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Dark side of drinking

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Even if it looks cool, culture is not a costume

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hen the ever-spirited Granite Bay Tribe was first created my freshman year, it began with something a bit more controversial than a “white-out theme” for every game.

In the first few games of the Tribe’s original cheering season, the members donned warrior face paint, Native American headdresses with feathers and cultural drums. They also made warrior chants to “express their spirit.”

While this might sound innocent and not offensive to many, it was quite the opposite for some others who decided to go to the administration.

The Tribe then had to ditch the accessories.

Before I begin explaining how cultural appropriation (adopting meaningful symbols of another culture and using them for a nontraditional, casual purpose) like this is wrong and you begin to roll your eyes, let’s take a brief walk through the history of the Native American: We all know about the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock and their meeting with the American Indians that ended in the most joyous feast that our Kindergarten teacher used to explain why we should all just get along.

Then, of course, there’s the forced relocation and mass slaughtering of the Natives, but, hey, that’s history.

But is that kind of blatant and violent racism really “history?”

In the 1950s, Natives were again forced to move by the U.S. government, this time into urban areas, which was supposedly meant to help them find jobs but instead created greater unemployment for the their population. People in these cities also often used the slur “redskins” to talk about the new members of their communities.

But now, in 2013, the Redskins are a football team. Is that the sign of progress and us being at a point where we can look back and laugh at our old ways, or is it racially insensitive?

My answer would be racially insensitive. When there are still thousands of people alive who remember having slurs yelled at them and being forced to rid themselves of any sign of their heritage in order to live in society, it is rude for us to now treat that culture like a fun costume.

This does not only apply to the Native American culture, but to others such as Indian culture as well (now white, non-Hindu fashion models are wearing bindis).

Yet when the culture being offended speaks up and says that they will not let their culture become a costume, the response is not an apology. Rather, they are generally told that no offense was meant and that actually their culture is “just really cool.”

No, when a group of people was at one point in time chastised in this country for having a different culture and you now decide to wear their meaningful symbols, that’s not cool. That’s just the modern way of the white man taking what is not his own. *** Alexa Zogopoulos, a senior, is a Gazette co-editor-in-chief.

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Alcohol poisoning at parties happens far more often than reported, and multiple GBHS students have experienced this without immediate help

Recent law protects students when they seek help for intoxicated friends

BY CAITLYN HURLEY

churley.gazette@gmail.com

When I was a sophomore, I was at my friend’s house that was a senior and we were taking shots on shots of vodka. I was so f---- up I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t talk, I don’t even know how many shots I took.

– a Granite Bay High senior girl *** Some GBHS students have been in this

situation; it’s a reality of this day and age.

Teenagers are across the nation participate in “binge-drinking” – drinking with the sole purpose of getting drunk. According to the Center for Disease Control, 90 percent of alcohol consumed by underage drinkers happens during binges, and 56 percent of underage drinkers consumed alcohol in someone else’s home.

With so many students and minors drinking

New state law is a first for nation

law enforcement officials if they need assistance with a friend who is severely ill.

“We are here to help teens out,” Martinez said. “We don’t want teens to be afraid of getting in trouble. That’s not our objective.”

Under the California State Alcohol Immunity Act, minors (those who are under age 21) are immune from criminal prosecution if they call 911 to report that either they or another person is in need of medical assistance because of alcohol consumption.

The underage person who reports that another person is in need of medical assistance See DRINKING, page A6

Placer county homeless rate grows in last year

More people lose homes to foreclosure

California enacts law allowing transgender students to utilize the facilities of the gender they identify with

BY KIANA OKHOVAT

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BY ALEXA ZOGOPOULOS azogopoulos.gazette@gmail.com

This past August, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1266 into effect, also known as the School Success and Opportunities Act. This law, which is being viewed as a major stride for transgender student rights, requires all public schools to allow students to use bathrooms and locker rooms of the gender they identify with-which is not necessarily the gender that matches the sex they were born as.

School districts in San Francisco and Los Angeles have had similar policies in place for a few years, but AB 1266 is the first state-wide law regarding transgender students’ rights.

The purpose of the law was to try to help prevent the bullying and challenges that transgender students frequently face in school. Something as seemingly simple as being able to choose which bathroom to use can be a distressing situation for someone who is not cisgender (one whose self-identified gender matches that of their birth-assigned sex). “(This law) means I finally have utilities for myself … before I couldn’t use a specific restroom because I didn’t look a certain way or have specific body parts,” said a GBHS student, who is transgender

to get drunk, it is not uncommon for minors who consume too much alcohol to become violently ill. Instead of taking their friends who become ill from potential alcohol poisoning to the hospital, many teens simply put their ill friend in a bathroom and let them “wait it out.”

Parents and law enforcement officials do what they can to prevent teenagers from drinking, but rarely do teens learn how they can help their intoxicated friends who have made the decision to drink.

California Highway Patrol officer David Martinez said teens who decide to drink need to be able to come to

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Non-gender specific restrooms are an alternative that many schools are adopting to avoid requiring transgender students to use the regular school restrooms and now is able to feel more comfortable in their everyday school life.

For members of the trans community who were in school long before AB 1266, this law is something that they said could have been a major benefit to their school experience.

“As an older trans person myself,” said JoAnna Michaels, a representative from Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), “I would’ve loved to not have to worry about using locker rooms or anything like that in high school.”

AB 1266 not only permits students to use the facility for which they identify, but it also allows them to participate in a sport of whichever gender they identify.

“It gives them the opportunity to fully participate, try out for the sports teams of their choice … it gives them the opportunity to come out of the shadows,” said Jim Cunningham, GBHS GaySee LAW, page A8

Although the economy has begun its recovery from the almost five-year recession, not every area has seen a positive change—this includes Placer County.

“In the last month, 20 percent ... more people (are) coming in, indicating we’re looking (to serve) a higher number of people this year,” said Suzi deFosset, executive director of the Gathering Inn on Berkeley Avenue in Roseville.

This rise is due to a growth in the number of foreclosed homes. Some communities and cities have declared homelessness illegal and provide relief, but Placer County is not one of those.

Although it is easy to simply encourage homeless people to go out and look for jobs, it is very unlikely for them to be hired, therefore preventing them from leaving their situation.

“Without a house, without a phone, without a home, a lot of employers won’t even consider them,” AP Government teacher Jarrod Westberg said.

A handful of organizations have been created in recent years for the purpose of providing resources to these homeless people in the area.

One notable organization is The Gathering Inn in Roseville. The Gathering Inn is nonprofit and See HOMELESSNESS, page A8

Poll: Parents want more counseling assistance

Large student loads make it tough on GBHS counselors

BY SYDNEY KAHMANN

skahmann.gazette@gmail.com

Granite Bay High parents and students expect more personal advising throughout high school and the college application process than the GBHS counselors are able to provide, according to a recent poll.

Last May, parents were asked to complete a survey as part of GBHS’ Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation process. Of the 383 parents

who responded to the survey, a higher percentage responded negatively to counselor-related questions than to a majority of the other survey questions.

The first question, “In general I am satisfied that: My student’s counselor supports me as a parent in advocating for my student’s academic, career, and social development when needed,” resulted in a 16 percent disagree rating and 7.2 percent strongly disagree rating.

While counselors wish they could spend more time with

students, they have many other responsibilities to attend to that must be taken care of first.

“It’s hard to be as proactive as you would like,” said Paul Stordahl, GBHS counselor.

“You feel like you’re putting out fires all the time, because of … student issues that are surfacing. So it’s kind of the tyranny of the urgent in the way you operate for the most part.”

School counselors do not only counsel students for graduation and schedule requirements, See POLL, page A8

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voices A look back on Ripple Effect Students’ reactions to Ripple Effect week and the impact it made

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A sneak peek of Romeo and Juliet The first play of the school year, told in a different time and with an interesting new mood

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The undertone of nerd culture

The overt sexism in video games and the rest of the geek world

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Locals promote disability awareness

laurel teague

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Warfield plans largest GBHS blood drive yet

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inda Warfield, Granite Bay High’s nurse since opening, is retiring this year.

She hopes to see GBHS students donate 200 pints of blood before she goes!

If you are at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds, you can sign up to donate in the Health Center, although you might need a signed parent consent form. Oh, bureaucracy.

The blood drive will be on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Each student can donate a maximum of one pint.

According to the American Red Cross, an average of three pints are used during a blood transfusion.

Let’s make this happen and save some lives, Granite Bay! *** The themes for our Broadway-themed Homecoming this year are as follows: freshmen: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, sophomores: Peter Pan, juniors: Hairspray, seniors: The Lion King.

For Spirit Week next week, don’t forget to wear tropical clothes on Monday, pajamas on Tuesday, to dress as anything that ends in “-er” on Thursday, which is not awkward at all, and to Roll Tribe on Friday in your white-out or wear green, black, and silver gear for the game. *** Riley Carroll is up for an Environmental Media Association Award for her work as an anchor on the Sacramento-based Eco Company TV. The awards will be announced Oct. 19. Good luck, Riley! *** Congratulations to Alex Rocca, Travis Bauer, CJ Stone, Luke Bussey and Owen McNiff for making this year’s homecoming King court!

Congratulations to Kelly Fox, Lauren Brackett, Haley Lederer, Danielle Scribner, and Audrey Tate for making this year’s homecoming Queen court!

Don’t let the crowns go to your heads, royalty! *** Shout out to MC’s for Homecoming: Christian Stone, Katy Mercereau, Kiana Okhovat, and Byrce Ross-Flannegan. I commend you personally on your bravery. *** Laurel Teague, a senior, is a Gazette staff writer.

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GBHS senior’s club gathers volunteers for community outreach

BY SAVITRI ASOKAN sasokan.gazette@gmail.com

__To combat a gap in disability awareness among millenniums, A Touch of Understanding, an organization which promotes empathy and acceptance for those with disabilities, was formed.

According to the organization’s website, its main purpose is to “provide disability awareness programs designed to educate a new generation to understand the challenges associated with disabilities and to accept and respect all individuals.”

The organization created school workshops “to relieve the discrimination and social isolation experienced by children with disabilities,” said Shari Dawson, a member of ATOU. These educational workshops, first created in the Eureka School District in 1995, include activities such as wheelchair racing and blind dining to encourage empathy.

While they are targeted at a younger demographic, the programs affect many well into high school, changing their perspective on their disabled classmates.

Jesse Damos, a sophomore at Granite Bay High School, is one of many who have participated in the program.

“It had a lasting impact on me by giving me insight into how people with disabilities are hampered with everyday tasks,” Damos said, “which I didn’t realize since I took these things for granted.”

Damos’s eye-opening experience was shared by senior Anna von Wendorff, who was inspired to volunteer with the organization her freshman year. According to von Wendorff, her participation in the program has increased her awareness.

“I have gained such confidence to talk to others who may be different than me,” von Wendorff said.

“I learned a lot about working with unique personalities, and to be open to everyone. I’ve learned that any two strangers have so much more in common that they realize.”

The organization’s success led them to expand their horizons to GBHS. With the inception of the Youth Force Club, ATOU aims to directly influence campus culture.

“The ATOU Youth Force Club is a new club, so we are just beginning to affect the GBHS community,” club president von Wendorff said, “but I already see the effects within the members of the club itself. We have a great mix of students.”

Students’ past experiences with the

organization allowed ATOU to successfully transition to a high school setting, Dawson said.

“Many students at GBHS that attended elementary school in the Eureka School District have gone through the workshops,” Dawson said. “Some of these students have come back to volunteer their time. Other students … have supported ATOU by getting Key Club volunteers to help out with Youth F.O.R.C.E. events.”

Both volunteers and organization members said reaching out will only bring positive benefits.

“With a great leader and the help of the aid from ATOU, I believe that (we) will improve awareness and respect towards individuals with disabilities,” Damos said.

According to von Wendorff, there is ample room for changes in GBHS culture.

“I feel that we tend to avoid discussing disabilities on our campus,” von Wendorff said. “I have seen students with disabilities teased and laughed at, and students do not step in because of who they will be perceived as. Students are who they distinguish themselves to be through their own actions, and we hope to encourage not only the acceptance of but also the inclusion of all.”

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Elementary school children of all ages race wheelchairs, top, and walk with canes for the visually impaired, above, as a small part of A Touch Of Understanding’s local disability awareness programs. The organization hopes to increase empathy by putting students in the shoes of the disabled during a series of activities.

Spanish department welcomes new teacher to staff

Rookie educator replaces substitute

BY EPSA SHARMA

esharma.gazette@gmail.com

__Anarbol Hurtado, the new Spanish teacher on campus, is new to teaching and the Sacramento area. He completed his student teaching last school year at Folsom High School.

As soon as he had heard about the job opening at Granite Bay High School, he applied, eager to begin his career.

“I am very excited to work at GBHS,” Ultado said. “This is what I wanted, and is what I need, my excitement builds every day as I walk around campus because it feels great to enrich students’ lives with knowledge.”

As a new teacher, he’s looking forward to getting to know the staff and the students.

“I am most looking forward to meeting and getting to know my students, the community,” Ultado said.

“The faculty have been welcoming me here with open arms, it’s really nice here.”

Ultado teaches Spanish 1 and 3, so every Wednesday he meets with the Spanish 1 and 3 teachers and they go over the curriculum with him and help him ease into the course.

“He came in at the 4 week mark so it’s hard because he didn’t get the training that all the other new teachers got,” GBHS Spanish teacher Jennifer Hill said. “We’re doing all we can to make him comfortable with the school and get used to the system at GBHS. The teacher training day is similar to Grizzly Retreat, and without one it’s very difficult for new teachers to get used to the campus. Since Ultado wasn’t unable to attend the training day, the teachers are reaching out and helping him get used to his first

teacher.” teaching job.

Petta’s substituting job ended Sept “I’ve always heard Granite Bay is 13 because the a great community GBHS adminisand I’m happy to tration found a new now be a part of full-time Spanish it,” Ultado said.

The faculty have teacher.

“Everyone has When GBHS been so welcombeen welcomfirst opened, Petta ing, the staff and ing me here with was one of the the students are making sure I enopen arms. It’s first teachers at school. She joy my experience really nice here. this then transferred as a teacher here at over to Oakmont GBHS.” High School and The Spanish de– Anarbol Hurtado, became a teacher partment found UlSpanish Teacher there. After worktado after Norma ing at Oakmont, Petta’s brief return she retired from to the staff. teaching full-time “We knew we and volunteered to needed someone to cover until we hired a Spanish be put on the district substitute list.

“Teachers are part of a retirement teacher (and) we contacted Mrs. Petta,” said GBHS Principal Mi- system called California Teachers chael McGuire. “She’s worked here Retirement System,” McGuire said. before, and she’s a good Spanish “When they retire there’s a long

Out-of-state schools attract students despite higher prices Budget troubles reduce California colleges’ appeal

BY PAUL ZEISS

pzeiss.gazette@gmail.com

The clock is ticking for seniors.

Although it is still early in the school year, seniors have a lot to decide about their future after high school. For many at Granite Bay High School, this big decision is where they will attend college.

College and Career center counselor Cindi Underwood has noticed a rise in the number of graduates who attend out-of-state colleges.

“One thing students are looking at is that a lot of out-of-state colleges have their students graduate in four years,” Underwood said. “Whereas, in California state schools, sometimes the majors are really compacted and students find it difficult to finish in four (years).”

This is due to the California budget situation. Limited funds have increased class sizes

and students find it problematic to enroll in their classes.

Underwood said she believes that all of these reasons may cause California high school students to pursue a post-high school education elsewhere.

University of California officials stated in April 2011 that they would accept more out-of-state students because they could charge about three times what state residents pay. Underwood said this is a disadvantage to California students.

Jeff Ritter, a senior at GBHS, has already received an acceptance letter from Northern Arizona University, which he is considering.

“In out-of-state colleges it is more of a break from family and friends and you can get a new experience in another place with a new culture and branch out and make a bunch of new friends,” Ritter said.

He also looks forward to paying a lower col-

lege tuition cost if he attends NAU. It is a part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange program, a collection of Western state colleges offering reduced out-of-state tuition to students who meet the standards of a 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average in required classes as well a 22 ACT score or an 1100 SAT score.

Still, many students choose to stay in-state and receive the quality education that is offered in California from UCs and California State Universities.

GBHS counselor Christina Cross said that although they are great schools, California public colleges are becoming more exclusive.

“The UCs are some of the most competitive schools to get into in the nation,” Cross said, “On one hand, it’s positive because it means that across the board we have some phenomenal students applying. But, on the other hand, it does make it more challenging for other students to be accepted.”

