Seven years ago, LGBTQ Americans crowded the steps of the Supreme Court and rejoiced in the legalization of gay marriage across the US. The crowds cheered and waved rainbow flags. Couples kissed, knowing they were finally free. The past was rewritten. The future was bright for the youth in America.
Read MoreIn Raven Leilani’s novel ‘Luster,’ she paints a gritty picture of New York City, young womanhood, and how race, class, and gender intersect in one woman’s experience. This book was emotionally challenging and hard to unpack, but I felt the story was refreshing and uniquely narrated.
Read MoreIn a post-COVID world, American customers grapple with choosing between maintaining the meaning of tips or providing an adequate wage to service workers.
Read MoreIn September of 2019, the Iron Front flag was banned by the Major League Soccer Association and thus began the most impactful fan retaliation in American Soccer. The Iron Front was the insignia of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SDP), established in the late 1800s as a Marxist party of Germany. It gained popularity in response to the rise of the Nazi party in early 1930s Germany, however as this was the only opposing party to said Nazis, they were subsequently voted out and disbanded by force. The SPD (German Abbreviation: Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands) currently holds a centrist left political position.
Read MoreThis spring, Catlin Gabel’s very own theater group, which comprises a cast of 31 actors, will be producing “A Chorus Line,” a 1975 musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch lyrics by Edward Kleban. The exhilarating show is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater. The musical is centered on seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. “A Chorus Line” provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer, and describes the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. But only a select few can make the final cut.
Read MoreIf 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.
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