Art makes memories with project
Ariel Chow, Staff Writer
May 15, 2017
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Art is not only a way for people to express themselves, but it’s also a way to give back to people and spread kindness. This past month, 11 students from Art 3 and AP Art have participated in the Memory Project to learn about different cultures and help children in other parts of the world feel...
Cal choir jazzes it up
Ilene Morrisette, Staff Writer
May 15, 2017
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Cal High has a new choir, and it’s pretty jazzy. Started at the beginning of the school year, the choir currently consists of 14 people. The jazz choir will join the school’s other choral programs tonight for a farewell concert in the theater from 6-9 p.m. The jazz choir was...
Next Lana goes to Cal
Gabby Reid, Staff Writer
May 15, 2017
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Is Maren Callaway a junior at Cal High or an indie princess? The local musician happens to be both. Callaway just released her second, self-produced album in March titled “Cloudy Blue,” and it’s currently available on iTunes and Spotify. The album is definitely different than her first album,...
Every 15 Minutes saves teens lives
Iris Kang, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
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Everybody knows that “15 minutes can save you 15 percent or more on car insurance.” But many are unaware that in those same 15 minutes a teenager dies from drunk or distracted driving. Students at Cal High became increasingly aware of this fact this month through the school-wide program...
Drugs are the norm at formal dances
Gabby Reid, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
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Everyone has heard about the phenomenon of drug use at formal high school dances. This is nothing new at Cal High or other high schools nationwide. But have students ever wondered why this trend has endured for decades? Students have different ideas on why drug use at formal school...
Student use of Juuls is on rise
Kaylie Rankin, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
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A new vapor is in the air and spreading through Cal High like a wildfire. The new e-cigarette called Juul has caught the attention of many Cal students. With the new release of this e-cig – which contains more than twice the amount of nicotine than the standard e-cigarette – police...
Stereotypes pose a serious danger to American values
Michael Bahk, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
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Many students can say that at one point in their high school careers, they have somehow been generalized into a forced stereotype based upon their ethnicity, sexuality, gender, or other such aspects of their personality and identity. The act of stereotyping is when someone generalizes the way people...
Hate crimes rise after election
Brandon Victoriano, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
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While President Donald Trump entered the presidency with the lowest approval rating in US history, there are still millions people who rejoice at his victory. Within 10 days of Trump’s election, about 900 reports of harassments and intimidations occurred, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center,...
I am a target of stereotyping
Josh Choi, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
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As an Asian American, I am stereotyped on a daily basis. There are some people who snicker at my driving skills, stare at the food I eat, or ask if I am raised by tiger parents. Over time, I have become accustomed to these stereotypes. But it was only a few years ago that I first experienced them. Growing...
Cooking up something in the kitchen
Gabby Reid and Anna Cooper
December 20, 2016
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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 dish that will make your taste buds tingle and your mouth water. Here are some of our favorites. Swee...