These days, school rooms look different because tech fits into nearly every lesson. Pencils and books still exist, yet screens often take center stage during classwork. Laptops show up alongside worksheets, while tablets help explain tough ideas. Smartboards light up walls where chalk once ruled. Many teachers notice how learning feels faster now, more alive somehow. Getting facts used to mean flipping pages now it means tapping links. Understanding clicks better when visuals move instead of...

At Cardinal Mooney, school spirit goes far beyond cheering at games or wearing school colors. It is built through traditions, shared values, and everyday moments that bring students together and create a strong sense of community. ¨I feel school spirit the most after we win a football game and we all celebrate at the bell. It is my favorite thing and my best memories¨, senior Molly Simons said.  One of the biggest sources of school spirit is Mooney's long-standing tradition. Events like Spirit...

Schools across the country like Cardinal Mooney are working to make lunch healthier for students. Many school districts are changing menus to include more fresh foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. They are also trying to limit processed foods and sugary drinks. The goal of these changes is to help students stay healthy and focused during the school day.  Cardinal Mooney wants the best lunches for our students and wants the best food for us! Health experts say better nutrition can...

This past Friday, students at Cardinal Mooney high school gathered in the auditorium for the Stations of the Cross service as part of the Lenten season. This is a mainly new thing that the school has been doing but it has been beneficial for many of the students to understand what Jesus went through. The service followed the traditional 14 stations, each representing a moment from Jesus’ journey to the crucifixion. Our Campus Minister, Mrs. Beth Jones, read out the stations and described them....

As the school year comes to an end, many seniors are getting ready for graduation. This is one of the most important moments in a student’s life. It shows years of hard work, early mornings, late nights, and time spent trying to succeed in school. For many students, graduation brings mixed emotions. Some feel excited about what is next, like college, jobs, or joining the military. Others feel nervous about leaving high school behind. Friends, teachers, and daily routines will all change. “It...

When you walk into any English class at Cardinal Mooney you’ll see a familiar setting: a book case with novels in it, students flipping through pages, and someone asking  “did you actually read the pages that were assigned?” Between jobs,sports, phones, the concept of reading seems to be fading away.  Some teachers might say they notice students relying on videos, summaries, or chats with their friends to get through assignments. Students say it’s not that they dislike reading, but it’s that...