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Taken at the end of the third annual TEDx event, this image includes everyone involved in making the event possible from the committee to the speakers.

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TEDx CCHS Youth: Inspiring Voices, Unforgettable Moments, and a Growing Legacy
Kylie Kaminsky, Staffer • March 28, 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...

As we enter into fourth quarter, it is the final months of high school for our beloved seniors, who are filled with anticipation for what comes next.

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Cathedral Students Have Bright Horizons!
Charlie Corney, Student News Editor • March 26, 2025

College applications are always stressful for seniors. There's worries about getting into dream schools, cramming for AP classes, and scoring...

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. 

Photo Credit to CCHS
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...

With a 4-1 record so far this season, Girls Lacrosse is hopeful to continue the path to success.

Photo Credit to CCHS Girls Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse Shoots for A Successful Season
Liesel Sellerberg, Staffer • March 28, 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 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 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.

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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.

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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...

The chilling case of Ruby Franke has become a nationwide issue, shedding light on kids' monetization in social media.

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The Devil Does Yotube: Examining the Dark Side of Social Media
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • April 1, 2025

Everything is not always as it seems, and this has been especially true in the case of former YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke. Hulu released a three-part...

There are far more male head chefs who lead Michelin-starred restaurants than female chefs, which reflects a greater gender disparity in the food industry.

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Gender Disparity at the Michelin Awards
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • March 24, 2025

In February, the Michelin Awards were presented in Glasgow, Scotland in the United Kingdom and Ireland section. However, there was a massive...

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...

Mar 24, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Yale Bulldogs guard John Poulakidas (4) battles San Diego State Aztecs guard Lamont Butler (5) for the ball in the second half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. 

Coming off of successful regular seasons four Division-I San Diego basketball teams made it to March Madness. Even with first-round losses, the teams brought hope and excitement for college basketball in San Diego.

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March Madness Heartbreak: San Diego Teams Knocked Out Early
Mae Kordas, Staffer • April 1, 2025

San Diego has never been considered a city for basketball, but with the four San Diego teams that made it into March Madness that may change....

The success of women's soccer, especially here in San Diego with the Wave, has inspired many young girls to excel in the sport.

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From Role Models to Real-World Athletes: How Women’s Soccer is Empowering Young Girls
Brooklynn Kiil, Staffer • March 26, 2025

The evolution of women's sports is ever-evolving. The sports industry is making immense strides in breaking the barriers to equality in sports...

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.

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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...

With the end of the semester approaching, it is crucial that students stay on top of their work with resources like NHS tutoring.

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NHS Tutoring: Free and Available Now!
Elle Brennan, Columns Editor • April 1, 2025

Did you know that Cathedral offers free peer tutoring services to all students? In just one hour, National Honors Society students can tutor...

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...

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