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Blake Webster, captain of the CCHS varsity soccer team, as he prepares for a game.

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Blake Webster: Leader And Model Don
Charlie Corney, Student News Editor • February 7, 2025

Blake Webster is a senior student at Cathedral Catholic, as well as an athlete and inspirational leader. As someone who is the captain of the...

Culinart's new food truck serves unique lunches at the Knoll as of January 2025.
Students Weigh in on the New Food Truck at CCHS
Carlin Fretwell, Staffer • January 24, 2025

On our first day back from Christmas Break, CCHS introduced a new food truck through our school's collaboration with Culinart. Culinart’s hopes...

Before becoming the new Assistant Dean of Students, Mr. Duarte taught Catholic Faith, Philosophy, and Speech & Debate on campus for the last 12 years. 

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Mr. Duarte: More Than an Assistant Dean on Campus
Kylie Kaminsky, Staffer • December 10, 2024

Mr. Duarte is Cathedral Catholic’s new Assistant Dean of Students on campus and he is much more than just his title. Mr. Duarte has been a...

8th grade visitors experience their first high school pep rally at Dons Day.

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Dons Day Welcomes Eighth Graders to our Community
Carlin Fretwell, Staffer • November 18, 2024

It’s a day where 8th graders from across San Diego get a taste of what attending CCHS is like through pep rallies, campus tours, games, and...

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

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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. 

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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 Cathedral Catholic girls team face off in a tip off to start one of their season games in January.

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Get Your Head in the Game: Basketball Stars at Cathedral Catholic
Charlie Corney, Student News Editor • January 23, 2025

The talent and passion from our school is bursting at the seams, from the arts departments, sports, robotics, and everything in between. It’s...

On top of an already accomplished season, the Girls Cross Country team took 4th place in Division 3 at State.

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Girls Cross Country Scores Success at the Finish Line
Liesel Sellerberg, Staffer • December 10, 2024

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...

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...

God can be the most pivotal role model in your life if you choose to embark on the journey He has for you.

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Rooted in Faith: Building Strong Relationships With God
Adrianna Elsass, Staffer and Publicity & Outreach Lead • December 16, 2024

Building a relationship with God is a personal yet transformative journey that looks different for everyone. It is a process of growing in faith,...

This stained glass window at the Cathedral of Saint Paul features many saints, testifying to their influential legacy.

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Turn to the Saints on Campus as our Role Models
Charlie Corney, Student News Editor • December 10, 2024

Francesca Cabrini came to America from Italy in 1889 to find poverty, disease, and crime. She viewed this as a challenge, not as the end. Cabrini...

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...

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen his new cabinet members for his second administration, with some controversy arising on the qualifications and ideology of certain members.

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Trump Unveils Bold Cabinet Member Picks
Pearl Smith, World News Editor • December 10, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has quickly chosen his new cabinet members after winning the presidential election on November 5, 2024. His cabinet...

The anticipated election took place on Tuesday, November 5th; now, it’s time to look at various levels of results.

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The Results Are In: National, State, and Local 2024 Election Outcomes
Summer Grant, Staffer • November 18, 2024

Tuesday, November 5th marked the highly anticipated 2024 U.S. election, with the presidency, various congressional seats, and local issues contested....

Beyoncé accepts the Best Country Album award for "COWBOY CARTER" onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Her win for that specific award was one of the major surprises for the night.

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2025 Grammys Recap: Winners, Surprises, and LA Fires
Mae Kordas, Staffer • February 12, 2025

Coming off of a great year of music, the 67th Grammy Awards were a very anticipated event. 2024 was a year full of diverse music such as pop,...

Director Brady Corbet poses during a photocall after receiving the Silver Lion for Best Director for 'The Brutalist' during the award ceremony of the 81st Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2024 at Venice Lido. 

The Golden Lion is one of the most prestigious prizes in the film world. To win it means to be the best in your field of filmmaking as a director and shows the acclaim the film has garnered.

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Adrien Brody Shines in this Story that Reveals the Twisted Reality that is The American Dream
TJ Campbell, Staffer • February 12, 2025

Rating: 4.7 out of 5.  Viewer Discretion Advised: The review discusses some sexual material and drug use in film; such behavior is not condoned...

TikTok has influenced our lives. But how has it influenced our style?

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The TikTokification of Style
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • February 12, 2025

TikTok is an app that has affected many people’s lives, especially at CCHS. But how has it affected their styles? Gen Z and Gen Alphas have...

The Philadelphia Eagles definitively triumphed in Super Bowl LIX.

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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...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. 

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From Bracket to Glory: How the New College Football Playoff Format Shaped This Year’s Championship
Mae Kordas, Staffer • February 3, 2025

With the 2025 college football season now finished, sports fans can reflect on the first year of a 12-team playoff bracket. Ohio State became...

At this year’s 2025 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner has had the weight of a possible suspension hanging over his head after testing positive twice for the banned substance clostebol last year.

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High-Profile Doping Cases in Tennis Reveal Lack of Fair Play
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • January 28, 2025

With the start of the tennis season arriving, and with it the Australian Open, many tennis fans and players are fed up with the testing restrictions...

With one tap of a finger, social media spreads news that isn’t always reliable.

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Rising Reliance on Social Media: How the Public Is Shaping the Future of News
Adrianna Elsass, Staffer and Publicity & Outreach Lead • January 28, 2025

Social media has become one of the largest news outlets for individuals all across the world. Whether the information is accurate or not, people...

After a year of rap feuds and hit singles, does Kendrick Lamar's sixth studio album do justice to this highly-acclaimed rapper's repertoire? 

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Kendrick Lamar, After Rap Feuds And Hit Singles, Releases a Sixth Studio Album. Returning To His West Coast Roots, Is GNX A Fitting End To An Eventful Year?
TJ Campbell, Staffer • December 16, 2024

Disclaimer:  The lyrics of this album are explicit. Listener discretion is advised, and this article does not imply endorsement of such language. Rating:...

Tyler The Creator reveals his fears of commitment and unresolved issues with loved ones in his latest album Chromakopia. It might be his most personal album yet, but is it his best?

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Chromakopia By Tyler The Creator Has Dropped. It Is Mr. Okonma’s Most Personal Album Yet, But Is It His Best?
TJ Campbell, Staffer • December 4, 2024

Disclaimer: The lyrics of this album are explicit. Listener discretion is advised, and this article does not imply endorsement of such language. Rating:...

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