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The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

Many have found a new hobby in skateboarding as Covid-19 has caused increasing boredom.

Covid-19 boredom causes many to hit the ramp

Anna Jenkins, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020

Due to limited time out of the house, people have recently begun taking time to try new things out in 2020, including skateboarding. There has been...

The Gender Sexuality Alliance club at Granite Bay High School serves as a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

RBG’s LGBTQ+ legacy

Maggie Delaney, Staff Writer
December 3, 2020

A few months ago, a true legacy passed away. As the first Supreme Court Justice to officiate same sex marriage, and as the second woman to ever be sworn...

Conversing with others on difficult or sensitive topics can be hard, especially when it is someone you disagree with.

Guide: How to have a conversation with someone you disagree with

Kaylee Price, staff writer
December 2, 2020

If you find yourself in a situation where you are speaking to someone who has different views on a certain subject, here is a guide for how to have the...

Protestors call for police reform after being prompted by recent events.

Commentary: Why we shouldn’t defund the police

Justin Ha, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020

While there have always been screams of social injustice relating to race in America, this summer those voices have been amplified tenfold. I’m sure...

Bearly News Podcast Episode 6: Misconceptions and Questions with LGBTQ+

December 2, 2020

Today, our hosts learn more about the LGBTQ+ community as a whole. Find us on Spotify and Anchor.

2019-2020 Granite Bay Speech and Debate Team

Back row, from left to right: Easha Narayanan, Srinidhi Chandraskaren, Sriyanka Mandava, Avanthika Panchapakesan, Ipsha Pandey, Ishna Pandey, Shrina Pandey

Front row, left to right: Avanti Ramraj, Shreya Nagunuri, Kriti Vasudevan

How to debate: Conveying your side effectively

Saihaj Cheema and Sabine Kanz
December 1, 2020
Be mindful of the situation, especially when touching on someone's personal life.
Officer Doug Blake teaches an online training course due to Covid restrictions.

Keeping up with combating crime… and Covid

Maggie Delaney, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020

Throughout the nation, thousands of 911 calls are made every day. Trained police officers are always at the ready to be at a scene of emergency, but with...

As the time to pass the cranberry sauce comes and goes, some wonder if Thanksgiving should be celebrated.

Commentary: Is Thanksgiving a racist holiday?

JJ Huish, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020

When most Granite Bay High students were in grade school, they learned that Thanksgiving was a celebration in honor of the Native Americans and pilgrims...

Many students feel insecure about sharing their opinions on difficult topics, especially without the presence of face to face contact.

Too afraid to have a voice?

Anna Jenkins, staff writer
November 30, 2020

The divisive 2020 election, emotional pressure of COVID-19 and increased passion behind the Black Lives Matter movement has caused some students to refrain...

Currently, the hybrid schedule allows students to attend classes on campus two times a week, if students choose to do so.

Hybrid head outs

Matt Ross, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020

Granite Bay High School's hybrid schedule allows for students to once again be able to attend class in person with many Covid-19 regulations for safety. ...

Photo by Jack Snider- GBHS junior

In-person learning may be less favorable than previously thought

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020

Beginning October 12, Granite Bay High integrated its hybrid schedule system, a plan which would bring students physically back in school for two days...

This year, students took their midterms from the comfort of their home and used various online testing platforms such as Illuminate, shown above.

Final grades, online school and midterms—oh my!

Kaylee Price, staff writer
November 20, 2020

Ugh! The dreaded midterms. Where would we be without them? Less stressed? Would we have more free time? Less pressure? If you thought they were bad...

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