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
Mia Muzzi

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief

Mia Muzzi graduated NDB after four years working for The Catalyst. She spent her freshman year as a Staff Writer, then during her sophomore year worked as the Arts & Life Editor and became the Managing Editor her junior year. She spent her last year as the Editor in Chief of The Catalyst. Muzzi plans to pursue a career in the field of journalism and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge in multimedia news outlets at a collegiate level, wherever she attends university.

Outside of Journalism, her hobbies include reading, playing the guitar and drinking a lot of coffee. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and especially loves trips to the beach.

All content by Mia Muzzi
The seniors wrote quotes on colorful cards to gift to their classmates surrounding the days theme of living in the moment.

[Photo] Seniors engage in a day of reflection at their retreat

Gigi Shaughnessy, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
The seniors celebrated their first in-person Aquacades as sophomores at NDB in 2021.

Class of 2024 says goodbye

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
May 22, 2024
"Silent Witness" follows the lives of forensic pathologists and scientists.

Why I love British dramas

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2024
Letter from the Editor in Chief

Letter from the Editor in Chief

Mia Muzzi says farewell to The Catalyst
Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2024
Girls are pressured by society to buy beauty or other products targeted towards them at a great cost.

The cost of girlhood in today’s society

The economic and mental toll of being a young woman
Mia Muzzi, Andie Wong, and Cadence Goblirsch
March 26, 2024
Student-athletes share female role models who inspire their playing

Student-athletes share female role models who inspire their playing

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Seniors Annie Lester and Lauren Pope read the newspaper to build literacy skills.

Media literacy is a critical skill for news consumers

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Best beach reads to enjoy during spring break

Best beach reads to enjoy during spring break

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Tom Stang shared the impact of Dorothy’s work with the NDB community.

[Photo] Tom Stang speaks to NDB

Gigi Shaughnessy, Arts & Life Editor
March 26, 2024
Sophomores Sofia Castricone, Olivia McGlynn, Tali Cuneo and Natalie Hurley pose in front of the March bulletin board, which highlights female accomplishments throughout history.

[Photo] Community recognizes National Women’s History Month

Julia Oliveira-Killmon, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
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[Photo] Women in STEM: First, an internet joke; now, a reality

Karly Bordin, Opinion Editor
March 26, 2024
Hailey Degnan ‘25, Charlotte Parks ‘25 and Sofia Castricone ‘26 celebrate after the game.

[Photo] Lacrosse ‘sticks it to cancer’

Ashley Strain, Managing Editor
March 26, 2024
After lunch, students sort their food waste into the designated bins.

[Photo] An environmental board would benefit our community

Maggie Mahlman, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
People often create resolutions in early January but quickly forget about them as the year continues.

The reality of New Year’s resolutions

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024
“Anyone but You” deemed the romcom of our generation

“Anyone but You” deemed the romcom of our generation

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024
Stores have become congested with gifts that are not meaningful.

Pro/Con: The commercialization of Valentine’s Day

Karly Bordin and Mia Muzzi
February 13, 2024
Artificial intelligence detection tools are used to find generated content.

NDB admin warns against the use of AI

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024
Journalism students and Adviser Robert Rojas review paint samples.

[Photo] Tiger TV’s return continues

Ashley Strain, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
During their trial on February 8, attorney Page Krensavage questions the defendant, Tobie Clark, played by junior Alexis Hom.

[Photo] Legally Bound: Mock Trial Takes On Court

Bella Svanberg, Contributing Writer
February 13, 2024
The walls of the AP United States Government classroom are covered with political bumper stickers that share some political opinions.

[Photo] Politics should be discussed in the classroom

Julia Oliveira-Killmon, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
Some feel obligated to tip on every purchase, even for a $7 drink.

[Photo] Tipping practices have gotten out of hand

Karly Bordin, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2024
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Students celebrate diverse winter holidays

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
Students do not read books for pleasure because they must read so many books for school.

Why students have lost the ability to read for pleasure

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
Seniors sacrifice attending school days as a result of their heavy workloads.

Seniors sacrifice attendance due to workload

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
Link Crew Board Member Reese Lancaster poses for a photo with freshmen.

Vipers freshmen class celebrate the first Linksgiving event in years

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
The topic of "girl math" has become increasingly popular across multiple social media sites.

“Girl math” trend might not be as funny as you think

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023
Link Crew Board members Paige Lambert, Ashley Turner, Nicole Tobar and Reese Lancaster pose for a picture before the freshmen begin their tours.

