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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

Sophomore Aditi Raghavendra studies diligently for her upcoming finals exams.

Final exams should be restructured fairly

Elsa Rhyne, Staff Writer May 5, 2026

At the end of each semester, students take final exams for the majority of their academic classes. These tests determine a percentage of a student’s grade in a class, and all of these tests are taken...

Assistant principal Kristine Sexton shushes students passing by a classroom while students are taking the CAASPP test.  Cal High administered the CAASPP test over the course of six days in early March. Juniors are tested each day, while seniors tested only two days.

Should the state eliminate CAASPP testing?

Lauren Aparicio, Staff Writer March 26, 2026

YES The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is a statewide assessment that is dreaded by all of the students who take it. These tests cause unnecessary stress and take...

With so  many fun-loving rom-coms to choose from, couples can have a hard time selecting  the perfect one to watch together for Valentine’s Day. Some of our reporter’s Top 5 suggestions might help out.

Top 5 romance movies for lovebirds

Elsa Rhyne, Staff Writer February 11, 2026

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, romance is in the air and on our screens. Watching romance movies is a classic Valentine’s Day activity enjoyed by many. But with so many options out...

Sophomore snowboarder Lalitha Pasumarthi watches the vibrant scene at the Heavenly Valley Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe. She is among the many Cal High students who enjoy snowboarding and skiing during the winter months.

Students hit slopes for snowy season

Elsa Rhyne, Staff Writer February 11, 2026

With ski resorts across Northern California open, Cal High skiers and snowboarders are ready to hit the slopes for the winter season. But the age-old debate over skiers versus snowboarders continues....

ICE raids are not legal

Elsa Rhyne, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

As the 11th month of the second Trump administration comes to an end, outrage has been voiced about the way ICE has been weaponized against the people. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),...

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