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Ms. Somo, a new ASL teacher this year, brings with her a hopeful attitude. As a Deaf individual, she teaches ASL without using voice, giving her students more of the natural linguistic experience of the Deaf community. 

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Ms. Somo: Get To Know A Positive New Teacher on Campus!
Charlie Corney, Student News Editor • March 12, 2025

This year, Cathedral Catholic High School hired a new, exciting, and positive member of staff. Hala Somo is the new ASL teacher at Cathedral...

CCHS students rehearse for this winter's fun and memorable production “Once Upon a Mattress."

Photo by Alex Rotunda ‘25
There’s Never a Dull Moment in “Once Upon A Mattress”
Carlin Fretwell, Staffer • February 26, 2025

On February 19-21, CCHS’s Drama Program performed “Once Upon a Mattress” at the Poway Center for Performing Arts. This story follows the...

Mock Trial allows students the opportunity to meet great attorneys and learn what it's like to be a real lawyer. 

Photo from CCHS Mock Trial
Cathedral Catholic’s Mock Trial Team Makes Its Case for Success
Liesel Sellerberg, Staffer • February 26, 2025

Mock Trial is an exciting team at Cathedral Catholic High School where students try out and are put onto defense and prosecution teams. Each...

Career Day allows CCHS juniors to hear reflections from alumni so that they can consider their own career paths.
Juniors’ Futures: All About Career Day at Cathedral
Charlie Corney, Student News Editor • February 21, 2025

Career Day for juniors was an inspiring opportunity to listen to advice and speeches from some of the most successful alumni from our beloved...

The Boys’ Lacrosse team poses together after the first game -- and first win! -- of the season. 

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CCHS Lacrosse Team Sprints into a New Season
Kylie Kaminsky, Staffer • March 6, 2025

This article is part of a series focused on this year’s motto of Unum: Engage, which highlights how students engage as one in different groups...

Crew, an often overlooked sport at Cathedral, is one of the most demanding in terms of effort, perseverance, and team coordination.

Photo Credit to CCHS Crew
Rowing as One: Cathedral Catholic’s Crew Team
Kylie Kaminsky, Staffer • February 24, 2025

This article is part of a series focused on this year’s motto of Unum: Engage, which highlights how students engage as one in different groups...

The senior powderpuff team “Fierro's Flash” after their first game win.

Photo Credit to CCHS Powderpuff
Powderpuff Game Honors and Celebrates Mr. Fierro’s Legacy
Kylie Kaminsky, Staffer • February 10, 2025

Powderpuff is an engaging and exciting tournament that took place on January 23rd at Cathedral, and it was a night to remember! This 11-on-11...

The CCHS Girls Water Polo team is a great representation of this year's theme of Unum, or, One. 

Photo from CCHS Girls Water Polo
The Girls Water Polo Team: A United And Talented Group of Girls
Kylie Kaminsky, Staffer • January 24, 2025

This article is part of a series focused on this year’s motto of Unum: Engage, which highlights how students engage as one in different groups...

The Sophomore "Live the Call" retreat allows students to participate in service through CCHS's very own Zak Myers Food Pantry, which just opened last year.

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Sophomore Retreat: Learning to “Live The Call” Through Service
Liesel Sellerberg, Staffer • March 14, 2025

During the sophomore "live the call" retreat at the end of February, students learned to package food and explored how to budget grocery shopping...

The ashes that Catholics receive on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us of our mortality and also invite us into repentance, a key aspect of the Lenten season.

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Uncovering The Meaning of Lent
Carlin Fretwell, Staffer • March 12, 2025

Last week, we celebrated the beginning of Lent during Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day period in which Christians pray, fast, and give alms in...

St. Francis de Sales, after whom our religion building is named, is the patron saint of writers and a Doctor of the Church.

Image Credit to the website of Sisters “Daughters of St. Francis de Sales”
St. Francis de Sales: A Life of Grace, Patience, and Purpose
Carlin Fretwell, Staffer • February 7, 2025

On January 24, we celebrated the feast day of St. Francis de Sales. Many students have heard of him, because of our religion building. But do...

In a bold move that has sparked controversy, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for English to be designated the official language of the United States.

