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Under Pressure
Editor’s note: The names of students interviewed for this article have been changed. Drug and alcohol addictions have always been an issue among teenagers, and this...
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The Viking Clap
Barbaric Vikings of centuries ago left their mark on cultures everywhere. One winning tradition has trickled down through history, and that is the Viking chant. Once...
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The Sky is the Limit for Grounded Sophomore
Sometimes it is hard for athletes to be humble, especially when they are in a position to be stars. But for sophomore Samy Johnson, humility is...
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Being a Good Man
Often in life, especially as a student Catholic High, a boy may ponder what it means to be a good man. Ms. Jenny Moses hopes...
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Uniforms like none other
Button up. Fasten. Zip. Fix the tie. Every morning Catholic High students clothe themselves in a contributing essence of the school. Walking down Kavanaugh or driving...
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Basketball Comeback
Leg injuries are some of the most difficult sports injuries. It’s even harder when a basketball player suffers a leg injury that requires two...
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Catholic High’s Catastrophic Traffic
It’s 3:04. People in the back of the class are stacking books silently. Mr. Straessle’s voice finally booms on the intercom. He says, “and that...
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Computer Power
If knowledge is power, a new class at Catholic High—Computer Science and Programming—really packs a punch. The class itself is a result of a push...
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Eddie Yambasu – A Brief Journey From Sierra Leone
One of the hardest things a teenager can do is drop everything and leave all his friends behind to move–especially when that teenager is...
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Trip to DC
Some students strive to become leaders in their own communities. Junior Benjamin Paladino took his leadership to the next level. Last year, Paladino, who is...
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AP: for the Best or for the Test?
Although there have been many debates within our school, the debate over whether our school should offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses has been one of the longest and hard-fought...
Meeting to the Max
It’s an early Wednesday afternoon. The classrooms are empty, and the hallways are deserted. All the faculty are meeting in the auditorium to discuss the best way to advance...
Podcast: Year in Review
Juniors Charlie Henry and Cade Johnson discuss the school year as a whole and thoughts about the coming year
Need a Boost?
The student arrives at school and approaches the double doors. In a zombie-like state, he trudges to the cafeteria and falls into his seat. He removes a neon-green aluminum...