Esha Lal, a senior at GBHS, accepts the chal-

process, it’s not a simple task, there’s paperwork, calculations and contact with the district.”

Despite her retirement, Petta can teach because retired teachers are allowed to remain working as substitutes.

Since she was on the substitute list, she received a call on a Thursday afternoon because GBHS needed a new Spanish teacher.

“I know the people in the department, and a lot of them are still here so it’s wonderful to see them,” Petta said.

The long-term substituting job gave her a chance to connect with her students. She subbed occasionally last year, but it was difficult to develop relationships with students in a short period of time.

“I get emotional just thinking about leaving the kids, they’ve been wonderful,” Petta said. “I’ve been really blessed to have such a great group of kids.”

FAST FACTS Tuition and fees for mostattended out-of-state universities by 2013 GBHS graduates:

wUniversity of Oregon: $29,788 vs. $9,763 in-state wUniversity of Arizona: $18,892 vs. $6,292 in-state wUniversity of Nevada, Reno: $20,513 vs. $ 6,603 in-state SOURCE: COLLEGEDATA, GBHS COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

lenge and will apply to UC schools this spring.

“I love the culture and the weather of California, and the wonderful thing about UC schools is that you can receive an Ivy League education without ever leaving California,” Lal said.

“Since all of those things fit my criteria, UC schools provide a good option to my college education.”

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Ripple Effect creates profound impact on GBHS Anti-bullying program changes students’ perspectives

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Student government members speak in the Ripple Effect bulletin, which aims to postively affect GBHS culture by spreading awareness about personal struggles.

BY MAKENZIE BRITO mbrito.gazette@gmail.com

The Ripple Effect, an annual week-long program, had an even greater impact on the Granite Bay High School campus this year.

Taking place on Sept. 23, this year’s Ripple Effect was kicked off by guest speaker Patrick Maurer and throughout the week had an emphasis on awareness, respect, self-expression, reaching out and unity.

The culture campaign began in 2006 and has morphed over the years. “(Ripple Effect) started out as an answer to bullying, but it has definitely broadened,” student government teacher Tamara Givens said. “That’s part of it, but our main purpose is to (…) create an environment where students feel safe, comfortable and can be themselves.”

Most students throughout GBHS have given positive feedback about the program itself.

“I think the Ripple Effect is a good reminder for the school because I feel like people forget how the little things they say and do are a big impact on others,” junior Natalie Hahn said.

The Ripple Effect also made a lasting impression ness was being fed to everyone,” Hahn said.

According to senior class president CJ Stone, on the freshman class. According to freshman Kyle Sundquist, the class will benefit from the experi- communication between student government and media was key to providing ence especially because high school is quality bulletins. a new experience in itself.

“We were both on the same “We are constantly in new situations I could feel the page and able to make the bullewhere bullying can occur a lot more in the best they could possibly comparison to what happened in junior tensions in the tins be,” Stone said. high,” Sundquist said. room (...) It The effort evidently paid off.

The seemingly most effective aspect Numerous students throughout of the Ripple Effect this year was the was almost like GBHS share the opinion that personal stories paired with media’s awareness was this year’s Ripple Effect was production of the bulletins.

“I think the stories on the bulletins being fed to ev- much more effective than it has been in past years. were really personal and showed that eryone.

“I thought it was a lot more you really don’t know what someone powerful than usual and I’ve is going through,” senior Kylee Floodheard a lot of other students say man said. “Even those close to you – Natalie Hahn, junior that too,” Floodman said. could be going through something Hahn attributes this year’s completely traumatizing and you don’t impact to the personal stories, know it.”

Hahn, who personally related to one of the stories which were told by four GBHS students and a staff member. told during the week, agreed.

“I think the stories shared hit a different level with “I could feel the tensions in the room while the bulletins were playing and it was almost like aware- students,” Hahn said.

Stone agrees and adds that improvement on this year’s program can also be accredited to an increase in staff involvement and willingness to facilitate the class activities.

However, the program was somewhat lacking in implementation of social media. While there was less push on spreading the content electronically, it was overall more influential, Stone said.

Unlike past years, the Ripple Effect will be a much longer event, implemented throughout the entire year rather than just a week.

“We’re doing something called the Wave, which is a continuation of the Ripple Effect,” Stone said. “Every two weeks we are planning on doing an activity… and follow-up bulletins to keep the program going.”

Floodman said this all-year plan will help implement the messages of the program.

“I think adding on little things here and there throughout the year will definitely help keep the spirit of the Ripple Effect going,” Floodman said.

Givens acknowledged that an all-year Ripple Effect is ideal to achieve its goal.

“We always want to keep it going, that has always been our goal,” Givens said. “If it doesn’t have a lasting impact, then (the campaign) isn’t doing what we want.”

Teen parties foster an environment of sexual harassment Substance abuse increases the chance of assault, rape and molestation

BY LAUREL TEAGUE

lteague.gazette@gmail.com

___Beneath Granite Bay’s shiny surface lies an unspoken reality, which can devastate those who chance upon it. Parties, which so many students attend, can create an environment for sexual harassment.

Illegal abuse of alcohol causes drowsiness, which leads to inhibited judgment – the primary cause for assault. Students at Granite Bay High School have firsthand experience with these negative repercussions.

“I woke up and I didn’t know where I was. There was this big guy standing over me, and my pants were down,” said a GBHS senior, who wished to remain anonymous. “It took me a minute to realize what was happening. He started to reach for me again, and I kept saying stop, stop, but he didn’t.”

According to the senior, one major issue was the reluctance of others to interfere in the situation.

“I kept saying stop,” the senior said.

“There were other people around, but they didn’t do anything. I was too weak to move; finally someone else helped me to another bed.”

Misconceptions also plague those who observe the assault, often resulting in victim-blaming, perpetuating rape culture.

“To this day I’m not sure exactly what happened,” the senior said. “I only know what other people have told me. It’s honestly terrible, because now I’ll have people who come up to me and think that I had willing sex with him. I’ve been called a slut. I’ve had people say how they couldn’t believe how I could sleep with that many people.”

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, only 54 percent of vic-

tims inform the police of the crime. This silence has manifested itself in the senior’s reaction as well.

“I haven’t ever told anyone the truth because I’m afraid they won’t understand,” the senior said. “It’s a scary thing to talk about because there is the chance that they will blame you like everyone else.”

Another GBHS senior had a similar experience with sexual violation at a party.

“He grabbed my shoulder and pulled me in, and I could smell the alcohol on his breath,” the senior said. “He was obviously drunk. He started saying stuff like “You’re going to do stuff with me, or you’re not leaving” and he locked the door.”

According to the senior, her young age prevented her from fully reacting to the situation.

“I was thirteen going into my freshman year and I didn’t know what to do,” the senior said. “I didn’t want to scream because I was at my best friend’s house. I wanted to be able to stay at my best friend’s house.

He tried to have sex with me, but at the end I had the nerve to slap him across his face.”

Like the other senior, the student did not inform others of the occurrence.

The Gazette talked to senior CJ Stone, ASB president, to find out what future events students should expect.

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Gazette: What activities can students look forward to during Homecoming week?

Stone: We’re going to have some really cool lunchtime activities; we’re going to have float building. Along with that we are having the voting for Homecoming which is exciting and suspenseful. The Bonfire Rally is a lot of fun also because it gets you prepped for the game. To tie it all together we have Spirit Week, and Spirit Week is a lot of fun. I really want to encourage students to dress up.

Stone: Well, there are very few times you get to build a float in your life, and you get to hang out with your friends and meet new people. Also, you get to take pride in something that you built.

Gazette: Why isn’t the Homecoming dance formal?

Gazette: Is student government more stressful in the spring or in the fall?

Stone: Probably in the fall because of homecoming week.

And in the spring all we have is Sports-O-Rama and Powder Puff, but you really get to choose how much you’re going to be stressed, because you get

Sexual assault statistics w54 percent of sexual assaults are not reported to the police wOne out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape wTwo out of three of rapists are someone known to the victim Source: Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network

The senior said that her experience permanently scarred her in her interactions with males, especially in the context of relationships.

“Just stay strong,” the senior said, offering advice to possible victims. “Just do whatever you have to stop them. If you let them get away with what they want, they are going to continue to take advantage of others. It will become a huge cycle.”

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Gazette: Why should students participate and help out with float building?

Stone: It’s supposed to be an all-inclusive event, and having a formal dance makes some kids not want to go and its purpose is to bring the whole school together.

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“My parents still don’t know to this day,” the senior said. “It’s kind of hard but I’ve dealt with it. I’ve gone to counseling.

“There have been huge repercussions, emotionally too. I have the fear that the person is going to do something with me.

Even if I willingly do something with a boy, just the fact of leaving is a big thing. I have the issue that they’re using me.”

Alcohol abuse is definitely a major factor in the circumstances leading up to the attack, the senior said.

“I just think that the alcohol affects you,” the senior said. “It makes you think differently, so you don’t know what you’re doing. I think he wasn’t confident in himself, and when you get drunk you get the feeling that you can do anything.”

A similar situation occurred with a Whitney High School senior.

“He wouldn’t stop grabbing me and throwing me on the bed. I was saying stop over and over and he wouldn’t stop,” the senior said. “He started trying to have sex with me and his friend was in the room.

His friend was just sitting there and laughing. I told him I had an STD so he would finally get off me.”

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ASB president CJ Stone discusses the Homecoming dance.

to choose how much you get to work.

Gazette: What are your favorite things about being ASB president?

Stone: The relationships with the staff that I’ve made.

–Compiled by Epsa Sharma

Ursus, the GBHS yearbook, is the recent designee of scholastic honors for design and content.

“We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Ursus has been designated a Silver Medalist from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association,” yearbook adviser Bernadette Cranmer said in an e-mail. “CSPA is one of two national scholastic press associations that offer competitions for student media. It is a prestigious award.”

According to the association’s website, its “goal is to unite student journalists and faculty advisers at schools and colleges through educational conferences, idea exchanges, textbooks, critiques and award programs.”

Last year’s yearbook, themed ‘Greatness comes from…’, was ranked in the top five percent in the nation. Ursus earned a point score of 788, only 12 points away from gold medal status, which ranges from eight hundred to a thousand points.

Cranmer attributes the success to the accommodations made by everyone at the school.

“Thank you all so much for your patience in letting students take photos and complete interviews with you and your students,” Cranmer said, addressing the faculty. “It really does make a difference in the book we’re able to give to GBHS.” Compiled by Savitri Asokan

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 Last year’s Ursus earned a high score from the Columbian Scholastic Press Association.

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GB polls: It’s all about who’s hot and who’s not

Students get ranked and judged on Twitter account

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“I just wanted a place where people could vote on school (issues) anonymously,” senior Myles Slattery said.

This idea inspired Slattery, a Tribe leader, to create @gbpolls, a Twitter account that asks the Granite Bay High School student body to vote on a wide array of school issues and new ideas.

Jackson Rodriguez, another Tribe leader is also a supporter of @gbpolls.

“I think it gives a good idea of what people want (from the Tribe),” Rodriguez said.

Slattery, a Tribe leader, originally created the account to ask students about Tribe-related matters, such as where the tribe section should be located.

Slattery then presented a wide variety of polls to his followers on Twitter, and the account slowly became more and more popular.

“I’ve come up with a lot of the ideas (for the polls),” Slattery said. “But I’ve gotten a couple of suggestions from other users.”

Slattery’s idea seemed to be functioning well, until the anonymity of the internet complicated his efforts to gather the opinions of GBHS students.

Shortly after the creation of Slattery’s original account, @

gbpolls, another account, @gbhspolls, started tweeting more offensive polls designed to entertain and upset GBHS students.

These polls included: “Who is the hottest girl at GB?” and “Who has the best rack?”

Needless to say, these polls offended many of their viewers, especially the female students who were the candidates in the polling categories.

Senior Ana Pellegrino was featured in one of these polls.

“I didn’t even know what it was at first,” Pellegrino said. “My friends kept telling me to check out @gbhspolls on Twitter.”

Pellegrino was surprised to find her body being voted on anonymously by her peers.

“I guess it was supposed to be funny, but it just ended up being kind of discriminatory,” Pellegrino said. “I was offended that’s what they wanted people to know me for.”

Senior Kerri O’Brien was also featured in one of the offensive polls posted by the @gbhspolls account.

O’Brien was upset over being objectified by the offensive poll, but also felt like @gbhspolls had other negative impacts for students.

“The other account (@gbpolls) actually has practical school uses, so I thought it was stupid that someone would make a mockery

Granite Bay Twitter accounts were made for opposite purposes. One account, left, promoted school activites and asked for student input on events. Another judged girls’ appearances and ranked them by “hotness.” about the (other account).” said. of that,” O’Brien said.

Slattery added that the joke The creator of the @gbhspolls Despite much blame being account has negatively affected Slattery was blamed by many people for the polls taken by the account has yet to be identified, initially placed on Slattery’s ac- the reputation of his account @gbhspolls account because of much to the frustration of the stu- count, he believes the publicity even though he personally did his account’s similar name and dents who were offended by the helped to increase his account’s not post any of the controverbecause he posted a similar poll account’s content, and after only popularity. sial content. posting a few times, the creator of “I probably got a few more as a joke.

“I thought the whole thing “A lot of people thought I was @gbhspolls decided to shut the followers because of the controwas stupid,” O’Brien said. “It versy itself,” Slattery said. “I’m associated with the other ac- account down. hurts people’s self esteem, and “@gbhspolls is gone, and I planning on essentially continucount,” Slattery said. “I posted I don’t think the person who a ‘Who is the hottest guy?’ poll don’t think anyone is ever going ing the account until the end of created it realized that.” to find out who did it,” Slattery this year.” as a joke while people were upset

National Honor Society opens new chapter Students apply to be a member of elite new GBHS group

BY TROY PAWLAK tpawlak.gazette@gmail.com

The National Honor Society came to Granite Bay High School this year to help spread service and to get students more involved in their community.

NHS is an organization dedicated providing service to the community and the school and to recognizing outstanding students in several areas of character and personality.

In order to be considered to become a member of NHS, an application must be filled out at the beginning of the year. Once accepted, a student is a member for life.

Senior Katie Mersereau, a member of the California Scholarship Federation, hopes to join the NHS to become part of a prestigious society and have a stronger college application.

“It’s known for its prestige in high schools and also its opportunities in scholarships that it provides,” Mersereau said.

NHS was created in 1921 and is the premier nationwide organization whose goal is “to create enthusiasm for scholarship(s), to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools,” according to the NHS official website.

NHS offers strong benefits to students who are accepted because it helps fulfill service hours and access to unique scholarship opportunities.

Applicants are judged based on character, service, scholastic success and leadership. Acceptance into these high-prestige groups requires several accounts of success in leadership and service.

Mersereau is a member of Student Government, a cabinet member and vice presi-

dent of ASB, which she hopes will fulfill the leadership needs of the application.

Students who dedicate themselves to be accepted into the NHS are adorned with a special sash at their graduation to show their efforts.

“It looks good on college applications,” junior Mia Goodwin said.

Goodwin, another member of CSF, also applied for NHS. The program has granted $10 million to students for scholarships since its beginnings and is now providing $200,000 a year to students attending college, according to the NHS website.

“The predominant misconception is that it is a club,” said Bonnie Ireland, Granite Bay’s NHS founder and adviser.

“It is in some ways like a club because we do have meetings and we do service together as a group, but it’s a society that

has been around for over a hundred years,” actions with the applicants can give insight Ireland said. “It’s one of the only organiza- as to how the studentsreally act, which is tions you have to apply for to be a member both valuable and otherwise inaccessible. of.”

The society doesn’t have a maximum or minIreland explained how the application imum number of members that it can accept, process relies on working with faculty dur- allowing for a better spread of individuals. ing the application process.

The NHS encourages success of every “You have to apply and get assessed in student who is a member, and those who four different areas,” Ireland said. “You wish to become a member. have to be scholastically outstanding and “It’s really dominantly an honor to be a in terms of your leadership and your sermember of the organization, but we do also vice and your character.” give back through service,” Ireland said.

Ireland said it’s really supposed to attest The club does one school-based project to the well-roundedness of the student as opposed to focusing on one section of life, and one community-based project each like school or sports as many people tend year. to do.

