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
Rohan Iyer

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer

Senior Rohan Iyer is a staff writer for the California High school newspaper. This is the second time he has taken part in The Californian paper as a writer, and he wishes to have a fun time in the class while improving his writing and journalistic skills. As this is his senior year, Rohan is dreading college apps and can't wait for second semester when he will have more free time to focus on his hobbies such as writing, video editing, and playing piano.

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There’s some weirdly specific scholarships available

Kian Kasad and Rohan Iyer
May 31, 2023
Two Cal High students eagerly flee campus, celebrating their newfound freedom during a traditional senior ditch day.

Senior ditch day ditches convention

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Florida’s education system, depicted as alligators because it is the Gator State, debate the issue of controversial books.

Should Florida ban controversial books? – NO

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023
Assistant principal Azine Davoudzadeh and the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow competition team discuss their plans for their diabetes smart speaker, Nutree. The team is among the state finalists and has already won $2,500.

Cal High becomes state finalists in Samsung competition

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
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
The Dougherty Station Community Center has planned new activities and events for the building once it reopens in 2023.

Dougherty Community Center prepares for remodeling

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
New AP Lit teacher Wade Wilgus lectures his class. Rotating substitutes taught the class before he started on Sept. 7.

AP classes affected by teacher shortage

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022

Black actors cast in historically white roles cause controversy

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
Theater arts students are performing We Will Rock You, a musical that was originally scheduled for last spring. The performance was postponed because of COVID-19 and is now available as a Zoom show.

Theater arts students are ready to rock you

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
District figures show that the number of high school and middle school students who earned a F or D in English skyrocketed last fall, compared to the first semester of the 2019-20 school year.

Number of students failing English, math soars with remote learning

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
Junior Julianna Ho displays some of the rings shes been selling for her new jewelry business, Juliannas Jewelry.

Julianna Ho’s jewelry business a shining success

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
The classic novels “Of Mice and Men” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” - displayed here in Cal Highs library - have the attention of some students, who are pushing for the district to remove them from the freshmen required reading list because they include offensive racial slurs such as the N-word and are deemed by some to be too discriminating.

Students call for better representation in English curriculum

Rohan Iyer, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
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