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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

Spencer Cova

Spencer Cova, Co-editor-in-chief

Spencer is a senior, and this is his second year on the Gazette/GBT.org staff. He is one of five co-editors-in-chief for 2018-19.

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The Class of 2019 is ready to take their place in the world, and those who have watched and nurtured them for four years are prepared to say good-bye.

Class of 2019 leaves the bubble

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
May 30, 2019

Many of those Granite Bay High seniors who will walking across the graduation stage in a week with a diploma in their hands have lived their lives up until...

Antman

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
April 25, 2019

Ant-Man   Movie Rating: PG-13 By Spencer Cova     I feel the same way about Marvel as I do quarterback Tom Brady and rapper Drake: I respect...

Rick Singer was indicted as the ringleader of a $25 million bribery and racketeering scheme in order to fraudulently help his clients get into their top colleges.

Local families affected by college scandal

Spencer Cova and Abbie Gould
April 12, 2019

   It turns out that the national college admissions scandal that has rocked the country has some specific connections to former Granite Bay High students...

The College and Career Center at GBHS has informational papers regarding financial aid on a paper stand just outside.

Students weigh their college financial aid options

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
March 27, 2019

  Students often dread the fall semester of their senior year for one specific reason – having to complete college applications.   Little do students...

Former Granite Bay High counselor Brian Hewitt was listed, until earlier today, as a senior coach for The Key, the firm operated by indicted college admissions adviser Rick Singer.

BREAKING: Former GBHS counselor was employed by ringleader of U.S. college admissions scandal

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
March 13, 2019

Until early Wednesday, current Antelope High and former Granite Bay High counselor Brian Hewitt was listed as a “senior coach” with the college consulting...

Students at Granite Bay can be viewed as basing their images off of their class rank, leaving some to feel overlooked because of their their lower rank.

Is class rank valid?

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
February 8, 2019

  The rivalry and resentment on display as a handful of overachievers battle it out over tiny differences in GPA has led school administrators to join...

Commentary: The smoke has cleared, but damage remains

Commentary: The smoke has cleared, but damage remains

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
January 23, 2019

The Camp Fire has been 100 percent contained, air has been clear in Sacramento and the news cameras have been away from Paradise for over two weeks. Yet...

GBHS senior  Josh Yeargin takes an online survey in class.

GBHS uses survey to bridge its gaps

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
November 26, 2018

   It is widely accepted that educational opportunities for students should be equal, that the success of students should not be determined by their...

Commentary: National movement against sexual assault

Commentary: National movement against sexual assault

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
October 10, 2018

  Just more than a week before U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation vote, Christine Blasey Ford accused the nominee of...

After being suspended from his teaching assignment at Oakmont High, former district health teacher Doug Mason spent part of the 2017-18 academic year in a split assignment at both Roseville and Oakmont high schools.

Former RJUHSD teacher Doug Mason resigns

Spencer Cova, co-editor-in-chief
October 8, 2018

  Roseville Joint Union High School District teacher Doug Mason has resigned after receiving an $80,000 separation payment from the district.   Mason...

Music Review: KOD

Music Review: KOD

Spencer Cova, Sports Editor
May 24, 2018

  J Cole, Hip Hop’s lone warrior, sets the bar over his head in his 5th studio album, K.O.D.   The profound cover art of the album denotes the...

The Granite Bay High School Varsity Boys 4x400 relay team celebrate their first place finish at the Sheldon Invitational and hope to continue their road to state.

Boys’ relays prove dominance

Spencer Cova, Sports Editor
May 7, 2018

  3 minutes, 22.46 seconds – the Granite Bay High School 4x400-meter time that shattered the previous long-standing school record.   The track...

The impending arrival of V2

The impending arrival of V2

Spencer Cova, Sports Editor
February 22, 2018

  Vine may have left us–but our love for it never will.   Just over a year ago we mourned the parting of the platform that molded our youth culture,...

GBHS rock climber thrives on big stage

GBHS rock climber thrives on big stage

Spencer Cova, Sports editor
January 23, 2018

  “It was surreal,” sophomore Colin Wills said as he stood atop the podium bolstering him the Youth Continental Champion of the Americas.   Baby...

Jack Powers, 5, and the Grizzly defense hold tight in the first quarter.

Pittsburg tops Granite Bay in NorCal title game

Will Anderson and Spencer Cova
December 10, 2017

    It never really gets cold in Granite Bay, but 43 degrees fahrenheit is enough to numb your toes and get your breath to condensate. ...

Teacher inducted into local hall of fame

Teacher inducted into local hall of fame

Spencer Cova, Staff writer
December 1, 2017

   Of all the impressive athletes to come through Granite Bay, it is unexpected that a teacher would be one of the most accomplished.   This...

Sisters Sydney and Alyssa Sewell attended Breaking Down the Walls, both as leaders.

Breaking Down the Walls impacts students

Spencer Cova, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017

  Many high school students across the nation feel they are generally limited by cliques, stereotypes and labels.   Although the culture at Granite...

Folsoms strong offense outlasts Granite Bay

Folsom’s strong offense outlasts Granite Bay

Will Anderson and Spencer Cova
September 30, 2017

  It was a battle of the heavyweights on Friday night between No. 1- ranked Folsom and No. 2- ranked Granite Bay.   It was a  game that would...

Strong defense pushes Grizzlies to fifth straight win

Strong defense pushes Grizzlies to fifth straight win

Will Anderson and Spencer Cova
September 23, 2017

  Crisp air covered the Loomis backcountry on the first evening of fall, but a bitter rivalry between two football powerhouses was only heating up....

GBHS football gets hit with concussions

GBHS football gets hit with concussions

Spencer Cova, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017

  From August to mid November, Granite Bay High School life revolves around the football team.   Over the summer, the Journal of the American...

Another second half push leads Grizzlies to second win of the season

Another second half push leads Grizzlies to second win of the season

Will Anderson and Spencer Cova
September 2, 2017

After a delayed start time due to the extreme heat in the greater Sacramento area, Friday night’s contest between the Granite Bay Grizzlies and Whitney...

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