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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

Vandalism runs rampant and ruins school bathrooms.

Vandalism should not be tolerated

Shubhang Rathore, Staff Writer May 31, 2024

Bathroom vandalism is not uncommon among American schools. It’s often a result of boredom, ill will, or an easy avenue to share a message. It’s not very often that the intent of vandalism is positive....

Left, a soap dispenser in the third floor boy’s bathroom is one of many that have been destroyed by students following the “Devious Licks” TikTok trend. Several bathrooms have been closed on campus because of vandalism.

Vandals hit classrooms, bathrooms

Andrew Ma, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2021

When sophomore Jackson Polus went to the second floor boy’s bathroom during brunch last month and saw 10 guys huddled by the largest stall, he decided he didn’t need to use the restroom anymore. After...

Track, lacrosse equipment destroyed

Track, lacrosse equipment destroyed

Tim Hoffman, Staff Writer April 29, 2013

About $10,000 of Cal High athletic equipment was destroyed last month when vandals tore up lacrosse nets and high jump landing pads. Luckily, school administrators have some leads of who vandalized...

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