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The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

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This summer is full of blockbusters making it on screen, ranging from everyone’s past childhood favorites from Spider Man to Minions to Toy Story.

Cameras are rolling this summer

Kaisy Mesnik, Staff Writer May 29, 2026

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...

BTS performed at Stanford Stadium on May 16, 17 and 19 for the ARIRANG World Tour.

Concert season is here

Momina Anwar, Staff Writer May 29, 2026

As summer approaches and more and more new albums are released, it is inevitable that favorite artists from all over the world will come and perform in the Bay Area. Here are the top shows scheduled...

Summer sidequests can be fun

Summer sidequests can be fun

Camilo Sandoval, Staff Writer May 29, 2026

Cal High students are using their summer in more unique ways rather than just going on traditional vacations or chilling at home. Instead of only relaxing or traveling, some students, and even teachers,...

Sophomore Austin Lam uses a Nee-Doh, which recently surfaced as the new trendy squishy toy. Squishy toys were a staple among people back in 2016, and are resurfacing in their new, ice cube-shaped form along with other 2016 trends.

Which 2016 trend prevails in our era?

Lauren Aparicio, Staff Writer May 5, 2026

If students are anywhere online, they have probably heard the phrase “2026 is the new 2016.” Pop culture moments such as Zara Larsson’s “Lush Life” and Netflix’s “Stranger Things” have...

One of the most nostalgic 2016-era items are fidget toys, which have made a comeback with Cal High students along with the wave of 2016 trends.

The year 2016 is back!

Sanhita Chava, Staff Writer May 5, 2026

Suddenly students are going back in time, to a year where life was perfect: 2016. The doggy filter on Snapchat, King Kylie, and fidget spinners were all just a few things that were part of the 2016...

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