Senior Olivia Harvey targets Marissa Smith to eliminate her from the traditional senior game. Read more about the face behind the madness, guidelines, and how this game has impacted the dynamic between seniors at CCHS.
No Floaty, No Mercy
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.
Why Do We Pray To Mary?
The Pope’s Exorcist is one of the two demonic movies that is currently streaming on Amazon Video.
Two Demonic Movies To Watch or Not Watch This Summer
CCHS cheerleaders Brooke Lewis ‘24, Julia Walton ‘24, and Mikey Black ‘24 smile from the sideline at the 2022-2023 Senior Night. Next year, these athletes will have to adjust to significant changes to the program and work hard to fulfill the season’s new theme: Be a star!
The Cheer Program is Ready to Shine
Journalism students Kelli Jackson (right) and Arabella Cassidy (left) enjoy two Erewhon smoothie classics: Coconut Cloud and Strawberry Glaze.
Erewhon: Is it Functional or Just Trendy?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.
Why Do We Pray To Mary?
The Pope’s Exorcist is one of the two demonic movies that is currently streaming on Amazon Video.
Two Demonic Movies To Watch or Not Watch This Summer
Teddy Howell, the 9 year old podcast creator dressed up as a priest, his dream occupation. This young third grader describes how when he grows up, he wants to be like Schmitz and be a priest at his local church in Michigan.
Teddy Howel’s Creation of the “Kids Bible of the Year”
Confirmation is one of the Seven Sacraments. It is an opportunity for teenagers to publicly affirm their faith in God.
History of Confirmation
Father Mike Schmitz is known as the Superman of priests and Catholic media.
Father Mike Schmitz, A Social Media Catholic Priest Sensation!
Senior Olivia Harvey targets Marissa Smith to eliminate her from the traditional senior game. Read more about the face behind the madness, guidelines, and how this game has impacted the dynamic between seniors at CCHS.
No Floaty, No Mercy
CCHS cheerleaders Brooke Lewis ‘24, Julia Walton ‘24, and Mikey Black ‘24 smile from the sideline at the 2022-2023 Senior Night. Next year, these athletes will have to adjust to significant changes to the program and work hard to fulfill the season’s new theme: Be a star!
The Cheer Program is Ready to Shine
Journalism students Kelli Jackson (right) and Arabella Cassidy (left) enjoy two Erewhon smoothie classics: Coconut Cloud and Strawberry Glaze.
Erewhon: Is it Functional or Just Trendy?
Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral
Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral
Ms. Wells is a pillar of the CCHS community, always offering a shoulder to cry on or an ear when needed.
Mrs. Wells
Peñas self-portrait that won the Presidents award. This work is highly regarding and was admired by CCHS students during the Art Show.
The Talents of the CCHS Art Show
A photo of Riverdale’s “core four” characters: Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, and Veronica Lodge. Behind the main characters and their close friends, Kevin, Cheryl Blossom, and Katty Kay,
OPINION: Reality behind the “Riverdale” series
This year has been an eventful one full of new experiences, from new theaters to international travel! But it’s not over yet, with Broadway San Diego Awards coming up next Sunday.
The End?
Gordon Lightfoot, a beloved Canadian singer-songwriter, died in early May of this year. He was said to have defined the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 70s, and revolutionized the music industry. His songs are often lost among new generations, yet Lightfoot’s music is something worth preserving and celebrating for years to come.
Gordon Lightfoot – Life and Legacy
Combs V. Wallen
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Mrs. Nadine Kassity-Krich
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Mr. Maurice Correia
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Makenna and Carson Doan
Hannah Tasto 23, Donny Davalos 21, and Peyton Farmer 22 (left to right) perform the CCHS drama departments production of Tuck Everlasting, the winter musical, earlier this month.
Everlasting performances
Cecilia Bacich ‘20, Anthony Graf ‘22, and Emily Rotunda ‘20 (left to right) hold the banner to lead the 8th Annual San Diego Walk for Life, which approximately 4,500 people attended, in order to advocate for the rights of the unborn.
Annual Life Week returns
The LeBron vs. Jordan GOAT Debate Who is the greatest of these two legends? Basketball greats LeBron James and Michael Jordan are competing for the title of GOAT. The debates are heated and touch on statistics and victories. Interested in diving into this debate? Go to ElCid.com to learn more!
Lebron V Jordan
Manny Machado expresses his anger toward teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. after a rough game in 2021.
Padres Key’s to Success
The Dons fought hard to take home their 25th Western League Championship Title. The baseball players celebrate their comeback against Saint Augustine High School to win 4-3, as pictured above.
They May be Rivals, but They are Hardly Competition
Kapi Coleman ‘23 pictured with Tori Bowie in 2018.
3x Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dead at 32
Fernando Tatis Jr. in the infield for San Diego Padres during a game on July 10, 2021.
The Return of El Niño
Protesters in the streets fighting for justice after the brutal death of George Floyd. The people suffered emotional and physical damage and are now awaiting $80M in reimbursements.
Cities in the United States pay $80 Million to Repay for the Injuries Caused in 2020 Protests
Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters outside West Wing following debt limit discussion with President Joe Biden.the federal government may not have enough funds to pay all of its bills, which could lead to a default, causing the economy to suffer and borrow costs to rise.
