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Vandalism and break-ins at Diego Rivera. Is our campus safe? | Vandalismo y otros problemas en Diego Rivera. ¿Es seguro nuestro campus?

Vandalism and break-ins at Diego Rivera. Is our campus safe? | Vandalismo y otros problemas en Diego Rivera. ¿Es seguro nuestro campus?

By Alexis A. and Jesus C. School is supposed to be a safe environment for all students. Although that isn’t always the case. As of recently, there have been acts of vandalism and break-ins,, among other things. In the second to last week of school, the main office and another classroom on the first floor of CATS were broken into and vandalized. The glass partition in the main office door was shattered.  But there have been previous break-ins, too, at other schools on the Diego Rivera campus.  As Ms. Michele Smith, Assistant Principal of Operation at

Photo Gallery: Celebrating CATS’ Decision Day. What are seniors doing next year? | Galería de fotos: Celebrando el Día de la Decisión de CATS. ¿Qué harán el próximo año?

Photo Gallery: Celebrating CATS’ Decision Day. What are seniors doing next year? | Galería de fotos: Celebrando el Día de la Decisión de CATS. ¿Qué harán el próximo año?

By William A. and Antonio B. On May 13, CATS seniors attended their Decision Day banquet held in the MPR to celebrate their post-high school plans. College decisions are an important moment for all senior students who are about to graduate and even for those who will have to start the process next year.  Senior Aremy O., who is also the class salutatorian, said the college she will attend will be the University of California, Irvine. She stated the reason she chose UC Irvine is because the school offered her a scholarship that made it stand

What’s it like to study and work at the same time? | ¿Cómo es estudiar y trabajar al mismo tiempo?

What’s it like to study and work at the same time? | ¿Cómo es estudiar y trabajar al mismo tiempo?

How do students manage school and work?  As of now Irvin M. a junior, isn’t working, however he used to work at Taco Bell and worked there for 3 months. Irvin’s main reason for working in a job was mainly the money, but also the opportunity to be a part of a family franchise. “I love the hard experience given at work, in which it takes a tough time to handle and be quick, lacking was the part of the job but getting better is the best part.” But it wasn’t easy. “Well managing [both] was

Estudiantes dicen que encontrar donde estacionarse es dificil | Finding parking is difficult, students say

Estudiantes dicen que encontrar donde estacionarse es dificil | Finding parking is difficult, students say

By Jefrey R., Martin P. and Marlon P. Muchos estudiantes de CATS entre el grado 11 y 12 se han quejado sobre que no hay espacio suficiente para que los estudiantes se parqueen en la escuela y nos cuentan cómo les afecta. El subdirector de la escuela Mr. Antonio Roque dijo algo muy importante y fue “Una de las razones porque la escuela no deja que los estudiantes que traen carros pueden parquearse ahí es porque no hay suficiente espacio para todo el personal de la escuela.” Explicó que porque han habido incidentes o accidentes en

Food Review: A bittersweet experience at ‘Cafe Calle’

Food Review: A bittersweet experience at ‘Cafe Calle’

By Darleen B. Cafe Calle is a local coffee shop in the SOCAL area that recently opened up. It is located on 3310 S Central ave, Los Angeles CA, 90011.  The businesswoman behind it, Diana Martinez, has an Instagram account that is @cafecalle and she posts all events that occur. After seeing all that was being posted such as pastries, healthy drinks, coffee, and pop up events, I decided to be a customer and be the judge of it. Early Tuesday morning before school my friend Denise and I were on our way excited to try

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Comes to Diego Rivera

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Comes to Diego Rivera

By Julian E. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti visited the Diego Rivera Learning Complex on Monday, January 24. According to the LA Daily News newspaper, he was on campus to start the Student 2 Student Success Program. The article says that “The effort will provide 1,000 economically disadvantaged students with job skills and work experience at the school.” Irvin M., 11th grader, said “It was weird to see the mayor of Los Angeles in South L.A. as well, in an area of Diego Rivera with gang violence and many acts of crime within this residence.” Oscar

Travel Guide: CATS Students Recommend Their Favorite Places In South Los Angeles (and Beyond)

Travel Guide: CATS Students Recommend Their Favorite Places In South Los Angeles (and Beyond)

Los Angeles is a beautiful and vibrant city that is thriving with life and culture no matter where you look, and no where are that life and culture more apparent than here in South Los Angeles. Looking for a place to eat or relax or have fun? Students in Ms. Martinez’s 9th grade English class share their expertise and give the lowdown on their favorite places.

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