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The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

Read The Californian's take on the hottest A&E topics in our new Pop Culture Corner.

‘Turning Red’ has been turning heads

Hannah Shariff, Staff Writer April 29, 2022

As time progresses the need for representation of different minorities is increasing, and although we’re on the right path, there are many bumps on this road.  Many different forms of representation...

"Sonic the Hedgehog 2" picks up where the original film left off and proves to be a very satisfying sequel.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ speeds past original

Aarna Prashanth, Staff Writer April 19, 2022

Is “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” the best video game movie ever? While the original movie made waves in the film world, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” may prove to surpass its predecessor. The first sonic...

This Instagram post pulled from Audrey Atienza’s account gained more than 2,500 likes.

Cal High graduate shines on social media

Aarna Prashanth, Staff Writer March 21, 2022

What started out as a creative outlet is turning into quite a successful venture for one former Cal High student.  Cal alumna Audrey Atienza has collected a huge amount of followers online, with her...

Twenty four Oscar statue awards are handed out at each year at the Academy Awards.

Oscars are an annual snoozefest for teens

Melody Mulugeta, Staff Writer March 21, 2022

Musical award shows like the Grammys, Billboard Awards, and the AMAs make it pretty easy for anyone to provide their two cents on which musical artist or song did or didn’t deserve an award.  Shows...

‘Mortal Kombat’ is still bloody fun

Evan Heinz, Staff Writer May 14, 2021

“Mortal Kombat” is a well known video game that reached its peak in the arcade era in 1993.  There have been multiple films made to portray the famous franchise, but the older films have a lot...

Sophomore Aleeza Zakai is a budding filmmaker who has focused her director's eye on documentaries and dramas so far.

Cal High filmmaker directs her vision behind the camera

Sienna Morgan, Staff Writer April 28, 2021

Sophomore Aleeza Zakai has always enjoyed filming, since she was a young child. She started when she was eight years old with an iPad, filming various crazy stories. At 11 years old, she started to...

“The Blind Spot” is a new club on campus that makes podcasts about issues ranging from education and mental health to the election.

‘The Blind Spot’ sheds light on important issues

Dominic Aguilar, Staff Writer April 28, 2021

Ever since the pandemic began, all kinds of restrictions have been put on society.  Current global and local issues are becoming more prevalent, and because of these restrictions, students are given...

Vlog Squad in shambles

Evan Heinz, Staff Writer April 28, 2021

YouTubers such as Dan Avidan from Game Grumps, Carson King (Call Me Carson), and Pyrocincal have been under fire because of several different sexual/grooming allegations.  Now two members of the Vlog...

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, which had its first season stream on Disney+, brings the Marvel Cinematic Universe back to the basics of an action-packed show that hits deeper than a few huge explosions.

‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ returns Marvel to roots of thrilling action

Eli Mayerson, Sports Editor April 14, 2021

Warning: minor spoilers ahead. While “WandaVision” introduced Marvel fans to an entirely new kind of show, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” brings the MCU back to the basics of an action-packed...

Minority musicians such as Korean group BTS have to work to work 10 times harder in order to receive the recognition they deserve.

The ‘Scammys’ are at it again

Michelle Nguyen, Features Editor March 26, 2021

"Let's work even harder this year!" These were the first words that BTS’s rapper, SUGA, shared with his fans after BTS did not win the Grammy earlier this month for Best Duo/Group Performance and...

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