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Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

The Student News Site of Granite Bay High School

Granite Bay Today

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer

Skyler is a senior, and this is her first year on the Gazette Staff

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Starbucks drink review: Holiday lineup

Starbucks drink review: Holiday lineup

Skyler Conley, Staff writer
January 5, 2021

During this winter season, Starbucks has two holiday drinks that have stood out to me the most: The Peppermint Mocha (PM) and the Caramel Brulee Latte...

Outside the box jobs: Escape rooms

Outside the box jobs: Escape rooms

Skyler Conley, Staff writer
January 5, 2021

For many high school students, a big concern is finding a job and finally gaining a semblance of financial independence and feeling more responsible. There’s...

Photo by Jack Snider- GBHS junior

In-person learning may be less favorable than previously thought

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020

Beginning October 12, Granite Bay High integrated its hybrid schedule system, a plan which would bring students physically back in school for two days...

Many families are choosing to avoid large gatherings with friends and extended family in order to remain safe.

COVID Holidays: Will families be getting together for Thanksgiving?

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020

With the holidays rolling around, families are facing a big, risky decision: Should families be getting together for Thanksgiving? At any other point...

Spend Halloween this year watching scary movies or baking spooky Halloween goodies.

Pandemic-friendly Activities: Hauntingly fun Halloween at home

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
October 17, 2020

   With COVID-19 drastically affecting the way everyone goes about their lives as well as keeping many at home, this Halloween isn’t looking so great...

The Columbus statue in the state Capitols Rotunda was taken down over summer to remove display of the explorer who had a deadly impact on native populations.

500 years after 1492, Columbus is now under review

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020

First being celebrated in 1792 and then becoming a federal holiday in 1937, Columbus Day has been a staple holiday for many Americans for centuries. However,...

A poll was sent out to the students of Granite Bay High asking what their favorite candy is. Reeses Peanut Cups was voted to be the favorite.

Poll: Favorite Halloween Candy

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020

Although Halloween may not be a very controversial holiday, there will most definitely always be discourse about what the best Halloween candy is. To...

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,...

Students have taken up new hobbies during the quarantine, such as senior Joey Briggs, who has taken up embroidery these past few months.

Students develop a variety of new skills during quarantine

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
September 29, 2020

   With many people stuck in their homes since March due to COVID-19, some have taken it upon themselves to either further develop a hobby of theirs...

Smoke and ash from nearby wildfires has left the sky as an ominous reminder of an environmental crisis.

Commentary: Being environmentally conscious is more important than ever

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
September 24, 2020

Earth Overshoot day has come and gone this year, happening August 22, 2020. Earth Overshoot day is the day that marks when humanity has hit its budget...

Golfland Sunsplash is often a popular destination for mini golfing, water fun, and other activities. Despite the countys urge against it, they opened temporarily over the summer.

Roseville Golfland Sunsplash opens amidst the pandemic

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020

On Friday, May 8, Roseville Golfland Sunsplash opened its doors to the general public for the summer, despite orders from Placer County and the California...

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