The Right to Protest Should Not Come With Fear

March, 2026 By Jackelyn Reyes, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as an honorable mention opinion piece for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. The government’s response to protests against ICE exposed a conflict between immigration enforcement and freedom. Instead of protecting Americans’ right to peacefully protest, aggressiveContinue reading “The Right to Protest Should Not Come With Fear”

Love, Anger, and Silence: The Reality of Mother & Daughter Relationships. 

March, 2026 By Kayla Randel, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as the 3rd-place opinion piece for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. “Don’t worry when I fight with you, worry when I stop because it means there’s nothing left for us to fight for.” This is theContinue reading “Love, Anger, and Silence: The Reality of Mother & Daughter Relationships. “

Student Walkouts Aren’t Disruptions; They’re Democracy in Action. 

March 2026 By Keilly Loza, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as the 2nd-place opinion piece for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. When students walk out of school to protest ICE activity in their communities, some people immediately label it as irresponsible or disruptive. I see itContinue reading “Student Walkouts Aren’t Disruptions; They’re Democracy in Action. “

America is Keeping us Comfortable and Ignorant

March 2026 By Linai Green, 12th Grade Editor’s note: This article was chosen by the editorial staff as the best opinion piece written for The Cardinal Post’s First Annual Op-Ed Contest. Ignorance is bliss. What you don’t know can’t hurt you, right? So, instead of worrying about the bigger picture or what is happening aroundContinue reading “America is Keeping us Comfortable and Ignorant”

How is the Cardinal Dance Team Prepping for Competition?

February 2026 By Jasmin Del Rio, Arts & Culture Editor Everyone knows the beloved KAC Dance Team for their energy, school spirit, and pride, which they showcase through their performances at school events and competitions. Knowing that they are performing brings excitement to me and seeing them perform shows how prepared they are. But itContinue reading “How is the Cardinal Dance Team Prepping for Competition?”

Midnight Rebellion: Why Students Are Stealing Their Own Sleep

February 2026 By Alexander Perez, Staff Reporter The time is 10:30pm, and after an exhausting day full of classes and extracurricular activities, Collegiate student Miguel Almaraz is finally able to get into bed. Instead of pursuing sleep, however, Miguel pursues more time for himself. As the city sleeps, Miguel’s enthrallment in his phone causes dozensContinue reading “Midnight Rebellion: Why Students Are Stealing Their Own Sleep”

Our Family’s Story: Fighting to Keep Our Son

February 2026 As told to Isaiah Washington by Genesis & Auggie Longo Disclaimer: This story contains religious content provided by the subjects of this story. The Cardinal Post is including it for accuracy, not as an endorsement of the beliefs expressed. Background “Our journey begins with a young man named Kamdin who arrived in theContinue reading “Our Family’s Story: Fighting to Keep Our Son”

The Fatal Flaw of The Deportation System, Leading to Innocent Lives Being Punished

February 2026 By Isaiah Washington, News Editor Deportation is something that’s been noticed more recently now than ever since Donald Trump started deporting people who are in the U.S. illegally. However, there have been cases where innocent people have been deported without a second thought. It’s because of a lack of due process within theContinue reading “The Fatal Flaw of The Deportation System, Leading to Innocent Lives Being Punished”

  Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day 

  February 2026 By Jennifer Macedo and Heidi Rodriguez, Staff Reporters Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14th, and is often known as a holiday for couples. Traditionally partners plan something thoughtful for each other, but it can also be celebrated among friends and family. It doesn’t always have to be in aContinue reading ”  Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day “

Buscando su propio camino e inspirando a sus compañeras: Romina Ramos, alumna de undécimo grado

Febrero 2026 Por Yareli Moreno. Traducido por Giselle Rosas-Verdines. Romina Ramos es estudiante de tercer año (undécimo grado) en KAC, atleta, miembro del equipo de robótica y una excelente estudiante. La mayoría de las personas la describen como una persona agradable y una fuente de inspiración.  Es un buen ejemplo a seguir para muchos, yaContinue reading “Buscando su propio camino e inspirando a sus compañeras: Romina Ramos, alumna de undécimo grado”