CATS Food Waste Challenge

By Maria Monterio Attie and Nicholas Mikellides (Contributors) Food waste is a very serious global issue that happens all over the globe. After witnessing the food waste issue in the CATS Boston dining hall, it became quite apparent that the United States is one of the most wasteful countries in regards to food.  When our teacher, Mr. Walecka, assigned us a Contemporary Issues project to raise … Continue reading CATS Food Waste Challenge

The Do’s and Don’ts of the College Application Process

By Maya Stoilova (Reporter) Seniors talk a lot when we are in the cafeteria, often about college. The soon approaching deadlines are causing many seniors to become impatient about waiting to send their applications to their dream colleges.  Meanwhile, juniors are beginning to write their first college essays. In order to help them, here is some advice: DO think about your career goals before you start … Continue reading The Do’s and Don’ts of the College Application Process

Mathematics Comes to Life with Gerrymandering Lecture

By Nuray Salina (Reporter) On Tuesday, November 7th, the CATS Innovation program hosted their first guest, Mira Bernstein from Tufts Universitty, to discuss gerrymandering. According to an official on Tufts University’s website, Mira holds a research faculty position in the interdisciplinary program in Science, Technology, and Society. She is also the founder of the Metric Geometry and Gerrymandering Group (MGGG). She gave CATS Academy students … Continue reading Mathematics Comes to Life with Gerrymandering Lecture

Finals Are Approaching! Study!

By Howard Ng (Reporter) Finals are deemed by some of us as the most frightening event of the whole year. The feeling of anxiousness is enhanced by sitting in the completely quiet gym and staring at our exam wondering if we are answering the questions correctly. You can help limit your anxiousness through diligently studying for each exam and seeking out teachers during their office … Continue reading Finals Are Approaching! Study!

CATS Across the Pond

By Jackie Kovalcin, a former CATS Boston Student I made the jump across the Atlantic (actually, more like a seven hour flight), about three months ago as I transferred from CATS Boston, USA, to CATS Canterbury, UK. It was three months ago that I boarded a transatlantic plane with a new, never-before-stamped passport and a heart full of hope. I had never left the USA … Continue reading CATS Across the Pond