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The traditional Electoral College map generally shows a clear winner on election night, but that might not be the case this year because of so many people voting by mail.
Don’t expect a winner on election night
Jett Gold, Staff Writer • October 31, 2020

This story can also be viewed in our November 2020 Features Issue under the Print section of our website. Election day is Nov. 3, which means...

Democratic challenger Joe Biden hopes to return to the White House after servicing as vice president for eight years under President Obama.
Former Vice President Joe Biden will restore civility to the White House
October 31, 2020
Cal High senior Kimi Shirai drops off her ballot at the dropbox inside San Ramon City Hall. Shirai is among the many Cal students participating in this year
Cal High students get involved in 2020 presidential election
October 31, 2020
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is essentially an agreement between states in which they would pledge their electoral votes to the candidate that wins the most votes nationwide.
Why does America still use the Electoral College?
October 31, 2020
Since school campuses closed in mid-March, many students have struggled to maintain their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cal High's first quarantined-inspired mental health advocacy club hopes to help students during global pandemic
Nimisa Panda, Staff Writer • November 18, 2020

Of the 39.51 million people that call The Golden State home, more than 1 million people have been affected by the highly contagious coronavirus,...

San Ramon Valley High senior Nic Prescott tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 19 and has since created the Compassionate Reopening petition, which calls for the reopening of San Ramon Valley Unified School District campuses only when the district can ensure the safety of everyone.
SRV student who had COVID-19 petitions district to delay reopening
November 10, 2020

Feeling nothing out of the ordinary on Oct. 17, San Ramon Valley senior Nicolas Prescott went about his normal routine by going to work and grabbing...

In a letter emailed to Cal High parents on Monday, Principal Megan Keefer included visuals of what a hybrid learning model would look like on campus.
District gives students choice to stay remote or switch to hybrid learning
November 9, 2020

We are currently conducting an anonymous survey for students and teachers alike to collect opinions on the reopening of Cal in the next semester....

President-elect Joe Biden has yet to hear a concession from President Trump. More importantly, Biden
The blurred lines developing between reality and deluded perspectives hurt our democracy.
The 2020 Presidential Debates led the rest of America to be very grim, a feeling that has continued with the post election drama this week.
The traditional Electoral College map generally shows a clear winner on election night, but that might not be the case this year because of so many people voting by mail.
Democratic challenger Joe Biden hopes to return to the White House after servicing as vice president for eight years under President Obama.
Cal High senior Kimi Shirai drops off her ballot at the dropbox inside San Ramon City Hall. Shirai is among the many Cal students participating in this year
Many teens and kids recently enjoyed the San Ramon skate park. While a sign at the park
Student athletes have been able to work out in small groups at the Cal High field while maintaining social distancing.
New football coach Danny Calcagno brings a plethora of coaching experience to Cal High. He coached at San Leandro High School from 1995 to 2002 and at Chabot College from 2003 to 2016.
The newest hit game, Among Us, has formed many friendships and broken several more. Jelly beans run around, do tasks, and avoid getting killed as they vote players off the ship.
Life’s been hard during the pandemic, especially on teens in affluent communities.
Adapting to remote learning has been a challenge for all of us, but some people have chosen to cope in unique ways...
The Savage Mode II album cover was seen for the first time on producer Metro Boomin’s Instagram on Oct. 3, the day after it was released. Many people have been quick to point out that the style is reminiscent of late ’90s album art.
Savage Mode II is worth the long wait
Justin Singh, Staff Writer • November 8, 2020

“Savage Mode II,” the long-awaited sequel to “Savage Mode,” by the duo 21 Savage and Metro Boomin has amassed a large number of listeners...

During Cal High
First virtual drama show, “Help Desk”, delivers lots of laughs
Michelle Nguyen, Features Editor • November 8, 2020

COVID-19 has stolen the spotlight from the drama kids, but even a global pandemic can’t stop Cal High’s drama department.  As they...

The newest hit game, Among Us, has formed many friendships and broken several more. Jelly beans run around, do tasks, and avoid getting killed as they vote players off the ship.
“Among Us”: saving 2020 one emergency meeting at a time
Shannah Saul, Staff Writer • November 4, 2020

If there’s one phrase every student recognizes right now, it’s this: red sus. From game maker Innersloth, “Among Us” is shaping up...

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Cal's 2020 Class is the first ever to have a virtual graduation ceremony
Avni Kalur, Staff Writer • May 29, 2020

Across the top of the Cal High website lies a red stripe stating that class is canceled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 year.  For...

Jean Dillman graduates with the Class of 2020 and moves on to a new chapter in her life.
Dillman bids Cal High adieu
May 29, 2020
Seniors are making the most of their time in quarantine
Seniors are making the most of their time in quarantine
May 29, 2020
Dear underclassmen: here
Dear underclassmen: here's our advice on college apps
May 29, 2020
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