By Amare Kaainoa ‘24

Fashion has always been a dynamic form of self-expression, and for teenagers, it serves as a powerful tool for articulating their identity and individuality. In the age of adolescence, where the pursuit of self-discovery and personal expression are crucial, the significance of fashion can seem greater than ever.

By Tia Chakrapani ‘27

As a young girl, Judy A. Rose sat in the audience of a production of The Nutcracker. Despite impressive orchestra serenades, graceful ballerinas, and scary mice, Rose could only focus on one person—the conductor. At that moment she knew what she wanted to be.

By Hadley Cress ‘27

Something’s missing from the student and family handbook. Where are the policies surrounding asynchronous learning and snow days? 

By Lewis Anderson ‘24

In 2023, the Environmental Action Team (EAT) expanded its achievements: it created a new position on the Catlin Gabel Student Administration (CGSA), the Sustainability Coordinator, is pushing for energy efficiency, is working on updating the sustainable purchasing policy, ran a clothing drive, and is working on increasing biodiversity around campus.

By Olivia Morrison ‘24

Nationally, the viewership and popularity of women’s basketball are on the rise. In 2023, the viewership of the NCAA women's basketball final was up 103%, and the audience of the WNBA draft increased by 42%. However, this is not the case for girl’s basketball at Catlin Gabel School (CGS).  

By Violet Bouwes-van Nood ‘24

As the first semester of the year wraps up it’s easy for one to be caught in their own world. Students surrounded by tests and final projects one can easily forget that Catlin Gabel School (CGS) is not just a high school, but includes students as young as five years old.

By Tia Chakrapani ‘27

In September 2022, 21-year-old Sarah Katz suffered a fatal cardiac arrest a few hours following the consumption of Panera Bread’s “Charged Lemonade.”

By Harper Davis ‘24

“I don’t know how those celebrities do it,” said Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Physics Teacher Bob Sauer, reflecting on his brief international spotlight after he found Alaska Flight 1282’s missing door plug in his backyard.

By Ayaan Sait ‘24

I think that Fortnite: Battle Royale is one of the best games ever created. However, I think that it's essential the game returns to the original “OG” map. Fortnite will never be as good without it. 

By Elise Kim ‘25

Whether it was calling your grandmother’s pie “the real McCoy”, chiding your friend to not be such a “square”, or complimenting your partner’s “groovy” disco moves, slang–for better or for worse–has always been a part of our lives. 

By Elise Kim ‘25

CGS students aren’t the only ones who will use slang to color their everyday speech at school. Certain teachers, on occasion, will use it too.

By Hadley Cress ‘27

Catlin Gabel School (CGS) is a small school and yet there is still a wide diversity of music throughout the community.