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This year has been an eventful one full of new experiences, from new theaters to international travel! But it’s not over yet, with Broadway San Diego Awards coming up next Sunday.

The End?

Chase Stern, Writer • May 23, 2023

The 2022-23 Drama year has been one full of surprises, curveballs, new opportunities and great things!...

Lack of lockdown drills

Julianne Cox, Staffer • May 23, 2023

Recently administration has been focused on completing fire drills, while the threat of a fire is a serious...

Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral

Hagan Ward, Writer • May 23, 2023

I’ve asked myself numerous times over the past 4 years this same question over and over. What truly...

CCHS cheerleaders Brooke Lewis ‘24, Julia Walton ‘24, and Mikey Black ‘24 smile from the sideline at the 2022-2023 Senior Night. Next year, these athletes will have to adjust to significant changes to the program and work hard to fulfill the season’s new theme: Be a star!

The Cheer Program is Ready to Shine

Sarah Brown, Co- Editor in Chief • May 25, 2023

The Cathedral Catholic Cheer Team is making fundamental changes for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Some of these include weightlifting sessions...

Journalism students Kelli Jackson (right) and Arabella Cassidy (left) enjoy two Erewhon smoothie classics: Coconut Cloud and Strawberry Glaze.

Erewhon: Is it Functional or Just Trendy?

Kelli Jackson, Writer • May 23, 2023

Erewhon has taken the social media world by storm. The trendy look of the food and drinks have inspired influencers and celebrities to boost...

Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral

Hagan Ward, Writer • May 23, 2023

I’ve asked myself numerous times over the past 4 years this same question over and over. What truly makes somebody a Don? Over time, I’ve...

Ms. Wells is a pillar of the CCHS community, always offering a shoulder to cry on or an ear when needed.

Mrs. Wells

Hagan Ward, Writer • May 23, 2023

Mrs. Stacy Wells has been an integral part of our community for all her time here. For us seniors, she has been here our entire high school careers. Not...

Peñas self-portrait that won the Presidents award. This work is highly regarding and was admired by CCHS students during the Art Show.

The Talents of the CCHS Art Show

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor • May 26, 2023

May 17th was Cathedral Catholic High School’s (CCHS) annual Student Art Show, an event that students...

A photo of Riverdale’s “core four” characters: Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, and Veronica Lodge. Behind the main characters and their close friends, Kevin, Cheryl Blossom, and Katty Kay,

OPINION: Reality behind the “Riverdale” series

Elle Brennan, Writer • May 25, 2023

First debuted on January 26, 2017, “Riverdale” is a TV series that has been growing its popularity...

The End?

Chase Stern, Writer • May 23, 2023

The 2022-23 Drama year has been one full of surprises, curveballs, new opportunities and great things!...

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.

Why Do We Pray To Mary?

Annelise Motto, Staffer • May 26, 2023

Do Catholics Pray to Mary? May is the month of celebrating and honoring Mary in the Catholic Church....

The Pope’s Exorcist is one of the two demonic movies that is currently streaming on Amazon Video.

Two Demonic Movies To Watch or Not Watch This Summer

Annelise Motto, Staffer • May 26, 2023

"Nefarious" "Nefarious" is currently in theaters now and runs about one hour and thirty minutes. This...

Teddy Howell, the 9 year old podcast creator dressed up as a priest, his dream occupation. This young third grader describes how when he grows up, he wants to be like Schmitz and be a priest at his local church in Michigan.

Teddy Howel’s Creation of the “Kids Bible of the Year”

Elle Brennan, Staffer • May 18, 2023

Annelise Motto, a CCHS Staffer, wrote an article about the “Superman of Priests”, Fr. Mike Schmitz. In...

During Red Ribbon Week, students are able to experience various activities that promote community and love. On this day, a petting zoo came onto campus, and students spent time with cute animals!

Why are CCHS Students Stripped of a Health Class?

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor • May 26, 2023

The San Diego Union High School District (SDUHSD) requires a health class for all incoming students....

Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to raise the debt ceiling includes work requirements for recipients of Medicaid. This could disproportionately affect people with disabilities, the impoverished, minority racial groups, and caretakers. How will this go over in the houses of Congress? What does this look like for typically American households?

Are Work Requirements for Medicaid Worth It? (Opinion)

Sarah Brown, Co- Editor in Chief • May 26, 2023

Last month, many members of the House voted to require work requirements in order to be eligible for...

Boasting over one hundred clubs CCHS is advertised as a school where student creativity and leadership runs the show. But as many students know, this club system has lacked in many regions and held little to no standing on campus for years-but why?

Why does it Feel Like Clubs do Nothing?

El Cid Staff, Writer • May 25, 2023

Boasting over 100 clubs, Cathedral seems like the kind of school that would encourage club engagement...

Cate Schnell shares her phone with me for the article. “I use my phone a lot but I also have days where I take breaks and not use my socials at all.”

Should we be deleting our social media?

Noemie Glover, Writer • May 23, 2023

Social media has revolutionized the way people connect and share information worldwide. It offers a platform...