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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

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Kit Town, left,  rehearses her scene with Emma Kollo, sitting, while Shea Daly, background left, and Sarah Haslim create the set for the play “The Cassettes of San Francisco.” The play will be performed today and Friday at 7 p.m. in the theater.

Music has dreams coming to life on stage

Sia Lele, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

The story of dreamers in a huge city explored through music sounds magical. This is the story that Cal High’s play productions class presents today and Friday in their original play, “The Cassettes...

The Polar Express is one of the holiday classics we recommend.

Stellar movies you can put at the top of your wishlist

Carson Pfotenhauer, Pranav Khosla, and Daniela Noubleau December 21, 2022

If you’re planning on binging movies this winter break, you might as well indulge in some classics, starting with these. Christmas time always seems to give us wacky family stories, so let’s start...

Will this World Cup be remembered for its remarkable match-ups or will it be remembered for the controversy surrounding it?

Will this World Cup be remembered for the incredible soccer or avoidable controversy?

Addison Jing, A&E Editor December 21, 2022

The World Cup always provides joy and entertainment to viewers around the world, and this year was no exception with Argentina claiming the title.  This was a historic accomplishment as Argentina hadn’t...

Affirmative action expands diversity

Staff Editorial December 19, 2022

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...

The significance of weighted GPAs compete with the argument of weighted GPAs being unecessary.

Should weighted grades be eliminated? – NO

Mansi Swaminathan, Features Editor December 19, 2022

A weighted GPA reflects the difficulty of students’ coursework and considers the rigor of their high school classes when measuring their GPA. Eliminating weighted grades that come with these advanced...

Dan English runs while carrying his bike in the Rochester Cyclocross race in September.

Dan English rides to the top in cyclocoss

Andrew Ma, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2022

Junior Daniel English was five when he started watching his father race on a bike. He rode in his first bike competition in second grade. Now, the former Cal High student has his fifth national cyclocross...

JJ Laake is on Amelias Saravias back, practicing an improv scene in the quad.

Mission Improvable does the impossible

Tejas Mahesh, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

Being highly energizing, rich with creativity, and absolutely hilarious are the hallmarks of Cal High’s Mission Improvable. The 11-member improv team is headed by Shea Daly, the acting captain, Wren...

Although California may not get snow, students find ways to enjoy the holidays with decorations and other traditions.

With no snow in San Ramon, students still try to make it feel like the holidays

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

On Christmas day, the tree stands tall in the center of the room, gifts dotting the floor around it in an array of bright colors. Covered head to toe with bright lights and sparkling ornaments, the tree...

Panic-stricken Twitter users, employees and advertisers take flight as Elon Musk gains control of their home and starts making changes.

Twitter users are fleeing the nest

Pranav Khosla, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

Ah, Twitter. That wonderful place of political controversy, celebrity drama, and…a new owner? Yes, that’s right. Elon Musk now owns a multi billion dollar social media company, and seems to have made...

A festive senior feverishly types an early action college essay in the dead of night as application deadlines approach.

Seniors look back on college apps

Sophia Liu, Assistant News Editor December 19, 2022

As college and university early application deadlines pass, seniors who applied early action and decision now have time to reflect on their experiences during one of the pivotal moments of their lives. The...

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