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The best XMAS present to unwrap: Tamales

The best XMAS present to unwrap: Tamales

By Angel T., Jose R., Nayeli O., Wendy G., and Heyli G. The holidays are not the holidays without tamales, pozole and other special dishes. Mr. Rafael Nuila, a teacher assistant, ate all kinds of tamales: Guatemalan, Mexican and Salvadorian. But his favorite ones? He said, “The Mexican tamales, especially the rajas.” Sophomore Leimy C. said her family makes Guatemalan tamales for Christmas. “I like this food because it has been a tradition in my family every Christmas,” she said. However, Magaly G. and Julyssa G., seniors who also happen to be twins, said that their

What are students’ and teachers’ holiday traditions and superstitions?

What are students’ and teachers’ holiday traditions and superstitions?

By Arely V., Magaly G., Wendy G., and Johana O. While at this point the winter break seems so long ago, there were many memorable moments that CATS teachers and students experienced as they celebrated Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Like many other families, senior Pedro F.’s family opened their gifts in their pajamas on Christmas morning. “I opened gifts in the morning. However I did accidentally ruin the surprise of one of my gifts,” he said. “My sister didn’t get a chance to wrap my gift and I saw it before she could, so I

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

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!

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.

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