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
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?
Lack of lockdown drills
Lack of lockdown drills
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
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
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
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
Senior dancer, Sophia DeRienzo, a memorable graduate!
Who is Sophia DeRienzo?
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?
Orchestra student Kelli Jackson, pictured with Mrs. Swift the orchestra teacher after their most recent spring concert.
CCHS Ignoring the Arts?
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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Sophie Galluccio

Sophie Galluccio, Staffer

Sophie Galluccio was born and raised in San Diego. She is a sophomore and loves being involved in the CCHS community! This is her first year on the El Cid staff, and she is excited to share her writing in a new, unique way. A strong quality that Sophie has is her ability to listen to others. She hopes to be able to communicate important information and her thoughts in a relatable way to all of you!

All content by Sophie Galluccio
Does this look familiar? Students all over the country are getting ready to take their final exams and head off to summer vacation.

Meaning Behind Relax & Review

Sophie Galluccio, Writer
May 18, 2023
Attendance is schools has been rapidly increasing since the global pandemic. Specifically, studies have found that this increase in absences is shows prominently in elementary students.

Drastic Increase in School Absences

Sophie Galluccio, Writer
May 4, 2023

Earn the letter not the grade

Sophie Galluccio, Writer
April 18, 2023
Unhealthy/Limited Food Options

Unhealthy/Limited Food Options

Sophie Galluccio, Writer
March 14, 2023

Season 2: Episode 13 Teacher Feature: Mrs. Lonergan and Stand-Out Students

Julianne Cox, Sophie Galluccio, and Mia Wilson
February 3, 2023

Season 2: Episode 12 Student Feature: Leeann Remiker and Ella Bloom

Mia Wilson, Julianne Cox , and Sophie Galluccio
February 3, 2023

Season 2: Episode 11 Teacher Feature: Ms. Wilson

Julianne Cox, Mia Wilson, and Sophie Galluccio
January 20, 2023

Season 2: Episode 10 Teacher Feature: Mr. Caro

Julianne Cox, Mia Wilson, and Sophie Galluccio
January 17, 2023

Season 2:Episode 9 Academic Pressure, Dead Week and Advice to Prepare for Finals

Julianne Cox, Mirshah Misirliogu, and Sophie Galluccio
December 9, 2022

Season 2: Episode 7 Dons Day

Julianne Cox, Sophie Galluccio, Mirshah Misirliogu, and Mia Wilson
October 28, 2022

Season 2: Episode 6 Trunk or Treat

Sophie Galluccio, Staffer
October 21, 2022

Season 2: Episode 5 Retreats with Mrs. Wells

Julianne Cox, Mirshah Misirliogu, Sophie Galluccio, and Mia Wilson
October 14, 2022

Season 2: Episode 3 Underclassmen on Top

Sophie Galluccio, Staffer
September 30, 2022
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