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

Opinion

Why opportunities are key to improvement

Andrew Chen, Assistant News Editor December 15, 2023

There isn't one secret, effortless recipe for success. But the best path to it can be summarized in one word: connections. There are many stories of people who used important connections to achieve...

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....

Students’ mentality needs to be proactive

Staff Editors November 9, 2023

In an increasingly digitized world, a pattern has emerged where youth and adults alike record and egg on a dispute instead of taking action to stop it immediately. This behavior is unacceptable. A fight...

Students struggle with low test grades and a heavy workload after missing the three-week deadline to add and drop classes.

More time needed to change classes

Anvi Kataria, Photo Editor November 9, 2023

Every year, Cal High students find themselves at the crossroads of selecting the courses right for them. They want to make the best choices, but sometimes finding what is most suitable takes time. Part...

Many prepare for college from a young age, but alternative paths can also lead to success.

College is not the only path worth exploring

Trevor Allen, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

The transition from high school to the next phase of life is a pivotal moment for students, and the fear of making a wrong decision is almost palpable. The traditional narrative after high school is attending...

Lunches lack a-peeling fruit

Staff Editors October 5, 2023

On a desolate island in a bustling lunchroom, overflowing with slightly old pears, lies the share cart. The share cart’s purpose is for any student to be able to grab fruits without waiting in line. Raw...

Trader Joe’s is harshly criticized for their branding with “ethnic” names, but the food itself is not cultural appropriation.

Trader Joe’s food is not cultural appropriation

Shivani Phadnis, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Since 1977, Trader Joe’s has sold a variety of frozen meals with roots all over the world. From Indian butter chicken to Italian gnocchi, ethnic food has become a staple of the grocery chain’s freezer...

New phone policies ban students from using phones in class or taking them to bathrooms.

Are Cal’s new phone policies too restrictive? – NO

Abhinav Purohit, Social Media & Video Production Editor October 5, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, students are addicted. To what? That’s right, their phones. What originally was intended for our convenience has now become an inescapable distraction. And with the advent of social...

New phone policies ban students from using phones in class or taking them to bathrooms.

Are Cal’s new phone policies too restrictive? – YES

Suhas Chalasani, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Cal High is no stranger to an influx of new policies each year. This year, admin has asked teachers to require students to leave their phones in the classroom when they use a hall pass. Some teachers...

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