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Elise Fisher

Elise Fisher, Co-editor-in-chief

Elise is a senior and Co-editor-in-chief. This is her third year on the Gazette staff.

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Students and community members gather outside of the RJUHSD office with posters and flags in a walkout.

Walkout prompts discussion about LGBTQ+ support

Elise Fisher, Rachel Guo, and Sarah Yee
April 17, 2023

On Mar. 31st, over 120 students, parents and community members called for support for LGBTQ+ students by gathering in protest outside of the Roseville...

Students ticketed for parking violations by California Highway Patrol

Students ticketed for parking violations by California Highway Patrol

Elise Fisher, Co-editor-in-chief
February 16, 2023

Approximately 40 students have received parking tickets since Thursday, Feb. 9 for parking in either the fire lane or at the end of a lane in the main...

Ranked premeries at Granite Bay in 2019. Photo courtesy of Yarcenia Garcia

Ranked: From stage to screen

Elise Fisher, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2022

From a Granite Bay High School stage premiere to an HBO documentary, the original musical 'Ranked' has reached national and international stages.  The...

Courtesy of My Policeman official website.

Movie review: My Policeman

Elise Fisher, Co-editor-in-chief
November 16, 2022

   No spoilers ahead- this should be encouragement to go watch the movie, either in theaters or on Prime Video.    Out now, My Policeman, starring...

Principal Sloan presents the process of approval and opens Site Council discussion following public comments.

Site Council votes to approve list of supplemental materials as proposed by the English department

Elise Fisher, Co-editor-in-chief
October 24, 2022

At the Oct. 12 Site Council meeting, the Site Council voted to approve a list of 150 supplemental materials that the English department would like to add...

Former Principal Amber Clark alleges school district discriminated against her 

Former Principal Amber Clark alleges school district discriminated against her 

Elise Fisher and Justin Ha
October 11, 2022

In a statement of appeal made public on Oct. 10, former principal Amber Clark detailed the alleged circumstances leading up to her termination and the...

In a new review process, parents are voicing concerns they have with GBHS English curriculum including novels "Slave Old Man" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

Parents protest current English curriculum content at recent Site Council meeting

Elise Fisher and Sarah Yee
October 7, 2022

At the Granite Bay High School Site Council meeting on Sept. 21, a handful of parents spoke to ask the council members to remove 54 supplemental materials...

The open space is located adjacent to GBHS's drop off circle.  It is home to a wide range of wildlife.

Open space next to Granite Bay High School destroyed

Elise Fisher, Co-editor-in-chief
September 15, 2022

The week before school started, a bulldozer went through and destroyed the open space next to Granite Bay High School, previously home to a pond, plants...

The Forever Story's album cover.

Review: JID’s “The Forever Story”

Elise Fisher, Co-editor-in-chief
September 14, 2022

For someone who doesn’t listen to much rap music, I was surprised by JID’s new album, “The Forever Story.” In the variety of music I do have...

75 percent of Black Capital's funding is dedicated to Black entrepreneurs as opposed to most venture capital funds where only 1.2 percent are dedicated to Black entrepreneurs.

Black Capital: Black-owned businesses boosted by venture capital fund

Elise Fisher, Assistant editor
January 17, 2022

Though Black people make up over 13% of the United States’ population, a mere 1.2% of investments made in businesses are in ones with Black founders,...

Graves are set on the theatre steps to signify the death of drunk driving victims throughout the day.

[Photo] Every 15 Minutes Recap

Graves are set on the theatre steps to signify the death of drunk driving victims throughout the day.

A crowd of around 2,000 people were in attendance, many holding protest signs and American flags.

My child my choice: Parents debate vaccine mandate in schools

Elise Fisher, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2021

The FDA has reached COVID-19 vaccine approval for children ages five to ten. Whether anxiously awaiting vaccinating their children or dreading what...

No apples, all hills

Elise Fisher and Chloe Docto
November 3, 2021

Your fall essential guide to navigating apple hill through a vlog and pictures.

"Summer's Over"  featuring TV Girl and Jordana, released on Oct. 16 is TV Girl's first album in four years.

Music Review: Summer’s Over

Elise Fisher, Assistant Editor
November 1, 2021

   "Summer's Over,” TV Girl’s first album in four years, is essentially the more advanced version of lofi-beats on Youtube.     This bedroom...

Giselle Gutierrez

Giselle Gutierrez

Elise Fisher, Assistant Editor
October 29, 2021

“I am a Nicaraguan-American,” Giselle Gutierrez said. Gutierrez is a junior at Granite Bay High School.  For Gutierrez, Hispanic Heritage Month...

Anna Marie Gonzalez

Anna Marie Gonzalez

Elise Fisher
October 29, 2021

Anna Marie Gonzalez prioritizes culture lessons in her Spanish classes at Granite Bay High School, and focuses on Mexican independence day to kick off...

History

Elise Fisher, Assistant Editor
October 29, 2021

Initially, ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ was originally observed under President Lyndon Johnson’s presidency in 1968 as ‘Hispanic Heritage Week’.  ‘Hispanic...

The jab and Jesus: religion lands a leading role in vaccination efforts

The jab and Jesus: religion lands a leading role in vaccination efforts

Elise Fisher, Assistant Editor
September 13, 2021

  In mid-August, after companies began mandating vaccinations for employees and the State of California for healthcare workers, Destiny, an evangelical...

With the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, championing Black histories has developed a more vocal presence.

Amplifying Black experiences

As of the 2019-2020 school year, 2.1% of the 2,073 students at Granite Bay High School identify as Black or African American. Concurrently, the staff at...

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...

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...

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