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What It Feels Like to Get COVID-19 During the School Year

What It Feels Like to Get COVID-19 During the School Year

By Axel C. and Joshua C. “COVID made me feel really exhausted from doing nothing, so I spent most of the day in bed trying to feel better” Oscar r., junior COVID-19 continues to impact many teachers and students’ families. And some students and teachers at CATS have gotten sick during the school year. They shared what their experiences were like.  Mr. Brian Dinh, 9th grade English and Yearbook teacher, had to miss the first week of the Spring semester because of COVID-19. “Every inch of my body was, just like, super heavy. I was just

Masking Is Now Optional, But Still Recommended

Masking Is Now Optional, But Still Recommended

By Erick B. and Alan C. “I honestly feel great being able to breathe again.” Mr. Monteon, graphic design teacher After California ended its school mask mandate on March 12, most public schools in the state changed their policies — except the Los Angeles School Unified District (LAUSD). However, about a week later, the teachers’ union Unified Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and the district came to an agreement to end the mask mandate. As of Wednesday, March 23, staff and students are no longer required to wear a mask. COVID-19 testing will still continue for the

Letters to the editor: How COVID has impacted CATS

The following are letters to the editor written by CATS students. They have been lightly edited for clarity. To the editor, Luis N., Eric M., and Cristian V. published an article titled How COVID has impacted CATS, which I read. This story piqued my interest since I wanted to understand how COVID affected CATS on a deeper level. I suggest that we provide additional information about what teachers believe about COVID restrictions in order to improve our community. It’s also crucial to consider how the COVID scenario in CATS affects teachers and staff. I believe that

Letters to the editor: How students are feeling about the new semester

The following are letters to the editor written by CATS students. They have been lightly edited for clarity. Dear editor, I read the article titled “How Are Students Feeling About The New Semester” by Jazmine A and Arely V. This article caught my attention because it talks about how even though some students are delighted to come back to school with their friends, some other students have been having hard times adjusting to the new semester especially with the new virus Covid-19 variant Omicron. I feel that schools should be closed because many students are afraid

Huskies’ Sports Update

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

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

How Are Students Feeling About The New Semester?

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

How COVID has impacted CATS

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

Como COVID ha impactado a CATS

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

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