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
On top of an already accomplished season, the Girls Cross Country team took 4th place in Division 3 at State. Photo by Phillip Grooms
Girls Cross Country Scores Success at the Finish Line
Before becoming the new Assistant Dean of Students, Mr. Duarte taught Catholic Faith, Philosophy, and Speech & Debate on campus for the last 12 years. Photo from CCHS
Mr. Duarte: More Than an Assistant Dean on Campus
The Girls Golf Team breezed through their season, with various notable achievements. Photo from CCHS Dons Athletics.
Girls Golf Team Swings Through the Season
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
Known as the 'YouTube Priest’ or podcast host for Bible or Catechism in a Year, Fr. Mike Schmitz is a well-known Catholic priest from Minnesota. Photo by John Paul De Vera, Director of Marketing and Branding
Exclusive Father Mike Schmitz Interview: The Priest’s Journey And Advice
This photo of the girls' volleyball team was featured in their Instagram and captioned: “A Team that Prays Together, Stays Together.” For many student-athletes, prayer is an integral part of their sports teams. Photo by CCHS Dons Volleyball
Prayer Captains on Sports Teams: What is their Job?
All-school Masses occur every two weeks at Cathedral Catholic High School. These liturgies help support a growing community, centered on faith. Photo by Pamela Poe, Director of Communications
Catholic Education Benefits All Students, Catholic or Not
Before becoming the new Assistant Dean of Students, Mr. Duarte taught Catholic Faith, Philosophy, and Speech & Debate on campus for the last 12 years. Photo from CCHS
Mr. Duarte: More Than an Assistant Dean on Campus
8th grade visitors experience their first high school pep rally at Dons Day. Photo from CCHSDons Instagram
Dons Day Welcomes Eighth Graders to our Community
The Generate Hope Foundation is committed to walking alongside survivors of sex trafficking, fostering change and inspiration in women’s lives in their healing journey. Logo from GenerateHope
Right Now, Dons are Generating Hope!
A Cabaret performance is a mixture of music and storytelling with a performer onstage accompanied by an orchestra down below. Photo from Pixabay
The Cathedral Cabaret Has Become A Mainstay Of The Dons Drama Community, One Must Ask Why It Matters To So Many
Red Ribbon Week Speaker Rocky came to spread the message of the dangers of drugs and alcohol to Catheral students. Photo Credit to cchsdons Instagram
Red Ribbon Week Urges Students To Think Twice
On top of an already accomplished season, the Girls Cross Country team took 4th place in Division 3 at State. Photo by Phillip Grooms
Girls Cross Country Scores Success at the Finish Line
The Girls Golf Team breezed through their season, with various notable achievements. Photo from CCHS Dons Athletics.
Girls Golf Team Swings Through the Season
The Cathedral Catholic Girls Tennis team had a tremendous season, coming back as Western League Champions and dominating the City Conference Western League Championships. Photo from CCHS Dons Athletics
Girls’ Tennis Served Success this Season
The Boys' Water polo team has had an amazing season as they continue their CIF State run. Photo from CCHS Boys Water Polo
Boys’ Water Polo Dives Into an Unforgettable Season
The new dress code requirements for football games has seen a decrease in attendance in the student section. Is this an act of rebellion, or do students just not care about football anymore? Photo by Pixabay
Are Students Getting Bribed to Go to Football Games?
A player enjoys the addictive puzzle game—Block Blast!— from the comfort of their iPad during one of their breaks.
Block Blast!: What’s the Hype?
San Diego may not be experiencing a white Christmas like the one seen in the photo, but there’s still plenty of fun things to do this holiday season! Photo by Gamagapix on Pixabay
4 Fun Things To Do around San Diego this Holiday Season!
Spotify Wrapped 2024 brings disappointment to previously excited Spotify users. Top artists and songs are no surprise, but the features the Wrapped didn’t include are. Image by StockSnap from Pixabay
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Music Trends, Surprises, and the Internet’s Reactions
Like with many other aspects of arts & entertainment, the use of TikTok led to increased viewership of the latest season of Dancing with the Stars. Photo by Paris Bilal on Unsplash
Dancing with the Stars: All the Scoop on Season 33
Coca-Cola’s Christmas advertisements are an iconic part of their brand. But how has their latest use of AI affected the holiday spirit? Photo by Zoe on Unsplash
Did Coca-Cola Ruin Christmas?
A player enjoys the addictive puzzle game—Block Blast!— from the comfort of their iPad during one of their breaks.
Block Blast!: What’s the Hype?
San Diego may not be experiencing a white Christmas like the one seen in the photo, but there’s still plenty of fun things to do this holiday season! Photo by Gamagapix on Pixabay
4 Fun Things To Do around San Diego this Holiday Season!
Spotify Wrapped 2024 brings disappointment to previously excited Spotify users. Top artists and songs are no surprise, but the features the Wrapped didn’t include are. Image by StockSnap from Pixabay
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Music Trends, Surprises, and the Internet’s Reactions
Like with many other aspects of arts & entertainment, the use of TikTok led to increased viewership of the latest season of Dancing with the Stars. Photo by Paris Bilal on Unsplash
Dancing with the Stars: All the Scoop on Season 33
Coca-Cola’s Christmas advertisements are an iconic part of their brand. But how has their latest use of AI affected the holiday spirit? Photo by Zoe on Unsplash
Did Coca-Cola Ruin Christmas?
The Unrivaled league is a way for WNBA players to play during the offseason while not having to go out of the country. Typically, players don’t make enough money in the regular season, causing most to play overseas in the offseason. Photo by ghariza mahavira on Unsplash
Unrivaled: The New Off-Season Women’s Basketball League
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
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. Photo by Yunus Tuğ on Unsplash
Jessica Campbell Becomes The First Female Coach In The NHL
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. Photo by Ms. Gonzales
Stay Faithful Friars: The Padres Season Ends
