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Fear in American government

Fear in American government

Hannah Holzer
May 24, 2016

  The anti-politician and anti-establishment wave of candidates who have vied for the contended 2016 presidency are a newer lifeform in American politics,...

No tax on tampons

No tax on tampons

Hannah Holzer
April 19, 2016

The debate over the so-called “tampon tax” –  the argument over whether or not feminine hygiene products should be exempt from sales tax – has...

Eric Seidman, former ASB president and 2008 GBHS graduate, remembered by peers and teachers for strong leadership and friendly demeanor

Eric Seidman, former ASB president and 2008 GBHS graduate, remembered by peers and teachers for strong leadership and friendly demeanor

Hannah Holzer
April 11, 2016

Photos special to the Gazette/ URSUS The parking lot of Temple Or Rishon in Orangevale was overfilled, with cars and people spilling into the...

2008 GBHS graduate Jerry Bogard remembered for his kindness and work ethic

2008 GBHS graduate Jerry Bogard remembered for his kindness and work ethic

Hannah Holzer
April 11, 2016

Photos special to the Gazette/ Jessica Bogard, Paul Phillips    After graduating from Granite Bay High School in 2008, Jerry Bogard went on to graduate...

Some question Campus Lifes presence

Some question Campus Life’s presence

Hannah Holzer
March 9, 2016

 Dating back to 1802, the idea of a separation of church and state can be contributed to Thomas Jefferson, who wrote about it in a centuries-old letter...

The lasting effects of public postings

The lasting effects of public postings

Hannah Holzer
February 25, 2016

The image above is an excerpt from a post on Melanie Anvari's blog, "justcallmelolatoday." This post was published in 2013.      In most cases...

Gazette photo illustration/CAROLINE PALMER

The Great Gun Debate

Hannah Holzer
February 10, 2016

  There might be no topic more controversial or contended in the United States than gun control – to restrict or not to restrict, that is the divide....

Special to the Gazette//Scott Downs

Emerald Brigade wins first and places fifth overall at WBA Championships

Hannah Holzer
December 18, 2015

   The Emerald Brigade, one of the most highly decorated organizations on the Granite Bay High School campus, has finished off their marching season...

MARCUS YAM/Los Angeles Times/TNS

GBHS reacts to 294th mass shooting of 2015 year

Hannah Holzer
October 2, 2015

 In 2015 alone, there have been 17 school shootings on college campuses, 45 shootings on school grounds and 294 mass shootings. The events that occurred...

Special to the gazette/ GRANITE BAY MEDIA

When suspicious … becomes serious

Hannah Holzer
September 30, 2015

  A former Granite Bay High School student was arrested on August 14, 2015 on multiple counts, including possession of an illegal weapon, making criminal...

Patriotic observance prevalent on campus

Patriotic observance prevalent on campus

Hannah Holzer
April 29, 2015

Recently, student legislators at University of California, Irvine voted to ban the presence of the flags of any nation – including America’s – in...

Is transgender discrimination alive on the GBHS campus?

Is transgender discrimination alive on the GBHS campus?

Hannah Holzer
February 17, 2015

On December 28th, 2014, Leelah Alcorn, a transgender Ohio teenager, committed suicide by stepping in front of an oncoming truck. Hours after her demise,...

Identity shouldnt change with the new year

Identity shouldn’t change with the new year

Hannah Holzer
February 13, 2015

“New Year, New You” – but not for me. The traditional New Year’s saying may be catchy but isn’t necessarily healthy or helpful. The phrase...

GBHS students compete at Lenaea festival

GBHS students compete at Lenaea festival

Hannah Holzer
February 12, 2015

This image can be found on the official Facebook page of the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival or the Facebook page for Theatre at Granite Bay. Last...

Do Granite Bay stereotypes hold truth?

Do Granite Bay stereotypes hold truth?

Hannah Holzer
January 27, 2015

With gossip and drama circulating around the typical high school atmosphere, the potential of another problematic cloud would do more harm than good –...

Hanukkah disregarded during the holidays

Hanukkah disregarded during the holidays

Hannah Holzer
December 13, 2014

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but not for everyone. For those who don’t celebrate Christmas, because of religious or personal choices,...

Speech and Debate team search for success

Speech and Debate team search for success

Hannah Holzer
December 13, 2014

While surprisingly not one of the more audibly spoken about teams on the Granite Bay campus, GBHS’ Speech and Debate team proves their worth in each...

Winter Break Activities

Winter Break Activities

Hannah Holzer
December 13, 2014

Photo Credit: Zach Dischner, Creative Commons 2.0 Generic During Winter Break most students look forward to enjoying the holidays they celebrate and...

Yes means Yes: What Happens Now

Yes means Yes: What Happens Now

Hannah Holzer
November 7, 2014

California is saying “no” to sexual assault and “yes” to consent. Jerry Brown, California’s state governor, recently signed the ‘Yes Means...

Opinion: Without Art, Curriculums Lack Color

Opinion: Without Art, Curriculums Lack Color

Hannah Holzer
November 7, 2014

A process that knows no boundaries, no rules or restrictions but yet is shunned and sharply turned away as a career. The arts cannot be singularly described;...

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