Category: Local

Why are students overdosing on Fentanyl? An interview with Mr. Roque

By Carlos P. and Maria M. CATS interviewed assistant principal Mr. Antonio Roque about the recent number of student deaths and overdoses in LAUSD that have been caused by Fentanyl-laced pills. He explains important information about the drug and shares how it is affecting our community. He was formerly a substance abuse counselor at LAUSD. Q: What are the effects of an overdose? What are signs that someone is overdosing? A: “When someone is in the process of overdosing because they’ve taken a lot of drugs ,there are several things that happen to the body. One

Ms. Grace gives birth!

By Nimrod R. and Angel T. Ms. Grace McCullough gave birth to baby Luna Eztli Maria on September 28. Ms. Grace, who is a history teacher and chair of the UTLA chapter at CATS, went on maternity leave at the end of September. Long-term substitute Ms. Angel has been covering for her since then. Anthony G., a senior, said that Ms. Grace’s temporary departure was met with “mixed emotions.” “For me, the short departure of Ms. Grace is a sad experience as she always puts one hundred [percent] of her energy into her work,” he said.

Review: American Deli

By Jeremy L. Here is a restaurant that I don’t even want to talk about because I don’t want people to make it packed. The American Deli located at 425 E. Manchester Blvd. #E Inglewood, CA 90301 was amazing. They have a variety of food on the menu. They have subs burgers, Philly, cheese steaks, and chicken wings, fried rice, gyros, and salads. I tried the Philly cheese chicken. It was so good the flavors were good and fresh. The staff were amazingly nice and understanding. The wings are bomb. The place was amazing, the decorations

Failing one or more classes? You want to read this. | ¿Reprobando una o más clases? Quieres leer esto.

By Maria M. Are you failing any classes at CATS? Well, you are not alone. But the school is trying to reach out to whoever is falling so students can get the help that they need to succeed.  Mrs. Marshay Calloway-Franks, who is the Equity and Intervention Coordinator at CATS, said that “When students fail courses, it may affect their A-G eligibility for college admission.” She explained that “it affects how many credits [students] receive, which impacts if they are able to graduate, and causes them to be further behind.” But that’s not all, she said.

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