The Cathedral Boys Cross Country team runs at Morley Field on October 2, 2024. The boys are having a successful season and recently were ranked first in San Diego county. Photo by Phillip Grooms
Boys Cross Country Races Into the #1 Spot
From the stage, students in beautiful costumes perform for the delightful play Shakespeare in Love, CCHS's fall production for 2024. Photo by Vonn Stenehjem ‘25
Students in Love with Shakespeare in Love
Mrs. BSG, a Dons Alumna '89, is a prestigious religion teacher and was also the former Mission and Ministry Curriculum Chair at CCHS. Photo from CCHS
Mrs. BSG: An Icon Here at CCHS
Many of the students, mentors, faculty, and staff in the Options Program recently attended the 34th Annual Dons Golf Classic on Oct. 14, 2024. This special event supported the new Special Education Scholarship, The Dr. Megan Burton scholarship, which will be awarded to any student in CCHS's Special Education Program. Photo from CCHS Advancement
The Options Program: A Program Like No Other
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
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
Sister Mary Elizabeth Lancaster is an African American nun from Baltimore Maryland whose body has reamined in tact and untouched after four years. Many Catholics believe in incorruptiblity. No investigation has been carried out yet to presume the cause of her body still in tact but further information is still being provided.
Body Still in Tact After 4 Years!
St. Therese of Lisieux is a well known female saint who was named one of the three Doctors of the Church. She is the patron saint of florists and missions.
St. Therese of Lisieux
From the stage, students in beautiful costumes perform for the delightful play Shakespeare in Love, CCHS's fall production for 2024. Photo by Vonn Stenehjem ‘25
Students in Love with Shakespeare in Love
Mrs. BSG, a Dons Alumna '89, is a prestigious religion teacher and was also the former Mission and Ministry Curriculum Chair at CCHS. Photo from CCHS
Mrs. BSG: An Icon Here at CCHS
Many of the students, mentors, faculty, and staff in the Options Program recently attended the 34th Annual Dons Golf Classic on Oct. 14, 2024. This special event supported the new Special Education Scholarship, The Dr. Megan Burton scholarship, which will be awarded to any student in CCHS's Special Education Program. Photo from CCHS Advancement
The Options Program: A Program Like No Other
The Board Games with Senior Citizens Club is a great way to get involved in service opportunities that also benefits our larger community. Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash
Board Games with Senior Citizens Club Brings Generations Together
Uniforms are an essential part of being a Cathedral Catholic High School student. This year, dress code is being more widely enforced. Photo by Lena Kudryavtseva on Unsplash
A Crackdown on Dress Code: CCHS Enforces Uniformity
The Cathedral Boys Cross Country team runs at Morley Field on October 2, 2024. The boys are having a successful season and recently were ranked first in San Diego county. Photo by Phillip Grooms
Boys Cross Country Races Into the #1 Spot
About 35% of elite athletes have mental health concerns which vary from burnout to anxiety. It’s important to seek help right away when we are feeling any kind of anxiety or stress surrounding your sport. Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash
Bringing Mental Health Into The Game
Currently 4-1, with the goal of winning the open division this year, the Boys' Football team stands for the Pledge of Allegiance prior to a game. Photo by John Fraser
Fall Sports in Full Swing
Cathedral Catholic's girls' volleyball team prepares to face off against many competitive opponents this fall. Starting off the season strong with two medals, they look to continue their success and continue bonding on and off the court. Photo by Michael Cazares of Cazare Media
The Legacy of Lady Dons Volleyball Continues
The Red and Gold football teams have started their season. They have been training since July and have been building strong bonds. Their community is shown not only on, but also off the field. Photo by Dons Athletics
Red and Gold: Building a Community Like No Other
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?
Fantasy football is an online league, where you create your own NFL football team. Many people prepare all year for the draft, studying who to pick and how to create the best team. Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash
Fantasy Football: What’s the Hype?
Lime green, Arial font, and the party girl lifestyle are all indicative of the cultural phenomenon known as “Brat Summer.” Fans of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album "Brat" created the term “Brat Summer” which has to do with partying, Von Dutch and womanhood. Photo by Andrej Lišakov on Unsplash
The Cultural Phenomenon “Brat” That’s Taken Over
One of the most well-known soccer players in the world, Alex Morgan, decided to hang up her cleats for the last time after 13 years of professional soccer. Alex Morgan changed the game for all women's sports. Photo by Alex on Unsplash
Hanging Up the Golden Boots: All About Alex Morgan’s Retirement
New York Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in fashion. The three major shows showcased at NYFW will impact trends that might make their way into your closet by spring. Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash
Expect These Spring Trends: A Recap of New York Fashion Week 24/25
Lime green, Arial font, and the party girl lifestyle are all indicative of the cultural phenomenon known as “Brat Summer.” Fans of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album "Brat" created the term “Brat Summer” which has to do with partying, Von Dutch and womanhood. Photo by Andrej Lišakov on Unsplash
The Cultural Phenomenon “Brat” That’s Taken Over
New York Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in fashion. The three major shows showcased at NYFW will impact trends that might make their way into your closet by spring. Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash
Expect These Spring Trends: A Recap of New York Fashion Week 24/25
Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel "It Ends With Us" deals with the sensitive issue of domestic violence in a romantic relationship. Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash
Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence: “It Ends With Us” Generates Controversy
CCHS students Kate Stuart ‘24 and Dakota Conway ‘24 watch Brit Smith viral TikTok video regarding her song “Karma.”
JoJo Lost Her Bow Bow
Cathedral Catholic sophomore, Lily Frenck, holding “November 9” by Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover’s Rising Popularity
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?
Fantasy football is an online league, where you create your own NFL football team. Many people prepare all year for the draft, studying who to pick and how to create the best team. Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash
