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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

As the UC system continues to push for increased enrollment, students struggle due to increasingly limited housing on campus.

UC housing crisis needs to be fixed

Staff Editorial October 13, 2022

The unique experience of moving into a new dorm is a monumental moment for any college student. Unfortunately, numerous incoming UC students have struggled with limited housing options because of poor...

Drastic new admin rules are unwarranted and detrimental

Staff Editorial August 21, 2022

Former Iron Horse Middle School Principal Demetrius Ball replaced Principal Megan Keefer this school year, bringing with him a barrage of new, far-reaching rules. These include revoking senior parking...

Campus culture must improve

Staff Editorial June 1, 2022

With the school year coming to an end, the campus life at Cal High has become as unique as the times we’re living in.  While many students were stepping onto Cal High’s campus for the first time...

SRVUSD should provide students contraceptives

Staff Editorial June 1, 2022

With the ongoing issues of teenage pregnancies and STIs in this country, it is clear that teenagers need to be more diligent in practicing safe sex.  But should schools have to help with that? It...

Wasteful use of plastic at school must stop

Staff Editorial April 29, 2022

The way school lunch is packaged wastes an unnecessary amount of plastic.  Almost every food item is packaged in single use plastic wrappers or containers. Packaging that is soiled with food cannot...

Communication will hopefully improve

Staff Editorial April 29, 2022

Many of us check school emails regularly and oftentimes only receive information about school college visits or leadership-run activities.  Most of us would be much more attentive to subject headlines...

We need a mental health curriculum

Staff Editorial March 23, 2022

There is one health class offered to Cal High students, one we typically take freshman year to learn about our physical health. As vital as nutrition and exercise are, this class is missing an even more...

City Council must approve Plan Public 2

Staff Editorial March 23, 2022

The San Ramon City Council is currently choosing a new district map for the next decade of city elections.  Each of the four city councilmembers are elected from a district every four years, in addition...

Prom decisions lack COVID safety

Staff Editorial February 10, 2022

Juniors are preparing themselves for prom next month. Among the scrambling to get the perfect outfit and secure dates, a more overlooked issue could soon to pose a real threat: A crowded room with up to...

New district internet surveillance tactics are draconian

Staff Editorial December 21, 2021

When using the internet, the last thing we expect are eyes other than ours keeping tabs on our activity. The internet is our own safe space where we have the freedom to do, say, and search for anything...

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