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The Catholic Crusaders
There are many unsolved mysteries surrounding the Charlotte Catholic building, but after years of in depth research and undercover work, perhaps the biggest mystery has just been solved. It seems like throughout the school day, there is one student who keeps having to go to the restroom during every period. After following leads for over four years, I found the truth. The truth is… those students are secret superheroes that use the bathroom to change into their superhero id
Gray Farrar
Apr 1


Spring Break: School in Session
In a shocking turn of events, Charlotte Catholic High School has announced the cancellation of spring break for its students. This change results from multiple winter snow days impacting the required number of days for the school year. These makeup days will be taken from spring break rather than summer vacation. The city of Charlotte received several inches of snow from a few storms during January and February, with one snowstorm bringing almost six inches of powder. These

Jack Efthimiou
Apr 1


Catholic Goes to Chromebooks
Breaking News: Starting at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, Charlotte Catholic High School will be requiring students to exchange their apple macbooks for acer chromebooks. This mandatory switch derives from a new emerging problem in the school as well as issues that have lingered on the minds of administration for the last few years. The more recent problem for the school is a lack of funds. Recently, Charlotte Catholic announced the beginning of their Capital Ca

John Wielechowski
Apr 1


Inner Peace With Puppies
Charlotte Catholic revealed that a new elective, Puppy Yoga, will be added to the course line up for the upcoming school year. Catholic has partnered with The Charlotte Dog Club to provide the puppies and Atha Yoga to provide certified instructors. Puppy yoga has grown into a popular activity in recent years, attracting people of all ages who seek relaxation and time to play with puppies. Many students have shared how much they enjoy their experiences with puppy yoga, and t

Alexis Rand
Apr 1


Charlotte Catholic Cranks Up the Dress Code
Charlotte Catholic High School recently announced a change to the students’ uniform policy. The policy introduces a new look for students and a stricter enforcement of the uniform policies. Last year, the administration made accounts that the uniforms, specifically sweatshirts, looked sloppy. This year the school implemented a new policy banning sweatshirts from being worn at school except for Fridays. Administrators felt like the change improved the look around the school b

Aidan Flynn
Apr 1


Students Start Saturday School
Charlotte Catholic administration has announced its plan to start making students come in for Saturday school if they have too many unexcused absences for the 2026-2027 school year. This will be an alternative to the prior method of makeup hours. Students who qualify for Saturday school have at least four absences or eight tardies during one quarter. Additionally, students who receive in-school suspension will also have to come in on a Saturday as a consequence for their ac

Farris Carinci
Apr 1


Students Sleep In
Charlotte Catholic has announced that beginning next school year, the school day will shift from its current 7:35 a.m.–2:35 p.m. schedule to a new 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule. Administration shared the change in a recent email to students and parents, citing student wellness and academic focus as key reasons for the adjustment. According to the announcement, the length of the school day will remain the same, and all seven class periods, break, and lunch will be included. T

Gianna Renaldi
Apr 1


Students Weigh in on Campus Changes
Charlotte Catholic High School plans to renovate certain locations on campus in a $10.5 million project. This plan will renovate three areas of the school: the stadium, the commons, and the library. Additionally, the school will build a new technology center. Many Catholic students and faculty are excited about the possibilities these new renovations will bring. The first change to Charlotte Catholic will be the replacement of grass in Keffer Stadium’s field with artificial

Jack Efthimiou
Mar 6


Social Media Banned in Land Down Under
A little over a year ago, Australia passed a new law titled the Online Safety Amendment Bill, and only recently it came into full effect for the country on December 10, 2025. This new piece of legislation requires a minimum age of 16 years old on most social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, X, and TikTok. Once passed, social media platforms were required to ask for photo or video evidence of proof of a user’s age or Australian citizens could simply p

John Wielechowski
Mar 6


Physics Finally Gets An Upgrade
The science department at Charlotte Catholic introduced a new AP class for upcoming juniors and seniors. After taking Honors Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry in 10th grade, students typically placed into Honors Physics. However, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, AP Physics I will replace Honors Physics. Seniors can take this class as well. The new AP Physics I course is based on algebra. It covers topics such as motion, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, fluids, and s

Alexis Rand
Feb 23


Catholic Focuses on the Future with New Fundraising
As a new calendar year begins, the Charlotte Catholic High School community prepares to renovate the campus and upgrade key facilities for improving student life. Director of Advancement Ms. Sally McArdle and a group of administrators are beginning an ambitious new project called the Capital Campaign. MACS families have already donated $2 million, and the school hopes to raise another $8.5 million in order to renovate and construct four key areas of the school. On January 28

Erik Vazquez-Kew
Feb 6


Fr. Reid Steps Down as Vicar of Education
After five years as Vicar of Education, Father Timothy Reid stepped down to return to full-time parish ministry. Fr. Reid helped unify the diocese’s Mecklenburg Area. He spread and strengthened the Catholic faith and oversaw a record enrollment in the Diocese of Charlotte’s 20 schools. During Fr. Reid's time as Vicar of Education, enrollment grew by over 20%, and the number of students earning academic scholarships increased. He supported projects such as the construction of

Katie Parks
Jan 12
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