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The Student Newspaper of Cathedral Catholic High School

Dons Press

The Student Newspaper of Cathedral Catholic High School

Dons Press

Lifelong Dodger fan Mr. Gonzalez with his Dodger bobble heads. Gonzalez celebrated the Dodgers' sweep of the Yankees in this latest World Series.
World Series 120: The Historic Rivalry Renewed
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • November 12, 2024

The Dodgers and Yankees have a World Series rivalry that dates back to the 1941 games. They’ve matched up twelve times, with the Yankees having...

Unlike many other professional sports, hockey has been slow on the uptake to appoint women as a part of their coaching staff. This has all changed with the appointment of Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach of the Seattle Kraken.

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Jessica Campbell Becomes The First Female Coach In The NHL
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • November 12, 2024

Recently, the first female coach in the NHL has been appointed in the male-dominated sport. Coach Jessica Campbell of the Seattle Kraken is an...

In the last election, both candidates utilized social media in order to reach out to the new generation of voters. This way, young people could be informed about both the quality of their character and their platforms as they cast their votes.

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Appealing to the Next Generation: How the Presidential Candidates Tried to Gain Gen-Z’s Vote
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • November 12, 2024

This past election had a new generation of young, radical voters who skewed popular opinion in both directions. In order to hone in on the new...

Liam Payne's struggle with drug addiction reminds us of the silent battles celebrities face, and how they often go unnoticed. 

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A Tribute to Liam Payne
Mae Kordas, Staffer • November 12, 2024

The hearts of One Direction fans were shattered on the afternoon of October 16th, 2024. The news of Liam Payne's tragic death rapidly spread,...

Fall is the perfect time of the year to cozy up and watch some heartwarming movies.

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7 Fall Films to Curl Up With This Season
Brooklynn Kiil, Staffer • November 1, 2024

On September 22, the air starts to cool, the leaves change colors, and all the smells of fall are embraced. This is the perfect time of the year...

After an exciting and hopeful season the Padres take their final loss to the Dodgers. In a close 5 game series they fell short in L.A., causing heartbreak across San Diego.

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Stay Faithful Friars: The Padres Season Ends
Mae Kordas, Staffer • October 24, 2024

Padres fans over the last few years have multiplied significantly. Partly due to the Chargers leaving San Diego, but mostly because of their...

For many, Halloween means experiencing a haunted corn maze or a scare zone to get into the spooky spirit.

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BOO! It’s Time For Haunted Houses, Scare Zones, and Everything Spooky
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • October 24, 2024

The leaves are turning brown, pumpkin-spiced lattes are in your hand, and haunted houses are here. Halloween means so much, but for some, it’s...

People turn to true crime through many media platforms. The most popular ways to get a taste of true crime are through podcasts, movies, and shows.

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Why We Can’t Get Enough of Real-Life Mysteries? The Appeal of True Crime
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • October 23, 2024

From murders to kidnappings, people love to dive into the gruesome genre that is true crime. The true crime genre consists of stories portraying...

Boho chic is making a comeback. What keeps this "trend" returning again and again?

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The Return of Boho Chic and What it Means about Trends
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • October 23, 2024

You might have seen an influx of 70s-inspired boho chic style this summer. Unlike many trends, this trend started with the changing of the guard...

An athlete runs in a Rio 2016 Paralympics race. Coverage of para sports like the Paralympics is significantly lower than that for non-disabled sports.

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Why aren’t the Paralympics being covered more?
Brooklynn Kiil, Staffer • October 18, 2024

The Olympics were a hot topic during summer, but many are unfamiliar with the fact that the Paralympics also took place this year. The Paralympics...

Fantasy football is an online league, where you create your own NFL football team. Many people prepare all year for the draft, studying who to pick and how to create the best team. 

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Fantasy Football: What’s the Hype?
Mae Kordas, Staffer • October 2, 2024

Many believe that late August to Labor Day weekend is the best time of the year due to one thing, the fantasy football draft. Tracing back to...

Lime green, Arial font, and the party girl lifestyle are all indicative of the cultural phenomenon known as “Brat Summer.”   Fans of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album "Brat" created the term “Brat Summer” which has to do with partying, Von Dutch and womanhood. 

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The Cultural Phenomenon “Brat” That’s Taken Over
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • October 2, 2024

You’ve seen it everywhere, lime green, Arial font, the party girl lifestyle, but why? Well, it's “Brat Summer.” The lifestyle term that’s...

One of the most well-known soccer players in the world, Alex Morgan, decided to hang up her cleats for the last time after 13 years of professional soccer. Alex Morgan changed the game for all women's sports. 

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Hanging Up the Golden Boots: All About Alex Morgan’s Retirement
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • October 1, 2024

One of the most well-known soccer players in the world, Alex Morgan, decided to hang up her cleats for the last time after 13 years of professional...

New York Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in fashion. The three major shows showcased at NYFW will impact trends that might make their way into your closet by spring. 

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Expect These Spring Trends: A Recap of New York Fashion Week 24/25
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • October 1, 2024

New York Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in fashion. From September 6-13, designers show off their best designs for spring. The three...

Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel "It Ends With Us" deals with the sensitive issue of domestic violence in a romantic relationship.

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Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence: “It Ends With Us” Generates Controversy
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • September 16, 2024

Every reader dreams of seeing their favorite book come to life on the big screen. The best feeling is finally seeing all the characters, story,...

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