If you have TikTok, then you've most likely seen Glow Up or thirst traps videos - varying from trends such as "2 weeks off of school" or even "I am doechii with two eyes.” Of course, occasionally, one can find wholesome trends more about emotional 'Glow Ups'. An example is this caption from a TikTok, "You do not need weight loss for a Glow Up, just a lot of self-love." (@lilphizzle) In this video, she showed her emotional Glow Up, not her physical one, where these problems begin.
Read More“I’m an only child. I’m the only, only child in my family.” Enrique Escalona, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School Spanish teacher, shares with a smile I can see through his eyes.
Read MoreWe may be approaching the tail end of the 2022 ski season, but that doesn’t mean we should abandon the slopes. With fresh snow arriving in the Cascades as of late, many skiers and snowboarders in Portland are still committed to skiing as much as possible throughout the remainder of the season.
Read MoreFrom the boisterous halls of the Creative Arts Center (CAC) to the lively Cabell Center Stage, musicians at Catlin Gabel School (CGS) have written lyrics, produced tracks, and performed songs for themselves and the Upper School (US).
Read MoreYou can find him perched on a shaded bench in Catlin’s Vollum courtyard drinking out of his Contigo mug, wind at his back, gazing wistfully into the distance. Upper School History Teacher Peter Shulman is consistently himself. CatlinSpeak’s exclusive interview with him gives a look into what makes him such an icon of casual style.
Read MoreCatlin Gabel School (CGS) prides itself on being a progressive school community. It was a wake-up call, then, when a racial slur was carved into an Upper School bathroom wall. Whether it was an isolated act of aggression or an example of systemic hate, the event revealed the ugly truth of racism at CGS, and more broadly, the history of racism and exclusion at private schools.
Read MoreFormer Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL for racism. Flores, who is Black, is alleging three NFL teams discriminated against him in their hiring process.
Read MoreMicah Powch is an iconic Junior at the Catlin Gabel School (CGS). His amiable personality allows for him to connect with a spectrum of students and teachers who view his charisma and creativity with endearment, but what really goes on inside his head?
Read MoreI love sad music. I love the way beautifully tragic lyrics hit me, and melancholy melodies have this otherworldly ethereal feeling to them. Still, there is a time and place for sad music. In this article, I sought out music that truly makes people happy.
Read MoreOverlooking the Davis-Gant soccer field, a bed of overturned soil ringed in flags and potted plants about the size of a tennis court awaits further development. In just a few years, this area will become a dense forest of native plants, a natural habitat for the local fauna and a sanctuary conducive for reflection and meditation for all.
Read More“After I graduated college, I had no idea what I was doing, so I went back to Menlo Park and lived with my parents again, which was okay, not great. I think I was still figuring out what I was supposed to do with an English degree,” Derek King, the beloved Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School library assistant, shared with me when we sat down together.
Read MoreEva Vu-Stern is a talented artist. A sophomore in the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School (US), she’s been playing piano since she was five years old and drawing for even longer.
In this video, the first in the Artists of Catlin Gabel series, Ms. Vu-Stern talked about how she got her start and where she is now.
CGS students express their concern regarding the school’s COVID-19 protocols and decisions. Responses were conflicting, but most students disagreed with the school's choices upon dealing with this outbreak.
Read MoreThe Catlin Gabel School (CGS) was founded on the principles of progressive education. One aspect of this approach to education includes a de-emphasis on grades. Students are urged to focus on their progress, skill-building, and the process of learning instead of grades or GPAs.
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