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. Photo Credit to Unsplash
Sophomore Retreat: Learning to “Live The Call” Through Service
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. Photo Credit to Unsplash
Uncovering The Meaning of Lent
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!
The Boys’ Lacrosse team poses together after the first game -- and first win! -- of the season. Photo from CCHS Boys Lacrosse
CCHS Lacrosse Team Sprints into a New Season
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”
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. Photo Credit to Unsplash
Sophomore Retreat: Learning to “Live The Call” Through Service
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. Photo Credit to Unsplash
Uncovering The Meaning of Lent
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
God can be the most pivotal role model in your life if you choose to embark on the journey He has for you. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Rooted in Faith: Building Strong Relationships With God
This stained glass window at the Cathedral of Saint Paul features many saints, testifying to their influential legacy. Photo by Gianna B on Unsplash
Turn to the Saints on Campus as our Role Models
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!
CCHS students rehearse for this winter's fun and memorable production “Once Upon a Mattress." Photo by Alex Rotunda ‘25
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Mock Trial allows students the opportunity to meet great attorneys and learn what it's like to be a real lawyer. Photo from CCHS Mock Trial
Cathedral Catholic’s Mock Trial Team Makes Its Case for Success
Career Day allows CCHS juniors to hear reflections from alumni so that they can consider their own career paths.
Juniors’ Futures: All About Career Day at Cathedral
Blake Webster, captain of the CCHS varsity soccer team, as he prepares for a game. Photo Credit to Tyler Williams
Blake Webster: Leader And Model Don
The Boys’ Lacrosse team poses together after the first game -- and first win! -- of the season. Photo from CCHS Boys Lacrosse
CCHS Lacrosse Team Sprints into a New Season
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
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
The CCHS Girls Water Polo team is a great representation of this year's theme of Unum, or, One. Photo from CCHS Girls Water Polo
The Girls Water Polo Team: A United And Talented Group of Girls
The Cathedral Catholic girls team face off in a tip off to start one of their season games in January. Photo Credit: @itbdmedia and @cchsdonsgirlsbasketball on Instagram
Get Your Head in the Game: Basketball Stars at Cathedral Catholic
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. Image by https://bosskuart.etsy.com from Pixabay
Gender Disparity at the Michelin Awards
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. Photo by Tim Wildsmith on Unsplash
The Nickel Boys By RaMell Ross: An Uneven Adaptation to Colson Whitehead’s Beloved Novel
Director Sean Baker, producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan and cast and crew members win the Oscar for Best Picture for "Anora" during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. Photo from REUTERS/Carlos Barria
The 97th Oscars: Performances, Dominations, and Snubs
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. Photo Credit to Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
San Diego FC: A Fresh Start for Soccer in America’s Finest City
Chappell Roan receives the Best New Artist award during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. During her speech, she highlighted what she perceives as unfair treatment for upcoming artists. Photo Credit to REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Roan’s Acceptance Speech Highlights Unfair Treatment Within the Music Industry
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. Image by https://bosskuart.etsy.com from Pixabay
Gender Disparity at the Michelin Awards
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. Photo by Tim Wildsmith on Unsplash
The Nickel Boys By RaMell Ross: An Uneven Adaptation to Colson Whitehead’s Beloved Novel
Director Sean Baker, producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan and cast and crew members win the Oscar for Best Picture for "Anora" during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. Photo from REUTERS/Carlos Barria
The 97th Oscars: Performances, Dominations, and Snubs
Chappell Roan receives the Best New Artist award during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. During her speech, she highlighted what she perceives as unfair treatment for upcoming artists. Photo Credit to REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Roan’s Acceptance Speech Highlights Unfair Treatment Within the Music Industry
Brands put a lot of thought and money into creating the best campaign that will appeal to their target audience. Photo by Avel Chuklanov on Unsplash
Why is Everyone so Obsessed with Super Bowl Ads?
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. Photo Credit to Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
San Diego FC: A Fresh Start for Soccer in America’s Finest City
Athletes all over the world have begun to prioritize their social media presence in order to build a platform and name for themselves across apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Photo Credit to Unsplash
From the Field to the Feed
The Philadelphia Eagles definitively triumphed in Super Bowl LIX. Photo by Casey Murphy on Unsplash
Super Bowl LIX: The Redemption Game
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. Photo by Paras Griffin via Getty Images)
From Bracket to Glory: How the New College Football Playoff Format Shaped This Year’s Championship
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. Photo by Graham Denholm via Getty Images
High-Profile Doping Cases in Tennis Reveal Lack of Fair Play
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2025 Measles Outbreak: What You Need to Know
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. Photo by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash
Trump Presents Executive Order to Make English the Official Language of the U.S.
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. Photo Credit to Davit Everett Strickler on Unsplash
What Happens With (and Without) USAID?
Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum computing chip employs a new form of topological qubit that has only been theorized in the field previously, but many are skeptical of the claim that these qubits would make quantum computing only years away. Courtesy of Microsoft/Handout via REUTERS
Microsoft’s Groundbreaking Majorana 1 Quantum Chip: Why Topological Qubits Probably Don’t Exist
Pope Francis blesses a child, demonstrating his importance as a spiritual leader for millions of Catholics. Photo Credit to ansehen on Pixabay
Pope Francis’ Health Battle: What We Know So Far
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Trump Presents Executive Order to Make English the Official Language of the U.S.
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. Photo Credit to Davit Everett Strickler on Unsplash
What Happens With (and Without) USAID?
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. Photo by Christopher Furlong via Getty Images
Billionaire turned Co-Head of Dept. Of Efficiency: The Many Hobbies of Elon Musk
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. Photo by Donald Teel on Unsplash
Trump Unveils Bold Cabinet Member Picks
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The Results Are In: National, State, and Local 2024 Election Outcomes
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2025 Measles Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum computing chip employs a new form of topological qubit that has only been theorized in the field previously, but many are skeptical of the claim that these qubits would make quantum computing only years away. Courtesy of Microsoft/Handout via REUTERS
Microsoft’s Groundbreaking Majorana 1 Quantum Chip: Why Topological Qubits Probably Don’t Exist
Pope Francis blesses a child, demonstrating his importance as a spiritual leader for millions of Catholics. Photo Credit to ansehen on Pixabay
Pope Francis’ Health Battle: What We Know So Far
Throughout colleges in California, students are facing the repercussions of budget cuts to their college experience from class sizes, decline in financial aid, and fewer resources. Photo by Dom Fou on Unsplash
The Hidden Cost of Budget Cuts: How Reduced University Funding Impacts Students
Hundreds of cargo shipping containers sit on a container ship at the Port of Oakland, California. The ship, and many others like it, carry around 2,000,000 containers full of imports into the singular port annually according to the Port Of Oakland. Photo Credit to REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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Is Technology-Based Learning Worth It?
Cathedral Catholic’s cross country team and coaches celebrate their 2023 state championship victory.
The Power of Coaches To Influence Student-Athletes’ Success and Well-Being
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The Benefits of Writing Daily (and the Dangers of Letting AI Write For You)
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Teachers vs. AI: The Future of Education in a Digital World
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Is Technology-Based Learning Worth It?
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Balloonerism By Mac Miller: An Upbeat Coda to an Artist Gone too Soon
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Sally Rooney’s Normal People: A Character-Driven Rather Than Plot-Driven Novel
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Biting Into Twilight
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Reading: More Than Just a Hobby
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Cathedral Catholic’s cross country team and coaches celebrate their 2023 state championship victory.
The Power of Coaches To Influence Student-Athletes’ Success and Well-Being
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Dedication Behind the Desk: Teachers’ Commitment to Wellness and Balance
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The Benefits of Limiting Stress
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Right Here, Right Now: The Power of Living in the Moment
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Adrianna Elsass, Staffer
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This half-torn poster of Mac Miller encapsulates his life. Since it was cut short, it almost feels that fans only got half the picture of what his life could have been. Photo by Taylor Deas-Melesh on Unsplash

