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The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The cello is one of the many instruments that senior Joey Zhu can play. He also plays the piano.

Joey Zhu is taking his success to a whole new level

Andrew Sousa and Ben Rettig December 18, 2018

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,...

International Collabs

Michelle Nguyen, Features Editor November 28, 2018

Music has its unique way of spreading a message. By staying true to oneself, an artist can sincerely com- municate with the music they pour their hearts into. Language doesn’t matter. People...

Cal alumna Kavita Baliga, Class of 2000, is a world renowned Western classical singer who has founded the music startup Design Music Entertainment.

Cal graduate is singing her way to the top

Mihika Gokarn, Photo Editor November 28, 2018

Kavita Baliga is a profession- al singer. But that wouldn’t be giving her credit where it’s due. She’s a choir conductor, a TED Fellow, a CEO, and an activist. She also happens to be...

Lana Del Rey’s first single enlightens

Vidhima Shetty, Editor in chief May 15, 2017

Prominent singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey is set to release her latest album, “Lust for Life,” in the near future. Del Rey is known to take on dark themes, such as tragic romance. But with the release...

Seniors should have a say in music for Ball

May 15, 2017

Senior Ball is the last hooray for seniors and the culmination of all dances that have come before it. It should ideally be a night that has something for everyone so all seniors can have a night to remember. But...

Music festivals rock the bay

Darrah Cooper and Emma von der Lieth June 5, 2013

Students who love indie-alternative bands missed out on Coachella and are in complete music festival withdrawal need to get tickets to Vans Warped Tour and The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival as...

Mekaleya Tilahun, Cal’s rising star

Brittany Wurnitsch, Staff Writer March 19, 2013

Senior Mekaleya Tilahun strikes the first few chords on her guitar, a  prized possession, that sits perfectly on her knee. With a sparkle in her eye she glances out into the audience and begins to...

Noises from the Newsroom

This regular feature will be devoted to members of The Californian interested in the arts.  Everything from music to movies to books will be reviewed by our staff writers and editors. Here are this month’s...

Sounds of summer

May 30, 2012

by Joshua Gu, staff writer From the hottest rap stars, to alternative-rock kings to classic rock legends, this year’s summer music festivals are sure to impress June 10 Summer Jam has been produced...

Nick Vivar is a guitar star

February 6, 2012

by Christina Calderon, staff writer Junior Nick Vivar certainly stands out in a crowd, and it’s not just because of his awesome hair. Vivar has been singing from a young age. He began singing karaoke...

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