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Students report Chromebook and other tech issues

Students report Chromebook and other tech issues

By Alexis Y-V. Students at CATS have reported experiencing technology problems after the dismissal of Mr. Angel, the former tech specialist, at the end of the previous school year. A key problem has been the malfunctioning of students’ Chromebooks. Cristopher Z. a 11th grader, said, “My Chromebook won’t connect to the wifi and at home, and my keys are missing.” Similarly, Daniel S. had problems getting a new Chromebook as, “there are a lot of kids who need Chromebooks and chargers as well.” But some think the problem partly lies with students. Assistant Principal Mr. Antonio

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

Cyberattack wreaks havoc on CATS, LAUSD

Cyberattack wreaks havoc on CATS, LAUSD

By Angel T. & Arely V. LAUSD experienced a massive cyberattack starting on September 5, wreaking havoc for CATS teachers and students, not to mention the whole district. The attackers who claimed responsibility for the hacking are called Vice Society, which is a Russian ransomware group recognized for targeting educational domains for ransom payments, according to the website TechCrunch. Shannon Haber, an LAUSD Spokesperson, stated in a press release that negotiating ransom is not an option as, “Public dollars are better spent on our students rather than capitulating to a nefarious and illicit crime syndicate.” The

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