Ireland started NHS in her previous Ireland gathers with a group of six teach- school as well. ers in order to get a wider variety of views “I’ve been the founder and the primary on the student, with at least one faculty adviser at another school before,” Ireland member present who has had interaction said. with the candidate, to discuss the possible Applicants will receive responses this week member. from the society as to whether or not they are The faculty members who have had inter- accepted.

Woe is the story of Juliet and her Romeo

Theatre at Granite Bay opens its season with a new take on the classic romantic tragedy

BY GRACE MOORE

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Robert Deleon and Kelli McTague take on the roles of Romeo and Juliet in Theatre at Granite Bay’s performance of the classic love story.

Thirty students – 15 boys and 15 girls from all years at Granite Bay High School – are currently rehearsing Old English lines and readying their ’20s rendition of Romeo and Juliet for production.

The play hopes to ride the wave of post Great Gatsby 1920s popularity to increase student attendance, while leaving the Old English unchanged.

The students are looking forward to the twists and adaptations they’ve made for their audience – puns and dated innuendos are made clear, and movement is planned to correspond with the stage.

Zoot suits, flapper dresses and machine guns are only a few of the props students look forward to using in the play.

This artistic license seems to have been encouraged by Shakespeare himself through the script.

“That’s the beautiful thing about Shakespeare, there are no stage directions,” GBHS English teacher

David Tastor said. “It doesn’t tell us the setting, aside from the city or town … It allows for the director to choose whatever setting he or she wants.”

Before the auditions were held, drama teacher and Theatre at Granite Bay director Kyle Holmes talked over the play with Tastor and another expert on the play, Jenny Padgett, for their input on character development in the play and their opinions on the twists he has planned.

Unlike the original play, the GBHS production is casting Benvolio as a girl who will have a crush on Romeo, and the Friar is a secular man who runs a speakeasy.

Tastor and other freshman English teachers are optimistic about the play and plan on encouraging their freshmen, who all study Romeo and Juliet, to attend the show.

The play is typically popular required reading for the freshmen, and Holmes said he hopes the love story and the 1920s setting will help more students discover and appreciate Shakespeare’s language.

Of the cast, three lead actors are underclassmen, while six other roles like Tybalt’s and Montague’s are played by students new to drama.

The two major roles of Romeo and Juliet were filled by senior Robert Deleon and junior Kelly McTague.

Senior Perry Vargas, who proudly practices his character Mercutio’s lines in his car, said the commitment drama students have put into this play goes beyond their frequent rehearsals.

After memorizing their lines, actors work on intonation and movement to add more depth to their roles.

“There’s a lot of thinking that goes on outside,” Vargas said. “The rehearsal process is just there so you can try out what you’re thinking at home.”

Six or seven backstage crew members will manage the stage and technology behind the scenes.

Additional students from ROP woodshop and art volunteer every production to help design and build

the set.

This play marks the beginning of Holmes’ second year teaching drama, after Jim Prichard’s retirement, a year that he promises to be better than last year.

Vargas said Holmes, who is in his mid-20s, brings a more youthful perspective to his role as director than Prichard.

“I love Prichard,” Vargas said, “but Holmes has put a lot younger, fresher spirit into the program, and a lot of great things are happening.”

The director has a distinct vision for the play, and so he advises the students in their actions and lines to help the show come to life.

However, Holmes leaves most creative work to students.

“I want kids to own (their work),” he said. “I want the show to open and kids to be like wow, we are 98 percent responsible for all this happening.”

The Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance, which GBHS drama is a part of, recently nominated last year’s performance of

Urinetown for seven Elly nominations, which are the area’s equivalent of Tony awards.

Holmes said he expects Romeo and Juliet to be reviewed professionally this year. While he appreciates the additional pressure the awards process puts on students, he encourages his students to put less stock in the awards, which can focus more on flash than substance.

“Art is art,” Holmes said. “Regardless of whether we get nominated for an award or not based on these people’s opinions, we’re still doing a great job.”

By adding twists to Romeo and Juliet for the fall play and Shrek: The Musical for the spring musical, Holmes hopes to improve drama’s reputation at GBHS. “I want more people to get excited about theater,” Holmes said. “I don’t want itto be this geeky, dorky thing … I want kids to come and see this show and walk away saying, ‘Wow, that was really badass.’ ”

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Hamilton said students should avoid fabricating hardship in the content of their personal statements and thinking of the essays as an opportunity to get pity from admissions officers.

Green said students do not need a heartbreaking story to have a great personal statement.

BY MEREDITH DECHERT “Even if you think your experience isn’t interesting,” mdechert.gazette@gmail.com Green said, “there’s always something about you that Applications for the University of California campuses other people will find interesting. It can be a very basic, are due Nov. 30, and students at Granite Bay High School simple thing about yourself that people will find interestare starting to feel the heat. ing.”

Senior Karinn Uppal said she is glad students may subIn addition to the two personal statements, students mit a single, common application to apply to all of the must also complete a full application including informaUC campuses – which cuts down the stress of applying tion about their academic, extracurricular, work, commuto colleges. nity service and other history.

“There are two essays for the UCs, which is perfectly Uppal said that filling in the application is mostly fine,” Uppal said. “But then when you apply to private straightforward but that she has qualms with a few of decolleges it’s going to be one (essay) for each. Everything tails – such as that students are required to self-report the gets piled up … so that it gives you anxiety.” classes they have taken in high school Uppal is applying to all eight UC campusand each grade received. es, except for UC Merced, and is hoping to “I think it’s very tedious, because be admitted to relatively competitive camYour essay they are still going to get our high puses like UCLA, UC Davis and UC Irvine. transcript sent by our school,” has to mature. school Uppal said the two required personal Uppal said. “So they’re just verifying statements – with a combined limit of 1,000 I look at them to see if we’re honest.” words – are the most stressful part of the transcripts are requested once a week or onlyOfficial application. after the Nov. 30 due date, and Scott Hamilton, a professional college once every two Hamilton said discrepancies between counselor with the Future Stars College students’ self-reported classes and weeks.

Counseling Center in Sacramento, said the grades and those on their transcript personal statements – based on prompts can cause the UCs to rescind their acposted on the UC website – are an opportu– Karinn Uppal, ceptance. nity for students to show universities their “Make sure that you have your transenior. personalities and aspirations. script in front of you (when filling out “One (prompt) is rethe application),” he said. ally open-ended and Uppal said it is also difficult to fit the asks you to talk necessary information within the application’s character about a personal quality, exlimits. perience, accomplishment and “They give you five blanks for each category…,” Uphow it relates to who you are,” pal said, “…and they give you 160 characters (for each said Scott Hamilton. “The other blank), which isn’t a lot at all to describe everything prompt very specifically asks you’ve done.” how the world you come from has Applicants must also submit their SAT Reasoning Test shaped your dreams and aspiraor ACT Plus Writing scores and meet the UCs’ minimum tions.” requirements, which include, according to the UC webAlthough she has already writsite, a 3.0 GPA and 15 college-preparatory classes with ten both of the essays, Uppal is still 11 completed before senior year. The GPA calculated by continuously editing them and recthe UCs includes only grades in A-G courses from grades ommends that other students do the 10-11, and there is an eight-semester cap on weighted same with their own. grades.

“Your essay has to mature,” Uppal Students still taking the SAT or ACT in the coming said. “I look at them once a week or months may reopen their application after the due date once every two weeks, because evin order to submit the new scores, Hamilton said. ery single time … you’ll see some“The UCs will accept the December test scores even thing that needs to be changed.” though the applications are submitted Nov. 30,” he said.

Hamilton says allowing ample Although beneficial, Uppal sees the ability to send time for revision of the essays is new test scores after the due date as another source of a good idea. anxiety in the application process.

“I would recommend that “Some people taking (the tests) in November have to students (aim) to have a rough draft done a send direct without seeing their score,” she said.

However, applicants are not required to submit teachmonth before any er or counselor recommendations. UC media specialist deadline on the essays,” Hamilton said, Shelly Meron says recommendations are not accepted “so they have time to re- as part of the admissions process.

GBHS counselor Paul Stordahl said students should vise and get feedback.”

Kelsy Green, a 2013 GBHS also take advantage of the “additional details” section graduate and current UC on the application to explain extenuating circumstances Berkeley student, said students that might have negatively impacted their academic pershould strive to be sincere in their formance – but only very serious circumstances, like a essays when describing their experi- family tragedy or learning disability.

Hamilton said students should use the UC applicaences and aspirations. tion and personal statements to make them as attractive “I feel like what they were looking for … was for you to dig a little bit deeper,” Green a candidate for acceptance as possible.

He said: “Help the universities see the person behind said. “Don’t just answer the question on the surface – really think about it and have a penetrating the numbers (and) behind the grades and the activities that will be showing up at their campus.” thought.”

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Post–club rush: What you can expect this year Various clubs share their plans

BY MARY FRANCES HANSEN mfhansen.gazette@gmail.com

Club Rush, a two-day event this year, gave students more opportunities to find the clubs they connected with.

Now that the rush has passed and the new year is on its way, students at Granite Bay High School are gearing up to take on their new roles of being in charge of their club.

“I wanted to be the president of (Key Club) because I realized just how awesome it was and as president … you can organize so many different events for all these different members,” said Stephanie Chu, GBHS senior and president of Key Club.

According to Tamara Givens, activities director at GBHS, there are several new clubs this year starting out but are improving nonetheless.

One of the clubs brainstorming ideas for improvement is the Entrepreneurship Club.

“Our main inspiration (comes) from all the talent that we (see) at GBHS,” said Brandon Kozlowski, a junior who is the E-club co-president. “We (see) a big opportunity for people with unique ideas to start a business.”

Not only are there many new clubs at GBHS, but there are also many returning clubs as well.

Key Club is not the only returning club this year; the Chess Club has also been around since the school opened

in 1996.

However, according to art teacher Myron Stephens, the Chess Club hopes to build up a team because the students want to be able to go to tournaments and compete throughout the Sacramento area.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to (join) … momentum carried it (throughout the years),” Stephens said.

The clubs are now having meetings to get ready to plan events for the 2013-2014 school year.

“We plan to brainstorm ideas regarding businesses, we plan to actually start a couple businesses, help some kids who are struggling and get some guest speakers in to talk about reallife experiences,” Kozlowski said.

Many of these clubs are not only beneficial to the school, but they are also helping the community.

“This year we have monthly service events at places like Eskaton, the senior citizen center and the Granite Bay Library,” said Chu. “We are also going to work with the Placer Food Bank and A Touch of Understanding.”

Like the Key Club, the E-Club is also beneficial to the school and community by teaching young people the basics of entrepreneurship.

“Many people have the skills and ideas to start a business … they just don’t know where to go with it,” Kozlowski said.

While some clubs got many signups, other clubs did not get the follow-through they were hoping to get

Not everyone is an athlete, not everybody wants to be in media, drama or student government, but everybody can start or join a club– Tamara Givens, Activities

during Club Rush.

“A decent amount (of students) signed up for the Chess Club, but I think people are a little intimidated because they think they need to know how to play (chess) really well before they join the club,” said Stephens. “We can teach them how to play chess, as well, if (they) don’t know how to (play).”

Not only does joining a club look good on college applications, but joining a club on campus is also a way to have fun and meet new people who share the same interests with one another.

“I think clubs are the only activity on campus where every single person can find their niche,” said Givens.

“Not everybody is an athlete, not everybody wants to be in media, drama, or student government, but everybody can start or join a club.”

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Slacklining Club and Harry Potter Club are just two of the numerous student run organizations on campus. Even if you didn’t sign up for clubs during Club Rush, you can always join during the school year.

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DRINKING: Law encourages minors to help Continued from page A1

must remain on the scene until medical assistance has arrived, and must cooperate with any medical and law enforcement personnel on the scene.

This law is often referred to as “Shelby’s Law” because of Shelby Allen’s experience in 2008. *** At some point in the night I guess I snuck out of my friend’s house. I have no clue where I went, who I was with, or how I got back to my friends house.

When I got back to my friends house I stumbled into the bathroom and collapsed to the ground. I slammed my head against the toilet when I fell and started throwing up everywhere. *** Allen, who was 17 years old and was a student at Foothill High in Redding, had gone to a party with a friend where there parents and other adults were present. When the parents went upstairs, Allen and others had free access to an open bar. Allen began to drink and quickly consumed 15 shots in about an hour and became violently ill.

Her friends put her in the bathroom, where she hit her head so hard on the porcelain toilet seat that she split her lip open and bruised her cheek. Her

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friends left her there for the remainder of the night.

In the morning, Allen’s friend, who was still in the house, woke up in a panic. She went into the bathroom and found Allen in the same position she had been left in the night before. The father who lived in the home called 911, and emergency personnel found Allen with a very weak pulse. Despite doing CPR, Allen did not survive.

The cause of death? Alcohol poisoning.

To honor her daughter’s memory, Shelby’s mother Debbie Allen began lobbying for new legislation to protect minors who, despite drinking alcohol themselves, are willing to assist someone else who could be suffering from alcohol poisoning. *** My friend’s dad came in because he heard me hit my head on the glass shower door when I fell to the ground. He found me lying with my head on the toilet and was seriously concerned about my health.

He thought I was dying. He called 911, and a cop came in a cop car without an ambulance. By this time my friends were awake and freaking out, but I was pretty calm because I was so drunk, I didn’t even know what was going on. *** The bill, which eventually became known as the alcohol immunity act, became law in 2010.

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“It makes me sad that we need to have this law,” Debbie Allen said. “This should be something we do naturally as human beings.”

Unfortunately, it isn’t something naturally and easily done. Senior Connor Briare said he once had to take care of a friend he declined to identify. “(My friend) was at a party with me and he was really drunk,” Briare said.

“He just kept drinking and drinking when he already was messed up. We carried him out to the car and drove him to a friend’s house where we put him in the bathroom. (He) was in the bathroom throwing up forever and just laying on the floor passed out.”

Briare stayed with his friend and eventually reunited him with his parents.

“I don’t know if we should have taken him to the hospital,” Briare said. “We bought him back to a friend’s house because we didn’t know what else to do.”

Briare was not aware that his friend could have had severe alcohol poisoning – fortunately, his friend’s alcohol poisoning was not as severe as Shelby Allen’s in Redding. *** The cop made me call my mom, my dad, my step-dad and my step-mom, but none of them answered because it was like 3 in the morning. The officer told me that they were going to take me home and tell my parents what happened. *** A senior girl who asked not to be identified had and experience as a junior that resulted in an

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FAST FACTS Key elements of “Shelby’s Law,” passed in 2010 wUnderage persons who call 911 and report that either they or someone else is in need of medical assistance becasue of alcohol consumption is immune from prosecution wThe underage person must be the first person to make the 911 call wThe underage person must remain on the scene until medical assitance has arrived wThe underage person must cooperate with medical and law enforcement personnel SOURCE: 2010 California State Assembly Bill No.1999

emergency room diagnosis that resulted in what doctors called “mild alcohol poisoning” last December.

“I drank too much too quickly,” she said. “I was on certain medication that doubled the effects of every shot I took.”

She was blacked out in the bathroom for the whole night with two GBHS friends taking care of her. When they got worried about her well being, they called her parents who took her to the hospital.

“I’m so thankful that they were there taking care of me,” the senior girl said. “I don’t think I would have been OK if they hadn’t called my parents.”

The senior’s friends made the decision to call for help instead of leaving her on the bathroom floor.

But many teens aren’t aware of the law and don’t call for help because they are worried about the consequences – but law enforcement officials want young people to know there’s nothing to worry about.

“We want to save lives,” Martinez said.

“Our goal is to save your life, not ruin it.”

Allen agrees, and she is thankful that officers are abiding by the alcohol immunity law to help out teens who decide to drink.

“My daughter made a bad choice that night,” Allen said, “but that choice should have never meant her death. It should have just been one big lesson learned.” *** My friend’s dad begged (the cop) to let me stay and that he would take care of

me, but the cop said no. The cop grabbed my stuff, confiscated my bag and put me in the back of the car. He took me home and told my mom everything. My mom got so mad at me, and I’m still in trouble for it two years later. *** Senior Makenzie Brito said she wishes she had known about the law earlier.

In the past, Brito said she didn’t even think of calling the police when her friends got sick from drinking too much.

“Why would I do that?” Brito said. She figured she would just get into severe trouble for her choices, as would her friends.

She worried about her future and how having a criminal record could affect her in the long run.

Now that she has learned about Shelby’s Law, as it’s commonly known, she said she would be more comfortable calling law enforcement officials for help if she’s concerned about a friend’s well being.

“It’s nice to know that the police will assist us if we make the wrong choice,” she said. “Now I know they aren’t only trying to get us into trouble.”

