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Rachel Guo

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Rachel is a Senior and Co-Editor-in-Chief as well as the News Editor. This is her fourth year on the Gazette staff.

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McRae's new song, "it's ok, I'm ok' tops charts within 24 hours.

Music Review: “It’s ok, I’m ok” is more than just “ok”

Rachel Guo, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2024

   Canadian singer and dancer Tate McRae did it again. She has released another iconic song. With amazing choreography and stunning vocals, McRae...

Jack Antonoff, John Ryan, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Julian Bunetta.

Sweet Sweet Revenge: Sabrina Carpenter’s new song “Taste” music review

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2024

   The viewer's discretion was the final warning to the exaggerated gory music video of Sabrina Carpenter’s song, “Taste.” I immediately snapped...

This is the notification a Gazette staffer's parent received less than an hour after their student visited the Wellness Center.

[Photo] Why does Wellness notify my parents?

Sarah Yee, Samantha Yee, and Sophie Nguyen
May 31, 2024

This is the notification a Gazette staffer's parent received less than an hour after their student visited the Wellness Center.

Felicia Chen: Behind the magic of a Dreamworks visual developer

Felicia Chen: Behind the magic of a Dreamworks visual developer

Rachel Guo and Batul Zanzi
May 30, 2024

Felicia Chen is a graduate from University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and a full time visual development (visdev) artist at DreamWorks Animation....

gavn!: Behind the singer and the music (Q&A)

gavn!: Behind the singer and the music (Q&A)

Rachel Guo and Batul Zanzi
May 30, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2pQzh5cuuqpDErGZNaOULd?si=e_y_XAlARUWmRiuPfqwzVA Gavin Maher, professionally known as gavn! is a recording artist...

Rowan Drake: A glimpse into the music (Q&A)

Rowan Drake: A glimpse into the music (Q&A)

Rachel Guo and Batul Zanzi
May 30, 2024

Rowan Drake is a singer and songwriter whose growing in popularity. Drake has written and sung songs such as “Elephant in the Room,” “Would You...

Overlooked women of history

Overlooked women of history

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2024

Who decides who is remembered and who is forgotten after death? All cultures around the world depend on both men and women, yet the achievements and contributions...

Cover of the song: Whatever

Music Review: To the Critics – “Whatever”

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2024

    Since early January, singer-songwriter Ava Max and DJ Kygo, posted clips of their new song collaboration, “Whatever” on their social media...

Jay Smith, a RUSD student, voiced their concerns about the parental notification policy during the RUSD board meeting on Sept. 6.

What we know about the parental notification policy

Brendan Alders, Ryan Kim, Sarah Yee, and Rachel Guo
November 9, 2023

 Tonight at 6 p.m. marks the second time the Roseville Joint Union School District Board will officially discuss the controversial parental notification...

During the PAMA fundraiser (Oct. 22), Khelfa emphasizes that the Palestinian children's deaths should not be taken lightly and are not just a number on a screen, but an actual human life that was lost.

Palestinian supporters gather to raise money for hospitals in Gaza

Rachel Guo, Emily Lau, and Audrey Baime
October 27, 2023

Hiba Hamdan is thankful her little two year old niece, who is in the West Bank, is safe. She checks in on her everyday through phone calls. Recently, the...

Israeli supporters demand the safe return of 200 hostages

Israeli supporters demand the safe return of 200 hostages

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023

  A crowd of over 200 people stood outside of the Sacramento State Capitol building in support of Israel, in demands of releasing over 200...

 Before: Stephen’s had a table in front of the shelves in his room with many lively paintings and pieces of art from both himself and students.

Exploring the Dens: Before and After

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2023

  From animals to human health, Heidi McKeen redecorates and personalizes room 612. Classroom 612 is a classroom that is as easily recognizable as...

On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 403 (SB 403), a bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of caste. He deemed the bill “unnecessary,” stating that existing laws have already protected employment opportunities for all subgroups of Asian Americans.

Caste in California: from Brahmins to Dalits, Hindus respond to caste discrimination

Rachel Guo and Sophie Nguyen
October 18, 2023

Throughout history, discrimination has been prominent in nearly every country with diverse groups. In 2020, America experienced some of the largest protests...

Satire: An Unspoken Affection, How Asian Parents Show Love

Satire: An Unspoken Affection, How Asian Parents Show Love

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2023

A single shoe flies at you through the corner of your eye when you see your grade on your last math test. You got a B! How disgraceful! Your mother is...

IB Coordinator and English teacher, Bernadette Cranmer has her students write a reflection of an assignment or what the students have learned that day.

First merged CP and IB English class emerges

Rachel Guo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2023

 Granite Bay High School is one of the only schools in Roseville Joint Union High School District other than Oakmont to offer the International Baccalaureate...

Sophomore Bella Simmons is a Round Table employee.

Juggling jobs- how GBHS students do it

Rachel Guo, Staff Writer
June 13, 2023

In just about every generic coming of age story, the high school protagonist embarks on the job search with admirable gusto. The appeals, most notably...

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...

Mr. Braly/ Photo by Rachel Guo

Three OGs (Original Grizzlies) retiring after 27 years

Rachel Guo, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023

Scott Braly: Biology and Fish & Wildlife Scott Braly worked in the U.S. Forest Service as a whitewater rafting guide and later as an Alaskan Fishing...

Graphic by Rachel Guo

A guide to personal finance

Rachel Guo, Staff writer
February 28, 2023

After writing down their expenses, his friend experienced quite a big reality check. Gerald Law, formally known as Gerald Hifner and the Principles of...

Food laid out in front of a boiling pot of broth, waiting to be eaten.

Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu opens in Folsom

Rachel Guo, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

   Tao’s Hotpot & Shabu began soft openings in January in the Folsom area and caused quite a stir in the Asian community. As the only Hotpot restaurant...

Fully-lit menorahs on the last day of Hanukkah.

The Light of Hanukkah 

Rachel Guo, Intro Staff Writer
December 7, 2021

Hanukkah, a holiday celebrated by the Jewish people of our community, has just ended. The Festival of Light reunites family and friends for multiple days...

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