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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

How many tries does it take to get the right teacher?

How many tries does it take to get the right teacher?

Wyatt Golla, News Lite Editor May 6, 2020

Throughout my first year of high school I’ve been faced with a conundrum: Who are my math and health teachers? In both my first and second periods, I’ve had at least eight different teachers combined....

Freshman Matthew Alm, second from left, keeps up with the pack during the 1600-meter race for Cal’s track team. Alm also competes in he 3200m and 800m races, and ran varsity cross country for the Grizzlies in the fall.

Freshmen stars shining bright on varsity

Michelle Kuperman, A&E Editor March 26, 2019

From the bright green softball and baseball diamonds to the hardwood of the volleyball court to the soft rubbery track, freshmen at Cal High have made their mark on varsity athletic teams this season. Whether...

Good advice comes in threes

Celeste Virador, Freshman Columnist September 28, 2017

Remember that scene, for you Marvel fans, in “Guardians of the Galaxy Volume II,” when everyone kept telling Nebula that the fruit was not ripe yet?  Besides being hilarious, this scene shows...

Be proud, freshmen

Rachana Balakrishnan, Freshman Columnist September 28, 2017

Surviving high school is a hard feat. But surviving the first month is even tougher.  Primarily, you have to know that you’re the future of this high school. You are bound to become a great person,...

Freshman excels in history competition

Freshman excels in history competition

Annissa Bensalah, Features Editor April 27, 2015

It’s not everyday you meet a history genius who is only a freshman. Michael Bahk recently won first place in the performance category of the Contra Costa division of the National History Day Competition. His...

Tips for freshman: Learn the ways of the hallways

Tips for freshman: Learn the ways of the hallways

Darrah Cooper, Staff Writer October 12, 2012

Only a month into their first year of high school, many freshmen might still be confused about how to navigate the crowded halls and social norms. Fortunately, upperclassmen and teachers have plenty...

Gymnast flips to West Coast Finals

May 30, 2012

by Shalaka Gole, news editor Freshman. Fourteen. Four-foot-11. Female. These are all words that could be used to describe any number of girls in the world. But the thing that sets freshman Melissa...

The highs and lows of required reading

March 15, 2012

English classes are forever associated with books and reading. Some books students love and can’t wait to read, while others they hate but are forced to read. Here are best and worst required reading...

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