The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst
The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst
The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst
Tri-School sweethearts share their high school love stories
Sophomore Allison Wright dresses in all white for "Snowy Day" on Dec. 9.
Many stores sell products of a wide variety with many different types for the holiday season, which can lead to customers buying an exorbitant amount as they feel like they have to buy each due to the increasing pressure from social media.
The Nassau Hall at Princeton University
A multi-step skincare routine is not necessary for teens
High school relationships are worth it to an extent

High school relationships are worth it to an extent

February 12, 2025

High school prioritizes grades over experiences

High school prioritizes grades over experiences

February 12, 2025

Rise of scamming culture

Rise of scamming culture

February 12, 2025

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A Californian’s guide to visiting the snow
Broadway production, “Back to the Future” is coming to the Bay Area

Broadway production, “Back to the Future” is coming to the Bay Area

February 26, 2025

Beauty’s unsustainable obsession: how the makeup industry fuels overconsumption

Beauty’s unsustainable obsession: how the makeup industry fuels overconsumption

February 12, 2025

AI kills creativity

AI kills creativity

February 12, 2025

Tips for underclassmen to get involved in the NDB community

Tips for underclassmen to get involved in the NDB community

February 12, 2025

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A Celebration of Excellence: 2025 UDA Nationals Take Place
Featured Athlete Interview: Alondra Ordonez

Featured Athlete Interview: Alondra Ordonez

February 12, 2025

NDB hosts its first on-campus wrestling meet

NDB hosts its first on-campus wrestling meet

February 12, 2025

Basketball players team up to “Knockout Cancer”; Varsity defeats SHP in overtime

Basketball players team up to “Knockout Cancer”; Varsity defeats SHP in overtime

February 12, 2025

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One of NDB’s traditions is the Ding Bat Day Rally, held each year on Halloween.
Friday night football game captured by NDB students attending
Sophomore Margo Gallegos plays the piano in the choir room.
New staffulty members Isabella Custino, Ian Aseltine and Matthew Juul pose for a photo in the Moore Pavilion.
Emma Chamberlain speaks to the NDB community on how she overcame mental challenges, navigates a work-life balance and how to make tough decisions after high school.
Party Culture
Varsity lacrosse celebrated thirteen seniors in a game against Mercy B.
Juniors Emilia Luis, Nina Wall, Luci Caron, Hailey Degnan, Bella Svanberg and Hailey Kockos were recently elected to serve as ASB officers for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
Andie Wong, The Catalyst News Editor, 2023-2024