Opinion Pieces
In the Opinion Pieces section of this paper students have the opportunity to write an opinion piece about something they feel passionate/interested about. This can include global politics, sports, and other current events.
March 26, 2024
Issue 13
In this month's issue, our writer Madison B., will be presenting their own opinion pieces about topics they are passionate about!
How can you become a good student?
What Makes A Good Student
By: Madison Bruch
A student must have several qualities that will allow them to become an exceptional student. The first step a student should take to improve their skills in school is to practice being on time to each class. Arriving to class on time will allow students to view the full lesson being taught and to hear the teacher fully explain. Paying attention in class during a lesson is the most important thing that a student can do.
Opinion Pieces
In the Opinion Pieces section of this paper students have the opportunity to write an opinion piece about something they feel passionate/interested about. This can include global politics, sports, and other current events.
December 21, 2023
Issue 10
In this month's issue, our writers Keira P., and Madison B., will be presenting their own opinion pieces about topics they are passionate about!
Important tips...
The Best Tips to Deal with Exam Season
By: Keira Pompa
With exam season fast approaching at Holy Cross, some tips and tricks always come in handy to help students achieve success. Grade 9s especially might be feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the prospect of their first exams, but there’s no need to stress, as the tips listed below are sure to help you ace those finals.
Movie reviews...
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review
By: Madison Bruch
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has been the most recent addition to the Hunger Games franchise, based off of the novels written by Suzanne Collins. The movie focuses on the life of eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow and how he rises to power. Coriolanus was selected, along with his other classmates, to serve as a mentor in the 10th Annual Hunger Games.
Opinion Pieces
In the Opinion Pieces section of this paper students have the opportunity to write an opinion piece about something they feel passionate/interested about. This can include global politics, sports, and other current events.
November 28, 2023
Issue 9
In this month's issue, our writer Ethan P, and Ashley C. will be presenting their own opinion pieces about topics they are passionate about!
A month of new beginnings..
The Month Full of Kindness
By: Ashley Cianfrani
Kindness is something we should not only share with ourselves, but with others around us. Although we should try to do this every month, November is known as a month that should be full of kindness and gratitude towards others including ourselves. This is because of the annual World Kindness Day, celebrated this year on Monday, November 13.
Never forget...
Don’t Sleep on Getting Sleep!
By: Ethan Pham
The majority of students who stumble across this article will be too exhausted to read it. When walking from classes, we often find ourselves surrounded by countless pairs of dark circles under the eyes of those roaming the hallways. Students are far too familiar with this image, similar to how they’re familiar with sleepless nights as a result of an early morning test. This leads many to wonder to what degree sleep deprivation is key towards one’s grades, health, and mental clarity. In short, it really matters, particularly for developing teens, such as the students of Holy Cross.
Opinion Pieces
In the Opinion Pieces section of this paper students have the opportunity to write an opinion piece about something they feel passionate/interested about. This can include global politics, sports, and other current events.
October 31, 2023
Issue 8
In this month's issue, our writers Ashley C., Angelina P., and Luz A. C., will be presenting their own opinion pieces about topics they are passionate about!
Various possibilities...
The Effects of Pollution
By: Ashley Cianfarani
You know that piece of plastic you just threw out of your car window? Well, it actually affects the planet more than you think it does. We do not just hear people say this because they do not want to be responsible for our trash, but they say this for the sake of our future on Earth.
Differences in family...
The West Compared to the World
By: Angelina Pignataro
Across the world, the concept of how families are unique and varying, usually depends on culture. Since Thanksgiving has just happened, a holiday that brings families together to celebrate the blessing of the past year, it’s interesting to look at the cultural differences of families. They can be compared to our own Westernised culture in terms of independence vs dependence on family, views of family and living situations.
October
The Significance of Dia de los Muertos
By: Luz Antonella Commisso
Each year, we, as Catholics, celebrate All Souls Day on November 2nd in order to honour our loved ones who have passed from this life. Typically, this day is taken on with a more solemn approach where prayers are said for the deceased and people attend special masses (All Souls’ Day). In contrast to this method of remembering the dead, a widely celebrated tradition known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead in English, is widely celebrated in Mexico and some neighbouring areas.
Spooky Season is Here
The Haunting History of Halloween
By: Kishan Kasotharan
Every year on October 31st, the popular holiday known as Halloween is celebrated. People dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins, go trick-or-treating, and watch horror movies around this time. Where did these customs begin, and how did they evolve through time? To find answers to these questions, we must examine the origins and influences of Halloween across various cultures and time periods.