The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

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Ranking the best Star Wars films

Ranking the best Star Wars films

Lorelai Slaydon, Staff Writer, Photographer, Artist December 17, 2019

Every Star Wars fans has engaged in this debate: What are the best films in the series? Here are my favorites. “Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace”  – Although this wasn’t the first...

What makes a classic holiday film?

What makes a classic holiday film?

Jaida Baker, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

There’s nothing like a cold winter day in December. Your favorite holiday movie is turned on while you’re sitting on the couch with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. You laugh, giggle and smile at the...

The Best Holiday Films

December 17, 2019

Home Alone “Home Alone” is unarguably one of the best, and funniest holiday movie ever created.  When clever eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is mistakenly left home for...

From left to right, sophomores Matt Hanson, Abbey Cullen, and Mikayla Grumley film a dance to a song on the popular app Tik Tok.

Tik Tok brings out student stars

Ella Johnson, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

More than 500 million people worldwide are active tiktokers.  Whether these people create or just watch videos, they all share the fun experience of Tik Tok.  Many Cal High students are...

Staff writer Aidan Trejo decided to look back on the top songs of the 2010 decade. These are not necessarily his favorite songs, but the ones he views as the most influential.
Illustrations by Michelle Nguyen, Carol Chen, Rebecca Newman.

Top 10 Songs of the Decade

Aidan Trejo, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

1. Runaway - Kanye West “Runaway”- The self proclaimed god and best artist of his generation outdid himself with his 2010 album, “My Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy”. This album had one of the...

Actors Ashley Teele. left, and Ben Duggins perform a scene in the touching, yet humorous play, “Almost, Maine”, which Cal’s drama department performed on campus last week.

‘Almost, Maine’ shines a light on love in a new way

Sophia Puentes, Staff Writer, Photographer November 15, 2019

Cal High drama brought romance, comedy, and heartbreak to life last week with its rendition of “Almost, Maine.”  Written by John Cariani, the play consists of nine short romantic stories that...

The ‘happiest’ service on earth

The ‘happiest’ service on earth

Angela Zhang, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

Most of our favorite Marvel shows were taken from Netflix this week. Who snapped? Disney+. Disney+ is a streaming service released on Tuesday that hosts all Disney owned shows and movies.  This...

Disney releases ‘Frozen’ sequel this month

Disney releases ‘Frozen’ sequel this month

Shannah Saul, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

Ready for the ultimate time warp? It’s been almost seven years since the first “Frozen” movie came out.  Regardless of whether you actually liked the first movie (or at least liked it until...

Jewel Cha

Cellist Joins Marching Band

Miranda LeGate, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

The Cal High marching band has never had a cellist before, but their new one is making her mark and is here to stay. Senior Jewel Cha, who has played the cello for eight years, is excited about her opportunity...

Hana Coughlin

Aspiring Artists Showcase their Talents

Aidan Trejo, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

  In a small apartment building in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset District, more than 50 people that watched musicians and artists unveil their creative talents. Cal High seniors Chris Nigro and...

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