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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

Editorial

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...

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...

Can’t limit press freedom

Staff Editorial March 21, 2025

Freedom of the press is a right promised to American citizens. But President Donald Trump is taking a stand against it. His latest attempt to block the press is by assuming control over which news outlets...

AI use should be kept in classrooms

Staff Editorial March 21, 2025

In today’s fast-changing world, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly significant part of our lives. From smartphones in students’ pockets to the smart devices in homes, AI is making...

The new bathroom passes are ineffective

Staff Editorial February 12, 2025

A new bathroom pass system was implemented at Cal High last month. The system uses a color-coded method for bathroom passes in different buildings and floors of the main building. The passes are also...

Budget cuts impact students’ lives

Staff Editorial February 12, 2025

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is facing serious budget cuts with nearly $26 million in projected reductions planned for next school year. This is on top of $13.5 million that was already...

Cal needs to spread out finals

Editorial December 13, 2024

Cal High students are stressed every year at the end of the semester as they prepare for final exams. But some students experience a bit of relief when their teachers decide to administer final exams...

Announcements don’t do much

Editorial December 13, 2024

Whether it is through social media, loudspeaker announcements or emails, the school needs to do a better job informing students of important school news. Every now and then, an administrator or student...

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