Dead Disco

Link Crew hosts annual haunted house for freshmen
Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023
Seniors Ashley Strain and Gigi Shaughnessy traveled to Disneyland.

What NDB students were up to during the fall break

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023
Is Outside Lands worth the price?

Is Outside Lands worth the price?

Ashley Turner and Mia Muzzi
September 28, 2023
Letter from the Editor in Chief

Letter from the Editor in Chief

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
Students modeled past NDB uniforms during the Alumnae Soiree.

NDB celebrates 100

Class of 2024 marks 100 years of students
Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
Varsity Tennis Co-Captain Tiana Pan ‘24 fights to win the point in her match.

Tennis takes on tournament

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
Student and staffulty teams end the week with a knockout game.

Students donate to Annual Fund in Student Giving Week

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
Teachers hold up green signs to signify all of their students are present.

NDB implements monthly safety drills

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
Guidance Counselor Michelle Campusano to leave NDB

Guidance Counselor Michelle Campusano to leave NDB

Mia Muzzi, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2023
Local firefighters respond to students’ reports of smoke coming from the basement.

Breaking news: Building evacuated due to smoke

Mia Muzzi and Ashley Turner
September 13, 2023
NDB welcomes new staffulty for the 2023-2024 school year

NDB welcomes new staffulty for the 2023-2024 school year

Mia Muzzi, Ashley Strain, Ashley Turner, and Francesca Arbelaez
August 15, 2023
On May 18, the Wildcats attended their Senior Sunset, where they showed off their future colleges and spent the evening celebrating with classmates.

Class of 2023 ends the year with their Senior Sunset

Ava Marinos and Mia Muzzi
May 24, 2023
Eden Palmer's senior portrait can be seen on the Class of 1986 collective.

In remembrance of Eden Palmer ’86

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
May 24, 2023
Juniors present their capstone projects during Spiritual Life class.

Juniors use capstones to explore social justice issues

Mia Muzzi and Ashley Strain
March 28, 2023
Prospective students gather at the ice cream truck during the Spring Fling.

[Photo] Prospective students welcomed to on-campus events

Kathleen Davidson, News Editor
March 28, 2023
Last year's NDB juniors celebrated the Roaring '20s with the Gatsby Ball.

Junior English classes look forward to annual Gatsby Ball

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
February 9, 2023
What is popular in the beauty industry?

What is popular in the beauty industry?

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
February 9, 2023
Susie Liu: Celebrating Lunar New Year

Susie Liu: Celebrating Lunar New Year

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
February 9, 2023
Music festival Outside Lands gained popularity for its unique selection of performers.

[Photo] Music festival lineups for 2023 have fans excited

Ava Marinos, Opinion Editor
February 9, 2023
Shopping in person ensures that you get the right product when you shop.

Should you shop in person or online this holiday season?

Mia Muzzi and Ashley Turner
December 9, 2022
Caitlin Degnan ‘24 and Hailey Degnan ‘25 spent Thanksgiving break visiting with family in Lake Tahoe.

NDB community goes on break for Thanksgiving

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
December 9, 2022
Decorations have been put up all over the school, bringing holiday cheer to students and staffulty.

NDB celebrates the holiday season around campus

Mia Muzzi and Dayna Sockol
December 9, 2022
Students have access to a course catalog that lists all the available options for InterSession.

Pro/Con: The cost of InterSession

Francesca Arbelaez and Mia Muzzi
December 9, 2022
Junior Mia Muzzi used fall break to visit colleges, including UCLA.

[Photo] NDB makes the most of their fall break

Eva Nichter and Kathleen Davidson
October 21, 2022
Student-athletes face the challenge of balancing academics and athletics

Student-athletes face the challenge of balancing academics and athletics

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
October 21, 2022
Abigail Edelhart and Francesca Arbelaez selling treats for the Dig Pink bake sale in support of breast cancer awareness.

Dig Pink Club is on a mission for awareness and fundraising

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
October 21, 2022
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Kathryn Blanchard begins the school year as a junior class coordinator

Kathryn Blanchard begins the school year as a junior class coordinator

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
September 23, 2022
NDB sculpture luggage exhibit on display in SFO

NDB sculpture luggage exhibit on display in SFO

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Q&A with Marketing and Communications Manager: Cat Adamis

Hannah Nebres, Arts & Life Editor
September 23, 2022
Breaking News: Early dismissal due to extreme temperature rises

Breaking News: Early dismissal due to extreme temperature rises

Mia Muzzi, Managing Editor
September 5, 2022
Freshmen during their class meeting.

[Photo] Family with an on-campus Serra student and an online NDB student

Ashley Strain, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2021
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