Biden Meets with McCarthy to Discuss the “Tough” Debt Ceiling
Image of Russian politicians Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin. Both politicians are at tension with each other as Putin sees Navalny’s actions over the past decade as a threat.
Russia: Poison, Prison, and Politics
With the presidential election around the corner, who are the candidates for the democrats and republicans?
Who’s the Next President?
Many immigrants wait at the U.S. - Mexico border after the expiration of Title 42. Migrants are taking the opportunity to leave their home country and find better opportunities in the U.S.
Title 42
Protesters in the streets fighting for justice after the brutal death of George Floyd. The people suffered emotional and physical damage and are now awaiting $80M in reimbursements.
Cities in the United States pay $80 Million to Repay for the Injuries Caused in 2020 Protests
Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters outside West Wing following debt limit discussion with President Joe Biden.the federal government may not have enough funds to pay all of its bills, which could lead to a default, causing the economy to suffer and borrow costs to rise.
Biden Meets with McCarthy to Discuss the “Tough” Debt Ceiling
Image of Russian politicians Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin. Both politicians are at tension with each other as Putin sees Navalny’s actions over the past decade as a threat.
Russia: Poison, Prison, and Politics
With the presidential election around the corner, who are the candidates for the democrats and republicans?
Who’s the Next President?
Many immigrants wait at the U.S. - Mexico border after the expiration of Title 42. Migrants are taking the opportunity to leave their home country and find better opportunities in the U.S.
Title 42
Zoey Ronco ‘24 pictured with a Pinterest board of homecoming dresses that fit the new dress code. Female students must make the change from traditionally short dresses to maxi and midi lengths.
Past the Knee, Bend the Knee
During Red Ribbon Week, students are able to experience various activities that promote community and love. On this day, a petting zoo came onto campus, and students spent time with cute animals!
Why are CCHS Students Stripped of a Health Class?
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to raise the debt ceiling includes work requirements for recipients of Medicaid. This could disproportionately affect people with disabilities, the impoverished, minority racial groups, and caretakers. How will this go over in the houses of Congress? What does this look like for typically American households?
Are Work Requirements for Medicaid Worth It? (Opinion)
Reading is the perfect past time in the summer! Picking the perfect book for you will get you back into reading.
The Best Books to Read During Summer Break!
Boasting over one hundred clubs CCHS is advertised as a school where student creativity and leadership runs the show. But as many students know, this club system has lacked in many regions and held little to no standing on campus for years-but why?
Why does it Feel Like Clubs do Nothing?
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
Zoey Ronco ‘24 pictured with a Pinterest board of homecoming dresses that fit the new dress code. Female students must make the change from traditionally short dresses to maxi and midi lengths.
Past the Knee, Bend the Knee
During Red Ribbon Week, students are able to experience various activities that promote community and love. On this day, a petting zoo came onto campus, and students spent time with cute animals!
Why are CCHS Students Stripped of a Health Class?
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to raise the debt ceiling includes work requirements for recipients of Medicaid. This could disproportionately affect people with disabilities, the impoverished, minority racial groups, and caretakers. How will this go over in the houses of Congress? What does this look like for typically American households?
Are Work Requirements for Medicaid Worth It? (Opinion)
Boasting over one hundred clubs CCHS is advertised as a school where student creativity and leadership runs the show. But as many students know, this club system has lacked in many regions and held little to no standing on campus for years-but why?
Why does it Feel Like Clubs do Nothing?
Cate Schnell shares her phone with me for the article. “I use my phone a lot but I also have days where I take breaks and not use my socials at all.”
Should we be deleting our social media?
Reading is the perfect past time in the summer! Picking the perfect book for you will get you back into reading.
The Best Books to Read During Summer Break!
Beams book is a touching story that has won the Teen Choice Award for Teen Movie: Drama. In this true story, protagonist Annabel’s miracle evokes intense emotion from the reader.
“Miracles from Heaven” Book Review
“Go Ask Alice” a banned novel written by a teenager girl in the 70’s, explores themes of addiction and other worldly struggles. Novels such as these should not be banned due to their educational opportunity to expose readers to the dangers of addiction.
“Go Ask Alice” Book Review
Mieko Kawakami’s novel, Heaven, explores the mind of an adolescent. She paints the scenes with a raw beauty, tormenting and captivating readers with each turn of a page.
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
“The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis takes you along on a ride to Heaven.
The Great Divorce Book Review
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Massimo Rigoli, Staffer

