Public and environmental health issues

Juan Pablo Flores, Gazette writer

November 3, 2017

  Science and history concur that in the beginning, the universe – with all of its irreplaceable laws and inner workings – was not created by man.   However, some innovators yielding influence today believe they can redefine and alter laws that have allowed the world to remain in relative...

The stigma surrounding mental health needs to stop

Samreen Siddiqui, Voices editor

October 27, 2017

  The subject of mental health has always been a topic that is hard for me to open up about.   Whenever I start to voice my opinion, I feel myself put this psychological wall up in order to conceal my true feelings about it.   I blame my hesitation to express my ideas on society’s n...

Stop using ‘like a girl’ as an insult

Rachel Nimtz, Writer

October 20, 2017

  I’ll never forget the time when I was 11 years old and my uncle taught me how to throw a football. “Rachel, don’t throw like a girl,” he said.   In the moment, without even thinking about it, I just acknowledged what he said and threw the ball back to him.   But in the back ...

Twelve more years, here I come

McKenna Aram, Co-editor in Chief

October 12, 2017

Since I was 14, I’ve known that I want to be a doctor. But the thing that solidified my decision was not the idea of making money, nor my family’s will – it was the dedicated people within the medical field that inspired me. The catalyst for my journey was a week-long, summer medical camp at...

Students can’t afford Goodwill for ‘Rich Out,’ yet can afford every other game theme?

Will Anderson, News Editor

October 6, 2017

  As you sit in the visiting stands of the Del Oro High School football stadium, you aren't able to see the appearance of the fans on the opposing side.   You can pick apart the main colors, black and gold in support of the Golden Eagles, but whether it's a rugged, stained and ripped t-shirt o...

Letter to the Editor: Responsible and Credible Sourcing

September 29, 2017

Dear Editors, I'm writing regarding  the article titled "GBHS community responds to a rising controversy," detailing staff and student responses to the Charlottesville, Virginia, violence at the white supremacists/nationalist rally, written by Juan Pablo Flores. In the article the author describes...

Guest Commentary: The ‘Rich Out’ broke my heart

Jennifer Leighton, GBHS principal, Guest Commentary

September 26, 2017

There’s a fairly recent attempt by the Tribe to poke fun at the perception that Granite Bay High School is the rich school and Del Oro is the farm school when we meet for football.  Neither is true.   Our students call this the “Rich Out.”  And although meant in jest, it actually  reinforc...

Low income kids look like you

Steph Kang, Co-Editor in Chief

September 21, 2017

My friend and her family live in a small apartment whose previous inhabitants let mold grow so thick even after multiple rounds of bleach they still can’t get the stains out. She is also complimented on her trendy outfits and designer bags, and was once asked if she was rich. Sometimes people...

Relationships require time, and we do not have any

Megan Nimtz, Features editor

September 21, 2017

  Think about it. Relationships are the driving force in nearly everything we do.   Parents primarily work in order to support their kids and spouse, and coworkers are often the reason why some stay at and love their jobs.   The connections people have with others build a level of trust and community, ...

A satirical take on the infamous senioritis

Will Anderson, News Editor

September 16, 2017

  Editor’s note: The following research and studies have been conducted through numerous credible sources such as Ask.com and Yahoo Answers.   Doctors across the nation are proposing a vaccine to be paired with annual flu shots for students entering their senior year of high school.  ...

Please stop hating on high school

Natalie Hatch, Voices editor

May 24, 2017

In only a few more days, I will be walking across a stage, receiving a (temporarily empty) diploma folder and taking in my last few moments at Granite Bay High School. There are officially 507 students in the class of 2017. For the past four years, I’ve spent most of my days seeing a new face fo...

Live in the moment

Emily Talmi, Staff writer

May 1, 2017

Time is the non-renewable and precious entity sought after by every living creature. Misunderstanding and ignorance leads individuals to misuse time, and leave them bargaining to the gods, or in search of myths like the fountain of youth. Many are plagued by the mindset that the present is a mere refle...