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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Cal alumna Kavita Baliga, Class of 2000, is a world renowned Western classical singer who has founded the music startup Design Music Entertainment.

Cal graduate is singing her way to the top

Mihika Gokarn, Photo Editor November 28, 2018

Kavita Baliga is a profession- al singer. But that wouldn’t be giving her credit where it’s due. She’s a choir conductor, a TED Fellow, a CEO, and an activist. She also happens to be...

Eddie Redmayne reprises his role as Newt Scamander in the newest installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, which comes out on Friday.

These fantastic films will rock you

Jenna Lyons, Staff Writer November 28, 2018

The wizarding world is back, so ready your wallets. The second installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” chronology, “Crimes of Grindelwald” comes out on Friday. In this sequel, the notorious...

Its Oscar baiting time: do it for the tropes

It’s Oscar baiting time: do it for the tropes

Irene Kao, Artist November 28, 2018

Nowadays, it seems that many movies that are released this time of year are made just to win an Oscar. The question is whether these movies are being made for the sake of art or if they are...

Kiernan Hanson is a leading man at I Can Do Theatre.

Kiernan Hanson sets the stage

Michelle Kuperman, A&E Editor October 16, 2018

Kiernan Hanson started performing musical theatre in middle school, and six years later he is still at center stage.  Being one of the only two boys performing main roles at I Can Do That Theatre...

Cal High junior Zoe Medlins painting Look Me in the Face (left) is currently on display in Washington, D.C., after she won Eric Swalwells Congressional Art Competition.

Zoe Medlin’s art displayed in D.C.

Maira Nigaar, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

Vibrant colors fill junior Zoe Alyse Medlin’s world as she paints her life, one stroke at a time.  Medlin, a self-taught artist who takes her passion for art outside of school, regularly creates...

From left to right. Erica DSouza, Sarah OBrien, Katelyn Reedy, and Alex Kerstetter goof around in the Theater 4 class.

Theater 4 goes Hollywood

Sierra Randel, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

Lights, camera, action!  With the addition of a Theater Arts 4 class at Cal High, students passionate about drama can now pursue a more advanced level of acting and receive the opportunity to take...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ excites

Ilene Morrisette, A&E Editor October 16, 2018

 You walk out of the elevator and into the hallway. It’s cold, dank, and empty.  Corruption and depression permeate the polluted city air. You are about to embark on your first mission in...

‘Deadpool 2,’ now in theaters, not on Cable

Michael Barry, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

Warning: This review contains spoilers from the first Deadpool movie, which, if you’re reading a review about “Deadpool 2,” you should have seen the first movie by now.  With the success of Marvel’s...

Although “Incredibles 2” is geared toward families, teenagers who grew up with the original are excitied to see the film.

‘Incredibles 2’ expected to be super

Mason Allen, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

After 14 long years of waiting, “The Incredibles” is finally getting a sequel.  On June 15, fans will see the nationwide release of Disney’s “Incredibles 2.”  The 2004 hit about...

Your guide to new summer sounds

Joshua Ferrer, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

With summer  just around the corner, this is the time of year that almost all artists release their best music.  Every summer, artists emerge from musical hibernation to give the public what...

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