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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

Editorial

Can’t limit press freedom

Staff Editorial March 21, 2025

Freedom of the press is a right promised to American citizens. But President Donald Trump is taking a stand against it. His latest attempt to block the press is by assuming control over which news outlets...

AI use should be kept in classrooms

Staff Editorial March 21, 2025

In today’s fast-changing world, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly significant part of our lives. From smartphones in students’ pockets to the smart devices in homes, AI is making...

The new bathroom passes are ineffective

Staff Editorial February 12, 2025

A new bathroom pass system was implemented at Cal High last month. The system uses a color-coded method for bathroom passes in different buildings and floors of the main building. The passes are also...

Budget cuts impact students’ lives

Staff Editorial February 12, 2025

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is facing serious budget cuts with nearly $26 million in projected reductions planned for next school year. This is on top of $13.5 million that was already...

Cal needs to spread out finals

Editorial December 13, 2024

Cal High students are stressed every year at the end of the semester as they prepare for final exams. But some students experience a bit of relief when their teachers decide to administer final exams...

Announcements don’t do much

Editorial December 13, 2024

Whether it is through social media, loudspeaker announcements or emails, the school needs to do a better job informing students of important school news. Every now and then, an administrator or student...

AP students should earn grade boosts

Staff Editorial October 10, 2024

In the world of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Cal High students put in countless hours learning college-level material while balancing their high school responsibilities. Before this year, some students...

School’s elevator use doesn’t need to be monitored

Staff Editorial October 10, 2024

Cal High is now monitoring student elevator use on campus. Campus monitors are stationed by the main building’s elevator on each floor, opening it when students with visible injuries or disabilities...

College application prep class is needed

Staff Editorial May 31, 2024

College is increasingly becoming part of every student’s academic path. But most students don’t know where to begin when it comes to applying for college. A semester-long introductory course...

Cal should remain a closed campus

Staff Editorial May 31, 2024

Cal High has been a closed campus for many years. Students are expected to stay on campus during all instructional hours. They’re also not to order food deliveries. This can be frustrating, but there...

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