The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

From left to right, Cal senior Queen Hingano and junior Olivia Duba both carry the ball down the field for the Oaks.

Local rugby teams vie for national titles

Patrick Rettig, Editor in Chief April 29, 2016

Rugby is a fast paced game of hard scrums, brutal hits and glorious trys. And the Danville Oaks rugby club just happens to boast the best teams in the nation. Both varsity men and women’s teams,...

High expectations for dominant Dubs

Nate Rankin, Staff Writer April 29, 2016

The end of the NBA regular season came to a close on April 13, and three days later, the postseason began. Surprise, surprise. The Golden State Warriors (73-9), led by point guard Steph Curry, and...

R-rated movies have educational value

Taylor Singer, Staff Writer April 29, 2016

It’s not surprising that the subject of R-rated movies in an educational environment stirs up mixed reactions among concerned parents and their children. Many people simply think that there is certain...

A student at Dougherty Valley High displayed an anti-Day of Silence flyer on his back.

Day of Silence sparks backlash

Kat LeTran, Features Editor April 29, 2016

Duct tape slapped. Mouths shut. Silence spread. Many students at Cal High and throughout the nation actively took part in Day of Silence on April 15 to protest the struggles the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,...

Double hotel bookings cost MUN Club more than $6,000

Aileen Villalpando, Staff Writer April 29, 2016

The Model United Nations (MUN) Club recently squandered more than 70 percent of its budget after unknowingly booking twice as many rooms as needed at hotels for the Berkeley MUN conference last month. Bookkeeping...

Confusion over district medicine policy

Verona Pichler, Staff Writer April 29, 2016

Some students believe the current school policy pertaining to medicine use is potentially harmful to those who are in need of emergency medication. Cal High and the other schools in the district require...

Cal High’s HOSA competitors and adviser Andrew White, back row far left, pose in front of the Anaheim Convention Center during the State Leadership Conference April 7-10. Nine Cal students qualified for the national competition in June.

Cal High HOSA club students return victorious

Josh Iversen, Staff Writer April 29, 2016

For many, spring break means exotic vacations and tanning on the beach. But for 29 Cal High students, it meant only one thing: the HOSA State Conference. HOSA, which stands for Health Occupations...

Whether it’s Nerf bullets or responsibility, Cal high seniors are exceptionally good at dodging anything that comes their way.

Assassins is more than just a game; it’s a way of life

Nate Rankin, Staff Writer March 15, 2016

As second semester seniors, we have a lot of pressure on us to show the world that we can be successful young adults. We’re supposed to show responsibility, independence and qualities that would deem...

“Promposals,” have gotten more and more expensive as the years have gone on. By 2020, perhaps we will be asking people to prom with literal stacks of cash.

Prom costs more than Kanye’s shoes

Tristen Singer, Staff Writer March 15, 2016

It’s finally over. The holiday season and all of the reckless spending brought with it has finally drawn to a close. Whether you’re still kicking yourself for buying that useless hoverboard, or...

Uber puppy service is more cuddly than ever

Jessica Yuan, Staff Writer March 15, 2016

Having a “ruff” day? Instead of chugging down  another cup of coffee, there’s now a much cuter alternative for that little boost during your mid-day crash. Throughout the course of the past year,...

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