Kiernan Hanson sets the stage
Michelle Kuperman, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
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Kiernan Hanson started performing musical theatre in middle school, and six years later he is still at center stage. Being one of the only two boys performing main roles at I Can Do That Theatre Company, Hanson, a senior, is now on stage every day of the week. “Theatre is my home, the st...
Zoe Medlin’s art displayed in D.C.
Maira Nigaar, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
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Vibrant colors fill junior Zoe Alyse Medlin’s world as she paints her life, one stroke at a time. Medlin, a self-taught artist who takes her passion for art outside of school, regularly creates paintings that are representative of ideas or experiences that interest her. Last ye...
Theater 4 goes Hollywood
Sierra Randel, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
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Lights, camera, action! With the addition of a Theater Arts 4 class at Cal High, students passionate about drama can now pursue a more advanced level of acting and receive the opportunity to take acting classes in Hollywood. Unlike other theater classes offered at Cal, the new class allo...
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ excites
Ilene Morrisette, A&E Editor
October 16, 2018
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You walk out of the elevator and into the hallway. It’s cold, dank, and empty. Corruption and depression permeate the polluted city air. You are about to embark on your first mission in the year 2077. “Cyberpunk 2077” is a first-person role-playing video game set 59 years in th...
‘Deadpool 2,’ now in theaters, not on Cable
Michael Barry, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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Warning: This review contains spoilers from the first Deadpool movie, which, if you’re reading a review about “Deadpool 2,” you should have seen the first movie by now. With the success of Marvel’s new installment of the Avengers franchise, “Infinity War Part 1”, expectations fo...
‘Incredibles 2’ expected to be super
Mason Allen, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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After 14 long years of waiting, “The Incredibles” is finally getting a sequel. On June 15, fans will see the nationwide release of Disney’s “Incredibles 2.” The 2004 hit about a superhero family trying to live a normal life after superheroes are outlawed was the first Pixa...
Your guide to new summer sounds
Joshua Ferrer, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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With summer just around the corner, this is the time of year that almost all artists release their best music. Every summer, artists emerge from musical hibernation to give the public what they need: new summer jams. Summer bangers usually come out in early spring but don’t hit t...
Cal’s choir is more than just singing
Anne Syed, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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Walk into Cal High’s choir room any day during lunch and it’s filled with kids smiling and composing quick melodies. “The goal for the class is to make beautiful music, approach all things with thoughtfulness and care, take individual accountability for your learning and your role as a member...
What to pack for a music festival
Ilene Morrisette, A&E Editor
May 30, 2018
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As summer approaches, so do music festivals. You have the tickets, but you may be asking “What should I bring?” Well, The Californian has the answers for you. What you bring to a music festival can greatly influence how enjoyable the festival is. If you have the wrong shoes or don’t bring ...
T-Swizzle rips up Alex’s heart and his sign
Alex Suehiro, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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Going to see your favorite artist in concert is an amazing experience, but going backstage and possibly meeting her is a dream come true, especially when that artist is Taylor Swift. The question is… How does one get backstage? Taylor Swift’s camp provided The Californian with free tickets to the Friday night concert...