When determining the rankings for high schools, a lot of unnecessary emphasis is placed on standardized testing, primarily the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Credible...

After five droughts over the past five decades, these lengthy dry spells have felt like an unwelcome neighbor that repeatedly shows up at California’s door despite solutions to brush it away. But on...

Eighteen-year-olds can enlist in the military and vote for representatives in government, but they are unable to use their cell phones during their high school classes. Most Cal High teachers have policies...

The yearly senior tradition of a game of predator versus prey is back, and students have begun to ready their Nerf guns and track their targets. Yes, Assassins is back. This eagerly awaited annual event...

“School spirit” are two words completely foreign to many students at Cal High. Participation in rallies, spirit days, and sports events seems to be at an all-time low. Because of this, it’s crucial...

The Supreme Court is re-evaluating the constitutionality of affirmative action in the case of Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard and UNC. The ruling in this case will change the college admission...

An eyesore in our city sits in a prominent area in San Ramon, unused and abandoned, and ultimately a waste of usable space. The empty lot in between San Ramon’s City Center and Central Park lot takes...

While living and attending school in an earthquake-prone area such as San Francisco’s Bay Area, it is more than likely students have experienced a few earthquakes during classes. In-school drills prepare...

The school bathrooms are a carnival of destruction. From missing soap dispensers to broken doors, the conditions of some bathrooms force many students to consider if they’re just better off holding...