Generation after generation, teenagers have always found new ways to cause mischief.

One thing that has stayed constant is the undeniable demand of some teens for alcoholic beverages that are supposed…

For some teachers who work in the Roseville Joint Union High School District, the general attitude and relationship between the district and its educators is tense.

The dissatisfaction of some RJUHSD…

Students across the country rarely have the opportunity to take full advantage of their First Amendment rights and make their voices heard, but it’s been happening recently for conservative students at…

Fifteen year-old Anika Varma no longer strives for greatness – she has reached it.

Varma’s love for golf started when she was four. Her whole family played golf, and it was only natural that she would…

Administrators at our school – the principal and the assistant principals – are at-will employees. 

“At-will employment means that (I’m) not protected in my employment status by any contract…

Gas prices have risen dramatically over the last four decades, and so the recent spike in prices isn’t necessarily surprising – but it’s still painful to student pocketbooks.

Just 40 years ago,…

As children, many found something to cling onto when they were scared, hurt or lonely. Some had a teddy bear, others a doll.

It was that tool that stayed with them through their first steps, their first…

In October, PG&E turned off the lights for thousands of houses in Northern California.

More 800,000 properties, including homes in Placer County, lost power.

The suddenly dormant grid caused…

In 2008, the tracking app Life360 was released, and it has recently grown immensely in popularity.

Founded by Chris Hulls and Alex Haro, the app allows those who have downloaded it to share their location…

A lock and a key.

The safety and security provided by these modern-day essentials often lead people to trust that whatever they leave behind that lock will remain undisturbed until they return with…

The asphalt in Granite Bay High School’s parking lot, as well as the concrete block walls shared with a housing development at the end of the main parking lot and the Grizzly bear statue were vandalized…

Almost everyone is familiar with the college scandal that broke out early in the year involving Rick Singer, a former college counselor in the Sacramento area that worked with past Granite Bay students.

When…

Abortion, a word that for most evokes strong emotions, has been a topic of controversy within the political world and the general public.

Planned Parenthood, one of the leading institutions for women’s…

The money’s starting to talk, and the district wants to know if people are going to walk.

In an effort to reduce staff upheaval that could result from the opening of the Roseville Joint Union High…

The typical hall pass at Granite Bay High is a green lanyard connected to a green piece of paper with a Grizzly bear and the teacher’s name on it.
But then, there are the alternatives that can be interesting,…

Sneaking a glance at a neighbor’s test, hiding a phone under the desk, grabbing a quick picture of a test, plagiarizing part of an essay, discussing questions with students who have yet to take the exam.

No…

As vaping becomes a more common and widespread practice, various ramifications are coming to light.

Concerns have already surfaced about the addictive qualities of nicotine, but the most recent and…

Minimizing a bedroom is one thing, but minimizing an entire house is quite another.

The tiny house trend has grown immensely in the past few years, inspiring many to leave behind a majority of their…

Some people might think they are professional dancers, and some people are Sarah Thompson.

As a freshman at Granite Bay High School, she has been dancing with superstars since a very young age.

She…

Power and money are two powerful forces that can and have been proven to be able to ultimately help an individual obtain almost any wish, including the desire to gain entry into some of the world’s most…

It really was by accident.

   When band director Lynn Lewis  decided to create an Area 51-themed field show for the Granite Bay High band, she and her staff members had no idea about the Race to…

In late May, the Roseville Joint Union High School District board voted 4-1 in favor of approving a petition submitted by local charter school John Adams Academy, which will make the high school district…

Kevin Kiley didn’t know he was headed to the Ivy Leagues and eventually the California state legislature when he was a student at Granite Bay High – but that’s exactly where he ended up.

Kiley…

Granite Bay High School students have branched out into different academic paths since the beginning of Grizzly history – however, in recent  years, these differences have changed the reality of student…

BROCKHAMPTON is the boy band you’ve either heard too much or nothing about. In fact, no one seems to know much about the group, with Google estimating that there are “at least 10” active rappers…

The drama program has never failed to deliver a show loaded with talented performers.

  In their most recent production, She Kills Monsters, viewers were pleasantly surprised to watch many new faces…

   Many students participate in sports, but few women join wrestling.

  This year Victoria Wells, Hannah Thrash, and Lauren Gray have joined the Granite Bay High School wrestling team.

  While…

  A parent and a coach hold very similar – and at times interchangeable – roles in a child’s life. But when those two positions are held by the same person, the speculation of it bleeding into…

   After 10 years of hard work and dedication, softball player and senior Lindsay Poulos was recruited in December to play for the Harvard University softball team.

  “Harvard never crossed my…

Every year, the French program at Granite Bay High School finds itself having to fight to keep its spot. With a significantly smaller department than the Spanish program, the two French teachers – Lynne…

26.2 is an important number in running – for many, it is not only the number of miles in a marathon but also the distance they wish to someday complete.

However, for the daring few, 26.2 miles is…

 As the stunt season approaches, the cheer team is looking forward to a combination of fun and success. This year however, they won’t be leading chants at the end of the basketball courts.

  When…

  It is a known fact that Granite Bay High School students often wrestle with the decision on whether to attend school events especially dances. Dances like Homecoming are often overlooked. However,…

  Three years ago, high schools across California changed their math curriculums to Common Core, bringing in Integrated Math and ditching the traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 sequence.

…

 In their final year of high school, seniors anxiously await their last day of school, ready and excited to complete their first huge milestone in life. However, that day of freedom is closer for some…

 Junior Colin Wills has taken his newfound passion to the next level.

  After two years of competitive climbing, Wills has earned a spot on the United States bouldering team. His skills have allowed…

 Standardized testing has been just another aspect of the high school experience for more than half a century now – the SAT and ACT were introduced in 1926 and 1959, respectively.

  However,…

As more and more sophomores pass 15 and a half years old, the number of students on the roads noticeably increases as well.

With driving being among sophomore’s top priorities, the race to get permitted…

As a football player, senior year is a time to leave it all on the field for a game you have played your whole life. But what if the end comes closer than expected?

This season, Granite Bay football…

Granite Bay High School has committed, diligent athletes who push through difficult conditions to follow through with their sports.

Most people only see athletes perform during a game or meet. They…