Nearly four years ago, we were so focused on starting our high school lives that we didn’t even notice the ball rolling in. Demetrius Ball, our famed principal, started his Cal High journey with us,...

For the past three years, it’s been a great pleasure to work for The Californian as a writer and editor. I’ve had a wonderful experience working with my peers, and each issue we’ve published is...

Cal High has maintained a distinct block schedule for more than 30 years, with students alternating between having all even classes one day and all odd classes the other. But as all things must come...

As demand for Cal High’s weight program grows, students are pushing back against possible increases in class sizes next year. School administrators are working to accommodate an expected growing number...

Students at Cal High are exercising their First Amendment rights in order to spark change. One of Cal’s most prominent clubs, GirlUp, sent a petition to the student body on April 17 to incorporate...

This summer, movie theaters are preparing for packed houses, viral reactions and some of the biggest releases audiences have seen in years. From sequels to action- packed new releases, the 2026 summer...