Officer Martinez said he hopes all teens make responsible choices and never put their lives at risk, but if they put their life or someone else’s life in danger from the over-consumption of alcohol, they will call the police for assistance.

As for Allen, she still grieves for her daughter, but she is hopeful her efforts, done in her daughter’s memory, have and will continue to make a difference.

“We need this law in our society right now,” Allen said. “Whatever it takes to save a life.”

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HOMELESSNESS: Local agencies, churches try to meet Placer County needs Continued from page A1 offers a community-based response to South Placer County’s homeless population with the assistance of numerous local churches.

The Bayside West Community Church (soon to be called Life Community Church) is one of the churches. It works with the Gathering Inn to provide relief and care to the homeless population.

Pastor Steve Lindner oversees Bayside West Community Church’s 22 outreach ministries, The Gathering Inn being one of them.

“We have an identified reach within our church … (that) communicates on a regular basis with The Gathering Inn to find out their needs,”Lindner said. “We’re made aware of those needs and then present (the) opportunity to our congregation to bring in clothing, to bring in shoes, to bring in food,

to bring in whatever it is that The Gathering Inn might need.”

Nearly 60 local churches partner with The Gathering Inn and provide their services, depending on what they are able to accommodate. Every night, one of these churches opens up its doors to The Gathering Inn. West Bayside Community Church partners with The Gathering Inn six times a year, since the (nearly 60) local churches rotate nights.

But Pastor Lindner asserts that this isn’t just an organization that transfers people from church to church every night.

“They have services they provide – showers, clothing, food. They provide computer services so that the homeless … can access information, find out resources that are available,” Linder said. “They are also in need of volunteers to teach life skills, resume writing and interviewing skills … those types of things.”

Many wonder if there is a solution to homelessness. With this local increase, some residents are more optimistic about the problem being fixable than others.

“By taking the focus off ourselves and putting it on others,” Linder said, “we’re able to help lift them into a situation that could literally bring them out of homelessness. We’re so tied to our (needs) that it’s hard to focus on the needs of others.”

Westberg, however, said that no matter what actions are put into place, if any, there will never be an end to homelessness.

“There is no solution for it to be fixed,” Westberg said. “There are (some) people who actively do not want help from others. (And) there’s a stigma to it, people are scared of those who are homeless … and you also have areas that have zero tolerance for it … which is why I think it’s very difficult for that to … change. ” These zero-tolerance areas, which

include Sacramento and Los Angeles, took to exporting their homeless population through buses.

“There are communities that have sent ... homeless and mentally ill people on buses with one-way tickets to other cities, to get them out of their city,” Westberg said.

Cities gave their homeless people vouchers to restaurants, for example, McDonald’s, but to a specific McDonalds nearly 400 miles away.

“You’re making someone else deal with that problem,” Westberg said.

Sacramento has stopped busing out the homeless since this became publicly known, but is still relatively intolerant about homelessness.

Granite Bay High School senior Summer Mostafa said individual steps in assisting those in need are what can truly help people and lower the homeless rate.

“If everyone tried to give a little bit more,

especially people with a lot of money who don’t have any use for it,” Mostafa said, “they’re able to help out more and I think (if) all of us can give something small … it will add up over time.”

These small donations could include those to local churches and nonprofit community-based homeless centers, such as The Gathering Inn. GBHS senior Johnny Zhang said that, due to the United States’ economic system, homelessness is an inevitable consequence.

“I think as long as there’s a competitive government like capitalism, you’re always going to have people at the bottom and people at the top,” Zhang said.

The ultimate problem is the lack of awareness that exists about homelessness, for both homeless people and citizens alike.

“Without those individuals knowing that help is around them,” Westburg said, “how are they going to get help?”

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a 26.7 percent disagree rating and 10.1 percent strongly disagree rating.

An anonymous parent of a GBHS senior and a graduate tied the parent dissatisfaction to unmet expectations and a lack of communication between parents and counselors.

“I know that they have to take care of a lot of other things,” the parent said, “but the heart of that is the child.”

The parent voiced concern over little communication between the parent and counselor on the issue of low student grades, and claimed that there was contact between counselor and parent only once between the parent’s two children.

“I wish they would counsel better,” the parent said. “I wish they would counsel in a matter that would not only be helpful to the student, but be helpful for them to move along so that they can take the right path.”

Stordahl regrets that he can’t always accomplish everything on the long list of tasks he has to do on a daily basis.

“At the end of the day it’s a very guilt-laden confession, to be honest with you,” Stordahl said. “And you have to learn to be OK with that or it

will drive you mad.…You go on quite often, and you feel guilty because you didn’t get to this and that.”

For more in-depth counseling, students have turned to private counselors for more time-intensive requests.

Senior Adithi Reddy has a private college counselor to learn more about the “nuances of the application process.”

Reddy wanted more time and advice tailor-made to her career path and future goals.

While Stordahl understands the confidence boost a private counselor can give, he wants to call attention to the plethora of information located on the counseling section of the GBHS website.

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Straight Alliance club advisor.

The California Interscholastic Federation already had a program in place that allowed transgender students to play sports and has had the program since 2012. The CIF normally receives about five requests each year, according to the CIF state associate director Ron Nocetti.

For the transgender student at GBHS, the staff and administration have been fully supportive and are more than willing to help with any situation. “(GSA) work(s) hand-in-hand with the administration, and they are very helpful,” Cunningham said.

The GBHS campus does have a one stall in a non gender specific restroom, which even surpasses the new law in making it easier for some students to go about their day.

Cunningham said this not only benefits transgender people, but also everyone who may be on campus.

“I think non-gender-specific restrooms are a benefit to a whole community,” Cunningham said.

“Parents bring younger children to school for activities …one of these young children wants to go to the restroom, and it can be embarrassing for them to have to go in the bathroom of the parent’s gender … (a unisex bathroom) removes that as a source of embarrassment.”

Even with the CIF program having already been in place and GBHS having a non-gender-specific bathroom, many students are still very enthusiastic about the new law and are happy to know that students at other high schools no longer have to worry about this issue. “(The LGBTQ community is) getting more recognition and finally having our own rights,” said senior Liz Delikat, co-president of GSA.

Students also said that the law will help more people understand non-traditional gender identities as a whole.

“Most people understand the basic concept that there are a bunch of different sexualities,” Delikat said, “but that applies to gender, too.”

“I don’t really know how to people could be more educated about gender,” said the GBHS nongender student, “but this law may help bring it to attention.”

Some state senators that opposed the law claim that allowing transgender people to use the bathroom they identify with could be disturbing for other students.

However, members of the LGBTQ community and others do not predict this as being an issue.

“Most of the young trans students I know, you can’t even tell they’re trans,” Michaels said, “so there’s not (going to) be a big scene, and of course many trans teens already use the restroom of their (identified) gender.”

Michaels also said that if anyone is concerned about harassment in locker rooms now, they should not worry about trans students abusing this law.

“No trans student would ever want to make someone uncomfortable,” Michaels said.

With more and more districts in different states adopting similar policies to ease the difficulty in school for transgenders, the LGBTQ community feels that the “T” and “Q” – trans and queer – are being more recognized now.

On the GBHS campus, people have been generally positive toward this law. There has yet to be dramatic community backlash, and this is seen as a great step ahead by GSA and many others.

“From what I can see, (bullying) really hasn’t been an issue,” Cunningham said. “(Students) welcome the opportunity to have their peers … given the same opportunities.”

they also have training in emotional counseling.

However, the second question, “In general I am satisfied that: My student’s counselor understands the needs of my student,” resulted in a 19.2 percent disagree rating and 8 percent strongly disagree rating.

According to Stordahl, one of the best parts of his job is interacting with students one-on-one. But with an average of 500 students per counselor, there is difficulty with meeting each student personally.

Aside from the expected schedule changes, they also have other obligations to attend to such as mandated meetings, letters of recommendation, graduation requirements, college advising and student counseling for personal issues.

The third question, “In general I am satisfied that: My student’s counselor helps my student make decisions, set goals, and take appropriate action to achieve the goals,” resulted in

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Senior Lucas Mackey turned to private counselors for services and specialized knowledge the school counselors could not offer.

Mackey wanted someone to edit his college essays, for example, and he felt a private counselor would have the advice needed to help him get into highly selective schools.

“I think the counselors are really knowledgeable about UCs and CSUs,” Mackey said, “but I don’t think they have taken a big look at the Common App.” Mackey, who will be applying to a majority of highly selective East Coast schools, looked for a counselor with more specialized knowledge.

“I (wanted) someone who could tell me more about what I’m getting into,” Mackey said, “and how to apply to an Ivy League especially.”

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Nerd Culture: Sexy or Sexist?

Women remain underrepresented yet over objectified in pop culture

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he first time I was deemed a “Fake Geek” was at 7 years old during my class Halloween celebration, that golden period of time when you actually wanted parents to attend your parties because, hey, free food and a ride home on something that wasn’t a school bus.

I was feeling pretty fierce in my Princess Leia costume, pretending that the playground slide was the Tantive IV and staring pityingly at the kids with lame costumes – come on, you’ve been a ladybug for three years in a row – and my buns were positioned perfectly. hbyam.gazette@gmail.com Suddenly, not giving me enough time to pull my blaster ray, three boys stole my wig and ran, laughing and dangling it over the tan bark.

“Why’d you do that?” I yelled, throwing my arms over my real hair in an attempt to maintain the illusion.

“You’re a girl!” they said. “You don’t know Star Wars.”

But I did “know Star Wars,” and my classmates had unknowingly illustrated one of the most expansive, problematic elements of nerd culture, one that has become glaringly obvious as comic books and their film adaptations take a turn for mainstream media.

Girls who are fans of comics, video games and science fiction are repeatedly beaten down without any justification at all, simply because they are female and automatically ineligible for categories of esteemed knowledge or prowess.

But it’s no wonder that this is happening when you take a look at the way the industries themselves portray superheroines and villainesses.

Women are either underrepresented, as seen in Microsoft’s Xbox One E3 conference, which unveiled exactly zero female protagonists; or reduced to bits and parts, as seen in the cover for Catwoman #0, where Catwoman is contorted to an impossible degree in order to show as much butt and cleavage as possible.

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Halloween, putting empowered in a skimpy them back into their outfit – I wouldn’t be respective boxes – complaining if that was the only place they’re the case – but a trip to comfortable seeing women. any comic book store Of course, comic book culture will reveal the exact isn’t the only offender, and many opposite of strong, writers and readers are very dominant women respectful and cognizant of the in sync with their industry’s problems, but it’s sexuality. one of the most blatantly Instead, the anti-feminist assortments aisles are filled of people and media I’ve with increasing seen yet. Until major levels of female companies such as nudity coupled DC and Microsoft with clearly acknowledge the fetishized portrayals of need for a change, Asian and African American women, there won’t be all in submissive positions. one.

While Marvel Comics has made I shouldn’t have leaps and bounds through the recent to dodge laughs release of books detailing a team of and stares and powerful, racially diverse heroines, DC hear disgustingly Comics has regressed by attempting to exploitative jokes erase one of the earliest feminist icons directed at me when I in the business – Lois Lane. go into A1 Lois appeared before any Comics, other supporting character in the and I Superman mythos and paved the want way for other ambitious, intelligent more businesswomen such as Pepper Potts and Mary Jane Watson, who, although not blessed with the privilege of physical power, were the backbones for the Halloween Gazette illustration/THOMAS TAYLOR “hero,” not objects of their desire. costume options than a slingshot that barely She endured years of objectification at the hands of male covers my chest (I’m looking at you, Forrest J. Ackerman, writers but reemerged as the powerful businesswoman that creator of Vampirella). she was meant to be, only to be left without a variant cover I want to talk about things that I love without worrying on Superman’s 75th anniversary. about “proving myself” to a group of Yugio players who Just as DC attempted to fit Wonder Woman into the think that nerd culture and masculinity are inextricably confines of the male gaze, they can’t seem to handle Lois as linked, as if being a male is the most important requirement she was meant to be written – instead, they ignored her. in gaining entrance to “their world.”

I see similar displays of sexism, just like the ones I Dear fellow sci-fi, video game and comic lovers: Just witnessed in fourth grade, on online forums and during because you can pee standing up, that doesn’t mean you public gatherings. have the right to publicly and purposefully humiliate me for Many male comic book readers deny a female presence in no other reason than because I’m a girl. You do not have their “realm,” either because they aren’t aware that nearly an automatic monopoly on Legend of Zelda or Star Trek or half of all comic book fans are, in fact, female, or because acknowledging real, intelligent women is threatening to their anything else because of your assigned gender.

Also, I probably know more about the Clone Wars than imagined dominance.

To establish their supreme power over everything, these you do. men humiliate girls who dare to like Star Wars or play *** “guy” video games or dress up as comic book characters for Haley Byam, a senior, is a Gazette Voices editor

College sweatshirt controversy swirls Why identifying with colleges beyond your academics is OK

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ho knew an item of clothing could generate such resentment?

And no, I’m not talking about “cheeky” shorts – the clothing item that has resulted in many dress code violations since the beginning of the year and was featured in a rather large photograph on the front page of last month’s Gazette issue.

I’m talking about a clothing item that should be much less controversial: College sweatshirts.

Since entering as a freshman three years ago, I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of students wearing college apparel. On a single walk from first to second period, I spy “Columbia,” “Cal,” “USC.” And from second to third: “Brown,” “Stanford,” “Kansas University.”

I spot clothing items from a variety of universities that span both the nation and academic specialties.

Yes, the sweatshirts are essentially free advertisements. Not the typical advertisements that you would imagine such as Round Table Pizza flyers or Sprite billboards, but maybe an ad that wouldn’t

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But unlike some, I admire this recent increase in college apparel. I think it shows lchirbas.gazette@gmail.com an interest in learning beyond a high school degree, which should be encouraged.

Some disagree.

Last May, a Gazette staffer wrote an opinion article titled, “What do college sweatshirts really allude to?” and ended the piece with the following statement: “Trying to brand yourself with gear from one or more prestigious schools doesn’t improve your chances of acceptance or makes you smarter, so why bother?”

I agree with the article on one point: Granite Bay High students do occasionally wear college sweatshirts that are outrageous. And when I say outrageous, I mean

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sweatshirts for colleges that a student should not even bother applying to.

For example, take one of the most common propaganda sweatshirts at Granite Bay High School (and one the article mentions by name in the article), infamous Stanford.

Well known for success in all academic departments, Stanford seems like a no brainer for a future college-bound student to consider as a potential candidate.

However, the simple fact is that most people will not get into the prestigious university. Stanford is known for some of the lowest acceptance rate averages. In the spring of 2013, Stanford accepted 5.7 percent of the applicants.

So the 20 people that I see wearing the sweatshirt? Statistically only one person will be lucky enough to be admitted to Stanford.

But does this mean, as the writer seems to suggest, that people should just stop wearing these sweatshirts?

I say no.

Consider the other reasons why someone might be wearing the sweatshirt. Maybe they want to go to the college – there’s nothing wrong with that. But maybe they have respect for the university’s academics, or enjoy watching the university’s sport teams, or just like the design of the

shirt.

I often will find my self wearing my old grey Stanford sweatshirt, which has the words the “The Farm” imprinted on it.

The very first day I wore it, I got my fair share of critics. Not the typical “Stanford sucks” or “Cal rocks,” but instead: “Why are wearing that? There is no way that YOU can get in there.”

I admit that looking at it logically, I can’t get into Stanford, and I’m more than fine with that. There are plenty of other great local colleges – and thousands of other universities across the United States.

The real reason I wear the sweatshirt, however, is because my brother is currently attending the university, and I like to represent his school and cheer them on.

This is obviously not true for most people, and I am not saying that you must have sibling tied to Stanford to have “permission” to represent them.

Instead, I am saying the cheesy motto from last year’s Student Government campaign.

Know their story.

Don’t automatically make assumptions about why someone is wearing what they’re wearing. *** Luke Chirbas, a senior, is a Gazette photo editor.

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lcohol, teenagers and a lack of common sense. This deadly cocktail has become an issue that is impossible to ignore. Society is awash with alcohol. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry that flows throughout teenage culture with a wave of influence.

Alcohol dominates teenage society and lubricates our social events, but with reckless use it often creates despair for individuals and families.

Rather than subscribe to the classic method of prevention, policy in California seeks to protect our youths by granting immunity from prosecution to underage drinkers seeking medical help for themselves or their peers.