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. Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
Why aren’t the Paralympics being covered more?
While AI doesn't seem like it would completely replace human-occupied jobs, latest advancements call into question just how many jobs could be replaced. Photo by Alex Shuper on Unsplash
Have I Been Replaced: What Majors and Careers are on AI’s Chopping Block?
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
iPhones, computers, and other innovations are made to power our lives. However, there is controversy surrounding how workers are treated in the process. Photo Credit to Filipe Alves on Unsplash
The Tech Industry: Powered by Injustice?
Starting in 2025, in the states of California and Texas, Tesla is set to unveil models of its cars that will move from supervised to unsupervised self-driving. Photo by Ivan Kazlouskij on Unsplash
Humans are not Driving the Future
The school spirit at football games and fun atmosphere around Southern colleges are some reasons why students choose to attend these schools. Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay
Why Students Are Applying Down South
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
The anticipated election took place on Tuesday, November 5th; now, it’s time to look at various levels of results. Photo by Brandon Mowinkel on Unsplash
The Results Are In: National, State, and Local 2024 Election Outcomes
On October 1st, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as President of Mexico, crossing a noteworthy frontier. Photo by Chantel on Unsplash
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Inauguration Makes History: Mexico’s First Female and First Jewish President
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. Photo by Jigar Panchal on Unsplash
Harris-Trump Debate: A Highly Anticipated and Intense Spectacle
Political participation is an important part of being a citizen of the United States. But what role does our Christian faith have in politics? Photo from Pixabay
How Does Faith Inform Our Politics?
While AI doesn't seem like it would completely replace human-occupied jobs, latest advancements call into question just how many jobs could be replaced. Photo by Alex Shuper on Unsplash
Have I Been Replaced: What Majors and Careers are on AI’s Chopping Block?
iPhones, computers, and other innovations are made to power our lives. However, there is controversy surrounding how workers are treated in the process. Photo Credit to Filipe Alves on Unsplash
The Tech Industry: Powered by Injustice?
Starting in 2025, in the states of California and Texas, Tesla is set to unveil models of its cars that will move from supervised to unsupervised self-driving. Photo by Ivan Kazlouskij on Unsplash
Humans are not Driving the Future
The school spirit at football games and fun atmosphere around Southern colleges are some reasons why students choose to attend these schools. Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay
Why Students Are Applying Down South
Thanksgiving is an important holiday in the United States, but it has a complicated history. Photo from Pixabay
A Legacy of Loss or a Holiday of Thanks?
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
Kendrick Lamar, After Rap Feuds And Hit Singles, Releases a Sixth Studio Album. Returning To His West Coast Roots, Is GNX A Fitting End To An Eventful Year?
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?
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
While many enjoy the beauty of fall, it is also a time where the lack of daylight can lead to decreased energy and motivation.
Feeling those Fallback Blues
The most important thing that one can do for themselves as a student is discover what study methods work best for them. Photo by April Walker on Unsplash
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Strategies that Work
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
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
Kendrick Lamar, After Rap Feuds And Hit Singles, Releases a Sixth Studio Album. Returning To His West Coast Roots, Is GNX A Fitting End To An Eventful Year?
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?
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
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?
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?
If you are trying to unwind from a busy day, 68% of stress can be relieved through reading. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Reading: More Than Just a Hobby
Cover of the viral novel Klara and the Sun
DONS READS: Klara and the Sun
Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus is Garmus' debut novel. The historical fiction novel depicts the life of fictional character, Elizabeth Zott, as she works to gain respect as a woman in the workforce during the 1960’s
DONS READS: Lessons in Chemistry
Babel is a historical fantasy novel written by New York Times Bestselling Author, R.F. Kuang. The cover features the Oxford Translators Institute, standing alone in dominance above the background of the campus.
DONS READS: Babel
DONS READS: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
DONS READS: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
While many enjoy the beauty of fall, it is also a time where the lack of daylight can lead to decreased energy and motivation.
Feeling those Fallback Blues
The most important thing that one can do for themselves as a student is discover what study methods work best for them. Photo by April Walker on Unsplash
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Strategies that Work
A student carefully fills in answer bubbles, capturing the familiar routine of standardized test-taking. Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash
How To Beat College Board
The impacts of extracurriculars go beyond the benefits. Remember to maintain a healthy well-being when dealing with a packed schedule. Photo from Unsplash
Overloaded and Overwhelmed: The Impact of Excessive Extracurriculars on Students’ Mental Health
Overwhelmed and drained, a student experiences burnout while managing heavy workloads and expectations. This is the experience of many CCHS students, but is especially felt during junior year. Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash
Junior Year Burnout: Surviving the Hardest Year of High School
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Cassandra F., Features Editor

