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Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

In the Suicide Prevention video, counselors in the Wellness Center provide information regarding mental health services available to students during distance learning.

Mental Health Matters: Suicide prevention month increases mental health awareness

Alexandra Felt, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020

In the past few years, Granite Bay High School has seen an increase in pushing for mental health awareness by putting more emphasis on the Suicide Prevention...

Various test security measures such as Go Guardian and Illuminate have been implemented to accommodate for cheating online.

Teachers adapt midterms to accommodate for setbacks of online testing

Saihaj Cheema, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020

Over the past years, students have adapted to completing their midterms and tests in school with several crucial rules, but what happens when their every...

With synchronous class times, students are held accountable for logging into Zoom daily and completing virtual assignments from home.

Increased organization of distance learning improves educational experience

Evan Beland, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020

There is no doubt that this school year has started off unlike any school year before. Every student has to adapt to a completely different schedule and...

Local coffee shops lose business due to safety regulations mandated by the county.

Local businesses struggle to overcome setbacks provided by COVID-19

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020

Beginning in March of 2020, many local restaurants were forced to shut their doors due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States. Currently,...

Ethnic Studies is designed to expose students to a more diverse understanding of culture and history.

Ethnic Studies: Giving a voice to the voiceless

Sophia Harimoto, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2020

As social inequalities have gained media attention over the last couple of months, advocating for racial reform has increased respectively as a result....

In efforts to prevent Zoom bombing, students are now required to activate their accounts in order to be admitted into their Zoom meeting.

Counteracting Zoom bombing

Andrew Tanner, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

At the beginning of any school year, teachers and students typically run into various issues that make learning difficult. In addition to such typical...

Placer County recently announced guidelines to reopen the community with regards to prioritizing health and safety.

Placer County reopening schools impacts students and programs

Natalie Demma, Staff Writer
September 24, 2020

On August 19, 2020, Placer County Public Health shared that Placer County will begin reopening the community. However, the decision as to whether schools...

With the cancellation of many sports seasons due to COVID-19, athletes in seek of college scholarships for sports have less opportunities to impress colleges.

COVID-19 creates uncertainty for athletes seeking college scholarships

Matt Ross, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020

Due to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, athletes are facing uncertain times when it comes to pursuing a scholarship.   The cancellation of...

Amidst the pandemic, wearing masks in public has become a political debate.

Politi…COVID?

Sabine Kanz, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

In an empty room, the lights come up on an older man. He smiles into the camera, connecting with viewers all over America.  Former Vice President and...

Technology and equipment remain inaccessible while students are distance learning from home.

Lack of access to technology and equipment affects quality of learning

Alexandra Felt, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020

Since school went online in March, both teachers and students all over the country have been affected by limited access to technology and connectivity...

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