Massimo has always been very interested in journalism. He’s always loved sharing about what he’s passionate about. He loves to communicate his love for video. He’s interested in educational videos and any videos about Star Wars. Outside of writing, he participates in the Cathedral crew team. One fun fact about Massimo is that he lived in Hong Kong for nine years!

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Image of Russian politicians Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin. Both politicians are at tension with each other as Putin sees Navalny’s actions over the past decade as a threat.

Russia: Poison, Prison, and Politics

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
May 23, 2023
Two politicians with very different ideals pit against each other in Turkey. The election could greatly change the Democracy of Turkey and the war in Ukraine.

Election in Turkey

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
May 16, 2023
Picture of Donald Trump in court over trials of indictment. This is the first time in American history a former President has ever been indicted.

Trump Indictment

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
May 3, 2023
Pile of phones that have been thrown out rather than being refurbished. Millions of iPhones are thrown out and cause harm to the environment and remain unavailable to the underprivileged.

The Ugly Truth About Smartphones

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
March 24, 2023
Photo of Leopard 2 tank as Ukraine-Russian war continues. Ukraine has asked Germany for more access for better defense.

Next phase in Russia-Ukraine War

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
March 14, 2023
Tyre Nichols, 29 year old African American man has fallen victim to another case of police brutality. The police pulled him over for the light reason of reckless driving which they failed to inform him.

Tyre Nichols

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
March 8, 2023
Students, friends, and family mourning after the devastating Michigan State University shooting. Ever since Columbine shooting in 1999 over 338,000 have experienced gun violence at school.

Gun Violence & Regulation

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
March 8, 2023
Alec Baldwin in court on the charge of involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin swears that the shooting was a tragic accident but only time will tell as the charges are ongoing.

Alec Baldwin

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
February 1, 2023
Barbara Walters in her office (1979) New York. Barbara Walters had a love for books.

The Legacy of Barbara Walters

Massimo Rigoli, Staffer
January 13, 2023
Photo showcasing empty shelves of a number of products in the Bay Area of San Francisco. These empty shelves are a result of not being able to make enough imports.

Inflation in the United States

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
December 9, 2022
Photo of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announcing her resignation. Truss resigned as a result from financial pressure unfolding while she was in office.

UK Prime Minister

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
December 9, 2022
Interviewer Massimo Rigoli and World War II veteran Anthony “Tony” J. Glaser alongside old pictures of the veteran. In this interview, the two discussed the opinions, experience, and memories that Mr Glaser has formed over the years.

Remembering Veteran’s Day

November 10, 2022
January 6 panel votes to subpoena former president Donald Trump. New evidence used against him.

Developments in the January 6th Hearings

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
October 26, 2022
America and European nations fear new prime minister, Giorgia Meloni’s far right ideals being projected. Many question what is in store for Italy’s future.

Far Right Politician Elected

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
October 6, 2022
Football Player Matt Araiza fighting for the top spot in the punting competition. With the nickname “Punter God” Araiza has great expectations for the future.

A Punter’s Fall From Grace

Massimo Rigoli, Writer
September 16, 2022
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