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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

Reflecting on leaving the US for college

Asiyah Ally, News Editor May 31, 2024

I’ve never had a specific university in mind. I’ve never had a dream school, and I’ve never known where I was going to end up. That was all fine until it was senior year and I had to decide. Suddenly,...

The Ticketmaster monopoly scams with outrageous prices that we all fall for unknowingly.

Ticketmaster ticks off consumers

Asiyah Ally, News Editor April 28, 2023

There’s nothing like a live concert experience. It’s something many music fans dream of. But it seems only select groups of people get to enjoy this experience as live concert tickets are becoming...

A Cal High student exits the back parking lot in their car onto the traffic route.

Teens’ driving skills don’t have to be juvenile

Asiyah Ally, News Editor November 18, 2022

Ever since senior Bonisha Maitra was hit by a teenage driver when she was little, she has been afraid to drive. Maitra recalled that her dad was driving through an intersection when the teen driver ran...

Ethnic studies teacher Ben Andersen supervises his students while they work during class. His students have been working on their Youth Participatory Action Research projects.

Ethnic studies YPAR projects enact change

Asiyah Ally, News Editor May 27, 2022

The ethnic studies class rounded out the school year through a project with a purpose.  The project, called Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), involves students researching issues they are...

Cal High released its new schedule for the 2022-23 school year on Thursday. Some changes include A period being replaced by a seventh or B period at the end of the day and classes that are five minutes longer. Breaks such as brunch and lunch also were decreased by five minutes apiece.

Say goodbye to waking up early

Asiyah Ally, News Editor March 21, 2022

Students can say goodbye to waking up before 7 a.m. with the removal of A period next school year.  The San Ramon Valley Unified School District reviewed possible new bell schedules for the 2022-2023...

Fans of Taylor Swift at Cal High create a shrine in her honor located in the first floor all-gender bathroom.

Taylor Swift rises above contract controversies

Asiyah Ally, News Editor November 29, 2021

“Trouble, trouble, trouble.” Taylor Swift said it best.  She has been dealing with contracts and record labels that have indeed caused a lot of trouble. At 15, Swift was signed to Big Machine...

Peet's cold brew is one of the better iced coffee drinks, but Philz sells the best coffee in San Ramon.

Best spots to get your coffee fix

Asiyah Ally, News Editor May 28, 2021

I have been drinking coffee since I was 12. Probably not my best move, but once I tried that magical bean juice I was hooked. I take my coffee iced, with no sugar and a little splash of almond/oat milk....

Is Dr. Seuss a victim of cancel culture?

Asiyah Ally, News Editor April 28, 2021

Opinion columns reflect the view of the staff writer. “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish”. “Green Eggs And Ham”. “The Cat In The Hat”. These are all cherished children's books that...

‘Framing Britney Spears’ sheds light on pop star’s life

Asiyah Ally, News Editor March 12, 2021

“Oops, I did it again. I played with your heart, got lost in the game. Oh baby, baby.” Those familiar words were sung in the 1998 breakthrough song by the one and only Britney Spears, one of the...

Students need a break from the stress of online school.

A mental health day is definitely needed for students

Asiyah Ally, News Editor February 17, 2021

Mental health. I either just intrigued you, bored you, or scared you off. Mental health seems to be a touchy subject that everyone is talking about lately, especially those involved with high school students.  Many...

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