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The Guru’s Guide to Model United Nations

By DoHa Nguyen (Lead Reporter) CATS Senior DoHa Nguyen shares some tips for Model United Nations (MUN) beginner delegates. He is the recipient of the Outstanding Delegate Award at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 12th annual MUN Conference (MIT MUNC XII) and served as the Chairman of the Danang Youth Model United Nations 2019 Conference (DYMUN’19), one of Indochina’s largest MUN conferences. At an MUN … Continue reading The Guru’s Guide to Model United Nations

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Book Review: Cheryl Strayed’s Wild

By Martina Ibrahim (Contributor) I have always considered myself an adrenaline junkie, perhaps an adventure-thirsty free-spirit. Based on my own conclusion of myself, the moment I laid my eyes on the novel ​Wild, written by Cheryl Strayed, I knew I could not resist the opportunity to read about one woman’s journey of self-discovery as she trekked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).   The story behind the … Continue reading Book Review: Cheryl Strayed’s Wild

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“I want to be a Princess!”

By Alex Shevtsova (Lead Reporter) How many of you have ever looked up to someone? Wanted to be like someone else? Or just admired another person and wished you had some of their qualities? Even if you are struggling to answer these questions, I think that all of us have role models–from our own parents to celebrities and film characters. We are constantly looking to … Continue reading “I want to be a Princess!”

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Book Review: Everyone Should Read John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down

By Sophia Eckardt (Contributor) Turtles All The Way Down is a thought-provoking narrative about a young girl named Aza Holmes. Aza Holmes is a sixteen-year-old student who spends her days doing schoolwork, hanging out with her best friend Daisy, and worrying about whether or not she exists. Aza struggles deeply with anxiety and what seems to be a level of obsessive compulsivity. Amidst Aza’s everyday … Continue reading Book Review: Everyone Should Read John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down

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How to Stay on Track with Your College Applications

By DoHa Nguyen (Lead Reporter) Are you staying up late to meet college deadlines? Struggling to write your college essay? Feeling anxious and stressed because of the massive amount of college application work to do? You are not alone! For millions of American and international students applying to college, the college application process can be a little bit daunting. As a senior or a junior … Continue reading How to Stay on Track with Your College Applications

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A Review: Pippin The Musical

By Jim Nguyen (Lead Reporter) If you asked me, “What is the one performance you recommend that CATS students see during their time here?” I would definitely respond with “The Spring Musical!”  Well, there are a lot of reasons to prove my point–the Spring Musical  is the show where you will see some of the best work from the Theater Department all packed into two … Continue reading A Review: Pippin The Musical

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Tips for Writing a Strong College Essay

By Howard Ng (Reporter) College admissions officers sometimes only spend a few minutes reading your essay. You must show them something compelling and captivating about yourself in order to kindle their enthusiasm for your application. I would love to offer you some of the valuable advice that our college counselor Dr. Hooks gave me in an interview. I hope this article will help you start … Continue reading Tips for Writing a Strong College Essay

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The 2019 Boston Women’s March

By Jim Nguyen (Lead Reporter) For the CATS Academy Boston campus community, January 19, 2019 was a quiet day. But at the train station, there were people carrying signs, getting on the Alewife train moving towards the city. January 19th was the date of the 2019 Boston Women’s March, the third such march.  This year’s Boston Women’s March had a brand new direction. After the controversy … Continue reading The 2019 Boston Women’s March

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Thanksgiving at CATS

By Serafina Mei (Lead Reporter) It was November. Winter came much faster this year than expected. Snow did not want to wait, it came early desperately falling from the sky.  My classmates could not wait, either as they started booking their flights home for Thanksgiving. Later their hands would be busy dragging the heavy, stuffed suitcases with tiny wheels on bumpy roads. For most of … Continue reading Thanksgiving at CATS

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