By Alpha Abulikemu '29 The admissions team creates Cate’s student body, deciding, among thousands of students applying, who will be the next members of our school community. Deciding which students to admit is a complicated, often difficult process. Each application carries many parts, including essays, grades, test scores, and interviews. Every part of the process is necessary, Mr. Joe Cordero, the associate director of admissions, noted that the admissions team is looking

By Naomi Chen '26 DoorDash usage at Cate School has risen drastically in recent years, reaching an estimated 100 to 120 orders per week, according to Director of Risk Management & Campus Operations Jorge Reynoso. While this phenomenon has improved student life with convenience and variety, it has also raised safety concerns, logistical problems, and theft issues. Reynoso comments that the spike in deliveries has caused “unnecessary concerns” for campus operations, including

By Betsy Peters '27 The trek to Carpinteria seems infinitely worth it when the golden allure of food is promised on the other side. Especially at a school where the on-campus dining options are limited, the importance of alternative food spots becomes all the more valuable. This new school year has brought a plethora of new dining options with the opening of the long-awaited Linden Square in Carpinteria! Now, while these new restaurants are certainly exciting, so many new pl