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Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

Students in the GBHS media program discuss ideas for new content.

Covering campus life when there’s nothing left to cover

Elise Fisher, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021

It seems almost impossible that there wouldn’t be a sports game, event, dance or interview to talk about in the school’s morning bulletin, but with...

Ding Tea, a local boba shop in Granite Bay, is one of the many victims of slow business due to COVID-19.

From opening to quarantine: where does the pandemic leave local businesses?

Katherine Wilson, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021

With the rapid spread of COVID-19 cases, millions of businesses have been heavily impacted. Big or small, local shops are struggling to survive. Falafel...

Religious education is important in order to respect and appreciate others' spiritual beliefs.

IB World Religions: a course that approaches faith and freedom

Maryam Mahmood, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021

Religion is a topic most would avoid conversing about. Opening oneself to vulnerability and opinions from others is not the ideal direction of a typical...

For those in support of President Biden, his inauguration acted as a symbol of a fresh start.

Commentary: Biden’s inauguration brought feelings of inclusion and peace

Elise Fisher, Staff Writer
February 21, 2021

By no means is the inauguration of an incoming president indicative of what they will accomplish in their term. However in this case, with the transition...

Ashley Chen, owner of SparklySweetArts, includes images of some products sold through her small business.

Setting up shop: Ashley Chen’s glass painting business

Chloe Docto, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021

With the world on hold, anime provided a way to escape reality. Ten months into quarantine Ashley Chen, a junior at Granite Bay High School, found a way...

The United States has developed a negative association with the word "communism."

Commentary: Redefining communism

Alexandra Felt, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021

Over the past few turbulent years in politics, there have been increasing sentiments against socialism and communism from the right. People are calling...

Vaccine distribution is currently occurring at multiple locations including the Grounds in Roseville, shown above.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up across Placer County

Mareesa Islam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2021

Placer County is currently administering COVID-19 vaccines to health care personnel in Phase 1a, as well as residents over the age of 65 and workers in...

    Maryam Mahmood
 
Paul Kalanithi’s memoir When Breath Becomes Air showcases the importance of living life to its fullest by finding the meaning of life.

Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air

Maryam Mahmood, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021

Heart breaking, emotional and truly an inspiring memoir.  Paul Kalanithi’s biography When Breath Becomes Air narrates his short life that ended at...

Infographic: Levels of public school authority

Infographic: Levels of public school authority

Chloe Docto, staff writer
February 12, 2021

As COVID-19 continues to cause public school systems to make large decisions, get to know who has authority behind these decisions. The organization of...

The admissions process can create a lot of stress for students, but is it worth all the anxiety?

Commentary: College prestige is a moronic marker of success

Ali Juell, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2021

At a time when there is very little to enjoy, I feel like my mind is swallowed up by one topic more than it would be in a normal senior year: College...

As circumstances change constantly, attending board meetings have become the new normal, in anticipation of how the board's decision will impact the students accordingly.

Change: The new constant

Sophia Harimoto, Co-editor-in-chief
February 9, 2021

If anything, the one thing that has remained consistent throughout this unprecedented school year is change. After adapting to three different schedules...

On page 21 of the CDPH's "COVID-19 and Reopening In-person Instruction Framework and Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California (2020-2021)", it states that "Under no circumstances should distance between student chairs be less than 4 feet."

Why are RJUHSD schools open with no social distancing?

Sophia Harimoto, Co-editor-in-chief
February 9, 2021

On January 14th, the California Department of Public Health issued new COVID-19 guidelines for reopening K-12 schools in California. Included within these...

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