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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

Oil drilling platforms have been placed in Alaska after the approval of the Willow Project, which has caused an uproar of controversy and opposition all over the nation. Environmentalists are strongly opposed to the project.

Is the Willow Project good for America? – NO

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

Despite rightful opposition from environmental activists all over the nation, President Biden signed the bill that will allow The Willow Project to move forward on March 13. The decision left many worried...

A student dashes to class moments before the bell rings as another trudges through the hall, apathetic to being tardy.

Teachers take different approaches to tardies

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar and Cameron Ho March 15, 2023

Whether students are waiting in the Starbucks drive thru, sleeping through their alarms, or pestering their parents to drive them to school on time, tardiness is an issue for many Cal High students. Consistent...

The Nob Hill shopping complex lies empty and bare. The building is to be replaced by housing apartments.

Locals fight against Nob Hill developments

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

As the San Ramon City Council moves forward with the planning of the Nob Hill apartment complex, San Ramon citizens continue to show their opposition of the project. The project, originally proposed in...

Citizens in Berlin stand in solidarity with Iranian citizens after the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran’s corrupt regime has been an issue for years

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

Prior to the 1979 Islamic revolution, Iran was a country filled with life and culture. But ever since the regime took over, every aspect of Iranian life has been censored. Following the death of 22 year...

Senior Baiyu Zhu solves a problem on a board in the AP Environmental Science classroom. Zhu is part of the US National Physics Team and is president of Cal’s Physics Club.

Baiyu Zhu competes in physics

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar and Cameron Ho December 19, 2022

Like most high school students, senior Baiyu Zhu’s participation in physics started as a way to build his college resume. But his passion for the subject quickly led to him qualifying for the US National...

Thanksgiving has become much more than a holiday for enjoying food and family.

What does Thanksgiving really mean to me?

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar, Staff Writer November 18, 2022

When thinking of Thanksgiving, the first thing that often comes to mind is how much its meaning has changed since it was first celebrated hundreds of years ago. Though its origins can be rightfully controversial...

Gov. Gavin Newsom broke with the Democratic Party over Proposition 30, which would increase taxes on personal incomes over $2 million to support climate programs. Newsom says the proposition is a corporate ploy by Lyft and has appeared in high profile advertisements to oppose the Democrat-backed proposition.

Californians to vote on seven new propositions

Andrew Ma and Rebbeca Haghnegahdar November 4, 2022

Seven new California propositions that potentially affect everything from abortion to funding for art and music in schools are on the ballot in Tuesday’s election. Propositions are a way citizens...

Is Biden’s student loan plan really a good idea?

Rebbeca Haghnegahdar, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

As the cost of attending a four year institution continues to rise, it becomes increasingly difficult for middle-class families of high school students to help fund their children’s college tuition. While...

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