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  • Floating ideas for change: Future homecoming festivities may include smaller, cheaper floats

    Monday, November 03, 2008 By: Nicola Yap

    Because of the growing costs of float-building, leadership is looking for ways to spend less money on homecoming week, while still keeping the tradition of building floats.“The main reason we are down

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  • Museum goes green: Newly renovated Academy of Science in SF is an ecological feat

    Monday, November 03, 2008 By: Ramsey DeLano

    SAN FRANCISCO – Considered to be the world’s greenest museum, the revamped California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is a wondrous feat that took close to a decade to complete.After almost 10 ye

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  • Underclassman try to stay afloat: Younger students believe seniors have advantage in float competition

    Monday, November 03, 2008 By: Staci Barranti

    The homecoming tradition of the class float competitions has been a favorite among students, staff and the community.Every year, each class tries to outdo the others by building lavish floats designed

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  • Underclassman try to stay afloat: Younger students believe seniors have advantage in float competition

    Monday, November 03, 2008 By: Staci Barranti

    The homecoming tradition of the class float competitions has been a favorite among students, staff and the community.Every year, each class tries to outdo the others by building lavish floats designed

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  • Students click for prizes and safety: New 'It Happens' program promotes driving safety

    Monday, November 03, 2008 By: Sana Sareshwala

    Using media and technology to reach its audience, the “It Happens” program arrived at Cal High last month with the hopes of spreading driving safety awareness to students.Students can go online and pa

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  • Courting Victory: Seniors win Moot Court championship

    Monday, November 03, 2008 By: Rachel Cox

    Seniors Zhuchen Xu and Cecillia Xie became the first Cal High students to be named Moot Court champions after winning the daylong competition last month at the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez.

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  • Sliver for blind runner: Paralympic athlete is former Cal track star

    Monday, November 03, 2008 By: Maiah Hollander

    The term “everything was a blur” is often used to explain many athletic experiences, such as scoring a touchdown or turning a double play.But for Cal alumnus and Paralympics track star Peter Gottwald,

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  • Economic meltdown affects us

    Tuesday, November 04, 2008 By: Priscilla Lee

    Students might have seen their parents squirming around in their seats every time they watch the news. Some may know why, and others might care less.The economy is a mess and students around the count

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  • Party law puts parents in the crosshairs

    Tuesday, November 04, 2008 By: Megan Molina

    Good news, teenagers of Contra Costa County. You are no longer the ones responsible for all your off-the-wall parties. It seems as if this responsibility has been passed on to someone who deserves the

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  • Red Bull gives racers wings

    Tuesday, November 04, 2008 By: Dennis Yim

    SAN FRANCISCO – The Red Bull Soapbox Race once again delivered.Since its conception eight years ago, the event’s popularity has grown tremendously.Over 30 teams competed in the event on Oct. 18, drawi

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Staffer: Max Feldman, senior, News Lite EditorFavorite Artists: Blink-182, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, The Smashing Pumpkins, ToolWhat I’m Listening to: “Get Up” by Curtis “50 Cen
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Staffer: Shilpa Balaji, senior, Features EditorFavorite Artists: Wolf Parade, Andrew Bird, Modest Mouse, The BeatlesWhat I’m Listening to: “Echoes” by The RaptureGenre: Indie Electronica, Dance PunkSo
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Staffer: Danielle Fernandez, senior, Sports EditorFavorite Artists: Paramore, Theory of a Deadman, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Twice RemovedWhat I’m Listening to: “Ready for Reality” by Kyle RiabkoGenre: Ind
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Staffer: Maithili Jalihal, sophomore, Staff WriterFavorite Artists: The Beatles, MGMT, The Academy Is, Cobra Starship,Gym Class Heroes, the Kills What I’m Listening to: “Rock ‘N Roll Train” by AC/DC G
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Staffer: Bailey Meyers, senior, Copy EditorFavorite Artists: The Fratellis, Santogold, Andrew Bird, The Kills, Laura MarlingWhat I’m Listening to: “Spiraling” by KeaneGenre: Brit Pop, New Wave, ’80s T
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The women’s tennis team is working hard through league with determined players and a positive outlook for NCS.  The Grizzlies (5-6 EBAL , 9-6 overall) travel to Carondelet (8-4 overall) today for thei
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Though the women’s varsity golf team didn’t play up to its full potential all season, the ladies ended on a positive note by qualifying for NCS for the third straight year.The Grizzlies finished in se
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Fencer learned his sport from beating up trees: Junior Jarad Ringener has his sights set on future Olympic games
Senior Jarad Ringener is fighting his way to the top of his competition with only a sword and a narrow strip on which to battle.Jarad may have the potential to represent the United States of America i
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It’s sink or swim time for Cal’s water polo teams, and both are trying their best not to drift too far away from the competition. The men’s team has played strong all season, posting a 7-7 record in
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