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Belly Conklin faced a romantic dilemma when she had to choose between Conrad, the responsible future doctor, and Jeremiah, the beachy carefree frat boy.

Who is the better Fisher brother?

Jazzy Afghani and Elsa Rhyne October 17, 2025

Imagine sitting in front of your TV, popcorn in hand. You are watching Jeremiah Fisher order a $750, two tier, 70% cacao dark chocolate wedding cake with a raspberry coulis filling and a mirror glaze...

Senior wide receiver Luke Taylor (10) is lifted into the air in celebration by senior offensive lineman Zach Bruce after Taylor’s scoring reception during Cal High’s 44-20 homecoming victory over Livermore on Oct. 3. After the win, the Grizzlies smashed their sixth stone slab in the locker room, a team tradition that started a few seasons ago.

Cal smashes slabs and opponents

C.J Hopkins, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

After every win, the varsity football team gathers in their locker room and chants, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” Shortly after the chanting, the sound of a sledgehammer echoes throughout the locker room,...

Influencers promote a myriad of popular food items like matcha and Dubai chocolate.

Of the most viral 2025 foods and drinks, which ones are worth buying?

Alex Reid, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

If you have been on TikTok or Instagram recently, you probably have heard of some foods and drinks deemed as “trendy” and “mouth-watering worthy.” But most of these come with a pretty decent...

Former Cal High student Alex Gomes wears new Meta AI glasses, which feature a small camera near the lens. Some teachers are concerned students could use the glasses for cheating because they can discretely take photos and video. They could also be used to search the internet because the glasses have a Siri-like feature that responds to verbal commands.

AI Meta glasses are watching

Addison Jing, Senior Editorial Board member October 17, 2025

Glasses with the ability to play music, answer questions, and take photos and videos may seem like something out of a science fiction movie. For students, these glasses could be an innovative and futuristic...

A deranged student crazily gestures while yelling, “6-7.” He is one of many who has fallen victim to the infectious virus.

Number joke epidemic takes over Cal

Katelyn Pak and Sirish Aytham October 17, 2025

Attention all Grizzlies, symptoms of the auditory virus 6-7 have been found in your peers. Exhibit extreme caution, as early warning signs include repetition of the phrase, “6-7”, and mild irritation...

In the back parking lot, campus monitor Chris Torrey tickets cars violating the new parking pass policy.

Admin sticks to new parking passes

Lauren Aparicio, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

Many Cal High students are upset that the school switched their parking passes this year to front windshield stickers instead of using the traditional rearview mirror hanging tags. But administrators...

A knight stands stuck in the realm of the waitlist wasteland unable to move toward the acceptance atmosphere ahead.

Recollections from a waitlist warrior

Shelly Parekh, Online Editor June 2, 2025

Everyone knows how to react to an acceptance. The camera rolls as you anxiously log into your portal, and the confetti streaming down your acceptance letter leads you to scream in joy as your friends and...

Cal High’s 15 athletes who are commited to play their respective sports in college next year include the following Grizzlies (clockwise from upper left): Derek Souza Jr. (lacrosse), Kalea Thompson (stunt), Hailey King (softball), Charlotte Maravilla (stunt), Jane Gerbracht (swim), Ella Borovitz (lacrosse), Sofie Addiego (basketball), Priya Mistry (lacrosse), Aiden Dube (track and field), MJ Manning (lacrosse), Mya Smith (stunt), Jayda Crosby (softball), Eshaan Hussain (track and field/cross country), David Ruy (soccer), and Aiden Berry (water polo).

A lucky 15 playing in college

Carson Pfotenhauer, Sports Editor June 2, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic I really got into professional wrestling. I loved the wrestlers and the action in the ring. I even put together a weekly schedule of events I’d watch. Every Monday,...

Freshman Sarah Horner hands English teacher Alexis Fernando a tutorial pass which will be replaced next school year by digital sign-ups through Infinite Campus.

Student support changing next year

Ria Ramchandani, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

The traditional tutorial system is known and loved by many as it provides students time to stay in class and finish homework or meet with teachers to ask questions about course material. But starting...

Cal High’s hockey team poses for a group photo at Dublin Iceland after a 10-8 win over their longtime rivals San Ramon Valley. The team went 2-6 this season, but many of their players are underclassmen and look to compete again next season.

Hockey team breaks into the spotlight

Mai Cole, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

The Cal High hockey team wrapped up its season with a tough run. But to many students, the team is a hidden gem, with many unaware the school has one in the first place. “I had no idea that Cal...

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