Senior Olivia Harvey targets Marissa Smith to eliminate her from the traditional senior game. Read more about the face behind the madness, guidelines, and how this game has impacted the dynamic between seniors at CCHS.
No Floaty, No Mercy
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.
Why Do We Pray To Mary?
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
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
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?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.
Why Do We Pray To Mary?
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
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”
Confirmation is one of the Seven Sacraments. It is an opportunity for teenagers to publicly affirm their faith in God.
History of Confirmation
Father Mike Schmitz is known as the Superman of priests and Catholic media.
Father Mike Schmitz, A Social Media Catholic Priest Sensation!
Senior Olivia Harvey targets Marissa Smith to eliminate her from the traditional senior game. Read more about the face behind the madness, guidelines, and how this game has impacted the dynamic between seniors at CCHS.
No Floaty, No Mercy
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
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?
Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral
Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral
Ms. Wells is a pillar of the CCHS community, always offering a shoulder to cry on or an ear when needed.
Mrs. Wells
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
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
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?
Gordon Lightfoot, a beloved Canadian singer-songwriter, died in early May of this year. He was said to have defined the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 70s, and revolutionized the music industry. His songs are often lost among new generations, yet Lightfoot’s music is something worth preserving and celebrating for years to come.
Gordon Lightfoot – Life and Legacy
Combs V. Wallen
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Mrs. Nadine Kassity-Krich
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Mr. Maurice Correia
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Makenna and Carson Doan
Hannah Tasto 23, Donny Davalos 21, and Peyton Farmer 22 (left to right) perform the CCHS drama departments production of Tuck Everlasting, the winter musical, earlier this month.
Everlasting performances
Cecilia Bacich ‘20, Anthony Graf ‘22, and Emily Rotunda ‘20 (left to right) hold the banner to lead the 8th Annual San Diego Walk for Life, which approximately 4,500 people attended, in order to advocate for the rights of the unborn.
Annual Life Week returns
The LeBron vs. Jordan GOAT Debate Who is the greatest of these two legends? Basketball greats LeBron James and Michael Jordan are competing for the title of GOAT. The debates are heated and touch on statistics and victories. Interested in diving into this debate? Go to ElCid.com to learn more!
Lebron V Jordan
Manny Machado expresses his anger toward teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. after a rough game in 2021.
Padres Key’s to Success
The Dons fought hard to take home their 25th Western League Championship Title. The baseball players celebrate their comeback against Saint Augustine High School to win 4-3, as pictured above.
They May be Rivals, but They are Hardly Competition
Kapi Coleman ‘23 pictured with Tori Bowie in 2018.
3x Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dead at 32
Fernando Tatis Jr. in the infield for San Diego Padres during a game on July 10, 2021.
The Return of El Niño
Protesters in the streets fighting for justice after the brutal death of George Floyd. The people suffered emotional and physical damage and are now awaiting $80M in reimbursements.
Cities in the United States pay $80 Million to Repay for the Injuries Caused in 2020 Protests
Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters outside West Wing following debt limit discussion with President Joe Biden.the federal government may not have enough funds to pay all of its bills, which could lead to a default, causing the economy to suffer and borrow costs to rise.
Biden Meets with McCarthy to Discuss the “Tough” Debt Ceiling
Image of Russian politicians Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin. Both politicians are at tension with each other as Putin sees Navalny’s actions over the past decade as a threat.
Russia: Poison, Prison, and Politics
With the presidential election around the corner, who are the candidates for the democrats and republicans?
Who’s the Next President?
Many immigrants wait at the U.S. - Mexico border after the expiration of Title 42. Migrants are taking the opportunity to leave their home country and find better opportunities in the U.S.
Title 42
Protesters in the streets fighting for justice after the brutal death of George Floyd. The people suffered emotional and physical damage and are now awaiting $80M in reimbursements.
Cities in the United States pay $80 Million to Repay for the Injuries Caused in 2020 Protests
Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters outside West Wing following debt limit discussion with President Joe Biden.the federal government may not have enough funds to pay all of its bills, which could lead to a default, causing the economy to suffer and borrow costs to rise.
Biden Meets with McCarthy to Discuss the “Tough” Debt Ceiling
Image of Russian politicians Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin. Both politicians are at tension with each other as Putin sees Navalny’s actions over the past decade as a threat.
Russia: Poison, Prison, and Politics
With the presidential election around the corner, who are the candidates for the democrats and republicans?
Who’s the Next President?
Many immigrants wait at the U.S. - Mexico border after the expiration of Title 42. Migrants are taking the opportunity to leave their home country and find better opportunities in the U.S.
Title 42
Zoey Ronco ‘24 pictured with a Pinterest board of homecoming dresses that fit the new dress code. Female students must make the change from traditionally short dresses to maxi and midi lengths.
Past the Knee, Bend the Knee
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?
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)
Reading is the perfect past time in the summer! Picking the perfect book for you will get you back into reading.
The Best Books to Read During Summer Break!
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?
Season 2: Episode 19 Farewell to Fr. Martin
Season 2: Episode 18 All About AP Testing
Season 2: Episode 17 The Summer I Turned Pretty Book Review
Season 2: Episode 16 Tech Office
Season 2: Episode 15 Women’s History Month
Zoey Ronco ‘24 pictured with a Pinterest board of homecoming dresses that fit the new dress code. Female students must make the change from traditionally short dresses to maxi and midi lengths.
Past the Knee, Bend the Knee
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?
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)
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?
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?
Reading is the perfect past time in the summer! Picking the perfect book for you will get you back into reading.
The Best Books to Read During Summer Break!
Beams book is a touching story that has won the Teen Choice Award for Teen Movie: Drama. In this true story, protagonist Annabel’s miracle evokes intense emotion from the reader.
“Miracles from Heaven” Book Review
“Go Ask Alice” a banned novel written by a teenager girl in the 70’s, explores themes of addiction and other worldly struggles. Novels such as these should not be banned due to their educational opportunity to expose readers to the dangers of addiction.
“Go Ask Alice” Book Review
Mieko Kawakami’s novel, Heaven, explores the mind of an adolescent. She paints the scenes with a raw beauty, tormenting and captivating readers with each turn of a page.
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
“The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis takes you along on a ride to Heaven.
The Great Divorce Book Review
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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 in all grades anticipate visiting. 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 around the globe. Director Roberto Aguirre...

