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Cathedral Catholic students on the dance floor at Petco Park
Winter Formal Festivities
Avery Hawa, Staffer • February 6, 2026

This past weekend, students arrived with suits and dresses ready to dance the night away. From dancing, to taking photos, everyone had a great...

Future students asking about the many sports Cathedral offers during the Student Life Showcase
The Student Life Showcase: An Event To Remember
Margaret Morton, Staffer • February 6, 2026

The Student Life Showcase is an exciting event for incoming students that highlights some of the amazing ways to get involved on campus. From...

Students having to handle school and work.
Students Balance School & Jobs
Alivia Johnson, Staffer • January 23, 2026

A lot of high schoolers are not just focused on schoolwork, but also on having a job. Even though having a job is a great way to earn money,...

Ms. El-Hayek is one of our amazing teachers here at Cathedral.
In the Classroom With Ms. El-Hayek
Margaret Morton, Staffer • January 23, 2026

For many students here at Cathedral, Ms. El-Hayek is much more than just a teacher. She is a mentor, a motivator, and a role model. Known for...

Girls soccer season pregame warmup hype photos.
Girls Soccer: Leveraging Team Chemistry in the Hopes of CIF Success
Avery Hawa, Staffer • February 20, 2026

As the Lady Dons Soccer team prepares to take on the Carlsbad Lancers this week in CIF, players want to make every moment of their 2025-2026...

Mr. Martinez is shaping young minds on and off the field as the new head boys’ soccer coach.
Mr. Martinez: Shaping Minds On and Off the Field
Elsie Mazza, Staffer • February 6, 2026

Mr. Martinez has helped shape many students in the classroom and on the field. Mr. Martinez is a religion teacher here at Cathedral and is now...

Bronx Letuligasenoa, Victor Valesquez, and Stavros Hetrick senior football photos
Cathedral Catholic Football Seniors Reflect on a Season of Faith and Brotherhood
Brooklyn Givens, Staffer • December 2, 2025

As the 2025 football season comes to a close at Cathedral Catholic, seniors reflect on the challenges and memorable moments they've experienced...

Volleyball is a game that requires intense focus and concentration.

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Volleyball Playoffs
Sei’Mir Roberson, Staffer • November 12, 2025

The Cathedral Catholic High School girls volleyball team is heading into the 2025 playoffs with confidence, chemistry, and championship energy....

Ash Wednesday and Lent is a time to thank God for what we have and fast to show our gratitude towards him.
Ash Wednesday and Lent: Forty Days to Reflect, Reconnect, and Renew
Margaret Morton and Elsie Mazza February 20, 2026

Importance Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time to pause, turn towards God in repentance, and grow in our faith. It reminds us...

St. Cabrini Hall
The Saints of Our School
Alivia Johnson, Staffer • February 10, 2026

At Cathedral Catholic High School, the names of the buildings are not just names. Saint Francis of Assisi, Francis de Sales, Katharine Drexel,...

Catholic Schools Week is a great time to celebrate and be grateful for going to a Catholic school.
Catholic Schools Week: A Week to Give Thanks, Celebrate, and be Grateful
Elsie Mazza, Staffer • January 30, 2026

Catholic Schools Week has been an annual tradition for Catholic Schools around the nation since 1974. Every year we celebrate Catholic Schools...

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS
Epstein: Millions of New Files Released
Brooklyn Givens, Staffer • February 20, 2026

Recently released files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have caused national and global outrage and controversy, drawing...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: FINNEAS and Billie Eilish accept the Song of the Year award for "WILDFLOWER" onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Updates on the Controversial Federal Agents
Brooklyn Givens, Staffer • February 6, 2026

In January 2026, Minneapolis became the center of the country’s attention with the harshest and most controversial immigration conflicts. It...

Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in one is seen outside No 10 Downing Street in one of the images released by the US Department of State. The US Justice Department released thousands of records Friday related to the sex trafficking investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The release came on the last day of the 30 days allowed by the Epstein Files Transparency Act -- legislation forcing the Justice Department action to release all documents related to the probe.
Clintons Held in Contempt of Congress
Charlie Corney, Editor-in-Chief • January 23, 2026

Jeffery Epstein, the infamous financier and child predator, has been in the news a lot lately for the potential release of a number of files...

Super Bowl LX
Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Halftime Show: The Importance of Representation
Sei’Mir Roberson, Staffer • February 24, 2026

When Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, it was more than just a few songs. It was a cultural and historical moment. The Super...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: Bad Bunny accepts the Best Música Urbana Album onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards: Culture, Controversy, Fashion, and More
Svea Holladay, Staffer • February 17, 2026

The 68th Annual Grammy awards were held on February 1, 2026 at Crypto.com arena in downtown Los Angeles. Many were thrilled but at the same time,...

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 5: Kristin Juszczyk and Claire Kittle pose for a photo wearing Offseason vests prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
More Than the Sidelines: The Rise of Football WAGs
Adrianna Elsass, Beat Editor • February 17, 2026

As football season comes to an end and your favorite players enter the off-season, there’s another team of supporters whose work never really...

SDFC Owner Mohamed Mansour, Cody Martinez, Sycuan Tribal Chairman and Vice Chairman of San Diego FC, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and MLS Commissioner Don Garber take photo before San Diego FC faces St. Louis City
SDFC Faces Ups and Downs in the Concacaf Championship in Mexico
Ethan Patterson, Staffer • February 20, 2026

The San Diego Football Club was invited to play in their first international match in Mexico City. This match was hosted at Olimpico Universitario...

Swimmers get ready at the starting blocks to swim the first leg of the 800 free relay during the Ivy League Swimming & Diving Championships on February 16, 2022.
Ivy League Dual Swim Meets Make Waves: Princeton Dominates in the Water
Natalya Sosa, Staffer • February 17, 2026

This winter’s Ivy League dual swim meet season concluded with another exciting set of results that highlighted the traditions and changes within...

The change in NIL rules has made a major impact on college sports and athletes' choices.
How NIL Is Changing College Sports
Sei’Mir Roberson, Staffer • February 3, 2026

What Is NIL? Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules allow college athletes to profit from their name. A 2025 settlement between the NCAA and...

We all might be working harder, but at what cost?
The Toxic Side of Productivity
Sydney Ameche, Staffer • February 17, 2026

When did productivity start becoming about posting your life online and proving you did something rather than getting things done? Social media...

With the highly anticipated 98th Academy Awards set for March, fans have begun to share their many predictions of the major winners in every category from actor and actress to directing and cinematography.
Snubbed and Surprised: The 2026 Oscar Nominations
Pearl Smith, Editor-in-Chief (C&C) • February 12, 2026

The 2026 Oscar nominations were announced on January 22, while the ceremony itself is set for March 15. It’s given fans plenty of time to comment...

As large-language models (LLMs) achieve wild popularity, droves of users have turned to them not just as sources of information, but as personal companions and for mental health assistance. Should chatbots be taking such a prominent seat in their users’ lives?
“Ask Me Anything”: Can Users Find Connections with AI Chatbots?
Summer Grant, Beat Editor • January 30, 2026

Just a few years ago, the idea of having your own digital companion available at a click was limited to science fiction and imagination. Now,...

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