By Olivia Morrison ‘24
Nationally, the viewership and popularity of women’s basketball are on the rise. In 2023, the viewership of the NCAA women's basketball final was up 103%, and the audience of the WNBA draft increased by 42%. However, this is not the case for girl’s basketball at Catlin Gabel School (CGS).
Read MoreBy Violet Bouwes-van Nood ‘24
As the first semester of the year wraps up it’s easy for one to be caught in their own world. Students surrounded by tests and final projects one can easily forget that Catlin Gabel School (CGS) is not just a high school, but includes students as young as five years old.
Read MoreBy Tia Chakrapani ‘27
In September 2022, 21-year-old Sarah Katz suffered a fatal cardiac arrest a few hours following the consumption of Panera Bread’s “Charged Lemonade.”
Read MoreBy Harper Davis ‘24
Sophomore Azalea Colburn is known for her technical thinking, passionate political discourse, and creative capabilities. I sat down with her to find out more about her life.
Read MoreBy Harper Davis ‘24
“I don’t know how those celebrities do it,” said Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Physics Teacher Bob Sauer, reflecting on his brief international spotlight after he found Alaska Flight 1282’s missing door plug in his backyard.
Read MoreBy Ayaan Sait ‘24
I think that Fortnite: Battle Royale is one of the best games ever created. However, I think that it's essential the game returns to the original “OG” map. Fortnite will never be as good without it.
Read MoreBy Elise Kim ‘25
Whether it was calling your grandmother’s pie “the real McCoy”, chiding your friend to not be such a “square”, or complimenting your partner’s “groovy” disco moves, slang–for better or for worse–has always been a part of our lives.
Read MoreBy Elise Kim ‘25
CGS students aren’t the only ones who will use slang to color their everyday speech at school. Certain teachers, on occasion, will use it too.
Read MoreBy Hadley Cress ‘27
Catlin Gabel School (CGS) is a small school and yet there is still a wide diversity of music throughout the community.
Read MoreBy Erin Chow ‘25
Reaching for your cell phone to browse social media and respond to notifications can be the initial reaction when the teacher starts to turn a quick warm-up into a lecture. Except now your cell phone isn’t there. Instead, it is behind a zipper or in the sleeves provided in classrooms courtesy of the new technology implementation for the remainder of the 2024 year.
Read MoreBy Vishaka Priyan ‘26
In 2023, we faced various challenges, from international conflicts to growing political divides. While it's easy to be absorbed in the negativity, as we enter the new year, I aim to focus on the positive aspects of each day.
By Amare Kaainoa ‘24
In the vibrant world of roller derby, the Rose City Rollers (RCR) shine as a beacon of empowerment for Portland’s youth. Despite its rising popularity, roller derby often falls prey to misconceptions – from the belief that all players are inherently mean and violent to the stereotype that it's merely a sensual spectacle.
Read MoreBy Guest Writer Alana Hill ‘27
Portland, ‘the place where young people came to retire’, or so the joke went. This city was once eccentric, charming, and full of life; even attracting the slogan ‘Keep Portland Weird’. However, in recent years, many problems have come to the forefront, the largest of those being homelessness.
Read MoreBy Chip Downes-Le Guin ‘25
On Sept. 27th, 2023, former Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian “Dame” Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Deandre Ayton, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, and a first-round draft pick.
Read MoreBy Elise Kim ‘25
(this article was originally published in last year’s 2023 print copy)
Ben Rosenfeld, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) senior, first injured his knee during the summer of 2021, partially tearing his MCL. That following soccer season, during his junior year, he re-injured his knee on numerous occasions until finally having to sit out the rest of the season.
Read MoreBy Brittney Haldorsen ‘25
Picture this: A group of young men coming together to redefine what it means to be a man in today's world. This is the essence of the Positive Masculinity Club at Catlin Gabel School (CGS). Founded with the vision of challenging societal norms and promoting healthy masculinity, this club has been making waves by creating a safe space for open discussions.
Read MoreWritten by Vishaka Priyan ‘26 and Violet Bouwes-van Nood ‘24 On behalf of CatlinSpeak
CatlinSpeak would like to acknowledge the ongoing conflict that is going on between Israel, Hamas, and Palestine, recognizing that these events have had a significant impact on our community. We acknowledge our limitations as non-experts and recognize that it would be near impossible to give accurate, unbiased information. Instead, we would like to offer guidance on how to research the topic to form your own conclusions.
Read MoreBy Vishaka Priyan ‘26
Catlin Gabel is a school committed to cultivating a culture of tolerance and acceptance for all…well, mostly.
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