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! So as the year comes to a close, it's...

Gordon Lightfoot, a beloved Canadian singer-songwriter, died in early May of this year. He was said to have defined the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 70s, and revolutionized the music industry. His songs are often lost among new generations, yet Lightfoot’s music is something worth preserving and celebrating for years to come.
Gordon Lightfoot - Life and Legacy
Ella Bloom, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 23, 2023

Earlier this month, beloved Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot passed away, leaving behind a gorgeous legacy comprised of timeless melodies...

Combs V. Wallen
Michael Peterson, Sports Editor • May 23, 2023

Country music fans across the world appreciate the variety of artists and songs that the music has to offer. Numerous artists, majorly in the...

The LeBron vs. Jordan GOAT Debate Who is the greatest of these two legends? Basketball greats LeBron James and Michael Jordan are competing for the title of GOAT. The debates are heated and touch on statistics and victories. Interested in diving into this debate? Go to ElCid.com to learn more!
Lebron V Jordan
Matthew Schilling, Writer • May 23, 2023

Basketball fans, commentators, and specialists have been attracted by the continuous discussion over the greatest of all time (GOAT) for decades....

Bleached features an impressive lineup, with headliner Joji accompanied by big names like Pinkpanthress, Surf Curse, and Inner Wave
Bleached: The New Music Festival Coming to San Diego
Malia Elena Lima, Marketing Editor • May 23, 2023

Music festivals have become a huge part of pop culture in the US. Coachella, which took place a few weeks ago, is one of the biggest and most...

Orchestra student Kelli Jackson posing with teacher Mrs. Swift after the school spring concert.
Our Art Experience at Cathedral
Kelli Jackson, Writer • May 23, 2023

As art students throughout the years hear at Cathedral, we feel the need to take time to look back and express how we feel about the art programs. Throughout...

“IGOR” is a masterpiece, a blend of synths, sounds, and styles the likes of which Tyler the Creator has never truly explored before. More than an album, “IGOR” is an experience, a journey through love, heartbreak, and acceptance.
IGOR Album Review: Four Years Later
Malia Elena Lima, Marketing Editor • May 23, 2023

On May 17, 2019, an album was released that would change the trajectory of a young Malia Lima’s life. I was an eighth grade “graduate,”...

Manny Machado expresses his anger toward teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. after a rough game in 2021.
Padres Key’s to Success
Holden Smith, Writer • May 18, 2023

Despite the much anticipated season, our San Diego Padres have had a rough go thus far. This has raised many questions: What has been the problem...

Sarah Brown ‘24, Erika Vargas ‘24, Lily Grochowiak ‘24, and Stella Carlson ‘24 were featured dancers in the Spring Musical, Cinderella. Congratulations to the cast and crew for a phenomenal performance!
Nothing is Impossible for the Drama Program
Sarah Brown, Co-Editor in Chief • May 16, 2023

Whether it's in the sound booth, building sets, or chasséing across stage, the Cathedral Catholic High School (CCHS) drama performers exceeded...

The Dons fought hard to take home their 25th Western League Championship Title. The baseball players celebrate their comeback against Saint Augustine High School to win 4-3, as pictured above.
They May be Rivals, but They are Hardly Competition
Sarah Brown, Co- Editor in Chief • May 16, 2023

The Cathedral Catholic High School (CCHS) baseball boys conclude their participation in the Western League by sweeping Saint Augustine High School...

Kapi Coleman ‘23 pictured with Tori Bowie in 2018.
3x Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dead at 32
Milan Bayless, Writer • May 12, 2023

Three-time Olympic medalist, two time world game medalist, Frentorish “Tori” Bowie, has died at age 32. On the morning of May 3rd her management...

Today, Judy Bloom books are still very popular. They are, and have been, a staple in childhoods all over the world.
Judy Bloom: Influencing Generation After Generation
Isabella Durazo, Writer • May 10, 2023

Judy Blume, an author of 29 books, has sold over 90 million copies of her books. “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret”, 53 years after...

The Met Gala has come a long way since its opening in 1948, largely in part to Dame Anna Wintour, who took over running the event in 1997. Since then, the fundraiser has a become an exclusive event, in which the attendees are the art on display.
Met Gala Archive
Chase Stern, Writer • May 7, 2023

After Monday, May 1st, the Met Gala is always the talk of the town, and while so much happened this year, it’s taken many years to get to the...

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