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   One Year in Quarantine
One day history books will detail all of the unusual year that was 2020. The coronavirus pandemic obviously will headline the strangeness of the year.
One Year in Quarantine
How history books will look back on 2020?
Sami Tripasuri, Staff Writer • March 12, 2021

As the future generations peer into their history textbooks, a certain page will catch their attention. This one is different from the rest....

Managing editor Sabrina Contreras documented what she was feeling last year when in-person school was cancelled for initially a few weeks. A year later, students still are not back on campus.
A journal entry from long ago
March 12, 2021
After a year of staring a computer screens in lieu of being in the classroom, many students and teachers are burned out with online learning.
Burning out during quarantine
March 12, 2021
Seniors Audrey Zhang, left, and Kaitlyn Perry helped collect food and other supplies for an Interact service project that benefitted the Bay Area Rescue Mission.
Clubs figure out how to keep volunteering in quarantine
March 12, 2021
News
Technology received nearly 2/3rds of COVID-19 funding for the district.
District and site budgets reflect pandemic
Shravya Salem Sathish, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

The focus of the district’s budgets has shifted during remote and in-person learning.  In March 2020, the state issued learning loss mitigation...

This map of Afghanistan shows what the country looked like on Aug. 15 when Kabul fell to the Taliban.
A short timeline of the Taliban takeover
October 15, 2021

After almost 20 years of war, American troops retreated from Afghanistan  in August, leaving the country under the control of the Taliban.  The...

Cal Highs leadership class has made adjustments to this years homecoming festivities, which have been moved up a month. The dance also will be outdoors because of COVID-19 precautions.
Homecoming is back... just a month earlier
September 12, 2021

Homecoming is coming a little earlier this year. In addition to being scheduled for next week - a month before it’s traditional late October...

Opinion
Schoology knocked Schoolloop out of Cal High and the rest of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District to become the champion of grading platforms. Unfortunately, many students find it confusing and difficult to navigate.
The San Ramon Valley Unified School Districts report card, while definitely improving from the first semester, is a mixed bag this year.
Staff writer Ridhi Goyal argues that the San Ramon Valley Unified School District should mandate that students and staff received the COVID-19 vaccine before they return to campus in August.
A&E
Hollywood has become more inclusive but lighter skin tones are continuously chosen over darker skin.
Hollywood’s representation issue needs fixing
Melody Mulugeta, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

Minority representation is a bone that actors, directors and viewers have picked for decades. Although our society has definitely evolved...

Members of BTS, who have a tradition of taking group photos at every concert, have not performed live since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020.
BTS ‘Map of the Soul’ tour cancelled
Anika Choudhary, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

As performers of all kinds begin to start up tours and concerts again, all eyes are on the world’s biggest music group and the future of their...

Rapper DaBaby speaks with the media.
DaBaby bigoted HIV/AIDS comments spark controversy
Allison Cavanagh, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021

In a media-driven world, cancel culture is not something that lacks persistence.  Several music artists such as Tyler the Creator, Morgan...

Sports
Number 5 Natalie Peete and number 15 Emily Sugihara contend with San Ramon Valley to continue Cal’s early lead.
Senior Vicky Coninck, number 85, watching her team compete in the first home game of the year against Antioch.
Cal High’s brand new football field was installed this summer after a year long delay and it has already made a big impact this school year.
News Lite
Many students have fond memories of attending school online from the comfort of their own beds.
The demon stairs of the main building sadly did not disappear during quarantine.
Its hard to find a job that benefits the lifestyle of post-pandemic teens.
Features
Peets cold brew is one of the better iced coffee drinks, but Philz sells the best coffee in San Ramon.
Golnazar Gourmet Ice Cream at 12983 Alcosta Blvd. near Iron Horse Middle School offers the best ice cream in San Ramon.
Canyon Lakes Brewerys par burgers are a great hit, but faced some tough competition from other great spots in San Ramon.
Senior Issue
Senior Issue 2021
Senior Issue 2021
June 2, 2021

Senior staff writer Shannah Saul will be attending IDC Herzliya in Israel this fall.
Some students go overseas for university
June 2, 2021
Senior Jacob Pfister is attending Arizona State Universitys Professional Flight program in Mesa next year.
Seniors head toward unconventional paths
June 2, 2021
History teacher Scott Hodges plays the guitar with Partial Credit during his last performance in late May. Hodges is retiring after 23 years at Cal High.
Iconic teacher leaves Cal
June 2, 2021
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