Called “Shelby’s Law,” this policy represents a new approach to teenage alcohol accidents and abuse.

Enacted in 2010, it is based on the death of Shelby Allen, a popular junior at Foothill High School in Redding, who

was found dead on a accidents. Because bathroom floor at her alcohol-related accidents friend’s house after a can be avoided when bout of intense drinking teenagers don’t fear the The voice of the with her friends. very authority figures who Granite Bay The friends cited fear are supposed to be their Gazette of legal consequence protectors. when asked why they The relentless crusade of didn’t alert authorities teenage alcohol campaigns when they realized something was has become a futile effort, and new wrong. approaches to drug and alcohol policy Before “Shelby’s Law” was enacted, are necessary. the group would have most likely According to the National Institute faced charges of underage intoxication on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the and minor-in-possession charges if amount of teen drinking deaths has emergency services were contacted. steadily increased over the past 10 years.

By granting legal immunity, “Shelby’s Shelby’s Law represents a new Law” encourages teenagers to seek help alternative to these preventive measures whenever their or their friends’ welfare and is actually rooted in protecting the is in danger, regardless of whether they safety of teens through practical and were drinking illegally. feasible means, rather than through We at the Gazette strongly approve of demagogic smear campaigns that Shelby’s Law for its proactive approach government preventive programs like to the epidemic of teenage drinking D.A.R.E. promote.

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Opponents of the law might argue that this policy gives teens a false sense of security and even encourages teenage drinking because of a lax attitude without legal consequences.

Although this campaign won’t necessarily decrease teen alcohol consumption, we advise opponents of the law to realize the universal truths about teenage culture.

Despite society’s constant warning, persistent D.A.R.E campaigns, or our “Just say no” wristbands, teenagers will continue to drink and will continue to go overboard when doing so. Shelby’s Law seeks to approach this issue rationally and assist in the only area that ultimately matters, the safety of teenagers.

This bill revolutionizes the way we approach teenage social issues and seeks to solve the problem by finally approaching it through a different lens of thinking.

It’s just common sense.

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Heard Seniors overwhelmed by the future on the BAY It’s OK to be unsure about college-related choices Describe your best Halloween costume.

“Last year I wore a blue morph suit with cool designs on it and a wig.”

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“It was supposed to be a bat, but I changed it to a vampire. It was a purple dress that went down to my knees and I got really realistic fangs.”

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Regardless of what causes this, the pressure to have a set plan and know what’s ahead is an undeniable force that seems to take hold of high schoolers who can barely handle what’s on their plate to begin with.

Some of us have it all figured out – planned down to the very last detail – with what we want to do and who we want to be.

Some of us have an idea of the general direction we wish to go and some of us have absolutely no clue whatsoever.

For those of you who have every last piece of your life figured out and are able to answer the countless questions about your future, props to you.

For those of you don’t have the slightest idea about what your plan is, don’t get discouraged by those adults who bombard you with questions and those who seem to have it figured out.

Why is there such an emphasis on having a plan for our future? It’s not necessary by any means. If anything, it just causes that much more stress that our already overwhelmed minds have to manage.

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or us seniors, college application season has arrived, and with this comes numerous students filled with stress and anxiety questioning their futures.

Our entire lives have consisted of questions about our ideas and Commentary plans for the future.

Starting with “What do you want to be when you grow up?” back in the days of pre-school and kindergarten.

Fast forward 12 years or so and it evolves into “Where are you going to college?” and “What are you going to mbrito.gazette@gmail.com major in?”

As naïve preschoolers, we would As we get older, we respond to this question become more and without more unsure of our hesitation with answers like goals and aspira“astronaut,” tions. “professional soccer player” or “singer.”

Although unrealistic, our goals were concrete in our young minds and we were positive that is what we wanted to do in our distant future.

As we get older, we become more and more unsure of our goals and aspirations.

This uncertainty might be due to our developing ability to understand what we are each individually capable of – but maybe not. It could be simply the result of changing and varying interests as we get older and discover new things.

We are already stress cases worrying about the present, so why does the future need to be another factor contributing to our seemingly never-ending amounts of worry?

Although it is probably beneficial to have somewhat of an idea of the direction you’re headed in, there is no obligation to having every little detail mapped out and becoming frustrated if something changes along the way.

Upon coming to Granite Bay High freshman year, you’re encouraged to fill out a four-year plan – a tentative list of every single class you are going to take throughout your four years of high school.

Trying to decide on 32 classes to take is no easy task, not to mention how much your “plan” will change throughout your high school career.

Sometimes, going with the flow is much more favorable than having a rigid task list of sorts to get you where you want to go.

Of course it’s good to have goals and aspirations, but don’t be that kid with a concrete plan who refuses to stray from it. Keep an open mind; things change.

Also, it’s OK to not have a plan and to be undecided about your future. Eventually, you will find your way.

Don’t worry about the constant push and pull of your peers and adults who insist on you knowing your objectives. Why do they care anyway?

Allow yourself to merely glide through this journey of growing up, and don’t think twice when you get hit with a wave of future-revolved questions and respond, “I don’t know.” *** Makenzie Brito, a senior, is a Gazette staff writer.

Public school: An unexpected eye-opener “International business man – I wore a sombrero, a kimono and I had a suitcase.”

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Jason Tran “I’m in band and we do section themes (for Halloween). We were Candyland. My friend and I were the twins so we dressed up together.”

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Michelle Ciccarelli “I was dressed as a monk. I wore a burlap-looking monk robe with a hood and I had a sash. Then I went driving around on a moped.”

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t the beginning of my sophomore year, I transferred to Granite Bay High School from a very small charter school.

Now, at the beginning of my junior year, I feel like I can reflect upon my first year at GBHS and truly realize how much I’ve learned.

I think that GBHS was my first peek into the real world.

Growing up, I was very sheltered, attending small, private schools and heavily involved in my church.

Needless to say, coming to GBHS was a bit of a culture shock.

First, I never knew that such academic pressure existed. This was definitely one of the first things that struck me. I mean, there was competition at my previous schools, but the “I’m-going-to-fall-in-apit-of-flames-if-I-don’t-succeed” mentality about grades was virtually nonexistent.

Very quickly, I had to adjust to the competition that existed in my classes and, in a way, succumb to the pressure.

At my previous of public display of Commentary schools, I was able to affection in my life. sleep my way through But it’s almost as my classes, even my though GBHS gave me advanced courses, and a reality check. get A’s. This changed Although I didn’t dramatically when I necessarily approve boarded the ship that of the things I was is GBHS. witnessing, I quickly I feel like everything realized that this was about my classes my world, and there at GBHS was was nothing I could do harder – the courses to change it. were much more I came to GBHS for jmccarthy.gazette@gmail.com challenging, and a great education, and I there was this incredible pressure to intended to get one. I wasn’t about to succeed. let some students’ poor choices get in Looking back, I think one of the the way, and this meant getting over main things I learned is that the myself. world is an utterly harsh place that It was definitely an adjustment, doesn’t slow down for the people and it still is. Every day, I have to who can’t keep up. remember that I might not approve, Keeping this mentality really but I have to accept. I might choose helped me throughout my sophomore one path of life, and they might year, and I think it greatly attributed choose another, but we have to to my success in challenging classes. coexist.

In addition, I was completely I think one of the main things I shocked upon seeing the culture of learned from this experience was the school. Coming to GBHS, I knew that there surely will be things in I was in for a surprise, but nothing every aspect of my life that I don’t could’ve prepared me for what I necessarily like or approve of. But, experienced during my first few for everyone’s sake, I must get over weeks at GBHS. myself.

I had never heard so much This doesn’t mean I can’t have swearing, offensive language and opinions, but it does mean that I dirty talk, or seen such a great deal can’t let my opinions get in my way.

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Thumbs Up Thumbs up: Fall is finally here. Meaning sweater weather time!

Thumbs down: College essay writing is around the corner. More late nights punching the keyboard and coffee.

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Life will throw all kinds of things at me. What would happen if I let every single thing get in my way?

Although I was shocked by some things in a negative way, I was also shocked by some things in a very positive way.

Even in my very first weeks at GBHS, I met some incredible people.

I transferred to GBHS with my two best friends from my previous school, so I had great companions, but I also met amazing new people.

I was blown away at how kind these people were when they didn’t even know me. They were a sort of light in the blur of darkness that was GBHS. I was blessed with fantastic teachers who helped me adjust to this new surrounding. They were able to make my classes much more manageable and enjoyable.

From this experience, I think I learned the importance of having people to fall back upon.

I think I also learned that people are not all bad. There are some truly amazing people in this world and, more specifically, at GBHS. All in all, I think that I grew as a person from my experiences at GBHS. I learned some very valuable life lessons that will, hopefully, stay with me for the rest of my days. *** Jenna McCarthy, a junior, is a Gazette staff writer.

Thumbs down: Heating bill goes up, with the long and cold winter nights.

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Thumbs up: Winter sports are getting into the Playoffs.

Time to root on our Grizzles.

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NASA should be working with alien life forms

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he idea of having deep space beyond our atmosphere is captivating – most of us probably think of the vivid artist interpretations or even actual photography from launched probes or space crafts when we hear about it.

Almost all of us can relate to the days where we were first introduced to the idea of astronomy, or to at least a solar system composed of terrestrial and gaseous spheres with a sphere of hot plasma in the center. And that was the day it began to make some sense that there was a sun and moon in the sky transitioning day and night. That was the simple knowledge we could relate to.

Media and some of the interested teachers presented aliens in a playful manner – the clichéd way of referring to an extra-terrestrial.

If anything, this was the crux to many of us back in the days of learning astronomy. Then there would always be that kid who would ask, “Have we found aliens yet?” Almost always, the student would end up with an ambiguous response because of the ab-

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stract nature of the question.

Typically, aliens have been portrayed as hostile, friendly or pragmatic. Star Trek is a brilliant example of that, with the Klingons as the enemies and Spock as the pragmatic and friendly Vulcan humanoid.

But film and other media do not truly do justice – what if we actually found an alien that was capable of communicating in ways similar to humans?

For sake of argument, let’s assume they came, regardless of their reasons.

Imagine they think in a civilized fashion and have developed similarly in the

way humans did, except they probably were not as gruesome throughout their history.

Our government has the obligation of protecting its citizens. So when aliens come in, we would end up detaining and quarantining them.

Whether or not we are friendly in our approach would depend on who was in charge of the situation and where they detain the aliens. NASA being in charge of the situation would be most ideal – the military may be too upfront and may dishearten the aliens.

These aliens would require a heavy amount of tolerance, but if they were similar to humans in appearance, such a similarity would end up in unity and maybe some trust. After years of research on these aliens, ideally we would declare them as safe and give them rights. They would be near citizenship, but not quite among it.

Once the first few outsiders have been proven trustworthy and are capable of integrating into our society, we would have researchers from all sorts of fields inquiring about their views on science, history, politics, philosophy,

Technology has become a crutch midnight, ignore destroyed by the Commentary homework, and then ability to hide behind come to school tired a text message and as many students use acronyms instead do, it has gone too of good grammar, far. and even if you try to These social strike up a good chat, media sites are also the other person most a far more effective likely will not be fear the day technology surmedium for bullying interested. passes our human interaction” and rumors, because It doesn’t really the great Albert Einstein once a post is seen by matter what is on said. everyone and spread the screen, whether During the time I have spent on the at the speed of the it is a video, a funny Granite Bay campus, it has become tpawlak.gazette@gmail.com internet. story, or just random evident to me that this day has come; There is no internet pages, people I see more phones in people’s hands change in sight for favor it over humans than anything else. future generations. I was at Six Flags Lunch periods have become more of almost every time.

Magic Mountain over the summer, The extent of out our addiction a time to look at one’s phone and not and I saw a group of seven or so became easily seen recently when have to hide it from the teacher than a children, ranging from probably 3rd to students went crazy over the release of time to eat and interact with the “bor6th grade, all with iPhones, and all not the new Apple software iOS 7. ing” people around us.

The day was spent by many trying – paying attention to each other as they School is not the only place we act happily texted away. and often failing – either through loslike this; for far too often a televiI am not completely against the proing connection or not having storage sion is on in a house during dinner gression and use of modern devices, space to get or breakfast, and it is but I believe that when it goes as far the update. the center of attention as it has, and when we are damagPeople instead of the people. ing ourselves by becoming secluded, became The definition of something has to change. furious when hanging out with Our society’s social they had to I don’t know what the answer will friends has become skills have been actually wait be, but I hope a solution surfaces soon, sitting next to your to go home or we will be in sincere trouble. friends while texting eroded and before they Technology has become a required other people, looking destroyed by the could update aspect of some people’s lives, and at screens and playing their iPhone though I am not a doctor, I sadly diaggames, and electronics ability to hide because the nose our society with digital addiction. have influenced us far behind a text school Wi-Fi We have run ourselves aground and more than we may be was not work- continue to live our lives around the willing to admit. message. ing for them. use of technology instead of the other When the almost In addition, way around. inevitable, life-threatpeople were Technology should be a final priorening crisis of getting willing to ity in our day, when we have finally your phone taken erase photos of good times and loved finished or at least gotten a handle on away comes to pass, people feel like ones, music and contacts simply to everything else in our lives. they are cut off from the world and “The world will have a generation of acquire the newest and (supposedly) will be alienated from society until idiots” Einstein said, condemning our best software. their device is returned. generation.

Electronics have also affected the It should be quite the opposite, howI fear he’s right – again. ever, because now they have no choice way we get our information spread around.

I accept that Facebook and but to look at someone face-to-face, Twitter are useful to communicate and *** try to hold a conversation. share with others, but when it beTroy Pawlak, a sophomore, is a staff I say “try” because our society’s comes a reason to stay up well beyond writer for the Gazette. social skills have been eroded and

People are too focused on electronic devices

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religion and all the other fields.

Assuming their nature was the same as our own in terms of studies, we could end controversy among several ideas. It would be comparable to Spock and his first encounter with humans. But the existence of racism and arrogance, sadly, would try to destroy such developments in our society.

Who would want to know that their beliefs were false? Why would anyone believe a foreign life form? Sadly, the reality is that we could never truly know what would happen if aliens were to come. The utopian way would be to let NASA be in charge of this. Or possibly form an international space organization just for situations like these.

Should we let the government be in charge, private corporations or both? Having both would keep things in check but having only one would allocate far too much trust into one organization to handle the situation.

This is not a situation politicians could handle – the partisan divide would be too much for the world to handle. It is also far too technical to have Congress debate a resolution regarding these aliens. Even gun control

hasn’t been a very attainable resolution, so there’s no way the legislature can handle extraterrestrial situations.

In order for things to go well, we’d have to make a lot of assumptions about the nature of aliens, the congeniality of NASA and the military with extra-terrestrials, and how human society would react.

Theoretically, it would be beyond belief if some alien life form made it to our planet. Even by traveling at the speed of light, the amount of time it would take to reach our planet would be substantial.

The cooperation of NASA and the military in order to manage extraterrestrials would in turn be the best solution attainable – the presence of aliens on our planet would not have any better solution because of the structure of the government and the nature of humans.

Upholding the government, making the right decision towards these aliens and protecting the people are all in conflict with alien invasion on Earth.

It’s an unsolvable situation that may never need to be solved. *** Akash Khosla, a junior, is a Gazette online editor.

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Gazette photos by Luke Chirbas ď ˇ Senior Tyler Mastromati, top left, encourages students to join the Mountain Bike Riding Club. Junior Karim Sharif,center, puts his hand in FBLA’s money machine. In hopes of gaining monopoly money. Senior David Jin competes in a break dance competition, middle left, with his fellow dancing peers. Robotics club, middle right, waves their war flag around. Senior Owen McNiff, bottom, teaches new comers how to slackline.

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Far too often, anxiety isn’t taken seriously

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hen most people think of anxiety, they think of the queasy feeling right before they walk up to give a presentation.

Or, they think of something they read on Tumblr, Facebook or Twitter, about some of the signs of anxiety and how to stop being anxious.

While both of these are stereotypical attitudes towards anxiety, the disorder itself is actually much more serious.

I have been diagnosed generalized anxiety disorder, which causes my depression. I am not afraid to admit those facts, but I don’t think people understand what it means to have anxiety.

It’s not just that queasy feeling when you get up to make a big speech, it’s a queasy feeling that can follow you throughout every aspect of your day.

Even something as simple and inconspicuous as walking on campus can cause those feelings.

They are constant and unending and can lead to other pretty serious things: you begin to doubt yourself and to feel that everything you’ve done or are about to do is just going to go horribly wrong.

