a part of this new experience and meet like-minded people.
Eva Guo (9) | STAFF REPORTER
While people often praise direct democracy for empowering citizens, it is not a system that can be implemented just anywhere. Direct democracy when applied to the country of Canada paints a more nuanced picture. There are a plethora of flaws in direct democracy and complexities in Canadian society that makes this system less effective.
Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER
The People’s Party of canada, A former branch of the conservative party of Canada which claims to be a party who is for the people, a political representative of the needs of Canadians. However, this party proceeds to exclude group after group and express slanderous exclamations – which would make anyone of sound mind question, which people are they truly for?
Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER
From the earth we grow, naturally, we have always had basic instincts. Our understanding of natural predators, basic survival skills, and trauma responses are composite in a typical homo sapien. However, the reason behind our habits and behaviours in which we have come to develop within our civilised society are up for debate.
Liora Manoim (12) | STAFF REPORTER
The tense and fraught past shared by archeologists, museums, and the First Nations people of Canada is no secret. For years, decades, and centuries, museums have stolen and detained several religiously and culturally significant artifacts from the First Nations people, and archeologists have assisted in this gross miscarriage of justice in the name of science and historical documentation.
Ethan Xu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
“And it’s also a comprehensive health and fitness device.” That was the introduction of the Apple Watch all the way back in 2014. Smartwatches were advertised as this wonderful mini computer that was on your wrist, a multifunctional timepiece. While it was sold as a mini-wearable phone, another key selling point was fitness tracking. However, as smartwatches evolved, they also got many other features, mostly all unrelated to health. This then begs the question: are smartwatches hindering individual health, or are they truly helpful? In short, smartwatches don’t help the individual’s health at all. This is because the health features are so overshadowed that they don’t serve an important purpose.
Sarah Morra (11) | STAFF REPORTER
The 81st Golden Globes ceremony celebrates the awards of television and film productions of 2023. This year’s Golden Globes ceremony was hosted by “comedian” Jo Koy; however, this title is reserved for individuals who have attained the ability to appease and humor a crowd. This year’s awards ceremony however, went in a different direction.
Clara Kuang (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Head coach of Toronto Raptors, Darko Rajakovic, was fined US$25,000 by the NBA.
Eva Guo (9) | STAFF REPORTER
The Ontario Greenbelt, created in 2005 to prevent further environmental loss, has been the subject of heavy debate. Some argue that the Greenbelt’s two million acres of resources and wildlife must be preserved. However, opening the land for development is a necessary sacrifice that will greatly benefit the people of Ontario.