The system that is in place is inefficient and just doesn’t make sense. Read more about my opinion on the whole House Speaker conflict
Critique of Congressional Voting
First semester seniors on Halloween. Soon the senioritis will sink in and school won’t be as enjoyable for this group.
The Epidemic of Senioritis Among Second Semester Seniors
Two students at Cathedral Catholic, Sofia Hoven, and Evangelique Courie. The girls started a club earlier in the yers and have many big plans for the Cultural Culinary Club.
Two Young Girls Start a Club for Change.
Recently, California has been hit with the worst weather imaginable. It is predicted to only become worse is the next coming weeks.
Bomb Cyclone Hits California With a Bang
This year protesters gathered in front of Capitol Hill in remembrance of the riots two years ago.
Two year Anniversary of January 6
On January 10, 2023 the Dons played against Mission Bay High School. The team fell short with a score of 46-61. The team played their hearts out with several highlights until the 3rd quarter.
To Lose With Grace
Girls huddling up before the big game of Powderpuff where they are excited to be coached by peers and coaches at CCHS. From senior, Cassidy Smith, she explains, “It’ll be a really fun memory for my last year of high school with all of my girl friends. We are going for the win!”
Too Tough for Powderpuff
The 2021 MEER team performs at their performance last February doing their dance to the Wipeout theme song.
What is MEER?
The Lady Dons pose for a team picture
Recap on Fall Sports
Julia Blyashov taking a big swing during the CIF Finals game.
Tensions Rise on Del Mar Heights Road as Sports Seasons are on the Line
The “Verity” Book Cover by Colleen Hoover encapsulates the psychological thrill presented in her exciting story.
Verity
The cover of Laurie Halse Anderson’s book “Speak”. The main character’s growth throughout the novel is paralleled with her artistic improvement in her art class.
Speak Book Review
The Poppy War is the first book from The Poppy War trilogy, written by R.F. Kuang. It is highly appraised for its roots in Asian history and accurate portrayals of war.
The Poppy War
Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women by Kate Manne is a devastating call to a woman’s reality. Sarah Brown is critical of her accusatory tone but admires her feminist attempts.
Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women by Kate Manne
Daisy Jones and The Six Review
Daisy Jones and The Six Review
Barbara Walters in her office (1979) New York. Barbara Walters had a love for books.
The Legacy of Barbara Walters
Ms. Cairns, Journalism teacher at CCHS, is eager to continue her class next year. If you are interested in Journalism for your 2023-2024 schedule, contact Ms. Cairns at Bcairns@cathedralcatholic.com!
Is Journalism the Class for You?
Julianne Cox, yearbook editor-in-chief, surrounded by her hard work done on last year’s yearbook.
Julianne Cox, Yearbook’s Unsung Hero
This young class demonstrates a good learning environment. In this environment children will flourish.
Has the U.S. education system put learning on the back-burner?
Michael Peterson ‘23 and Mia Compas ‘23 have gained an impressive following on the CCHS Dons Press Tik Tok for their Hallway Interviews series, where they feature the students of Cathedral Catholic. Follow @cchsdonspress to see their viral videos!
Behind the Hallway Interviews
As more students this year are called out for “excessive absences” and are threatened with Saturday school, administration only increases their threats. The rules they set in the beginning of the year have already started to wear down the student body’s patience.
Excessive Absences or Excessive Control?
As the Homecoming dance nears, students try to reason with and understand why the theme selected is Pirates. Students have flippantly described said theme as something out of a “Halloween superstore” or as some kind of prank pulled by ASB.
[Opinion] A Pirate’s Life for Me?
Many are saying Biden’s speech was inspired by the devil. Does this claim have any standing or is it a reach?
[OPINION] Did Joe Biden Go Too Far?
Three years older and now I’m wiser! Read my advice on sports, drama productions, clubs and more!
[Opinion] A Senior’s Advice to Freshmen
The Sustainable Development Goals was set by the United Nations and creates a lofty goal for the world to achieve. In the context of Covid 19, should we push back the end date of the goals?
Is the US on Track to Achieving Sustainability?
CCHS alumna calls for dress code reform
To rebel or not to rebel
To rebel or not to rebel
English dept. head answers charges about nixing literature
English dept. head answers charges about nixing literature
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