Angel Studios, Inc. released the animated film “David” on December 19, 2025. It features a cast that includes Phil Wickham, Asim Chaudhry, Miri Mesika, and Mark Wingert. The movie’s vibrant animation and Christian musical numbers tell a story of the young King David, whom Christians know from the Bible. “‘David’ was produced on a $60.9 million budget, most of which Angel Studios says was crowdfunded,” according to Forbes. Angel Studios wanted to distribute one million ticket

One way Charlotte Catholic celebrates Catholic Schools Week is by hosting its annual basketball tournament in which the winner gets the honor of playing the teachers in a final championship game in front of the whole school. This year, homerooms are grouped by grade level, and were split up into four different brackets: the Freshman Bracket, Sophomore Bracket, Junior Bracket, and Senior Bracket.  To play in the 3v3 tournament, students needed to have three or more students o

Two opening ceremonies took place for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in the Italian cities, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. For the first time ever there was a dual cauldron lighting, meaning that the famous olympic torch was lit in two different locations at the same time. One took place at the main event in Milan while the other was lit in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Over 2,900 athletes from over 90 different nations will compete in this year’s games. The United States has a record-bre

The Cougar’s varsity rugby team, ranked 14th in the nation, traveled across the country to San Diego, California to play in a highly anticipated match against the Cathedral Catholic Dons on January 17th. In the first half, two teams’ scores remained close as both sides made crucial defensive stands in front of their try-zone area. Key plays for the Cougars came from junior Luke Zhemke. Luke not only had a try and two extra points in the first half, but he also helped the def

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

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

After returning from winter break in January, students turned conversations to the Christmas gifts they received over the holidays. Students from all grades compared presents and discussed the trends that seemed to shape Christmas this year.  One of the most noticeable trends among students was the popularity of specific brand-name items. Owala water bottles popped up around campus in the weeks following break, as well as clothing from stores such as Alo and Free People on d

At the beginning of each year, people around the world choose to make New Year’s Resolutions. Many students and faculty at Charlotte Catholic High School have made commitments to better themselves, either physically, mentally, or both. Some even choose to make group resolutions with their families or friends. According to Forbes, the two most popular goals for New Year’s resolutions include improved fitness and better mental health. Adults in particular commonly commit to lo

The 2025-2026 Charlotte Catholic Varsity Rugby season is up and running, and the cougars are off to a great start. The previous season marked a huge turnaround for the program, as they received new talented players as well as a highly experienced head coach. They made it to the State Championship against South Meck, which they unfortunately lost in a hard-fought match. The varsity team has turned into a national powerhouse and they have one goal on their minds: to win the Sta

The highly-anticipated final season of Stranger Things , a sci-fi Netflix original, aired its last episode on December 31st. After finishing the fifth and final season of the ten-year tv show, many fans expressed disappointment in the ending. Some even believed it was a fake finale and that a surprise episode would be released on January 7th. While I recognize the plot holes and areas of bad writing, overall I think the season was a success and wrapped up the show nicely. Ne

Many families at Charlotte Catholic spent their winter break traveling to both new and familiar destinations. Whether they visited family or sought a brand new experience, all students enjoyed their break from school. Multiple students traveled out west to states such as Colorado and Wyoming. Sophomore Evan Miller visited Yellowstone National Park with his family. While he was there, he saw hundreds of bison in herds spread across the park, as well as elk and a few moose. He

The Charlotte Catholic High School swim program has long been one of the school’s most successful and respected athletic teams. This year, the cougars continue to uphold that tradition, powered by a culture of support, discipline, and personal growth that sets them apart in the pool and beyond. The cougars currently rank 10th in the state, 2nd in their conference, and 1st in the Western Region. Junior Sebastian Illueca feels that the team’s environment is the foundation of t