By Olivia Morrison ‘24
Catlin Gabel School (CGS) students trudge around campus, sleep-deprived and drowning in homework, walking to their fifth class in a row. It’s a dreaded 4-day week, in which the schedule includes six classes on Monday and five on Tuesday through Thursday.
Read MoreBy Lewis Anderson ’24
Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Dean of Students, John Harnetiaux, said, “We have backed away from having a [community engagement] requirement, primarily because we’ve seen how it can get commodified into more of a transactional relationship.”
Read MoreBy Harper Davis ‘24
There’s a long-standing problem with the computer science department. One that affects both those who are passionate about the subject and those who are just curious. But it’s also a problem that may not have an easy solution.
Read MoreBy Hadley Cress ‘27
We are only eleven weeks into school, and as students look across the quad, they see their peers hurrying to class, stressed with their growing workload.
Read MoreBy Erin Chow ‘25
From mooncakes to challah bread french toast, discover some of the unique family traditions of Catlin Gabel School (CGS) students during Heritage Months which allow them to grow closer to their families.
Read MoreBy Elise Kim ‘25
Driving to 15-year-old me was more than knowing how to merge lanes, signal, or check my mirrors. It had a greater significance. It was the pinnacle of freedom and complete independence.
Read MoreBy Chip Downes-Le Guin ‘25
Hailing from Walnut in Southern California, new Catlin Gabel math teacher Mark Amasuga’s interests and journey to teaching give him a unique connection with students.
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreBy Ayaan Sait ‘24
Messi or Ronaldo–who’s better? It’s a debate that has divided opinions globally, and even within our own school.
Read MoreBy 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?
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreThough 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.
Read MoreCatlin 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreRecently 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreAuthor’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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