This feeling may connect with a few people reading this, but GAD is so often overlooked as getting the “jitters”. People need to realize that I can’t just “not think about it.” People who are diagnosed with depression aren’t told to just get over it.

So, why should those with anxiety disorders be asked to forget it?

Anxiety can also lead to bodyfocused repetitive behaviors, such as hair-pulling or skinpicking.

These repetitive behaviors are often overlooked as bad habits, but they can be the symptoms of something more serious.

Ripple Effect this year seemed to make a big impact on the campus, with students sharing their stories about depression, selfharm and suicide. I personally think that the program this year was amazingly well-done.

But more than that, I would like to thank those students who had the courage to talk about their problems in front of the school. I wish I had the courage they did to share my problems about anxiety. It’s just as serious as other issues and while it has a common name, generalized anxiety disorder; it’s not to be taken lightly.

People need to take issues seriously, telling someone that their issues are more trivial than others’ doesn’t help anyone.

Everyone faces their own challenges of varying degrees, but belittling anyone’s struggles will only make them feel even more anxious then could’ve before.

Anyone who has faced these issues or have felt this way understands what it feels like to be ignored or merely told that they can just get over something.

With Ripple Effect I hope that people will learn to be open with people as well be open to helping someone without making them feel small.

Anxiety is serious. It entails being constantly worried about every tiny thing and, paradoxically, becoming depressed to the point of not caring about anything.

Altogether, it’s like perpetually feeling like you’ve missed a day of school – even when you haven’t – and stressing about the class work you’re missing. *** Willow Wood, a senior, is a Lifestyle editor.

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Costumes: A creative perspective

As Halloween approaches, students plan to pick out their costumes from the “build-your-own” section of Halloween stores, make their own, or buy online.

Some students use Halloween for self-expression

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he festivities of Halloween are looming upon Granite Bay High School, and students are preparing for an exhibition of their costumes and creativity.

As Halloween approaches in just two weeks, some at GBHS are excited to wear their costumes to school.

“I am happy that the school administration does not discourage dressing up,” Health and Safety teacher Kathie Sinor said. “It is an opportunity (for students) to explore an alternative reality.”

Sinor herself enjoys dressing up and said she was inspired to do so by her students.

While many students say that they have grown out of activities like trickor-treating, they still say they enjoy dressing up for Halloween because of the imaginative aspect involved.

“For Halloween this year, I’m going to be a princess,” said sophomore Natalie Krisa. “It’s my last year dressing up, and I want to relive my kid years.”

Sophomore Rawan Khalili is also anticipating an exciting Halloween.

“During the night of Halloween, I love getting together with my friends

and dressing up, even though we don’t trick-or-treat anymore,” Khalili said.

This year, Khalili plans to dress up as either Disney’s Minnie Mouse or one of the “minions” from the animated movie Despicable Me. “Since I have been doing Minnie Mouse since I was young, I thought it would be nice to try something new,” Khalili said.

Khalili said she shops for her Halloween costumes through online stores and recommends this method to others, especially for last-minute Halloween shoppers.

“If you want a large variety of costumes to select from, then you should go online,” Khalili said. “Many times, stores will run out of all the original costumes.”

However, local Halloween stores do have their fans, like senior Nikki Chang, the co-president of the Costume Club at GBHS. “I love to dress up,” Chang said, “and my favorite store to buy costumes at is Spirit Halloween.”

The store manager at the Roseville Spirit Halloween store said that he notices that high school students tend to be interested in the diversity of the selection of costumes offered.

“While everyone has their own likes and preferences,” the manager said, “(high-school) students generally buy from our ‘build your own costume’ section.”

This section allows customers to

pick and choose from different accessories and create their own costume.

Designing one’s own costume would seem to be a popular trend on campus.

Sophomore Makenna Johnson said she has a passion for cats and that she enjoys creating her own “cat costume” for Halloween.

“This is going to be my third year being a cat,” said Johnson. “(This) is easy to make a creative costume with.”

Junior Karthika Saravanavijayan also dresses up for Halloween while incorporating her own creativity.

Like Khalili, Saravanavijayan is considering choosing a classic costume or a costume based on popular movies.

“I was actually considering dressing up for the entire week of Halloween as either a pirate or a Disney princess,” said Saravanavijayan.

She encourages other students and teachers at GBHS to try making their own costumes during the Halloween season to encourage self-expression.

“Costumes at stores sometimes do not completely represent who you are,” Saravanavijayan said.

Being crafty can also be the cheaper option, Saravanavijayan says. “(Store-bought costumes) tend to be a bit expensive for something you’re only planning on wearing once,” she said.

Khalili agrees that Halloween is an opportunity to try something different than the standard store-bought costume.

She said: “That is what Halloween is – expressing yourself in a creative way.”

If you want a large variety of costumes to select from, then you should go online. Many times, stores will run out of all the original costumes.

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 While some students prefer Halloween stores, others opt for online shopping.

GBHS students are paid wide range of wages Earn from minimum wage to hundreds in tips

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From waitressing to web-developing, part-time jobs yield Granite Bay High School students a range of wages while teaching them the value of a dollar.

GBHS senior David Zech has been a Web Developer for Pinney Insurance at its Roseville office since June, making 14 dollars an hour – far about the California minimum wage of eight dollars an hour and what many other high school part-timers make.

In addition to a relatively high

hourly wage, Zech benefits from the experience of his job, since web-developing falls under the umbrella of his career interests.

“I enjoy my job since programming is my passion,” Zech said. “I enjoy creating something that will help carry out some task.”

Some students receive a significantly lower hourly wage than does Zech.

GBHS senior Lexie Fischer has worked at My Thai Table, a Thai restaurant in Granite Bay, for about a year and makes eight dollars per hour. She works between 25 and 40 hours a week.

Although formally she is paid minimum wage, Fischer says she makes between 100 and 200 additional dollars in tips each night that she works.

“I do think that the possibility of getting tips gives me motivation to have better customer service skills,” Fischer said. “I can always tell how I did that night based on the money I receive from customers, so it is actually pretty good input.”

She also acknowledges the advantages of working at a restaurant where waiters and waitresses can accept tips and where employees

are paid after a relatively short interval of time.

“I think I get paid a good amount for what I do,” Fischer said. “I get paid every two weeks, and that isn’t including what I make in tips each day.”

Junior Lacey Ziegler works at Chick-Fil-A for about 16 hours each week and makes 8.25 dollars per hour.

However, because Chick-Fil-A policy does not allow employees to accept tips, Ziegler does not make as much as students like Fischer, despite the considerable amount of effort she says goes into the work.

“I would definitely love a raise,”

said Ziegler, “because working at Chik-Fil-A is a job where your attitude and precision matter.”

Ziegler says she is currently trying to be the best employee she can be in order to potentially earn a raise.

“I’m slowly making my way up,” she said.

Though her paychecks are not as high as some students, Ziegler, who pays for her own car, gas, clothing and other recreational activities, has come to appreciate her paychecks.

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jack- o lantern de signs The standard triangle eyes and nose with a toothy smile are always endearing and quick.

Carve out a circle outline of a ghost and cut out the mouth and eyes.

If you’re up for something challenging and intricate, try a spider on its web.

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Whether Christianity, Hinduism, atheism or others – religious beliefs or lack thereof are an integral part of life for many Granite Bay High School students.

Sometimes these belief systems can be a source of stereotyping or a cause of division among students.

“I think I feel looked at differently,” junior Jordan Sitterud, a Mormon, said. “I don’t think people necessarily like my religion…so they receive me differently.”

For some students, it might be challenging to speak their mind because of labels that could be created based on their faith.

“I know that (stereotyping) definitely happens,” senior Morgan Paris, an agnostic, “especially in an area where you have one super concentrated area of religion and (others) are coming from a different perspective.”

Senior Amy Warren, who is involved in Bayside Church of Granite Bay, says loves her Christian faith but that sometimes other students’ opinions affect her willingness to talk to others about it.

“People know that I’m a Christian,” Warren said. “So sometimes

I get treated differently because of that.”

However, Warren says she tries her best to share her respectful opinion but feels her beliefs on controversial topics such as gay marriage or divorce can be a source of judgment when her opinion might not be wanted or accepted.

“Sometimes, I don’t even have the backup – the complete knowledge – of what I’m talking about to properly inform them,” Warren said. “I’m hesitant to speak to them about that sort of thing.”

“There are quite a few Christians who are scared to share their faith because of what their friends would say,” Warren said. “But, it’s just… sad, because our religion calls us to be bold.”

Although some students feel like they are subject to stereotyping, judgment or disapproval, sophomore Gauree Shah holds her Hindu faith with pride.

“It feels good to be a Hindu at GBHS because it makes me feel different and unique,” Shah said.

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A cat with an arched back will look black in the darkness of Halloween night.

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Use the top of the pumpkin and the stem as the nose for a more wrinkled face.

A spooky tree with tombstones might scare away the smaller kids: more candy for you.

Carve the figure of a witch flying on a broomstick with a crescent moon in the “sky.”

Cut around the silhouette of your favorite Pokemon for something different.

Try Frankenstein’s Monster’s face – don’t forget the droopy eyes, hair and neck bolts!

A basic face is simple enough, but put a smaller Jack-o-Lantern inside the mouth!

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The Emerald Brigade has been training extensively almost every single day in order to improve their performance throughout competition season.

The award-winning Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade is marching forward into its competition season of 2013.

After weeks of intensive training, the EB – comprised of the marching band, drum line and color guard, a type of theatrical dance team that uses equipment like flags, sabers and plastic rifles – is now preparing for their first competition of the year on Saturday, October 12, at Oakmont High School.

The band will be performing their “field show,” a performance in which the marching band and drum line march in musical tempo to create different choreographed formations on the football field, while simultaneously playing from memory a themed set of musical pieces. The color guard adds visual effect while also moving in tempo with the band and drum line.

To put together such an intricate performance takes many hours of practice, band members say.

“We practice two and a half hours on Monday nights…and zero period four days a week,” said Naseeha Islam, a sophomore band member.

In addition, EB members are required to take a first or second period class for rehearsal, attend weekly instrumental “sectionals” after school for 45 minutes and perform at home football games during the fall.

Before the competition, the EB will also have dedicated three Saturdays to thorough, ten-hour-long rehearsals, known as “Super Saturdays.”

After putting in this much effort, head “drum major” Leah Musker, who conducts the field show, feels confident that the EB’s competition season will be a success.

“So far (our season) is looking good,” Musker said. “We are improving from where we have started.”

Musker says the band feels more confident this year than they did last year, when they had some initial difficulty in training a large number of new members.

“Last year, we had a lot of freshmen who were new to things,” said Musker.

“This year, we still have a lot of freshmen, but the progress is a lot faster.”

After a first-place win in their division at the 2011 Western Band Association championships, a competition that includes bands from across the West Coast, the EB took third place in the WBA championships of 2012.

This year, the EB didn’t know whether they would be able to compete in the WBA circuit when only six people signed up to be in the color guard, below the WBA’s 12-person minimum requirement.

Now, within three weeks of competition, the guard contains 11 members. They will, however, still be able to compete.

Lynn Lewis, the band instructor and EB director, said the EB would not have been able to compete with other schools in their division that have twenty-five to thirty guard members if they had not been able to gain the five members.

“The entire band would have had to compete in a division lower,” said Alyx Verras, the color guard captain. “We definitely would not have gotten a decent score with such a large band and (small) guard.”

EB members are now looking forward to their upcoming competition season and the WBA championships, which will take place on November 23 at Clovis High School.

Musker said she is confident in the potential of the theme, music and choreography of this year’s field show, which is entitled, “That’s All Folks!”, based on Looney Tunes.

“We have a really good show and it has a lot of capabilities,” Musker said.

“We have a lot of time under our belt to practice, and we are using it.”

Although the color guard is still struggling after its rough start, Verras says they are working to make the necessary progress before the EB’s first competition.

“It’s going to be hard to get the guard up to where it was two years ago,” she said.

“We have a lot of new members, and it’s a building experience, but (the season) will be good if we work hard and have a positive attitude.”

College Applications: The Early Decision Students who know their first choice apply early to school

BY JENNA MCCARTHY

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Some might call it the most daunting part of high school. The process of applying and being admitted to college is one that is widely known as being terrifying as well as challenging.

To make this process easier and more efficient, some colleges offer the option of making an early decision.

Students who make an early decision apply to only one school and, if they are accepted, must commit to attend that school.

Denise Castillo-Chavez of the admissions department at Santa Clara University said using the early-decision process is wise for students who are ready to apply at the early deadline of November 1.

“I would recommend early decision to students who are ready to apply and who are confident in their grades, applications, and the school they are applying to,” Castillo-Chavez said.

Castillo-Chavez said students should make an early decision if they feel ready for the commitment.

“We really encourage students to apply early if they have confidence in their grades, GPA and test scores,” Castillo-Chavez said. “If they’re ready, by all means, they should.”

Castillo-Chavez said that making an early decision can definitely help students during their senior year.

“I think it definitely gives students a peace of mind…”

Castillo-Chavez said. “It takes the pressure off of students for the rest of the school year.”

Granite Bay High School counselor Christina Cross said there are both advantages and disadvantages to making an early decision.

“A lot of people ask, ‘Is there an advantage? Is there a disadvantage?’” Cross said. “Truthfully, I think the answer to both is sometimes ‘yes’ and ‘yes.’”

Cross said that students need to remember there is a much smaller number of students applying through the early-decision process than through the regular decision process.

“In the past few years, a (larger number) of students have been applying early decision,” Cross said. “Sometimes (the early-decision process) can be even more competitive because (colleges) don’t want to fill their entire freshman class with just the small group of students applying early decision. They also want to see who else is out there.”

GBHS seniors Nicolas Ontiveros and Reed Klaeser will be applying early and making early decisions, if they are accepted, this fall.

Ontiveros will be applying to Stanford University through the early-decision process because he is confident that Stanford is his first choice.

“I know that Stanford is my number one choice. I love the campus; I just love the atmosphere of the university,” Ontiveros said. “It just seems like a place that I would enjoy going to college.”

Although confident in his application to Stanford, Ontiveros has a well-developed back-up plan.

“I think I have a good likelihood (of being admitted to Stanford),” Ontiveros said. “But, even if I don’t get in, I’m still applying to a lot of different schools that I’d want to go to. So, even if I don’t get in, it’s not the end of the world.”

Contrary to popular belief, Ontiveros doesn’t believe that applying through the early-decision process gives students a substantial advantage.

“Honestly, I don’t think it increases my likelihood of getting in,” Ontiveros said. “I know that statistics show (a higher acceptance rate) for people who apply early, but I think that’s just because the more serious students apply early.”

Klaeser will be applying through the early decision process at Williams College in Massachusetts.

Klaeser is applying early because Williams is his top choice, and he is fairly confident that he will be accepted. “(Williams) is my favorite college, and early decision supposedly has higher admittance rates,” Klaeser said. “I would choose early decision at the college I most want to go to, but, obviously, you don’t want to waste an early decision on Oxford or some awesome college that you probably won’t get into.”

When speaking of early decision, Cross was sure to distinguish it from the regular decision process.

“A lot of kids feel like when they’re applying to college, it’s kind of like a game. It’s a game to be played and they have to figure out the best angle,” Cross said.

“Early decision really is meant for those students who know (their top choice) with certainty.”

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This horrific mask aptly respresents the real-life horror stories that students get into on Halloween night, when they take the oppurtunity to dress up as someone they are not to engage in dangerous activities.

If one has ever seen the movie Mean Girls, the Halloween party scene is familiar. Main character Cady Heron, dressed in a frightening zombie bride costume, walks in the door of Aaron Samuels’ house and instantly feels uncomfortable and judged in her “dowdy” outfit.

Every other girl in the scene is wearing revealing clothes and has an alcoholic drink in her hands. As the movie goes on, couples are seen in bedrooms and bathrooms making out.

This may be merely a single scene in a popular movie, but Granite Bay High School students and graduates have had similar during Halloween.

“Everyone wearing a costume gives it (Halloween parties) sort of a twist compared to your normal weekend get together…” graduate Chris Reeves of Cal Poly said of a particular party. “People (got) to be creative and really go all out since it was Halloween.”

Creativity, though, can be taken to an entirely different level when girls are not criticized for their outfits being inappropriate.

“I think on Halloween especially, girls don’t get judged as much for what they’re wearing because (dressing that way) is … a known fact for teen life,” senior Kerri O’Brien said. “On Halloween, if you want to dress up like a slut, it’s somewhat acceptable and I don’t really agree with that because I think girls should be able to wear whatever they want.”