Fantasy Football: What’s the Hype?
One of the most well-known soccer players in the world, Alex Morgan, decided to hang up her cleats for the last time after 13 years of professional soccer. Alex Morgan changed the game for all women's sports. Photo by Alex on Unsplash
Hanging Up the Golden Boots: All About Alex Morgan’s Retirement
The Padres and Dodgers travel to Seoul, South Korea to face off.
Padres Opening Day In Seoul
The Super Bowl Unwrapped
The Super Bowl Unwrapped
A home in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Devastation like this is commonplace in the South after high caliber hurricanes including Helene and Milton. Spray-painted code on the side of homes like these morbidly indicate what rescue teams have found inside, if anything. Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash
Doomsday Forecast: Two Hurricanes In A Row And No Relief To Follow
The housing crisis in California cities has been a heated topic of discussion. It’s important to remember the implications for our community members, and look at the history of the issue, so we can find better solutions. Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash
The housing crisis in our hometown: How did we get here, and what do we do?
CCHS students gather to celebrate and recognize the countless stories of migrants and their journey’s to America. Photo by Mr. Horejs, Director of Service Learning
Embracing Diversity: CCHS Celebrates Migration Week
Sudan is the third-largest country in Africa, and over half its population is experiencing acute food insecurity. The war and famine in Sudan tends to be underreported on major news outlets. Photo by Unsplash
Sudan is in Crisis
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
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?
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
Each vote seriously matters!
The Future Of 2024 Is Counting On You!
The “Road to 2024” is beginning to come to the forefront of voters minds. Many suspect that the 2024 Presidential Election will be yet another polarized battle between current President Joe Biden (left) and former President Donald Trump (right).
Understanding the 2024 Election
A home in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Devastation like this is commonplace in the South after high caliber hurricanes including Helene and Milton. Spray-painted code on the side of homes like these morbidly indicate what rescue teams have found inside, if anything. Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash
Doomsday Forecast: Two Hurricanes In A Row And No Relief To Follow
The housing crisis in California cities has been a heated topic of discussion. It’s important to remember the implications for our community members, and look at the history of the issue, so we can find better solutions. Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash
The housing crisis in our hometown: How did we get here, and what do we do?
CCHS students gather to celebrate and recognize the countless stories of migrants and their journey’s to America. Photo by Mr. Horejs, Director of Service Learning
Embracing Diversity: CCHS Celebrates Migration Week
Sudan is the third-largest country in Africa, and over half its population is experiencing acute food insecurity. The war and famine in Sudan tends to be underreported on major news outlets. Photo by Unsplash
Sudan is in Crisis
After soaring for years, electric car sales have seemed to enter a slight depression that some have speculated is a result of the car’s resale value, continued difficulty with charging infrastructure, and the state of politics. CCHS students weigh in on if these taxing cons are worth it.
Fewer and Fewer Electric Cars Sell, More and More Critique from Buyers
Waking up early in the morning can provide someone with a longer day, more focus, and better mental health effects. Photo by alan KO on Unsplash
Is Waking up Early Worth It?
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?
We can learn from the ocean, one of nature’s beautiful gifts. Just like the waves, a positive mindset helps us move forward through life’s challenges, steady and resilient. Photo by Angela Leshchinskiy on Unsplash
Think Good, Feel Good
September is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and the resources available for those in need. It is a vital opportunity to shed light on a topic that touches countless lives: suicide prevention. Photo by Dyu-Ha on Unsplash
Shining a Light: September’s Focus on Suicide Awareness
CCHS students struggle to get sleep. They can often only catch up on sleep through napping, whether it be after school or during school. Photo from Pixabay
Doctors Say Eight Hours Of Sleep For High Schoolers, Dons Students Claim Otherwise
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
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?
CCHS joins the many schools throughout the nation who have implemented new anti-phone policies on their campuses. Cathedral’s, though not as invasive as taking away a student's phone for the whole school day, has impacted classroom culture in ways students and teachers never expected.
What’s up with the Phone Jails?
Final lines of The Great Gatsby
REVIEW: The Great Gatsby Movie
Bob Marley: One Love, a tribute to the reggae icons impact on the world.
Marley on the Big Screen: A Tribute To The Reggae Icon
Senior and Junior friends gather together for a group photo
My Masquerade Memoir 
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
Into the Wild is a 1996 non-fiction book written by Jon Krakauer. It is an expansion of a 9,000-word article by Krakauer on Chris McCandless titled "Death of an Innocent".
Book Review: Into the Wild
Waking up early in the morning can provide someone with a longer day, more focus, and better mental health effects. Photo by alan KO on Unsplash
Is Waking up Early Worth It?
We can learn from the ocean, one of nature’s beautiful gifts. Just like the waves, a positive mindset helps us move forward through life’s challenges, steady and resilient. Photo by Angela Leshchinskiy on Unsplash
Think Good, Feel Good
September is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and the resources available for those in need. It is a vital opportunity to shed light on a topic that touches countless lives: suicide prevention. Photo by Dyu-Ha on Unsplash
Shining a Light: September’s Focus on Suicide Awareness
CCHS students struggle to get sleep. They can often only catch up on sleep through napping, whether it be after school or during school. Photo from Pixabay
Doctors Say Eight Hours Of Sleep For High Schoolers, Dons Students Claim Otherwise
A close-up of ashwagandha capsules, the popular supplement used for stress relief. Photo by Shruti Mishra on Unsplash
Ashwagandha: Why This TikTok Trend May Do More Harm Than Good
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The Student Newspaper of Cathedral Catholic High School

