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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

We need a mental health curriculum

Staff Editorial March 23, 2022

There is one health class offered to Cal High students, one we typically take freshman year to learn about our physical health. As vital as nutrition and exercise are, this class is missing an even more...

Many students taking AP tests this year have felt distraught after hearing that they will be taking the full AP tests after the many challenges a full school year of remote learning has brought.

AP test decision just another symptom of a larger U.S mentality

Staff Editorial March 4, 2021

The decision by the College Board to administer full-length AP tests is its most predictable move yet. It falls perfectly in line with the way Americans operate: learning to live with the problems in society...

Students need a break from the stress of online school.

A mental health day is definitely needed for students

Asiyah Ally, News Editor February 17, 2021

Mental health. I either just intrigued you, bored you, or scared you off. Mental health seems to be a touchy subject that everyone is talking about lately, especially those involved with high school students.  Many...

Since school campuses closed in mid-March, many students have struggled to maintain their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cal High’s first quarantined-inspired mental health advocacy club hopes to help students during global pandemic

Nimisa Panda, Features Editor November 18, 2020

Of the 39.51 million people that call The Golden State home, more than 1 million people have been affected by the highly contagious coronavirus, which has made California the state with the second highest...

Can society survive social media?

Samuel Minioza, Guest Writer November 16, 2020

Political opinions are difficult to discuss in the current cultural climate of America because of the rampant stubbornness on either end of the political spectrum. Social media has only served to inflame...

The hustler mindset is harmful to mental health

Izzy Belof, Opinions Editor May 19, 2020

Whether it’s hoarding toilet paper or starting an online business, it’s evident that people are finding different ways to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. But it seems that we’re overlooking the...

Many Parkland students face PTSD

Izzy Belof, Opinions Editor May 2, 2019

In light of the school shootings that American students have witnessed in recent years,  it’s not suprising how these tragedies are affecting some students. Sydney Aiello and Calvin Desir, two survivors...

Teen language and humor disguises warning signs

Teen language and humor disguises warning signs

Brynn Kan, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

During a time of high stress and anxiety, teenagers often turn to humor to express themselves. Consequently, this often leads to over dramatic ex- pressions that undermine and normalize the...

The schedules of many students have begun to be more and more overwhelming around finals week.

Tests before finals hurt student performance

Isabella Belof, Staff Writer December 18, 2018

Cramming isn’t the ideal way to absorb information, but scheduling tests right before finals week seems to encourage this method of studying.  As the end of the semester approaches this year,...

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