There are many paths to success
Staff Editorial, The Voice of California High School
May 2, 2019
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
As the end of the year draws ever closer, seniors are faced with a choice. For some of us, it’s the most important choice we’ve had to make in our lives. It’s the decision of our futures. Many of us will go on to pursue higher levels of education. We have been told throughout our lives tha...
Texas abortion bill sparks controversy
Staff Editorials, The Voice of California High School
May 2, 2019
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
Ever since abortions became a plausible “plan c” for unexpected pregnancies, the debate regarding Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice has been a hot-button issue. More recently, the controversial debate has reached a boiling point. Earlier this year, Texas Republican Representative Tony Tinderholt proposed a ...
The real cost of Senior Ball
Maddy Klessel, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Senior Ball has just ended for Cal High. The wild dancing and loud singing last Saturday night was all fun and games until some girls got home and realized they had just spent nearly $500 for one three-hour long night. Simply put, some girls have to put in far more effort, and money, when it...
The bystander effect starts in high school
Brynn Kan, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion
hen individuals fail to act during an emergency situation because of the presence of others. While this occurs during extreme situations, such as sexual assault and murder, the development of becoming a bystander can be seen in high schools. The bystander effect, a social psychological phenomenon, became popularized after the mur...
Homework policy still ignored
Maira Nigaar, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Stress levels are rapidly increasing in high school students, so it begs the question: Is the district’s homework policy really as effective as it’s meant to be? As an attempt to reduce stress in students, the district introduced years ago a homework policy that supposedly limited the amount ...
There is hope for Venezuela
Sabrina Contreras, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Filed under Online Exclusive, Opinion
Beautiful beaches, mountains that are full of life, warm bread with coffee, cheese on everything, intense card games, awfully translated TV shows, and the sweetest mangoes. If I told a stranger that these were the things that represent Venezuela to me, they would either think I’m crazy or they...
Bribes undermine hard-working students
Californian Staff, The voice of Cal High
March 26, 2019
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
The month of March means one thing for seniors: college decisions. At any given moment students can be found either crying tears of joy or pain as the rejection and acceptance emails roll in. But there’s been something that made this season particularly frustrating. A truth has been revea...
Potential 2020 presidential candidates emerge
Ben Rettig, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Our nation’s presidential election will be coming up fast, and this race is shaping up to be quite the stunner...or not. The current field is shaping up to be largely Democratic, a move that could drastically hurt the party if votes are spread among a plethora of candidates. Nevertheless, both parties will come up with a plan to f...
Doors open for gender equality in sports
Californian Staff, Voice of California High School
March 26, 2019
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
High school football standout Toni Harris is breaking down gender barriers in an era where women have become more prominent in the sports industry. Harris announced on Feb. 26 her decision to continue her football career playing free safety at Central Methodist University, an NAIA program, mak...
CAASPP fails to adequately test students
Izzy Belof, Online Editor
March 26, 2019
Filed under Opinion
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is an exam that is ridiculed by many. After all, why should students waste their energy on a test that doesn’t benefit them, especially when they’re preparing for the SAT or ACT? Students’ disregard of the CAASPP s...