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

Editorial

College application prep class is needed

Staff Editorial May 31, 2024

College is increasingly becoming part of every student’s academic path. But most students don’t know where to begin when it comes to applying for college. A semester-long introductory course...

Cal should remain a closed campus

Staff Editorial May 31, 2024

Cal High has been a closed campus for many years. Students are expected to stay on campus during all instructional hours. They’re also not to order food deliveries. This can be frustrating, but there...

Social media is detrimental to students

Social media is detrimental to students

Staff Editorial May 7, 2024

In today’s digital age, social media has become integral to students’ daily lives. In a survey conducted by The Californian, of the 169 students who responded, more than 90 percent indicated they...

Google oversteps by limiting news in searches

Staff Editorial May 7, 2024

The world’s most popular search engine is making searching for news a lot harder. As of April 12, Google has been testing removing California news sources from searches in response to Assembly Bill...

New FAFSA system causes unnecessarily stressful delays

Staff Editorial March 28, 2024

In late February, millions of high school seniors applying for federal financial aid in the U.S. received yet another shock. Typically, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct....

Detention system needs alternatives

Staff Editorial March 28, 2024

When introduced in January, Cal High’s current automated detention system was met with criticism and judgment. Per the new policies, one unexcused absence or five tardies results in a 30 minute detention,...

Cal High should maintain current block schedule

Staff Editorial February 14, 2024

Over the years, Cal High administrators and staff have engaged in recurring discussions about potential changes to the school schedule. Part of the reason is that the San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s...

Teachers should decide blocked sites, not district

Staff Editors December 15, 2023

Chromebooks have become essential in Cal High’s classrooms, providing students and teachers with educational tools. But while searching for some websites, it’s likely students will find the image of...

Chromebooks should be provided based on need

Staff Editors December 15, 2023

When technology is used in the classroom, a teacher might see some MacBooks, one or two iPads, and a whole slew of Chromebooks. These school-issued Chromebooks are not exactly popular, but they are the...

Communication must improve

Staff Editors November 9, 2023

Most Cal High students receive updates from administrators through their school email, regardless of whether they’re being informed about social school events or serious incidents. For example, on Sept....

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