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Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

Students feel inclined to socialize with their friends for the sake of preserving their mental health despite coronavirus prevention rules.

Drawing the line on social distancing guidelines

Sarah Yee, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020

The question of whether one should social distance has stirred controversy.  Some feel the issue treads into political waters. Whatever the reason,...

Students appreciate the convenience of being able  to join school within the comfort of their bedrooms.

Students conflicted between wanting to zoom back to school or continue Zoom at home

Julietta Golovey, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020

As great as it is that classes were shortened to an hour and pushed to start at 8 a.m., how is it truly affecting the students?  Is it nicer to wake...

Despite only experiencing school through the computer, students still grapple with the return to school.

Students overcome the back-to-school blues online

Kaylee Price, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020

Usually students spend all year looking forward to their two month summer vacation.  But for many students this year it feels as if summer vacation...

Although students are making the effort to find employment, they find that they are out of luck instead.

Students out of work due to coronavirus

Julietta Golovey, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020

Being in a pandemic, the struggle for jobs is skyrocketing.  According to the US jobs report for April, the country has lost over 20.6 million jobs with...

The moment Mehar Rangi discovered that her father, and soon her entire family, had COVID-19 was very unexpected.

Combatting COVID-19 firsthand

Heba Bounar, Senior Editor
September 28, 2020

The words coronavirus and COVID-19 have consumed the globe’s vocabulary, no longer carrying the exotic, distant characteristics they once had.  Despite...

Firefighters gather at Nevada City, California to tackle a major fire.

Life with a firefighter in the house

Anna Jenkins, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

Firefighters risk their lives so that the community feels safe.  Firefighters have been particularly active recently as they battle the major wildfires...

With increased time at home, pet-owners and pets alike are having to adjust.

GBHS students share how their pets have adjusted during quarantine

Natalie Demma, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

Coronavirus has shaken up the world as we know it. People have had to make major adjustments to their lives, but animals have also been forced to change...

Students who have approached coronavirus prevention guidelines with leniency have been able to satisfy social needs whereas others have not.

To quarantine or not to quarantine

Anna Jenkins, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

While some people have had to grow accustomed to the quarantine lifestyle, others have chosen to not commit to such an adaptation. The COVID-19 Pandemic...

The above graphic is a culmination of all the words used by GBHS students to describe this hectic year. The size of included words are dictated by how commonly they were used, meaning those used the most appear larger.

2020 to GBHS students

Sarah Yee, Staff Writer
September 24, 2020

2020 was expected to bring clear vision, yet no one could've predicted the events of this year. "2020 came out … looking like a warm chocolate chip...

Students use calendars to organize their daily duties to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Coping with stress

Saihaj Cheema, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

Stress is at an all time high.  Students have always been put under intense levels of pressure, which can be beneficial in some instances. Now more...

Normally, students would be able to access the comfortable GBHS Wellness Center.  In quarantine, however, the resource has had to become virtual.

Counseling in quarantine

Justin Ha, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

Amidst the worldwide pandemic, protests and the economy tanking, it is easy to forget about one’s mental health. The quarantine’s repetitive “Groundhog's...

Olivia Galvan, senior class president, is optimistic for her senior year despite online learning.

Prime years of high school spent virtually

Sarah Yee, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

For freshmen at Granite Bay High School, this school year was supposed to mark the exciting transition from middle school to high school.  Seniors at...

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