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The polls are one way people stay informed with the predictions of the upcoming election.

Paying attention to the polls

JJ Huish, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020

Every election year, people in America are paying attention to the polls. The polls are what show which candidates are the most popular and which ones...

Amidst the pandemic, many SAT testing centers and dates have been cancelled.

Taking the SAT by any means necessary

Sarah Yee, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020

Standardized testing sessions are the most recent casualty in a string of events cancelled by COVID-19.  The SAT is a standardized achievement test...

Bettie Bartz has lived at the Eskaton Lodge Retirement Homes for two years, and is continuously searching for ways to make the community around her better.

Local retirement homes deeply impacted by COVID-19

Anna Jenkins, staff writer
October 19, 2020

Grandparents play an important role in many peoples’ lives as they are the people we go to when our own parents say “no”or when we get a bad grade...

When applying to colleges, students must invite their wanted recommenders to the application website.

Navigating through letters of recommendation during distance learning

Maggie Delaney, staff writer
October 19, 2020

As seniors in Granite Bay High are now fully invested in college applications, it has come time to ask for letters of recommendation.  These letters...

Lily Shores is looking forward to visiting the popular vacation destination, Soda Springs.

Winter break traveling plans up in the air

Natalie Demma, staff writer
October 16, 2020

During this stressful pandemic, are people still going on their winter break trips?  Granite Bay High School students shared if they are planning to...

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...

The Aeries grade app, shown above, is a common place for students to check their grades. Due to this years unusual learning circumstances, some are noticing a difference in their academic performance.

Distance learning takes a toll on students’ grades

Kaylee Price, staff writer
October 15, 2020

Over the last three semesters, Granite Bay High School has experienced many different forms of learning: in-person, online asynchronous and online synchronous.  But...

As GBHS reopens, there is a lot of uncertainty in regards to which teachers will be teaching remotely or on campus.

Classroom Compromise: District works to accommodate all teachers’ needs as schools reopen

Justin Ha, staff writer
October 13, 2020

Leading up to the district’s reopening 178 teachers who believed they would be teaching from home had the rug pulled out from underneath them and discovered...

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,...

Seniors Grettel Sainz, Quinn Mullany and Emma Shores gather at Feist Park on the first day of school.

Students get creative with their “Senior Sunrise”

Maggie Delaney, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020

Senior year is the year where it all ends. Granite Bay High School is rich with senior traditions that give seniors the opportunity to soak in their final...

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