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The death of ‘Fortnite’ is near

Andrew Sousa, Sports Editor March 26, 2019

At the beginning of time, there was Pong. Then there was Mario. Then there was Minecraft. And then there was... “Fortnite.” Throughout history, video games have come and gone, evolving with times....

Students are tested on music theory and musical ability during the Certificate of Merit test, which goes up to levels 10 or 11.

When music mixes with merit

Sierra Randel, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

Playing a musical instrument is difficult enough. But the many Cal students who take the Certificate of Merit test go above and beyond to demonstrate their musical skills. Certificate of Merit, or...

Marvels leading lady

Marvel’s leading lady

Brynn Kan, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie, “Captain Marvel,” blasted through theaters on International Women’s Day, March 8, earning $61.4 million in just two days. “Captain Marvel,” directed...

Freshman Matthew Alm, second from left, keeps up with the pack during the 1600-meter race for Cal’s track team. Alm also competes in he 3200m and 800m races, and ran varsity cross country for the Grizzlies in the fall.

Freshmen stars shining bright on varsity

Michelle Kuperman, A&E Editor March 26, 2019

From the bright green softball and baseball diamonds to the hardwood of the volleyball court to the soft rubbery track, freshmen at Cal High have made their mark on varsity athletic teams this season. Whether...

Cal High teachers hold up signs at the teacher walkout on February 28th. The teachers’ union and the district have since then settled negotiations.

District teacher strike averted

Ananya Nag, News Editor March 26, 2019

The past month has been interesting for both Cal High staff and students in the wake of a possible teacher strike that appeared imminent and would have involved all 36 schools of the San Ramon Unified...

2018s meme game has greatly improved. A new generation of memes have stormed the Internet and left their mark.

The Ultimate Guide to 2018’s best memes

Aidan Trejo, Staff Writer December 18, 2018

This glorious year of memes is coming to end, which means in the spirit of Buzzfeed, WatchMojo, or one of those other pointless lists on the internet, it’s time to review the dankest memes of 2018.  10....

Losing childhood legends

Losing childhood legends

Emmy Burrus and Michelle Kupperman, Staff Writers December 18, 2018

 Thousands of hearts shattered on Nov. 12 when Marvel fans learned of Stan Lee’s death. Lee was an inspiration to millions of fans and his legacy will live on.  Lee died at age 95 after...

Cal High graduate Kyle Crowleys memorial stone was dedicated in the school quad last month. The Marine lance corporal was killed in Ramadi, Iraq, on April 6, 2004.

Memorial dedicated to fallen student

Ben Rettig, Staff Writer December 18, 2018

The afternoon of Nov. 27 was one of remembrance for the Cal High community as one of their own was forever etched in the foundation of campus. Lance Corporal Kyle D. Crowley, a proud Cal graduate and...

Star Wars fan film released this week

Sam Campopiano, Assistant News Editor December 18, 2018

For the first time in three years, Disney has decided not to release a Star Wars film in December.  But that does not mean that there won’t be any new Star Wars content this winter.   Star Wars...

Sophomore Maddie Harris, left, sings with her theater group, Grand Performance Arts in Livermore. Harris recently self-produced a documentary about her theatre company and the heroes in it for the PTA Reflections contest.

Reflecting on her passions

Christine Oh, Co Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2018

Can you imagine being behind a camera, adjusting sound and light effects, all while directing at the same time? Sophomore Maddie Harris recently did just that while di- recting, and producing...

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