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
Ari Harvey

Ari Harvey, Graphics Editor

Senior Ari Harvey has returned for their third year with The Californian, this time serving as the paper’s Graphics Editor. Besides drawing all manner of illustrations for the newspaper and occasionally contributing with their writing, they enjoy playing and composing for guitar in their spare time. When not making music, Ari enjoys studying ancient Egyptian culture and consuming more caffeine than a person probably should. Ari plans on pursuing their interest in language and the arts in college, all the while staying connected with friends and family.

All content by Ari Harvey
With their graduation caps nearly in the air, some seniors have some words of wisdom for future Grizzlies.

Dear underclassmen, here’s some good advice

Shiphrah Moses, Sydney Cicchitto, Carol Chen, Ari Harvey, and Nicholas Harvey
June 1, 2022
From COVID-19 tests to masks the a Fleetwood Mac CD, seniors have added a variety of items to their time capsule.

What will you remember in 10 years?

Melody Mulugeta, Ari Harvey, Nicholas Harvey, Hannah Shariff, Carol Chen, Sydney Cicchitto, and Brian Barr
June 1, 2022
Plagued by fires, bomb threats, a global pandemic, and general high school mayhem, the Class of 2022’s high school experience has been unlike any other. With the year drawing to a close, the Class of 2022 finally gets a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel that has been the chaos these past four years.

[Photo] The Class of 2022 reflects on four year of surreal insanity

Shiphrah Moses, Sydney Cicchitto, and Evan Heinz
June 1, 2022
April Issue Editorial Cartoon

April Issue Editorial Cartoon

Ari Harvey, Graphics Editor
April 29, 2022
The student game Assassins encourages violations of personal privacy, a serious problem in a world of constant surveillance.

March Issue Editorial Cartoon

Ari Harvey, Graphics Editor
March 29, 2022
We all agree, $10,000 worth of ice cream equates to a monstrous pile of delicious goodness.

[Photo] Cal screams for ice cream

Wyatt Golla, News Lite Editor
March 18, 2022
The most highly recommended masks in the world of Omicron.

[Photo] Unmasking the best face coverings

Kira Sidhu, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
A student reaches for their daily caffeinated drink to provide a needed energy burst to make it through the day.

[Photo] Caffeine consumes Cal students

Allison Cavanagh, Social Media Team member
February 14, 2022
St. Nicholas Harvey taps into the ultimate Christmas spirit by giving gifts to those in need this holiday season.

[Photo] The Christmas Trilogy Part III: The Return of Christmas Spirit

Nicholas Harvey, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2021
As the year comes to a close, people are sharing their favorite music from the year.

[Photo] Recap of Cal High Students’ Music in 2021

Anika Choudhary, Online & Podcast Editor
December 17, 2021
Schoology knocked Schoolloop out of Cal High and the rest of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District to become the champion of grading platforms. Unfortunately, many students find it confusing and difficult to navigate.

[Photo] What’s the problem with Schoology? Where do we start?

Gaby Jimenez, Opinions Editor
September 3, 2021
Canyon Lake's Brewery's par burgers are a great hit, but faced some tough competition from other great spots in San Ramon.

When in Roam, do as the ROAMans do

Nick Harvey and Ari Harvey
May 28, 2021
Canyon Lake's Brewery's par burgers are a great hit, but faced some tough competition from other great spots in San Ramon.

[Photo] Where to find the best slice of pizza

Jett Gold, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
In sunny old San Ramon at Chevron headquarters, everyone basks in financial success. Meanwhile, down in Richmond, citizens face the harder truths of the business.

March Issue Editorial Cartoon

Ari Harvey and Rebecca Newman
March 16, 2021
From the Capitol riot to a pair of impeachments, a lot of has happened over the past four years while Donald Trump was the 45th president.

[Photo] A timeline of the Trump presidency

Nimisa Panda, Features Editor
February 5, 2021
Many school events have gone dark for this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] What losing in-class school has been like for students 

Gaby Jimenez, Opinions Editor
December 16, 2020
Christmas movies are oftentimes tacky, but how about just plain wacky?

[Photo] Celebrate Christmas by remembering some of the worst, not so merry holiday movies

Garrett Allen, Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
The newest hit game, Among Us, has formed many friendships and broken several more. Jelly beans run around, do tasks, and avoid getting killed as they vote players off the ship.

[Photo] “Among Us”: saving 2020 one emergency meeting at a time

Shannah Saul, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
Life’s been hard during the pandemic, especially on teens in affluent communities.

[Photo] No more COVID restrictions for teens!

Sienna Morgan, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
Despite some benefits of recording virtual classes, teachers are not allowed to do this because it violates the California State Education Code.

[Photo] District rethinks recording virtual classes

Andrew Ma, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
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[Photo] COVID-19 has canceled just about everything, but the SAT just won’t go away

Shannah Saul, Staff Writer
September 3, 2020
From barely avoiding a war conflict with Iran to online AP testing, 2020 has certainly been testing our patience every step of the way.

[Photo] 2020 is falling apart

Isabelle Coburn, Online Editor
May 20, 2020
Students find that the days melt together during this shelter-in-place order.

[Photo] Students go nocturnal during shelter-in-place

Angela Deanne Paloma, Co News Editor
May 8, 2020
Junior Nick Harvey works at his computer from home this year while learning remotely. Although Harvey plans to return to campus next year, nearly 500 students in the district have enrolled in the new Virtual Academy and plan to continue schooling from home.

[Photo] PRO/CON: Should students get letter grades for remote learning?

April 13, 2020
On the left, a detective from "The Rhythm Section" is illustrated along with an animal from "Dolittle," on the right. Illustration by Ari Harvey.

[Photo] A wave of new movies take on 2020

Miranda LeGate, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020

Tool’s New Album Was Well Worth the Wait

Ari Harvey, Graphics Editor
October 14, 2019
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