Halloween, according to some, is the time to become someone you’re not, to portray a character or object that is exciting and extraordinary. This opportunity to be someone else may be what causes students to lose their inhibitions.

Alcohol is a major part of many Halloween parties, and can oftentimes result in police involvement.

“They cannot come into your house if there’s no probable cause,” O’Brien said. “If they don’t see anything then they can’t come in.

According to the California Penal Code 647 (f) PC, being “drunk and disorderly” – as it is commonly dubbed – is a misdemeanor. Raising a defense, though, is 100 percent legal if the accused person is found in private.

“Technically, cops can’t enter the premises if there is a person above age at the party,” senior Nick Palmer said, “but one time when I was at a party the cops went around to the back to try to flush everyone out of the house, but apparently they weren’t allowed to do it.”

At many parties, the police don’t show up, and illegal behavior goes unnoticed and unpunished. Most people at such parties are, however aware of the situation when students are completely drunk or passed out.

“People make a pretty big deal out of people passing out most of the time,” said GBHS senior Jennifer Oliver said.

“They just got too drunk and need to sleep it off.”

In many cases experienced by students, parents leave the house, and it takes just one student to realize this at the last moment. “Oh, my parents are gone. Come over.”

Although many students at GBHS might believe that drinking at parties – especially around Halloween – is totally OK, deputy school Officer Joe Herrick does not approve. “(They still have) developing minds; (they) shouldn’t be using substances (like drugs) that aren’t prescribed by a doctor,” Herrick said. “(Students) tend to make poor decisions – couple that with alcohol and drug use (and) it just multiplies.”

These poor decisions are regarded by police officers and deputies as risky, but several students believe it is just a part of high school.

“I have no regrets,” Palmer said. “Raging is awesome.”

However, one graduate’s regret was his decision to host a Halloween party.

“I regret being the one to host the party, because even though it was a good party, I was pretty busy making sure everything went smoothly that night,” said the graduate, “and I think that other people might have had a better time than I did.”

Even though this is a legitimate regret, most other students look back on their experiences at these seasonal parties and may be disappointed at their behavior in the heat of the moment.

“I have definitely had my fair share of experiences where I just go a little overboard, and I remember this one time I got really drunk and I was in this guy’s tanning bed at his house…,” a senior who wishes to remain anonymous said.

“Then, I … threw up in the tanning bed and it was really embarrassing. The next day, somebody slipped in my puke.”

Another senior remembers a friend trying to take a bath naked in beer with a beer in their hands. According to the source, they were “completely hammered.”

Occurrences like these are common, and many students stress about them because their recollection of the night is not very accurate.

“Getting too drunk and not remembering a good time … sucks because you’re making memories, but when you’re too drunk, you can’t remember,” this senior said. “It was way too much and I guess you (…) just have to learn your limits … I definitely learned off that one.”

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Whether it’s helping the unfortunate, adverse people of the community or advocating a cause through a presentation, volunteering has always been a part of soceity Adults are usually offered far more chances to volunteer compared to minors – a maturity aspect and experience is necessary in certain circumstances.

That, however, is not to say there aren’t any chances for youth to perform valuable labor for others. Granite Bay High School has several clubs that promote volunteer opportunities, one of which is extremely well-known and prevalent.

“Key Club provides students with the op portunity to volunteer on the local level and also help the world on an international level,” Stephanie Chu, Key Club president, said. “We go to many service events in the Roseville/Granite Bay area, and hold fundraisers for (the) Pediatric Trauma Program and the Eliminate Project.”

An internationally recognized organization, Key Club is a common college application booster for students all over the world. In addition to service, Key Club also provides the opportunity to gain experience through leadership positions.

Opportunities for members range from district to international level – a unique characteristic to this club.

“Through our service projects, we strive to improve the lives of those around us, whether it’s by making them smile or helping them through a tough situation,” Chu said. “Through our fundraisers, we aspire to reduce the amount of unnecessary fatalities in the world, whether from unintentional injury or preventable disease.”

Beyond the walls of the GBHS campus, there are even more volunteer opportunities for students looking to help others.

Eskaton, an organization dedicated to housing elderly people, doesn’t quite advertise opportunities to volunteer, but the relation between Eskaton and Key Club allows students to volunteer by spending hours with and taking care of the residents.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, the Big Brothers Big Sisters high school mentoring program allows for people of age 15 and above in the community to volunteer

in middle and elementary schools in order to bring about a positive impact on the upbringing of children.

“Individuals should volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters if they have a passion for children and a desire to help leave a positive impact on the next generation,” BBBS site based coordinator Christina Eichar said. “Volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters is a fun and rewarding way to gain necessary community service hours, learn leadership skills and gain valuable work experience.”

This is possibly one of the easiest ways to give back to the community – spending time with children after school hours and helping them with their daily activities is as synonymous as being a sibling to the children.

“By having a mentor, children are less likely to use drugs and alcohol, are more likely to stay in school and form better relationships with the peers and adults in their life,” Eichar said.

Ecologically, the Sacramento Tree Foundation is a popular way of giving back from families to the community. The organization focuses on planting trees in parks, See VOLUNTEER, page B6

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Two interlocking hands represent the aim of volunteering: to support and encourage those who may not be as fortunate

Early graduates share feelings about leaving GBHS

Seniors graduating before May talk about their decisions and the reactions of family and friends

BY MARY-FRANCES HANSEN mfhansen.gazette@gmail.com

For teenagers, thinking about the future can be nerve-racking and frightening at times, especially when it’s time to start considering college.

Some students at Granite Bay High School have overcome that fear and are prepared to move forward with their life and are ready to experience something new.

According to Sybil Healy, vice principal at GBHS, a few students at GBHS are graduating, in December, for both athletic and academic reasons.

Various students received athletic scholarships to colleges throughout the United States and are graduating high school early to play for their new sports team.

Dominic Scotti, a senior at GBHS, is one of the students graduating early to start his collegiate career playing competitive soccer at Wake Forest University this year.

“I really can’t wait to get out (of high school),” Scotti said.

Even though Scotti is not nervous about starting this new chapter in his life, other students graduating early at GBHS are more worried than him.

Rachael Judd, a senior at GBHS, knew that she

wanted to graduate early ever since the beginning Logan decided to attend Sierra College for a seof freshman year. mester before transferring to University of Califor“I get to play lacrosse at Brigham Young Univernia, Davis. sity in January, so that just added to my (determi“I’ll be leaving the same time everyone else will nation) to graduate early,” Judd said. “I think I’ll be going to college, so I’m not going to be leaving be a little nervous going to college all of my friends,” Logan said. because it’s something new and a Since these students will be I’d say that I’m graduating by the end of 2013, they big change, but I’m more excited than anything (else).” pretty confident will not Another senior at GBHS, Taylor be allowed to come back in the in going to Nelson, is also graduating early to spring and participate in any spring college early. activities such as Senior Ball, Day at train with the volleyball team at California Polytechnic State Univerthe Bay and Quad Dance. sity. “(However), they will be allowed – Grant Logan “I’m kind of nervous about going to come back for the graduation cerEarly Graduate to Cal Poly just because it’s a big emony and for Sober Grad Night,” change and I’m only seventeen,” Healy said. said Nelson. “(However), I already Many of the graduating seniors are know the whole volleyball team there.” disappointed that they are going to miss the senior Unlike the students at GBHS graduating early for activities with their peers. athletic purposes, Grant Logan, a senior, decided to “I wish I could be here for all the different activigraduate early for academic reasons. ties we have,” Judd said.

“I finished all of my hard classes and found Other students agree with Judd about missing out myself in a position where I could get ahead (…) on all the exciting activities. or waste a semester taking electives,” said Logan.

“It’s really sad missing out on some of the senior “I decided that (graduating early) was the better activities (…) but I can come home and visit a lot option.” because I’m not that far,” said Nelson.

Parents are upset that they will soon have to say ‘goodbye’ to their graduating seniors.

“My mom will sometimes break down (and cry) because I’m the baby,” Judd said.

Even thought parents are sad to see their children graduate early, they are still proud of their hard work.

“My parents are really sad, but they understand that it is going to help for volleyball,” Nelson said.

Unlike Judd and Nelson’s parents, Logan’s parents had a reacted entirely differently to their sons decision to graduate early.

“My parents realized what a good opportunity it was for me to graduate early, so they are excited for me,” Logan said.

The graduating seniors will also leave many of their friends, who they won’t be able to see for about six months.

“It’ll be tough leaving my friends, but I’ll make some new friends, ¬¬¬and I’ll come back and see everybody,” Scotti said.

These students are now preparing themselves for the new opportunities waiting for them in college.

“I feel prepared enough to where college shouldn’t be too hard for me to wrap my head around (…) I’d say that I’m pretty confident (about) going to college early,” Logan said.

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Spotlight Junior learns life skills through cross country How long have you been doing Cross Country?

SMARTPHONES

Since ninth grade. That was my first year.

What do you like about Cross Country?

I like that it teaches you to not give up and Citlali Velazquez to finish until the end of the line. I know it’s hard at the end, but you feel proud of yourself…that you did it, and that you improve each time.

How often do you run?

Monday through Friday, from 3:00-4:30, but sometimes we go to the weight room.

What do you like specifically about the Granite Bay High School Cross Country Team?

I like that (the people) are friendly.

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College of the Month: University of Northern Arizona Who: over 18,000

Admission Requirements:

Where: S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Tuition and Fee Cost: $8,871 in state tuition $21,226 non resident tuition

• 8 national team championships have been won over the years • There are over 500 studentathletes at University of Arizona who compete in 19 different sports

Acceptance Rate: 76.3%

Academics:

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• University of Arizona consists of three campuses with 20 colleges and 11 schools • There are over 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees to choose from • Study abroad programs are available for students to travel the world while earning academic credits

School Colors: Blue and Gold Mascot: Louie the Lumberjack

Used for education not for entertainment

Teachers use a technology commodity in class

BY NEHA KOMPELLA

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It wasn’t too long ago that the idea of children having a cell phone, let alone bringing their cell phone to school, was unimaginable.

Perhaps it is a mark of our changing society that now, as technology is becoming a prevalent part of education, it is becoming increasingly acceptable for students to use smartphones in classes.

Here at Granite Bay High School, almost every student owns a phone and the vast majority own smartphones.

Although students see smartphones to be helpful in many situations, many believe that they should be used in the right way.

“It really depends on how students choose to use them (smartphones),” said sophomore Rawan Khaliniss. “If it’s a distraction, then I don’t think it’s a good idea, but if they’re using their phones with the intention to learn, then I think it would be a good idea and could help the learning process.”

Although many teachers here at GBHS are still strict about using phones in class, there are some classes in which teachers are more welcoming of students using smartphones for academic purposes.

“I see smartphones being used a lot in classes… but especially in foreign language classes,” said Gauree Shah, a sophomore. “If we have a worksheet, or some other homework, it’s helpful to be able to look up translations.”

In fact, language classes, whether foreign or otherwise, seem to be a common hub of smartphones.

“In my English class, we are allowed to, when we’re reading a book, look up words we don’t know on our phones,” said Khalini. “Mr. Davis is pretty lenient about it… but only to a certain extent – we’re only allowed to use them for academic reasons.”

On the opposite end of the spectrum, students find that math-related classes are oftentimes not quite so lenient about the use of student-related technology.

“In math classes, teachers are usually very strict about phones … we have to keep our

phones turned off, because we’re supposed to be paying attention,” said Khalini.

One teacher who not only allows the use of smartphones in his class, but also has incorporated them into the class curriculum itself, is Steven Miller, who teaches Honors and AP Physics at GBHS. “I don’t have an objection to (students) using their phones in class only because we use them specifically for a program that I call Webassign,” Miller said. “So when we (as a class) are doing homework reviews, I allow students to get out their cell-phones and use them during class. As I’m going over problems, in class, they’re going over the same problem.”

Students in Miller’s classes have found this system to be both helpful and a good use of technology in class.

“It was really nice to be able to do homework in class with our phones,” said Shah, who has been in Miller’s class. “We did have computers, but not enough for every student, so this way everyone could follow along and get all of their homework done.”

Throughout the school, many students have noticed a trend of sorts, relating the complexity of a particular class and the likelihood of a teacher allowing students to use their smartphones.

“I think that the more difficult the class is, the more lenient teachers are about their students using smartphones, because they trust their students more,” said Shah “I think that students in AP or IB level courses realize that they need to pay attention, they know that they need to get their work done and they know that they can’t waste time on their phones. Plus, teachers realize that their students know if they’re not responsible, they’re going to lose that privilege.”

Although smartphones can be a distraction in class, teachers and students alike believe that they are more helpful than they are harmful.

“I do want to make use of the technology, and I think using smartphones for educational ¬¬purposes is a wise use of technology,” said Miller. “I think that as more apps and smartphones come out, we’re going to see more and more of a use for them in the classroom.”

Campus Life: • Recreation Center with: an indoor track, a 42-foot climbing wall, a weight room, a multi-purpose gym, a cardio theatre • Intramurals and sports clubs- 200- plus student organizations -Compiled by Paul Zeiss Gazette illustration/BRIAN ZHUANG

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Tools of the teen workforce: work permits Youths seeking employment may not conform to labor standards

BY TROY PAWLAK

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Ever since 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act has required minors and students to conform to certain rules about working.

Younger students, however, might not understand the scope and limitations to one of these permits. “(The limits) are certain hours on a school day, and then on a non-school day when school is not in session,” said Cindi Underwood, the Granite Bay High School College and Career Center director. “They allow students to work longer hours, and that includes during the summer and spring breaks and winter breaks.”

A permit lays out the allowed number of hours a student can work. A 16 – or 17 – year – old can only work four hours on a school day or eight hours on a nonschool day, for a total of 48 hours on a school week at most.

A school week is defined as any week with at least one scheduled day of school, and a school day is defined as any day when a student is scheduled to attend at least 240 instructional minutes.

The permit also restricts the possible hours of the day to 5 am to 10 pm during the week.

The form asks for the minor’s name and other personal information, information about the minor’s school, employer information and the hours and days the minor plans to work.

Benjamin Pavik, GBHS junior, worked at Hallmark for several months over the summer, and he supports work permits. “(A work permit) keeps kids from spending too much time at work instead of being more focused on homework,” Pavik said.

The permits make sure that minors keep their priorities straight around work and school Pavik said.

Although there are a few jobs that do not require a work permit, there are some who have valid reasons for not needing one.

One of these jobs that don’t require a permit is refereeing youth soccer games.

The director of referees for Eureka Union Soccer Club, Mark Jones, said minors do not need a permit to referee because the soccer referees are indepen-

dent contractors and referees can work for multiple different clubs at the same time, which would only serve to confuse employers.

An independent contractor is any individual who has specific skills or expertise and who was trained outside of work and is being paid for that skill.

In other states, the government requires referees to have work permits, but California is exempt due to state laws and regulations.

Nicole Sims has been refereeing for several years and does not have or need a work permit.

“I think it’s fair that I don’t need one,” Sims said.

Another form of work doesn’t always require a work permit is an internship.

“A work permit is not required for an un-paid internship, but a work permit is required for a paid internship,” said Steve Dolan, the Engineering ROP teacher Many students in the ROP Engineering program are unpaid interns, and thus require no permit.

Many people also believe that a permit is not

Cindi Underwood Works in the college and carrer center providing opportunities for students who want a job

required for working within a family business.

According to The California Department of Education, however, unless going unpaid, a minor must always have a permit no matter the relation to the employer.

The only time a minor is allowed to work in a family business without a permit is if the work being done is for either discipline or training. “[Work permits] are used to protect students and to protect working minors,” Underwood said.

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Grads experience yet another first day of school New college students share their stories of their new start

BY JENNA MCCARTHY

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It’s a day that’s both anxiously awaited and dreaded among former high school students.

For some students, the first day of college is scary, stressful and startling.

For others, like Granite Bay High School graduate Kelsey Lynn, a freshman at San Diego State University, it was a pleasant surprise.

“I actually enjoyed my first day,” Lynn said.

According to Lynn, a theatre major with an emphasis on performance, her first day was far from stressful.

“It was relatively laid back,” Lynn said. “…It wasn’t actually all too terribly overwhelming. I didn’t have my first class until 11 am which was quite nice.”

Lynn likes a majority of her professors.

“For the most part, I like all of my professors, especially my Acting 1 professor,” Lynn said. “He is the coolest person I have ever met.”

