By Fiona Pan '27 It has been 105 years since the El Batidor  newspaper came to life at Cate School, formerly known as the “Santa Barbara School.” In the first edition of El Bat,  released in the 1919–1920 school year, the editors wrote that the term El Batidor , translated to “Outrider.” “Batidor” means scout, or outrider, which is someone who paves the way for others to follow. The past editors wrote that the name for the newspaper was indicating, “a harbinger, or bearer of

By Michelle Wu '27 The salted breeze, the damp sand, and the low, rhythmic rumble of waves hitting the shore altogether make the Carpinteria City Beach a popular weekend destination for students. Indeed, the beach offers much joy to the steady pace of Cate life, whether through providing a recreational space oa r location for class events. However, there is more that Cate can offer in return to the greater Carpinteria community and the land that nurtures it – inquiry-driven

By Maria Salyards '28 Let me set the scene for you. Golden hues splattering the gentle waves at the beach, rays peaking through the dusty clouds, and under the gaze of the Carpenteria mountains, stood Cate students on the senior lawn, dressed up in Homecoming attire. It was a time right before the tree leaves turn orange and crimson, and right after a much-deserved summer break. Light blues, pastel pinks, sunset orange dresses, and black and grey suits, but no one in neon di

By Serena Zhang '28 The Cate dining hall has undergone a series of changes since students last stepped on campus. From two lunch lines to staff-served portions and a brand new schedule, these shifts have sparked plenty of conversation across campus as students discuss the benefits of efficiency and reduced waste against the challenges of limited food availability and more crowded lunch blocks. When asked about thoughts on the changes in the dining hall, Rosita Power ‘26 bri