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The Student Newspaper of Cathedral Catholic High School

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Texas and California’s redistricting battle has taken center stage in the national news. On Tuesday, November 4th, California voters will decide whether the state legislature can temporarily change districts, potentially transforming the outcome of the 2026 midterms.
Texas and California’s Redistricting Battle Reaches Californians’ Ballots in November
Summer Grant, Beat Editor • October 3, 2025

In August, the Texas GOP signed a plan into law altering Texas’s congressional districts. In response, California Democrats created a proposition...

The Ten Commandments are the foundational values of many Christian and Jewish faiths. If these commandments are displayed within public school classrooms, many question how those of different religious backgrounds or no religious background will be affected.
Controversial Texas Bill Seeks to Display Ten Commandments in Every Classroom
Pearl Smith, Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2025

In June of this year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 20 into law. Senate Bill 20 would require every public school classroom in...

Canada’s national elections were held on Monday, April 28th. The Liberal victory was a surprise, the consequences of which remain to be seen. 

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What Comes Next for Canada — and Everyone? Exploring the Liberal Party’s Turnaround Victory
Summer Grant, Staffer • May 14, 2025

Three months ago, Canada’s Liberal Party looked bound for loss, facing national and global dissatisfaction with incumbent liberal policies....

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.

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Trump Presents Executive Order to Make English the Official Language of the U.S.
Pearl Smith, World News Editor • March 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to designate English as the official language of the United States.  According to Truthout,...

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.

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What Happens With (and Without) USAID?
Summer Grant, Staffer • March 13, 2025

The first weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term have been intense. Supporters have cheered on Trump’s actions, while critics have...

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.

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Billionaire turned Co-Head of Dept. Of Efficiency: The Many Hobbies of Elon Musk
Lucy Miller, Staffer • February 10, 2025

For the large majority, the American Dream is a lost ambition that chipped away with the gold rush and the end of industrialization. But for...

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.

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Trump Unveils Bold Cabinet Member Picks
Pearl Smith, World News Editor • December 10, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has quickly chosen his new cabinet members after winning the presidential election on November 5, 2024. His cabinet...

The anticipated election took place on Tuesday, November 5th; now, it’s time to look at various levels of results.

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The Results Are In: National, State, and Local 2024 Election Outcomes
Summer Grant, Staffer • November 18, 2024

Tuesday, November 5th marked the highly anticipated 2024 U.S. election, with the presidency, various congressional seats, and local issues contested....

On October 1st, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as President of Mexico, crossing a noteworthy frontier.

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s Inauguration Makes History: Mexico’s First Female and First Jewish President
Summer Grant, Staffer • November 5, 2024

Just last month, Mexico entered a remarkable new era. On Tuesday, October 1st, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was sworn in as the President for a six-year...

On Tuesday, September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for their first presidential debate. This debate was the candidates’ first in-person meeting, making the event especially historic.

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Harris-Trump Debate: A Highly Anticipated and Intense Spectacle
Summer Grant, Staffer • October 2, 2024

On Tuesday, September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage at the National Constitution Center...

Political participation is an important part of being a citizen of the United States. But what role does our Christian faith have in politics?

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How Does Faith Inform Our Politics?
An Election Special
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • September 17, 2024

As the election approaches, political clashes become more frequent and intense. In these often tense times, God calls us to trust and follow...

Scarlett Martin ‘24 voted during 2024 Super Tuesday! On the first Tuesday of March, many states hold their primary elections. Read more below!
Super Tuesday Takeaways
Sarah Brown, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2024

On March 5th, 16 states and one territory voted in their presidential primaries and caucuses, marking Super Tuesday. This year revealed several...

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