Tag: Editorials

Are “Scientific” Personality Tests Just Science-Fiction?

Liora Abrera Manoim (12) | STAFF REPORTER

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve likely heard of the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personality test. The concept is simple: you answer a couple of questions on a scale from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree,” and – based on your responses – you’re assigned one of sixteen personality types. Each personality type has four components: Introverted versus Extraverted, Sensing versus iNtuition, Thinking versus Feeling, and Judging versus Perceiving, and whichever ones you more closely align with inform your personality. (I, myself, am an ENFP.) read more

Discovering the Past Together: How Modern Archeologists and First Nations Peoples Work Together to Build a Better Future

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. read more

The Freedom of Choice: Could Student Empowerment Through Teacher Selection Result in a Better School Environment for All?

Liora Abrera Manoim (12) | Staff Reporter

I’m sure that most people would agree that teachers can make or break a student’s educational experience. A good teacher challenges students to reach their full potential, while a deficient teacher drags students down and stunts their growth. It’s not even a matter of good and bad teaching! Some teachers work for particular students, while others don’t. It begs the question: wouldn’t it be better for everyone involved if high school students could choose which teacher they’ll entrust their education to? read more

Pay Up, Parliament! Why Post-Secondary Education Should Be Government-Subsidized

Liora Abrera Manoim (12) | Staff Reporter

Written October 2023

As university applications loom over Saint Robert’s twelfth-grade population — and, indeed, the twelfth-grade population of all of Ontario — one can’t help but ponder how necessary it is for a young adult to have a post-secondary degree if they hope to get a decent job. Many entry-level job postings require some form of post-secondary education. The Georgetown University Center of Education and the Workforce predicts that by 2027, seventy percent of all jobs will require post-secondary education, a significant rise in percentage compared to the prediction the center made regarding 2020. read more

American Firearm Frenzy

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Written May 2023

Since the beginning of 2023, the USA has faced over 200 mass shootings that vary in places such as schools, malls, and other popular public areas. Civilians are left in a frenzy due to the constant risk of sudden gunmen appearing and parents are wary of sending their children into public settings. Furthermore, law enforcement is struggling to keep up with the number of mass shootings happening all over the country.  read more

A Dire Need for Media Literacy? Should it be a Required Course in Schools?

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

As of 2023, the internet has become one of the largest systems for attaining information. Anyone with a device is able to access millions of sources by just hitting a few buttons. With this system becoming more widely used than ever, it is suggested that media literacy should be implemented into school curriculums to promote digital citizenship and online safety. read more

The Voice of Artificial Intelligence

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Deepfakes and AI voice changers have taken the world by storm, By using artificial intelligence to almost perfectly imitate and generate anyone’s voice through a process called deep learning, this new form of technology has certainly brought an ascended level of innovation to the world in a controversial, unethical way.  read more

Mounjaro – A Weight Loss Miracle Drug?

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Tirzepatide, or commonly known as Mounjaro, is an injectable medication that is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. However, more people are using this drug to lose weight instead of treating diabetes. The demand for this medication continues to increase as this weight loss trend continues, leading to several in-need, diabetic individuals struggling to access Mounjaro. read more

A Post-Secondary Financial Crisis

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

Today, most high schoolers aspire to continue into post-secondary education. Each individual has their own reason –whether it is to make their parents proud, helping to achieve a prosperous future, or for one’s own particular interests in a certain field of study. However, everyone will imminently have to face the financial wall of tuition fees, which will regrettably continue to grow taller and hinder the potential of academic talent, exacerbating the wealth gap in Ontario. read more

Up, Up, and Away

Athan Kang (10) | STAFF REPORTER

On January 28, 2023, a high-altitude Chinese balloon was spotted in North American airspace, including a portion of Canada. After the balloon traveled across the entirety of North America, it was eventually shot down by the US military off the coast of South Carolina. According to the USA, this aircraft was capable of sending signals for intelligence collection operations. Nonetheless, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claims that it was used for weather research and had simply blown off its course. read more