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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

Cal High’s hockey team poses for a group photo at Dublin Iceland after a 10-8 win over their longtime rivals San Ramon Valley. The team went 2-6 this season, but many of their players are underclassmen and look to compete again next season.

Hockey team breaks into the spotlight

Mai Cole, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

The Cal High hockey team wrapped up its season with a tough run. But to many students, the team is a hidden gem, with many unaware the school has one in the first place. “I had no idea that Cal...

Senior Brandon Autrand practices track racing on his Honda CBR 600 at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, Calif. Autrand was an avid motocross, or dirt bike racer, before he transitioned to racing motorcycles on tracks such as Infineon Raceway in Sonoma County and Laguna Seca in Montery County.

Senior rider chases the thrill of biking

Landon Olberg, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

Cal High senior Brandon Autrand is obsessed with motorcycle racing, a high speed sport that flirts with chaos. In the sport, riders hurl themselves along the track, while seamlessly attacking apexes...

Beach volleyball player Sofia Bonifacio spikes the ball over the net during a beach volleyball game against Monte Vista on March 27.

Beach volleyball sets up for success

Gayatri nair, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

What started as a new and exciting addition to Cal High’s sports lineup, beach volleyball has quickly grown into a competitive and well-organized program. With improved teamwork, stronger skills, and...

Freshman Aditi Bhuman competes in roller skating after battling brain cancer for several years as a young child.

Freshman overcomes brain cancer to skate

Ria Ramchandani, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

It may not be common to encounter a competitive roller skater, much less one who has battled cancer. But for freshman Aditi Bhuman, both of these challenges have been part of her journey. “I first...

Cal High junior Juremi Ejuwa soars for a basket while competing for the Jaylen Wells Elite team on April 5.

Juniors take their games to the next level

Livi Jung, staff writer May 1, 2025

There are 28.1 million kids in America who play basketball. About 31.5% of them play high school basketball, while another 18.6% play in local recreation leagues. About 0.03% of those 28.1 million kids...

The Mater Dei football team poses in their stadium, which costs nearly $20 million to build. The Santa Ana team is the top-ranked high school football team in the country.

Ten million dollar sponsorship raises concerns

Chioma Oneyama, staff writer May 1, 2025

From stadium banners to team jerseys, corporate sponsorships are becoming increasingly visible in high school sports, raising concerns about their impact on young athletes and the spirit of the game. The...

Cal High’s stunt team performs at the NorCal Invitational at Freedom High School on March 8. The team won this competition and the Joust in Riverside on March 15.

Cal’s cheer sports are flying high

Kavin Jain, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Ditch the pom-poms and drop the chants. Cal High’s stunt team has been taking cheerleading to a whole new level, and competitive cheer has only added to the mix. Combined with sideline cheer, these...

Gisela Lau performs at the RADIX Dance Convention on Nov. 8 in San Francisco. Lau, who was accepted to University of Michigan for dance, placed 10th in the senior solo category.

Cal senior embraces her artistic passion

Sofie Woo, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Cal High senior Gisela Lau enters the dance stage with the studio lights beaming on her face. She carries the weight of her hard work and years of experience as she flies across the stage, hundreds of...

From left to right, Cal High students  Sarah Truitner, Svanika Doddavarapu, Hailey Yi, and Sophia Park pose. Each student is involved in competitive horse riding.

Cal’s four horsewomen leap ahead

Chioma Onyema, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

A strong appendix mare shows off its glistening, athletic and muscled body as it trots to its owner in the warm midday sun. The horse’s sweet and cuddly nature peeks through her brawny exterior as she...

Self-proclaimed genius predicts Pitino to win March Madness

KK DeMello, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

March is here, and along with the often rainy month comes horrid allergies, the beginning of spring, and, of course, March Madness. March Madness is where the best of the best, the cream of the crop,...

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