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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

A Cal High senior satisfiedly admires their schedule, which gives them no work whatsover.

How to get the laziest senior schedule

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer May 31, 2024

As this year comes to a close, I find myself not caring about my day’s schedule. Yes, gone are the days of worrying about what next year will bring. There once was a time where I feared what would happen...

Chess club president Zarian Iqbal often plays alone since no one attends his club meeting.

Cal High clubs violently kick the bucket

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Just as much as gossip around the lunch table and bullies shoving nerds into lockers are engraved into traditional high school dynamics, so are clubs. Clubs are a staple in any high school. Whether they’re...

An counselor consoles a student who is letting out their frustration over the college admission process with their fists.

How are seniors coping with college decisions?

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

As we exit March, we are probably looking back on the many happenings of the month: St. Patrick’s Day, Irish-American History Month, the beginning of the competitive season for the Gaelic Athletic Association...

The Californian advertised a New Year’s Eve rave at a San Ramon hangout called The Zone.

The Californian’s history in a nutshell

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

I am a lover of history. I am a lover of Cal High. I am a lover of the newspaper. So, when I heard of this 50th anniversary (HISTORY!!!) edition for Cal, there was only one thing I could do in good conscience....

Benedict Cumberbatch doesn't bring a jolt of live to the middling "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness".

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Mid-ness

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer May 9, 2022

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it definitely IS a movie. Directed by Sam Raimi, who is most well known for his direction of...

Students spend support time doing last minute work on their phones and other activities.

Students support skipping student support

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer April 29, 2022

No other time of the school day is as questionable as student support.  Sure, the idea of meeting with teachers or getting some time in to do homework does sound nice and dandy, but you really have...

As third quarter strikes, students' minds power off and their grades plummet.

The third quarter slog, according to a stupid, sarcastic sophomore

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer March 23, 2022

Ah, the third quarter slog, a part of school we can all come together and be apathetic about. We can all remember the rigorous work and weeks that seem to slow down like a “Matrix” gunfight during...

Staff writer Jordan Vereen stares in disbelief at what he sees on TikTok.

This is where social media goes to die

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

I’m not a social media sorta guy. More of a family guy. But I’ve always been interested in online cultures. So, in the spirit of the modern day, I’m checking out a “hip” and “cool’’...

"Elf" is one of The Californian staff's picks for top holiday movies or show to watch this break.

Staff picks for Christmas films and shows this holiday season

December 21, 2021

There's nothing better than curling up with a Christmas movie and a hot chocolate when it's cold outside. These are The Californian's staff recommendations for doing just that. "Die Hard" is a Christmas...

When keeping time goes awry

When keeping time goes awry

Jordan Vereen, Staff Writer November 29, 2021

Ah, clocks. Gatekeepers of time, space, and maybe some other things, but most importantly, they’re wonderful to watch when I have an hour to do my English test. Well, at least when they aren’t failing...

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