Students make an impact with dance
Gina Wu, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under Sports
Behind the vibrant colors, rhythmic music and contagious smiles are countless bruises and hours of hard work. It is early February and a new season of winter guard is about a month in. The season spans from the start of the new year to April, with championships usually taking place on the fir...
Sharing their specialties
Sierra Randel, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under A&E
Instagram is not just for selfies anymore. Cal High students use Instagram to work with companies, sell products, and to reach a wider audience for their talent than they could otherwise. Thefollowing students showcasecalligraphy, artwork, pho-tography, and music on their accounts. Caitlin Wong, Calligr...
Jonathan Chan, the film-making man
Sam Campopiano, Managing Editor
February 12, 2019
Filed under Uncategorized
The next famous movie director might be in the desk next to you at Cal High. Senior Jonathan Chan has dedicated the last four years ofhis life to creating short lmsand progressing along the pathto ful lling his dream job ofbeing a director. “I’ve always been interested in the movie mak...
When is a movie live action?
LV Vishwanathan, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under Uncategorized
There has been much debateamong lm lovers about whatmovies are considered animated and what movies are considered live action, despite having ani- mated elements. Live action animation mov- ies are movies in which CG characters interact with real life characters and environments. The rs...
Local bands rock San Ramon at concert
Aidan Trejo, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under A&E
The third annual Teen Rock Band Showcase should have given out bread for all these jams. The event held on Jan. 26 at the San Ramon Community Center was hosted by A Brighter Day, an organization created in 2015 by Elliot Kallen. He was the father of Jake Kallen, a teenager who sadly took h...
Drake’s Scorpion should win best album at Grammys
Kate Hong, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under A&E, Online Exclusive
It’s finally time for the 2019 GRAMMY Awards, and we’re set to have some pretty competitive nominations this year. The GRAMMY Awards is an annual showcase that recognizes the talents of popular musicians.The ceremony airs this Sunday on channel CBS. Some of the award categories are the Album ...
Movies to bring you holiday cheer
December 18, 2018
Filed under A&E
With all the holiday movies on the market, it’s hard to know which ones to watch. But fear no more, The Californian is giving you the best holiday movies of all time. “Die Hard” When most people hear “Christmas film,” they don’t immediately think of “Die Hard.” Un...
Losing childhood legends
Emmy Burrus and Michelle Kupperman, Staff Writers
December 18, 2018
Thousands of hearts shattered on Nov. 12 when Marvel fans learned of Stan Lee’s death. Lee was an inspiration to millions of fans and his legacy will live on. Lee died at age 95 after being taken from his home in Los Angeles to Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center. The cause of death h...
Joey Zhu is taking his success to a whole new level
December 18, 2018
Filed under A&E
ze upon senior Joey Zhu as he performs his piano segment inside the Carnegie Hall in New York City. Even with the clear and immense pressure to succeed, Zhu excels in this type of environment, as he does in many areas of life. While Zhu’s academic achievements are notable and well respected, his piano skills are th...
What do you mean my holiday sweater is ugly? That’s the point!
Jenna Lyons, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Filed under A&E
Ugly Christmas sweaters are the trend that anyone from Instagram models to your grandpa can get on board with. It’s that time of year again: ugly sweaters are popping up in stores, and I am hella excited. They are one of the best trends seen all year. The sweaters are super cozy, make for a good...