A second-year journalist, I have always loved writing. Outside of journalism, I row, teach Sunday School, and lead the Hispanic Club. I am interested in law, kittens, “New Girl,” frozen yogurt, football, and I consider myself a tea connoisseur.

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Class of 2015 offers advice to their freshman selves

Class of 2015 offers advice to their freshman selves

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El Cid’s Guide: How to Stay Sane in High School

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Prom season finally here, court nominees announced

Prom season finally here, court nominees announced

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April 24, 2015
Mr. Newton Quan accepts position as sales engineer

Mr. Newton Quan accepts position as sales engineer

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February 18, 2015
6 Free Apps to get you into the Christmas Spirit

6 Free Apps to get you into the Christmas Spirit

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Students cheer at a football game

Sea of Red promotes CCHS school spirit

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December 5, 2014
Freshman Alex Yoo surprised by father, Marine general

Freshman Alex Yoo surprised by father, Marine general

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December 1, 2014
Seniors: Ways to spend the upcoming day off

Seniors: Ways to spend the upcoming day off

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October 13, 2014
UCSD Extension Program brings Professor Corey Manchester to CCHS

UCSD Extension Program brings Professor Corey Manchester to CCHS

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October 7, 2014
AP Language and Composition Summer Reading Preview

AP Language and Composition Summer Reading Preview

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June 16, 2014
Junior Justin Haupt poses with Sra. Olson on her last day.

Señora Olson retires from teaching Spanish, life lessons

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June 11, 2014
Class of 2014 Shares their Advice to Freshmen Selves

Class of 2014 Shares their Advice to Freshmen Selves

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
May 19, 2014
Cathedral to add a 7th period

Cathedral to add a 7th period

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
January 28, 2014
Understated rugby team gears for strong season

Understated rugby team gears for strong season

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
December 29, 2013
Tight-knit girls tennis team finishes season

Tight-knit girls tennis team finishes season

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
November 20, 2013
Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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October 21, 2013
Principal's Buenos Aires Trip creates opportunity for Dons

Principal’s Buenos Aires Trip creates opportunity for Dons

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
October 17, 2013
From seminary to CCHS, "hipster" Mr. Duarte's example leads

From seminary to CCHS, “hipster” Mr. Duarte’s example leads

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
September 10, 2013
Female soccer player joins Cathedral football team

Female soccer player joins Cathedral football team

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
June 13, 2013
Track and field comes to a successful end

Track and field comes to a successful end

Cassandra Fernandes, Staff Writer
May 17, 2013
Sprouts discrimination brings support of a community

Sprouts discrimination brings support of a community

Cassandra Fernandes, Staff Writer
May 9, 2013
Mrs. Lonergan offers Lenten advice

Mrs. Lonergan offers Lenten advice

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March 12, 2013
National Signing Day kicks off college careers

National Signing Day kicks off college careers

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
February 13, 2013
'Tweeting Samaritan' spreads love to Cathedral students

‘Tweeting Samaritan’ spreads love to Cathedral students

Cassandra Fernandes, News Editor
January 22, 2013
Mock Trial team begins quest for state championship

Mock Trial team begins quest for state championship

Cassandra Fernandes, Staff Writer
December 30, 2012
Girls volleyball update

Girls volleyball update

Cassandra Fernandes, Staff Writer
November 29, 2012
Appeal denied - No Dons football tonight (Second Update)

Appeal denied – No Dons football tonight (Second Update)

Cassandra Fernandes, Staff Writer
November 16, 2012
Ronan's resurgence is marked by faith and optimism

Ronan’s resurgence is marked by faith and optimism

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November 9, 2012
CCHS fans aid in the Holy Bowl victory

CCHS fans aid in the Holy Bowl victory

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October 24, 2012
Technology offers solutions to teen texting/driving dangers

Technology offers solutions to teen texting/driving dangers

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