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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Ilyaas Arsala spent winter break helping orphans and families impacted by the Syrian civil war.

Cal student aids refugees

Haya Haidari, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

Junior Ilyaas Arsala went to Turkey over winter break to help Syrian orphans and refugees from what is known to be the biggest humanitarian emergency of the 21st  century. For over a week, Arsala...

Teacher retires after 42 years

Teacher retires after 42 years

Ariel Chow, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

After more than 40 years at Cal High, Algebra teacher Fred Albano retired on Jan. 27. Although he had planned on finishing the semester, Albano finally decided that it would be a good time to retire. “Some...

San Ramon library reopening in March

San Ramon library reopening in March

Kaylie Rankin, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

The San Ramon library branch will finally be opening its doors after a year-and-a-half-long renovation. It is expected to open in the second week of March, according to the San Ramon public service...

Students make trip to Washington, D.C. for inauguration

Kallie Sedrel, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

More than two dozen Cal High students witnessed history last month when President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office as the 45th president. The trip, which was from Jan. 19-22, was advertised at...

UC Berkeley protests turn violent.

Staff speaks out about UC Berkeley protests

Josh Iversen, Kat LeTran, Cameron Harris, and Kiley Borba February 3, 2017

The events that took place at UC Berkeley Wednesday night were simply embarrassing. The violence and hate exhibited by rioters on campus was repulsive and cannot be tolerated. I will never support speaker...

Former President Barack Obama waving goodbye one last time.

Obama’s Legacy

Sam Campopiano, Assistant News Editor January 20, 2017

Today is inauguration day, the day of the peaceful passing of power.  Today marks the end of an eight-year Obama administration, and it is a good time to reflect on President Obama’s achievements. For...

Junior Gabby Reid measures out the ingredients to make a Sweet Potato Mango Spice Cake, a special Kwanzaa recipe.

Cooking up something in the kitchen

Gabby Reid and Anna Cooper December 20, 2016

Some of the best things about the holiday season are all the delicious foods that come with it. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, eat vegan or traditional, there will always be a holiday...

Freshman Lajolie Beurge addresses the student body with her poetry at the assembly.

Racism remains an issue on campus

Brian Nakajima, News Editor and Online Administrator December 20, 2016

The previous months have taken a toll on Cal High as many students, staff and parents have become exhausted by the issue of racism. Since the first instance of racist graffiti at Cal was discovered...

The island green at San Ramon Golf Club’s signature ninth hole could see its last golfers this month as the local course is teed up to be shuttered for good.

Local golf course could close

Sam Campopiano, Assistant News Editor December 15, 2016

The San Ramon Golf Club could close this month if the new owners are not allowed to build housing. If the city of San Ramon does not change the zoning of the San Ramon Golf Course to allow the new owners...

Junior Sanjana Murthy has started leaving kind notes around campus to promote love.

Student spreads love with anonymous notes

Sidney Dutcher, Ad Manager December 15, 2016

Can you make a stranger’s day without ever speaking to him or her? That is the goal of Cal High junior Sanjana Murthy, who has made it her personal mission to change the campus culture for the better. Murthy...

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