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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

Opinion

Senior pranks should be permitted

Staff Editorial June 2, 2025

When we think of senior year, we often picture college applications, senioritis, and the excitement of senior ball. But for many students, the year's highlight is the tradition of senior pranks.  Senior...

Last day of school should be enjoyable

Staff Editorial June 2, 2025

The last day of school at Cal High can be a stressful one, as many students are consumed by third and sixth period finals. But the last day of school should be a joyous one. It should be an opportunity...

Transgender column was insulting

June 2, 2025

To Mr. Barr and the Newspaper Class, The latest edition of The Californian featured an article titled ”Transgender sports ban is the right call,” by an Opinions Editor, which was written with a...

College degrees are often abandoned, symbolizing the diminished relevance of college certifications in a 21st century that offers so many other options.

Are College Degrees still relevant?

Chioma Onyema, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

As science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers increase in popularity, many students are tired of hearing their parents lecture them on the importance of school and getting a college...

Mrs. Ivan’s Honors Pre-Calculus B period class takes their test during the hour-long class.

Finals should be offered only during finals week

Anistyn Lum, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

The last four days of finals week that wrap up each semester are structured for students to take two-hour finals for two of their classes each day. The schedule is designed for teachers to test students...

Semesters need to be balanced

staff editorial May 1, 2025

High school consists of two semesters, but in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District these semesters are unbalanced. While both the first and second semesters are five months long, the first semester...

Sports teams favor players

staff editorial May 1, 2025

High school sports mark a key part of many Cal High athletes’ lives. Student athletes spend countless hours practicing, competing and perfecting their skills for the Grizzlies. With only a limited number...

As one student trudges on with class assignments in his AP class, another relaxes as he unwinds after the rigorous AP exams.

What should AP classes do after tests?

Yaalini Augustine, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

At the end of every rainbow lies a pot of gold. Likewise, students look forward to a few weeks of relaxing nothingness at the end of demanding AP classes. But sometimes, their teachers have other unfortunate...

Students resist throwing up their lunch after smelling the stinky Bradford pear trees.

The white flower trees need to go

Sofie Woo, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

Many Cal High students say that the white trees around campus are stinky and usually smell like fish. This is true, which is why the foul smelling trees should be removed from campus. These trees are...

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