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The Student Newspaper of Cathedral Catholic High School

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Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! I'm Lucy Miller, a senior attending Cathedral Catholic High School and working as the Editor-in-Chief of Dons Press by El Cid. I love being active in my community through volunteer work, and I enjoy hanging out with friends. One of my favorite interests is art. I think sharing current, important, and new perspectives is one of the best things we can do as writers and that is what I plan to do!

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A home in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Devastation like this is commonplace in the South after high caliber hurricanes including Helene and Milton. Spray-painted code on the side of homes like these morbidly indicate what rescue teams have found inside, if anything. Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash

Doomsday Forecast: Two Hurricanes In A Row And No Relief To Follow

Lucy Miller, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
After soaring for years, electric car sales have seemed to enter a slight depression that some have speculated is a result of the car’s resale value, continued difficulty with charging infrastructure, and the state of politics. CCHS students weigh in on if these taxing cons are worth it.

Fewer and Fewer Electric Cars Sell, More and More Critique from Buyers

Lucy Miller, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2024
CCHS joins the many schools throughout the nation who have implemented new anti-phone policies on their campuses. Cathedral’s, though not as invasive as taking away a student's phone for the whole school day, has impacted classroom culture in ways students and teachers never expected.

What’s up with the Phone Jails?

Lucy Miller, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2024
Selfie by Mrs. Lopatka!