Balloonerism By Mac Miller: An Upbeat Coda to an Artist Gone too Soon

TJ Campbell, Staffer
February 28, 2025
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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
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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? Photo from Curated Lifestyle on Unsplash

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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? Photo by Austin Neill on Unsplash

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
School spirit contributes to a more positive high school experience. Groups like ASB and the cheer team play an important role in helping foster that school spirit. Photo from CCHS Dons ASB

Beyond the Field: Why School Spirit is Key to Positive Campus Culture

Adrianna Elsass, Staffer and Publicity & Outreach Lead
December 4, 2024
It seems as though the podcast “market” has become overly saturated with content in the past five years. Many listeners and students have weighed in with their opinions on how substance-less podcasts feel these days and how seemingly unqualified their creators are. Photo by Jonathan Velasquez on Unsplash

What’s in a Podcast and Who Listens?

Lucy Miller, Editor-in-Chief
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This image of Michael Jackson surrounded by religious iconography reflects how artists sometimes reach a status of praise that can only be compared to the level of God himself, which can be a source of both damaging and positive effects on the world today. Image by Dayron Villaverde from Pixabay

As Kanye Rants in China and R. Kelly and Sean Combs Rot in Cells, One Must Ask, Can We Separate the Art from the Artist?

TJ Campbell, Staffer
October 24, 2024
The NCAA governs college sports all over the world giving opportunity to countless student athletes. Photo by Jacob Rice on Unsplash

Game On or Game Over? The High-Stakes Pressure of College Commitments for High School Athletes

Adrianna Elsass, Staffer and Publicity & Outreach Lead
October 24, 2024
When students are given class time to work on homework or what CCHS calls "Independent practice," it has a possible effect on the success of students' academics. Photo by Pexels on Pixabay

Studies Shows Higher Scores When Giving Time In Class To Start On “Homework,” Does This Apply To The Dons Community?

TJ Campbell, Staffer
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