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Celebrating Black History Month at CATS

By Alan C. and Erick B. Black history month is celebrated every February. How does CATS represent the history of African Americans? And, how do students and teachers feel about it? Mr. Lauren Wilson, a mathematics and computer science teacher here at CATS speaks about Black history month and if this school is covering Black history month correctly. He thinks the school isn’t providing enough about Black history, saying, “At this time, I believe more information should be shared and displayed during Black history month.” “At this time, I believe more information should be shared and

March 1, 2022

CATS Seniors Are Going to College

By Denise R., Darleen B., and Xenia C. As senior year begins to come to an end at CATS and college acceptances come around, the Class of 2022 will soon experience the college life they’ve been dreaming of. So far, CATS students have received acceptance letters from Cal State Universities such as Cal State Northridge, Cal State Dominguez Hills, and Cal State Fullerton. Although, many have not received any feedback from University of California schools yet. Helbert L., a senior at CATS, got accepted to his number one option which is Cal State Northridge and Cal

March 1, 2022

School

Why Are Students Ditching Or Tardy to Class?

By Antonio B. and William S. A problem at CATS is students being tardy or ditching class. Mr. Antonio Roque, assistant principal, said that there are around 10 percent of students, or around 30 of 520 students, that are found ditching so it seems like a lot more students are ditching when the counselors are called out. He also said that the school has been implementing new ways to help the students get to their classes on time. First, administrators have a conference with the parent and the student. Then they have the students’ parents or

March 1, 2022

Huskies’ Sports Update

By Alexis A., Kevin H. and Jesus C. With school back in session, sports at Diego Rivera Learning Complex have started back up as well. But soccer and basketball players say they have experienced some difficulties returning. Soccer player Arturo G. said it wasn’t easy to keep up with COVID and classes. “It’s very hard to keep up. Sometimes I won’t see my classes for two days.” He said this isn’t exactly great, but as long as he can do the make-up work it should be fine. Players have also had to deal with playing back-to-back

February 7, 2022

Local
School

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

February 5, 2022

How Are Students Feeling About The New Semester?

By Jazmine A. and Arely V. Though some students are thrilled to come back to school with their friends and mentors after the winter break, others are having a hard time adjusting to the new semester, especially with the COVID-19 variant Omicron. “I won’t say hectic, but it was pretty stressful trying to figure it out–well obviously I have to get back into my routine of waking up early,” said Ms. Peña, the temporary chemistry teacher. After a few days into the new semester she wondered, “Where are all my students?” As many students and teachers

February 5, 2022

Meet CATS’ New Principal Mr. Gosselin

By Jeremy L. Z., Axel C., and Joshua C. CATS welcomed a new principal, Mr. Sean Gosselin, this school year. He shared his plans for the school and identified some of the school’s strengths and some things that need to be improved. “The first thing that I saw when I came in was the team. So the team of teachers and the outside staff was just awesome,” he said. Ms. Grace McCullough, history and lead teacher at CATS, was part of the team that selected the new principal, which included other teachers, students and administrators. She

February 5, 2022

How COVID has impacted CATS

By Luis N., Eric M., and Cristian V. At least 120 students have tested positive for COVID-19 since students returned to school in early January and now, according to CATS administrators. There are more than 500 students in the school. Mr. Antonio Roque, the assistant principal, said that this has caused many students to miss school. Mr. Roque said that some of the absences are due to COVID-19, but not all of the absences are due to COVID. “There are many who are missing because they are testing positive and have to go into quarantine.” He

February 5, 2022

Como COVID ha impactado a CATS

Por Luis N., Eric M., y Cristian V. Por lo menos 120 estudiantes han salido positivo por COVID-19 desde que los estudiantes regresaron a la escuela a principios de enero y ahora, según los administradores de CATS. Hay más de 500 estudiantes en la escuela. El subdirector de la escuela, Mr. Antonio Roque, dijo que esto ha causado que muchos estudiantes falten a la escuela. Mr. Roque dijo que parte de las ausencias es por COVID-19, pero no todas las ausencias son por COVID. “Hay muchos que están faltando porque están saliendo positivos y tienen que