Profile: Mrs. Lopatka

Lucy Miller, Beat Editor
March 26, 2024
Many car manufacturers from across the board have discontinued some of their most popular models, with no reason as to why, as they look towards the new year. Cars with names dating back to the 60s have been abruptly cancelled and many question the logic behind these decisions.

Why EV’s Are Discontinuing All Your Favorite Cars

Lucy Miller, Beat Editor
February 22, 2024
It’s become evident that the cliches ‘bad news sells’ and ‘all publicity is good publicity’ are especially true in the case of award shows like the Golden Globes.

All Publicity is Good Publicity: How Controversy Saved the Golden Globes

Lucy Miller, Beat Editor
January 26, 2024
An Increased obsession with the holidays brings in more and more money every year, and while all this excitement is great for some it has difficult implications for others

Festive Cheer or Consumerist Fear?

Lucy Miller, Beat Editor
December 20, 2023
After posting a promotional Tiktok with Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light faces extreme backlash from conservative customers who believe their beer shouldn’t be associated with LGBT groups. The boycott they arranged has done little to change the company’s stock price, but has created a media frenzy filled with hate and aggression.

Bud Light vs. Transphobes

Lucy Miller, Writer
May 4, 2023
Schools in the Los Angeles Union School District (LAUSD) are left shuttered as a three day strike overtakes the district. Students have been left at home with no school to rely on while rallies and marches overtook the area around the LAUSD headquarters.

LA Teachers Union Strike

Lucy Miller, Writer
April 18, 2023
The Biden Administration passes The Willow Project critically endangering wildlife in Alaska and increasing emissions. Many have taken to social media to spread awareness, but with mass attention comes mass misinformation.

Willow Project: TikTok Trend or Actual Political Issue?

Lucy Miller and Neve Walker
March 23, 2023
A train headed straight through the sleepy Ohio town East Palestine derails spilling hazardous chemicals into streams and soil. Residents have been displaced, evacuated, put at risk, and exploited by those trying to use the tragedy as a stepping stone.

Continued Cleanup of the Toxic Waste in Ohio

Lucy Miller, Writer
March 8, 2023
Increasing amounts of bikers around Del Mar Heights Rd. have led to problems. Disrespect and lack of knowledge of the road by these young bikers has been a detriment to young people’s reputation in the eyes of businesses and adults in the area.

Why Are There So Many E-Bikes?

Lucy Miller, Writer
February 21, 2023
Many outlets call out George Santos for extreme fabrications in his resume that invalidate his position. He lied about past careers, schooling, charities, funds, and even his ancestry and family to name a few.

“Every Not so White Lie George Santos Told”

Lucy Miller, Writer
February 3, 2023
To combat their low staff, Southwest cancels thousands of flights and leaves travelers with no solutions. Customers were left stranded in airport terminals waiting on re-scheduled flights that never arrived.

Southwest flight Cancelations

Lucy Miller, Writer
January 12, 2023
CCHS administration makes the jarring decision to shorten the reading period “dead week” from a week to three days. The student population has been left in shock and worry for what this change meant for their study schedules.

The Death of Dead Week?

Lucy Miller, Writer
January 5, 2023
Elon Musk executes his plan to buy Twitter to remove bias and promote the right to free speech. But mass employee resignations in response to his demands left the platform fighting to survive

The Elon Musk Controversy: A Retrospective

Lucy Miller, Writer
December 7, 2022
Administration executes a plan to discourage skipping mass by placing an academic class before Liturgy. Students reactions have been mixed and not positive in the way intended. Students have been left feeling out of the loop in many decisions.

Higher Liturgy Attendance: But at what Cost?

Lucy Miller, Writer
November 29, 2022
Students of Del Norte High School note that the surge of absences after their Homecoming left their school feeling like a “ghost town”. Patrick Henry High School students have already experienced this same surge after their own Homecoming Dance.

Sickness Sweeps Nighthawk Nation, are Other Schools Next?

Lucy Miller, Writer
October 28, 2022
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?

Lucy Miller, Writer
October 6, 2022
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?

Lucy Miller, Writer
September 23, 2022
Victoria Zwichorowski and Grace Naughton brainstorm what the future of their club looks like. They have already made plans to get help from artists and writers here on campus.

New Clubs at CCHS

Lucy Miller, Writer
September 15, 2022
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