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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

The two-week slog that is AP testing began this week. Some students have been prepping for this moment for months. Some, however, may be woefully unprepared. Hopefully this helpful advice proves to be somewhat beneficial.

A guide to studying for AP exams

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer May 5, 2026

Ever wanted to test the limits of human endurance? Unlock the 25th hour? Well now’s your moment because it’s the time of year every student knows and loves: AP exams season! So with that, here...

While regulation regarding the extent of AI usage has been the topic of debate, currently society and AI tools coexist in harmony. AI services have been to fulfill various needs and roles including acting as a therapist or online friend to kids.

AI generates further controversy

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer March 26, 2026

On the outskirts of San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, advertisements promoting artificial intelligence products like virtual assistants and generative models line the highways against the backdrop of skyscrapers. With...

Holidays should honor positive figures

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

Federal holidays such as Veterans’ Day or Memorial Day are supposed to honor those who shaped our country for the better or sacrificed so much for our freedom. But lately it feels more like remembrance...

Brands’ iconic mascots will go to any lengths (even getting ran over by a Cybertruck) to create publicity and discussion.

Unhinged brands go viral on social media

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

In the era of virtual marketing, brands are no longer just selling products. They’re fighting for attention in the most bizarre ways possible. From airline accounts to candy brands making weird jokes,...

Singles dread Feb. 14. Valentine’s Day marked in their calendars for all the wrong reasons.

Valentine’s Day while single: a survival guide

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Alright, listen up. This is not a drill. Valentine’s Day is coming, fast. Doomsday is almost here. A day in which a pink-and-red hellscape, plagued with chubby flying babies, strikes down all singles. I...

A Christmas tree stands proud at Stoneridge Mall.

Cal students celebrate many holidays

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

With the arrival of December comes a whirlwind of festivities in celebration of the holidays. Throughout the world, people are running rampant through stores to grab last-minute gifts for relatives...

Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Short ‘n Sweet” is a hit, with multiple songs hitting the Billboards Hot 100.

‘Short n’ Sweet’ tops the charts

Katelyn Pak, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

“Oh, I leave quite an impression,” Sabrina Carpenter has said. Indeed she has. With the launch of her latest album, “Short ‘n Sweet”, Carpenter’s fans are in an uproar. “Sabrina...

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