By Maddie Snyder 26’
Believe it or not, our very own Catlin Gabel School (CGS) teachers were once the ones on the receiving end of lectures and approaching essay deadlines.
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By Jordan Devlin ‘25
The 2025 Grammy Awards (Grammys) brought much controversy and glamorous outfits as the winners of each category were announced throughout the night.
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By Evan Zhang ‘26
As a screen nerd, I make it my business to keep track of the latest updates in film and television culture. Oftentimes, I get excited to see news of upcoming movies from popular studios and can’t wait to check them out.
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By Elise Kim ‘25
According to a survey sent out to a stratified sample of Upper School students, when asked how frequently they read, the majority (41.5%) responded that they “sometimes” read fiction.
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By Brittney Haldorsen ‘25
As of Feb. 2025, schools across the United States (U.S.) are grappling with the consequences of the Trump administration's renewed focus on immigration enforcement, which includes significantly expanding the reach of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on school grounds.
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By Stella Dombrow ‘25
As the number of unsheltered people in Portland continues to soar past 5,000, Blanchet House is opening the first permanent women’s emergency overnight shelter in Southwest Portland this spring.
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By: Violet Daly ‘26
The gravel lot at Catlin Gabel School (CGS) tells a story–one of the eco-conscious Priuses, adventure-ready Subaru Foresters, and sleek sporty Teslas.
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By Hadley Cress ‘27
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow and influence the world. The more advanced it becomes, the more it creeps into education.
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By Charlie Broad ‘25
There is a perception of hockey as a sport of violence, brutality, and fighting. These jarring attributes can be synonymous with the sport itself and have bred ideas that hockey culture is toxic.
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By Andy Han ‘26
Some would compare the average life of a junior at the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) to the legendary myth of Sisyphus; a Greek king condemned to eternal torture in Tartarus for ridiculing the gods, pushing a boulder up a hill of which he will never reach.
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By Priya Klein ‘26
Catlin Gabel School (CGS)’ search for a new Upper School Head came to a close with the selection of Derek Kanarek, who will officially step into the role on July 1, 2025.
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By Erin Chow ‘25
The Catlin Gabel School playground is one of the most iconic aspects of the campus. It's a place where children come together, laughing and smiling as they run across the bark chips, climb up the wooden steps, and sway back and forth on the tire swings.
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By Ann Crosby ‘25
Last semester, sitting in the Modern Middle East, my teacher asked who had ever taken a mid-term or final exam. To my surprise, only two people raised their hands, me and one other of my classmates.
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By Theo Butler ‘25
Many Upper School students only know Rick White as one of the computer science and math teachers, but those who have taken his class may have had a glimpse at who he is outside of the classroom.
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Through breathtaking visuals, powerful music, and heartfelt storytelling, the movies of 2024 resonated strongly with Catlin Gabel School (CGS) students.
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By Evan Zhang ‘26
Goodness knows the past year was filled with remakes, sequels, and adaptations. From Inside Out 2 to Despicable Me 4 to Mean Girls: The Musical, Hollywood companies did not shy away from recycling old content for new audiences.
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Isaiah Dada ‘25
As the winter sports season kicks into full force, the soundtrack of our athletic pursuits and daily lives continues to play a crucial role in our performance and mood. For me as an athlete, the right playlist can be the difference between a lackluster warmup and an amazing game.
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By Priya Klein ‘26
As the 2025 Oscars rapidly approach (set to premiere on Mar. 2 at 4:00 PM EST) the Best Picture nominees serve as a time capsule of the past year in cinema and culture, reflecting our collective imagination, triumphs, and missteps.
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