The Californian Staff’s World Series predictions
Sydney Finkel, Staff Writer
October 25, 2013
As game three of the 2013 World Series approaches between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals, we asked staff members of The Californian to give their predictions of who will win the title. Joe Muhlebach and I predict the Red Sox will win in six games, while Mike Northcraft predicts the Sox ...
Upcoming NBA season set to soar
Sydney Finkel, Staff Writer
October 17, 2013
As the new NBA season approaches, the excitement levels start to rise. Warriors fans look forward to a promising season, while Heat fans have their fingers crossed, hoping for a three-peat. Will LeBron James be able to win his third ring, or will San Antonio be able to take the championship this...
Alumnus returns as teacher
Chandni Mistry, Staff Writer
October 17, 2013
It was Thanksgiving day and Julia Giddens was resting after a difficult labor when the nurse came in, waiting for the proud parents to name their newborn son. Michael Walker Sr., the beaming father, scooped up this opportunity of a lifetime and took matters into his own hands, thinking of his favorite...
Grizzly sports starting strong
Eric Yee, Sports Editor
October 17, 2013
It’s a new season and all teams are taking advantage of a fresh start. The women’s golfers got off to one of their best starts in school history, while the powerhouse football and volleyball teams continue to roll over opponents. Coming into the season, the Grizzly football team was ranked...
Warriors’ playoff run shocks NBA
Alec Bandler and Eric Yee
June 5, 2013
The Golden State Warriors’ magical playoff run sadly came to an end against San Antonio last month in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. But it didn’t take away from what the team accomplished. The Warriors shocked the league after finishing the season with a 47-35 record, doubling...
Freshman jumps to state
Luke Finkel, Sam Canter, Andrew Evans, Eric Yee, and Alec Bandler
June 5, 2013
Cal High was able to produce another championship-caliber high jumper this season when freshman Jennifer Kurtz placed second at the NCS Meet of Champions. That finish propelled her to the CIF State Championship on Friday and Saturday in Clovis, where she placed 13th and just missed a shot in the finals...
Spring sports are flying high
Alec Bandler, Eric Yee, Luke Finkel, and Austin Hille
April 30, 2013
The Grizzlies baseball team is continuing their success on the diamond as they look to return to the NCS Championship next month. Cal (11-5 overall, 4-3 EBAL) won their first EBAL game of the season on March 20 by beating San Ramon Valley 3-2. Senior Nick Truex and junior AJ Velasquez both had a...