The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

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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Fake news rampant online

Brian Nakajima, News Editor and Online Administrator February 15, 2017

Social media is a fascinating and bizarre world full of selfies, dank memes, and the newest phenomenon: fake news. To be clear, fake news is different from biased news, which still cites sources and...

Recent guest speaker gets mixed reactions

Michelle Wang and Lauren Cambra February 15, 2017

Sojourn to the Past, an organization promoting trips to the South, recently visited campus and incited many mixed reactions, including allegations of bullying. Sojourn to the Past was founded by Bay...

Ilyaas Arsala spent winter break helping orphans and families impacted by the Syrian civil war.

Cal student aids refugees

Haya Haidari, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

Junior Ilyaas Arsala went to Turkey over winter break to help Syrian orphans and refugees from what is known to be the biggest humanitarian emergency of the 21st  century. For over a week, Arsala...

Teacher retires after 42 years

Teacher retires after 42 years

Ariel Chow, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

After more than 40 years at Cal High, Algebra teacher Fred Albano retired on Jan. 27. Although he had planned on finishing the semester, Albano finally decided that it would be a good time to retire. “Some...

San Ramon library reopening in March

San Ramon library reopening in March

Kaylie Rankin, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

The San Ramon library branch will finally be opening its doors after a year-and-a-half-long renovation. It is expected to open in the second week of March, according to the San Ramon public service...

News sources shown to be partial

Gabby Reid, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

It can be hard to find a fair and objective news source these days.  Many news organizations possess biases, or tendencies for their stories and coverage to lean either more liberal or more conservative. One...

Women’s marches held across nation

Sidney Dutcher, Ad Manager February 15, 2017

More than  185,000 Bay Area locals marched on Jan. 21 to show solidarity in the face of President Trump’s inauguration. The Women’s March Organization began as a March on Washington, and soon manifested...

Students make trip to Washington, D.C. for inauguration

Kallie Sedrel, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

More than two dozen Cal High students witnessed history last month when President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office as the 45th president. The trip, which was from Jan. 19-22, was advertised at...

Freshman Lajolie Beurge addresses the student body with her poetry at the assembly.

Racism remains an issue on campus

Brian Nakajima, News Editor and Online Administrator December 20, 2016

The previous months have taken a toll on Cal High as many students, staff and parents have become exhausted by the issue of racism. Since the first instance of racist graffiti at Cal was discovered...

Christian, left, and Kinsey dance with each other at Winter Wonderland on Dec. 2. Both students are from other schools, but participated in the dance at Cal High.

Cal hosts Winter Wonderland

Joanne Kim, News Editor December 20, 2016

Students, teachers, and parents came together at Cal High for a festive dance like no other. More than 200 students with special needs attended the Winter Wonderland dance on Dec.  2, and enjoyed dancing,...

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