OPINION: Connecting with yourself and the community through clubs
By Brittney Haldorsen ’25
Imagine the impact that clubs could have in our community and the greater Portland area if more people devoted their participation. Recently, at the Catlin Gabel School (CGS), the rate of signing up for clubs has been substantially larger than the actual attendance.
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Catlin Gabel students’ opinions on the highly controversial Messi vs Ronaldo debate
By Ayaan Sait ‘24
Messi or Ronaldo–who’s better? It’s a debate that has divided opinions globally, and even within our own school.
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Teamwork and traditions of CGS soccer
By Amare Kaainoa ‘24
Through its triumphs and defeats, Catlin Gabel soccer has made a long-lasting impact on both its players and the general Catlin community. Spectators of the sport delight in seeing the men’s varsity team win 4 consecutive state championships, or the women’s mercy rule OES 8-0, but what goes on behind the scenes?
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Disaster in the form of a chevy volt
By Margot Camp ‘23
The trouble began on Monday March 6, 2023 when Catlin Gabel School (CGS) seniors attended a secret meeting to discuss the upcoming senior prank.
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Ron Bronson, the Finnish celebrity and tennis coach extraordinaire | Humans of Catlin Gabel
By Olivia Morrison ‘24
Ron Bronson is the girl's varsity tennis coach at Catlin Gabel (CGS). In 2022’s tennis season, Bronson led the girl's tennis team to a district championship and state title, winning Oregon’s 3A district/state coach of the year as well. This season, he plans to do it again.
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Catlin’s Inclusion Plan Confronted with Identity-Based Harm
Though Catlin Gabel School (CGS) puts significant emphasis on diversity and inclusion, a year marked with identity-based harm remains on the student population's mind.
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An insight into the life of dedicated CGSA president, Ben Rosenfeld
Catlin Gabel Student Association (CGSA) president Ben “Mr. President” Rosenfeld has been in office a total of 11 months, dating back to his election in April of 2022.
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South Korea contemplates banning dog meat industry
The majority of dog meat farmers continue to run their farms because it was normal and brought them a steady profit, highlighting why a phase-out model that provides the farmer with income from farming different crops is needed for sustainably closing dog meat farms.
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Novak Djokovic Withdraws from 2023 BNP Paribas Open
Recently crowned world No. 1 and one of the “Big Three” Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) champions alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic has decided to withdraw from the Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) Paribas Open, also known as Indian Wells Masters in Indian Wells, California, on account of his vaccination status.
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The inside scoop on the snow day bus debacle
On February 22nd, Portland was caught up in a surprise snowstorm that covered the city in up to 10 inches of snow, effectively shutting the city down for several days. According to the National Weather Service, the storm was historic, being the second-largest snow total ever recorded for Portland. Snowy and icy conditions caused school closures, flight cancellations, road closures, and dangerous driving conditions.
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My mother’s escape story as a Vietnam War refugee
Author’s note: I’ve written this piece to share the first-hand recount of the story my family and hundreds of thousands of other Vietnamese refugees experienced after the Vietnam War. My hope is that people will read this story, share it, and understand the hardships these refugees endured and other refugees around the world are currently enduring.
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Desire Paths: Tracing Trails of Student Stirring
Have you ever noticed the paths created by the constant movement across our school’s campus? Whether you’re late to class, walking on a crowded path, or want to cut a corner, everyday desire paths are being used. These unofficial paths appear over time due to the constant use of students trying to find the most efficient way across the campus.
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Conspiracy corner 2 - mythbusting
The conspiracy corner is back - and this time, we’re busting four commonly believed myths. Read on to learn the truth about sleep, the human brain, and more.
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“Eagles soar” into the largest capital campaign in the school's history
Catlin Gabel School(CGS) is set to have its biggest campus expansion since the Creative Arts Center (CAC) was built back in 2014. The new Athletic and Wellness Center is being built on the funding of the biggest capital campaign in CGS history.
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An update to the Catlin Gabel sexual misconduct lawsuits
In December 2019, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) published a report that sent shockwaves through the CGS community. The report detailed findings from an investigation into CGS’s history of sexual misconduct. It revealed decades of abuse from multiple CGS employees, primarily during the 1970-90s.
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Looking back on the East Palestine derailment
On February 3, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio. Since then, the crisis has become a major talking point for politicians and the American public.
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Bulletin beef.
At 8:00 p.m. students and faculty are left with two choices when receiving the US Daily Bulletin: to read or not to read.
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Society's addiction to true crime
“Despite the stereotypes about its fans, true crime is about much more than morbid fascination with other people’s pain.” Diane Barth, NBC news.
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