Students at Charlotte Catholic have been raving about PopUp Bagels, the new bagel place in the Ballantyne Bowl. Growing from an at-home bagel shop for friends and neighbors to a well-known restaurant and retail chain, PopUp Bagels has become the new obsession in Charlotte. PopUp Bagels started during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as a side project for Adam Goldberg, a popular restauranteur, to run out of his own kitchen in Westport, Connecticut. Goldberg’s bagels started as

Every week since the mid-1980s, the Charlotte Observer recognizes outstanding high school talent by choosing an Athlete of the Week. For the week of September 18th, Charlotte Catholic junior Rex Bumgarner was selected for the prestigious award. Rex has quickly made an impact on Charlotte Catholic soccer. He started as a striker on the varsity soccer team and became varsity captain in just his first year. In addition to his high school accomplishments, Rex is a starter and ca

Pumpkin season is in full swing, and for Charlotte locals, that can only mean one thing: Simpson’s Pumpkin Patch is back on the mound at Carmel Commons shopping center. Throughout October, right off Pineville-Matthews Road, this beloved roadside stand offers a variety of seasonal fixtures like pumpkins, flowers, corn, and gourds. They have become a staple of fall decorating for generations. Simpson’s has been a fixture in Charlotte since the 1950s, with the stand across from

Pope Leo XIV has requested Catholics to dedicate a daily Rosary for the cause of world peace during the month of October. Students and faculty at Charlotte Catholic will participate by praying one decade of the Rosary each morning during this month. October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, and Pope Leo XIV wishes to spread a message of peace around the world. Despite international conflicts and recent tragic events, Catholics worldwide can appreciate the sense of community t

Charlotte Catholic held its annual homecoming dance on Saturday, October 11. This year’s Candy Land theme brought funny, candy-inspired decorations to the school gym.   The PTO and members of the student council helped organize and decorate the event.  Tickets were $30, and teachers checked students in at the entrance before they entered the gym. Once students left, they could not come back inside.  The dance ran from 8 to 10 p.m. and had a strong turnout, with an estimate

At the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, numerous Charlotte Catholic students, parents, and staff were surprised by the number of half days organized this year. Throughout the year, the expected amount of half days totals to 12. This marks a significant increase in half days from last year. This mainly results from MACS requiring the school to add two back-to-back half days in order to stay on the same schedule as other schools in the area that are on a trimester sched

As upperclassmen prepare to make their college decisions, college representatives are stopping by Charlotte Catholic to help these students learn more about their choices. These visits provide students with a great opportunity to learn more about the application process, academics, and culture of each college. At the beginning of the school year, college representatives schedule visits to high schools. A large number of them visit Charlotte Catholic, especially representativ

Students and teachers alike love a day off from school, and with innovations in scheduling, some students and teachers around the country are getting a day off every week. In a new approach to an age old arrangement, some schools are experimenting with a four day school week.  Many educators believe that a shorter week helps students be more mentally focused in classes and enables teachers to better prepare for those classes. Some schools decided to take Monday off, others c

Charlotte Catholic students selected three representatives from each grade this month during Student Council elections. The school eliminated several officer roles from previous years to refocus the student body.  Administration reduced the council’s size to ensure each position is meaningful and representatives can better serve their classmates. They explained that in the previous structure some roles did not contribute. Dean of Students Sarah Danser said, “We just felt lik

Amazon Prime Video took the 2025 film War of the Worlds  off the shelf, and everybody hated it. Amazon produced the movie, starring O’Shea Jackson Sr., better known as Ice Cube, and directed by Rich Lee, in 2021 but released it to the public in 2025.  With a four percent on Rotten Tomatoes, War of the Worlds  is objectively one of the worst-rated movies in history. It lacks action because the main character sits at his desk for the entire runtime.  Jackson Sr. plays William

Among some of the hot topics at our lunch table recently, one of the most intriguing and controversial is which genre of American football is better: NFL Football or College Football. Juniors Keaton McKinstry and John Wielechowski have differing opinions. In the following opinion pieces, each will give reasons as to why he believes his preference is superior. They will format their articles by starting with the atmosphere and fan base of their respective genre of football, fo

In the midst of all the back to school commotion, Club Day at Charlotte Catholic has come around again. On Wednesday, September 17th, club leaders lined the hallways with their stands and sign-up sheets, eager to gain new club members. Campus ministry has to approve of all clubs before they become official, so student organizers spend time prior to club day carefully planning their presentations.  The co-founders of the Golden Hearts club, sophomores Chloe Loiko and Carter