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New bathroom pass policy targets students who ‘overuse’ restroom

New bathroom pass policy targets students who ‘overuse’ restroom

By Salvador G.  According to administrators and teachers, for the past months some students have taken advantage of the hall pass by going outside and wandering around campus, wasting time and missing important lessons inside the classroom. This has led to a new bathroom pass policy in which some students are not allowed to use the restroom during class. According to CATS principal Mr. Gosselin, “The students who use the bathroom are overusing it during class.”  He said that some of the problems are that teachers are having disruptions in their class and that some students

The impact of Hurricane Hilary

The impact of Hurricane Hilary

By Ernesto H. What happens when a hurricane hits Southern California? A long weekend was not expected, but that’s what teachers and students got after Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) closed schools due to Hurricane Hilary, which became a category 4 hurricane before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The hurricane/tropical storm impacted students and teachers at Diego Rivera. Streets flooded, raindrops poured, trees swayed, and many students and their families took shelter at home. Senior Victor M. said that he felt shocked and disappointed that the power went out because “there was nothing we

CATS is a fashion runway

CATS is a fashion runway

By Gehenna N. In an institution known for its emphasis on communication and technology, being able to communicate through clothes is key. The school hallways reveal a unique interplay of ideas – where fashion becomes more than just fabric; it’s a language of its own.  Everyone needs a way to express themselves, and a group of seniors sure know how. Everyone has their own story, but these three students have something in common: fashion Misa O. has liked fashion since they were a kid. “I would always dress up in crazy stuff when I was little,”

What do you think about the new class schedule?

What do you think about the new class schedule?

 By Xiomara A.   For the first three weeks of school the schedule has been changing due to the amount of “no school” days, including the day off due to the hurricane, and by also having a different schedule for Tuesdays, a change that was voted on by teachers last year.  How have these changes to the schedule impacted CATS students and staff?  According to senior Perla V., it is not that different from last year. The only thing she doesn’t agree with is the new Tuesday schedule. She said, “I really enjoyed the Tuesday schedule last

CATS’ budget decrease next year impacts Mr. Angel’s job as technician

CATS’ budget decrease next year impacts Mr. Angel’s job as technician

By Carlos P. and Julian E. CATS is facing a budget decrease for the next school year and this means things are going to change. One of those changes will be that CATS will no longer have a technician/IT person, which is currently Mr. Angel Canlas’ job. Principal Sean Gosselin said “It depends on the average students that are expected for next year,” referring to the decreased budget, something that he can’t control because it’s based on the average of students attending next year. This projection can change because it’s just an average, he said. It

Boys’ JV basketball team makes Diego Rivera history

Boys’ JV basketball team makes Diego Rivera history

By Arely V. and Angel T. The boys’ JV Basketball team has made history at Diego Rivera with an undefeated season. Mr. Escobedo, the team’s coach, proudly stated, “I’m Diego Rivera History.” The team faced 0 losses, 16-0. No team in Diego Rivera history has ever been undefeated. Mr. Escobedo said he was proud of coaching the team through the season.  It was his first year coaching basketball, but getting to know his players wasn’t as hard as it may be for other coaches. “A lot of the players I already knew from last year when

Goodbye, Mr. Jacobson

Goodbye, Mr. Jacobson

By Jimena R. Every journey comes to an end, and for Mr. Cody Jacobson this is true with his time as a math teacher at CATS. Throughout his many years here, he has helped a lot of students with their assignments and has shared his cool soundtrack music with them, too. Mr. Jacobson left mid-semester on parental leave due to his wife giving birth to a beautiful baby boy and he returned mid-April before officially leaving on May 12. Following his short leave, Mr. Jacobson shared that “My daily routine took a second to get back into, but

Potential project would make Bethune Park, Diego Rivera ‘greener’

Potential project would make Bethune Park, Diego Rivera ‘greener’

By Jeremy L.Z. and Angel T.  Have you looked around the school or the community by the school? Do you ever look around and wonder, “why does it feel like it is missing something”?  That thing is the lack of trees. And when there are no trees, there is a lack of shade.  Carlos Moran, a Watershed Coordinator from Council for Watershed Health, is trying to change that.  Moran actually worked at Diego Rivera running a community center. Through this work, he saw the need for resources in the Florence-Firestone community.  “I noticed there’s a lack

Teachers’ union and District come to a tentative agreement on contract

Teachers’ union and District come to a tentative agreement on contract

By Arely V. Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has come to an agreement with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), the teachers union, granting a 21% salary increase along with reduced class sizes and other important gains in their contract. The two entities had been negotiating over the contract for about a year. The tentative agreement, which will have to be voted on by all teachers, is seen as a victory for different reasons. The first reason is pay. Maintaining a stable life in Los Angeles with a teacher’s pay is difficult, especially with the economy.

Advice Column: Why mental health matters

Advice Column: Why mental health matters

By Julian E. We all know how mental health can affect others, but have you thought of how it affects us as students? Mental Health may seem like a small issue in the eyes of many, but it’s a major issue. It not only affects our mental state but can also affect our physical state and our lives entirely. I am saying this due to being affected by mental health issues myself. From the outside, people may think you are “unmotivated” and that it’s just “laziness,” but that is not entirely the case or the whole

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