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Trump Presents Executive Order to Make English the Official Language of the U.S.
Pearl Smith, World News Editor • March 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to designate English as the official language of the United States.  According to Truthout,...

Trump’s administration is working to dismantle USAID, an organization promoting humanitarian causes and US interests around the world. Effects could be life-changing and affect our relations with other countries.

Photo Credit to Davit Everett Strickler on Unsplash
What Happens With (and Without) USAID?
Summer Grant, Staffer • March 13, 2025

The first weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term have been intense. Supporters have cheered on Trump’s actions, while critics have...

Musk speaks at the Presidential Inauguration of President Trump. In his speech, Musk attempted a gesture extending his “heart” to the audience but this gesture has been interpreted in many ways, with some likening it to a Nazi salute.

Photo by Christopher Furlong via Getty Images
Billionaire turned Co-Head of Dept. Of Efficiency: The Many Hobbies of Elon Musk
Lucy Miller, Staffer • February 10, 2025

For the large majority, the American Dream is a lost ambition that chipped away with the gold rush and the end of industrialization. But for...

This stack features nine books from well-known African-American authors, activists, and sociologists from Colson Whitehead  to none other than Frederick Douglass himself. The seventh book on this stack is the subject of the movie, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s famous work The Nickel Boys.

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The Nickel Boys By RaMell Ross: An Uneven Adaptation to Colson Whitehead’s Beloved Novel
TJ Campbell, Staffer • March 20, 2025

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars In a strange sense, movies are experiencing a new wave of artistic ingenuity against the backdrop of the death of the...

Director Sean Baker, producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan and cast and crew members win the Oscar for Best Picture for "Anora" during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. 

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The 97th Oscars: Performances, Dominations, and Snubs
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • March 20, 2025

The Academy Awards hold significance to many within the film industry, and taking home an Oscar is an achievement not to be overlooked. This...

Chappell Roan receives the Best New Artist award during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. During her speech, she highlighted what she perceives as unfair treatment for upcoming artists. 

Photo Credit to REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Roan’s Acceptance Speech Highlights Unfair Treatment Within the Music Industry
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • March 4, 2025

Not all that glitters is gold, which was made very clear at the Grammys this year. Singer Chappell Roan won Best New Artist this year. Her acceptance...

San Diego FC forward Chucky Lozano (11) warms up before the game against St. Louis CITY SC at Snapdragon Stadium.

With this game, San Diego FC kicked off its inaugural season with an electrifying opening night, as a packed stadium of passionate fans watched the team battle against St. Louis. 

Despite several thrilling moments, the match ended in a tie, but brings hope to the future of soccer in San Diego.

Photo Credit to Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
San Diego FC: A Fresh Start for Soccer in America’s Finest City
Mae Kordas, Staffer • March 18, 2025

On March 1st, new beginnings were opened for professional soccer in San Diego. San Diego’s first-ever men's professional soccer team, and major...

Athletes all over the world have begun to prioritize their social media presence in order to build a platform and name for themselves across apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

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From the Field to the Feed
Mae Kordas, Staffer • March 3, 2025

Over the past decade, the sports industry has changed in several ways. One of the main is the presence of sports stars on social media. Many...

The Philadelphia Eagles definitively triumphed in Super Bowl LIX.

Photo by Casey Murphy on Unsplash
Super Bowl LIX: The Redemption Game
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • February 12, 2025

It seemed like all of America was rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. They may have been the underdogs for Super Bowl LIX, but...

This photo was created using an AI Image Generator Deep AI. It showcases the powers of AI in the education world.

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Teachers vs. AI: The Future of Education in a Digital World
Adrianna Elsass, Staffer • March 18, 2025

This article is part of a recent series on how technology affects education. Read more in the series to help understand how evolving technology...

With new technology constantly changing, it’s important to find out what type works best for you and your studies.

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Is Technology-Based Learning Worth It?
Elle Brennan, Columns Editor • March 18, 2025

This article is part of a recent series on how technology affects education. Read more in the series to help understand how evolving technology...

With all of the stress of today's world, taking time to write daily can truly help people find their own voice.

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The Benefits of Writing Daily (and the Dangers of Letting AI Write For You)
Elle Brennan, Columns Editor • March 6, 2025

This article is part of a recent series on how technology affects education. Read more in the series to help understand how evolving technology...

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