According to Lynn, college is very different from high school – in a good way.

“I love the fact that college basically weeds out the (busy work),” Lynn said. “If you finish everything you need to do, the professors will let you leave early.”

Although Lynn is greatly enjoying her classes at SDSU, she is not enjoying the party scene.

“I’m…not a fan of how crazy the campus and dorms can get on the weekends,” Lynn said. “The party scene here is nuts.”

Madison Touloukian, a GBHS graduate, is currently a freshman at Wheaton College in Illinois.

“My first day of college was great,” Touloukian said.

Touloukian was very impressed with both her classes after her first day.

“The classes are comfortable places to ask questions, challenge what you know and learn so many new things,” Touloukian said. “…The classes are difficult yet super rewarding.”

In addition, Touloukian’s professors made a very good impression on her first day. “…All the professors are very learningbased rather than grade-based,” Touloukian said. “… (And) I liked that my teachers were organized.”

College has proved to be an adjustment for Touloukian, but it’s an adjustment that she’s enjoying.

“Yes, college is challenging, but it’s much more interesting than high school,” Touloukian said. “There is a lot of hard work, but I find myself almost enjoying my homework because I’m able to learn and better understand the subjects that are interesting to me.”

Kristin Taylor, a GBHS graduate, is currently a freshman at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Taylor was very nervous for her first day, but was pleasantly surprised by her first professor.

“I was really nervous for my first class because I was expecting an intimidating professor…” Taylor said. “…Instead, to my surprise, in walks this cute little grandma who tells us that she loves Goodwill and fall and that her husband adopts puppies from shelters.”

Thus far, UCLA has made a good impression on Taylor.

“I love all the variety of people I’ve met and the food,” Taylor said. “The food is fantastic.”

In addition, Taylor loves the enthusiasm that UCLA students possess.

“My favorite part, though, is how much school spirit there is, especially in comparison to Granite Bay,” Taylor said. “You wouldn’t believe how many people there are wearing UCLA clothing around on regular days.”

Megan Beiler, a GBHS graduate, is currently a freshman at Boise State University.

“I was nervous for my first day because I had four classes in a row,” Beiler said. “But I really liked it.”

On her first day, Beiler learned the difficulty level of her classes at Boise State.

“I realized (my classes) would be really hard, but it’s not impossible to get an A,” Beiler said. “It takes a lot of effort, but the professors give you everything you need.”

For Beiler, meeting new people on the first day was a great experience.

“Meeting all the new people was really cool,” Beiler said. “Everybody wants to meet everybody.”

Beiler’s first day of college provided her with a piece of advice for current GBHS students planning on attending college.

“I feel like GBHS really prepared me for college,” Beiler said. “Take your classes seriously – it’s beneficial.”

You do know where your classes, are right?

Welcome to UCLA, freshman!

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I moved from Fargo, North Dakota to Granite Bay, California last year.

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GBHS faculty share stories of students collected over the years

BY THOMAS TAYLOR ttaylor.gazette@gmail.com

Collecting odd stories comes with the territory of being a teacher for a long time.

Teachers hear pretty much everything and anything that goes on in their classrooms, which makes them privy to a myriad of strange student-to-student conversations.

Teachers set out tough deadline requirements for many assignments that are seemingly non-negotiable; advanced placement (AP) United States history teacher Brandon Dell’Orto has seen these deadlines get moved very quickly.

“A lady I used to teach with over at Oakmont,” Dell’Orto said. “Had a massive research project that was worth half of your junior (year) grade in the second semester.”

“One of the things that Oakmont held to was there was no late (excuse) no matter what,” Dell’Orto said.

“You have to be physically dead or dying for them to lift the late penalty,” Dell’Orto said. “And the lady who was super harsh on this scared kids often with her harshness and due dates.”

Many students were bound to try and get out of this major assignment and one girl made a last ditch effort to finagle their way out of this brutal project.

“So one girl came in crying and in essence said that she had to have an abortion over the weekend,” Dell’Orto said. “And her boyfriend never showed up, she was totally breaking down.”

Of course the teacher let her off the hook for the project due to her terrible weekend.

“By the end of the day, however, (the teacher) had three to four other girls come into her office claiming to have had an abortion over the weekend!”

Dell’Orto said.

The first girl had clearly spread the word quickly and efficiently— this being the days before tweets and other electronic communications.

The girls figured they would be the only people to try to ditch the foreboding project but the teacher quickly caught wind of the scam.

Another instance of strange student survival tactics is the way certain art students coerce art help from their sugar-crazed teacher, Amelie Rider.

“Rider snacks are very embarrassing. I didn’t realize how hungry I get especially fourth period for sugar and (my fourth period students) know that I’ll bounce off the wall if I mix sugar and caffeine and then it’s really hard to get my help,” Rider said.

In order to finish whatever artwork you are attempting to do in any of the art classes at GBHS, you are going to eventually need help from one of the talented teachers—sometimes getting their help is near impossible.

“So my kids devised a system,” Rider said. “(The fourth period students) made cookies, put them in a bag and then they would shake it and say ‘Rider snacks’ and I would be all the way across the room and my Scooby radar would go off and I would go help them.”

Rider’s students laugh because they know how caught up she gets in a particular students project that she forgets to help her other young artists.

Jared Westberg, AP Government teacher at GBHS enjoys filling his students’ heads with all the information they will need to function in an increasingly difficult political world.

Some students, however, are not ready for his rigorous teachings and choose another way out.

“So this was thirteen or fourteen years ago, kid sitting in the back, raises his hand,” said Westberg.

“I call on him and he has tooth paste in one hand and a tooth brush in the other and asks, ‘may I go brush my teeth.’”

“And this was a very awkward thing so I emailed or called down to the office and they came and got him and of course he was on something,” Westberg said.

“That was one of the funniest things a student Gazette illustration/LAUREL TEAGUE has ever done!” Westberg said.

I’m very creative and I always like to do different things with crafts, scrapbooking and making clothes.

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A list of facts you will never need to know but always find interesting

Spanish Club

One of 2,100 GBHS students is randomly selected every issue

Presidents: Katie Kindelt and Julia Bauer

McDonald’s sells more than 75 burgers per second.

What is the purpose of your club?

The Spanish Club revolves around giving back to Spanish speaking communities while promoting the use of the Spanish language.

You can’t hum while holding your nose closed.

There is a city in California named “You Bet”.

Why did you decide to create the club?

I (Kindelt) was a member of the club last year, and the president was a 2013 senior. Since she graduated, all the returning members decided to meet and elect positions for this year to keep the club alive. It’s a great way to volunteer and give back to other communities while learning about another language and culture at the same time.

How can students get involved?

Students can get involved by contacting us. We meet in Señora Hill’s room, usually one Monday a month.

Rhode Island, the smallest state, has a larger population than Alaska, the largest state.

The term “nerd” originated from Dr. Seus’s 1950’s book “If I Ran a Zoo”.

Every one of the top 50 tallest mountains are in Asia.

The Empire State Building was built using 10,000,000 bricks.

A baby giraffe is about six feet tall at birth.

You can’t swallow without your tongue touching the roof of your mouth.

More plant-eating dinosaurs have been found than meat-eating ones.

“Underground” is the only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters “und”.

Owls are the only birds in the world that can see the color blue.

Source: http://www.allrandomfacts.com

–compiled by Meredith Dechert

Riley Brown, junior The Gazette: What do you want to be when you grow up?

A pediatrician, because I love helping kids and my pediatrician has really inspired me.

What’s your ideal Halloween night?

Usually a big group of my friends get together at my house and we all just eat, watch horror movies, socialize and have a good time.

Gazette photo /LUKE CHIRBAS

What are you most excited for at school this year?

To have fourth (period) off next semester and to meet a lot of new people.

What food would you eat if you had to eat it for every meal?

Bread, bread, bread – maybe some butter, but bread.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Why? I wish that I was happy 100% of the time because I think I would make a lot more connections.

What’s your favorite place to shop?

It would probably have to be Urban Outfitters.

What do you hope students will learn from participating in the club?

I hope students learn to love the Spanish language and culture through this club in addition to giving back to Spanish speaking communities.

What type of impact do you wish to see your club make on other people?

I hope the Spanish club can make a lasting impact on a specific Spanish speaking community through donations to help better the citizens’ health and environment.

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9. E

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neighborhoods and open areas.

“We have roughly 3,000- 4000 volunteers per year,” Sacramento Tree Foundation representative Cindy Blain said. “Many of the tree planting volunteers (approximately 60- 70%)

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are high school students who have community service requirements and find that planting trees is a fun and rewarding way to help their community.”

Finally, many students at GBHS are familiar with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Make a candy corn drink: Ingredients: 1 package of lemon flavored gelatin - preferably one that has a serving size of four 1 cup of boiling water 2 cups of mango nectar 3 ½ cups of orange carbonated beverage, chilled 1 cup of whipping cream Candy corn Honey

Instructions: In a large bowl, mix the gelatin with the water and stir until the gelatin has dissolved. Then, mix in the mango nectar and stir.Pour the substance into a 2-quart pitcher, and then cover the pitcher and freeze it for 2 hours, until a thick consistency has developed. Pour the orange carbonated beverage over the gelatin in the pitcher. In another large bowl, mix together the whipping cream and honey, and then beat the substance with an electric mixer. Add the candy corn in and it will be ready to serve! Enjoy!

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Many of the animals in their shelters are surrendered from owners, but occasionally there are ugly scenarios – sometimes animals are hit by cars, malnourished and abused on the streets.

Usually, it is parents and their teenaged children who volunteer to spend

time with dogs and cats. Also, there are is the option of sheltering an animal, when families can take home the animals and keep them as pets.

For those students who are looking for an even more extensive choice of volunteer opportunities, students recommend a popular website used

JOBS: Students work part-time

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it’s really nice to be able to take care of myself.”

GBHS senior Owen McNiff also works to cover various expenses such as those of gas and clothing.

McNiff says he works at Tricks Gymnastics as many hours as he can each week – for 9 dollars per hour.

He admits, however, that juggling school, work and other activities can be a difficult task.

“It’s hard to balance homework and studying after work, which can be exhausting,” said Mcniff. “Because of my job I was actually forced to quit my fall sport of cross-country.”

Zeigler too said she gets overwhelmed at times while trying to manage her schoolwork and job.

She said that when she feels especially stressed about managing the two, she reminds herself how privileged she is to have a job.

“It does get overwhelming at times but once things slow down again, I remember how lucky I am to even have a job at my age,” Zeigler said.

Even Zech, who loves what he does, has recently had complications with his job.

“Three other programmers have left recently, so I’ve been assigned to finish all their tasks,” said Zech. “It’s quite difficult to handle all these tasks I’m given.”

While having a job in high school can be great for some students, it can also come as a burden to others.

Cindi Underwood of the college and career center said that first jobs can be great for some students as long as they learn the importance of time management.

“Advantages would be to get a little bit of experience and learn how to really work with people as far as customer service which I think is good for students,” Underwood said.

Underwood said that the main struggle students usually have with working during the school year is not managing their time properly.

“As long as students are juggling their school work and staying focused on their future and are able to balance working a little bit then I think it is fine,” Underwood said. “They just need to do everything in moderation.”

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countered stereotypes regarding her religion, she says. But she says she strives to be tolerant of other’s religious views on campus.

“I’m pretty open-minded about different ideas of spirituality and ….what’s in the afterlife if there is one,” Paris said. “I usually don’t have a solid answer, because I feel like opinions on that should be fluid, and you should take into account other’s opinions.”

She says she believes that respect is an essential factor in a community.

“I think because I’m usually open-minded and respectful, they are to me too,” Paris said.

by students across the country. “Volunteer Match”, a website dedicated for finding volunteer opportunities, offers hundreds of events to volunteer for, ranging from political advocator to a museum gift shop vendor to a door - to - door driver for senior citizens.

Some GBHS students don’t feel that religious stereotypes are a large part of the school culture.

“I’ve never really been stereotyped before,” junior Emily Tabaie, a Muslim, said. “But I know Muslims everywhere else are considered terrorists…at GBHS I’ve never been criticized for my religion.”

Vujovich said diversity on campus is important in creating a unified student body and says that explorations of religions have increased in recent years.

“I think there are different ideas,” Vujovich said. “I’ve seen more openness and more diversity happening and don’t attribute it to any one thing other than people... being more

accepting.”

Although a variety of belief systems can be divisive, Shah says they can also bring students together to explore different viewpoints.

“I do believe that most kids are respectful to other religions and want to know more about them,” Shah said. “I’m not going to judge based on what someone believes.”

Vujovich said adventurous questioning about a range of beliefs at GBHS discounts stereotypes and opens up doors for dialogue.

“I believe everyone is equal,” Tabaie said. “(It) doesn’t matter what religion you are…People shouldn’t judge you on your religion.”

HALLOWEEN: Some engage in risky action Continued from page B3 reliable sources for the aftermath if students aren’t able to remember what happened. But the disadvantage comes in the form of unwanted pictures or tweets.

“They’re opening doors to wanted and unwanted opinions and comments,” Herrick said.

Students at GBHS, however, might be more and easily unsettled when others post statuses or pictures of them on social media.

“It would be upsetting if someone posted (such pictures) because I don’t want my behavior publicized to complete strangers,” Oliver said. “I would consider it public humiliation if it was on Twitter.”

If a picture is shown to a select few friends, it might be acceptable. But when posted on a public network, mutual friends and even unknown users can view and judge it.

“Some kids say, ‘Oh, that’s stupid.

Now everybody knows, and the cops are going to know’” Herrick said, “Other kids go, ‘Wow, let’s do that too.’”

Despite the role of social media, parties are still dangerous because of the freedom that comes of being someone else for one night. During this time, alcohol, drugs, and other dangerous behavior may not seem as risky.

“They (teenagers) have the rest of their lives to do these things, and if they waited till they were 21 before they started drinking, it’s really not that many years out,” Herrick said.

“When they’re older, they’ll make better decisions and hopefully be in safer places.”

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Hill Growers’ Association bylaws, Wofford said. All new ranches are voted in by current members so that the same quality of products is ensured.

Guy recommends that visitors try to avoid the most popular sites.

“Go to the places that are smaller ... even if it means driving more,” Guy said.

“People tend to not go there as often.”

Helland suggests researching the attractions at Apple Hill online before visiting.

Most farms, according to the Apple Hill website, open at 10 am, and Havicon says showing up early to beat crowds is a good idea.

According to Wofford, the busiest week of the year is the third week of October, and Havicon agreed.

“Our experience has been that the third weekend in October is our busiest,” Havicon said. “We sell pumpkins (that week), and visitors want to pick the perfect pumpkin for Halloween.”

Apple Hill’s website shows the categories and ranking of all farms for those planning ahead.

“We feel like we are living our dream having this farm,” Havicon said. “And we want to share it with our visitors and create different kinds of activities for them to enjoy.”

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Every year, thousands of people from across California flood US-50 to make the trip to the famed Apple Hill in the town of Camino, CA. Apple Hill consists of 66 different ranches, each with their own specialty and size.

Recently added attractions include new ranches, such as “Dancing Oaks,” and three new Christmas tree yards – Hacienda Orchards, Indian Rock and Smart’s, according to Ann Wofford, the associative secretary for Apple Hill Growers Association.

Apple Hill is known for its Christmas tree farm, pumpkin patches and, of course, its apples.

“I’d say the most popular activities would be a toss-up between tasting and buying apples and visiting the bakeshops,” Wofford said.

The bakeshops are a big part of the attraction to Apple Hill, says Erin Guy, a Granite Bay High School senior who tries to visit Apple Hill every year during the fall.

Both Guy and Ciara Helland, a senior, a popular attraction at most of the farms. named the Dutch apple pie as their favorite Buyers can choose to take the products treat at Apple Hill. home or eat them during their visit.

“My favorite place is probably Grandpa’s “My family’s tradition is to pick our own Cellar,” Guy said. “That’s where my family apples and (then eat) the apple with syrup always meets and has a picnic.” (at Apple Hill),” Guy said.

While Grandpa’s Guy said she and her family enjoy Cellar offers applelooking at the hill’s picturesque based options like orchards and trees while they have a pies, caramel apples picnic.

Our visitors can and apple cookies, Helland and Guy also say they Blue Stone Meadow chuck their pump- enjoy the family-friendly activities farm is known for its kins and try to hit offered at Apple Hill, such as guided pumpkin-focused attours and train rides. tractions. targets for a prize. nature “I always go to Kid Inc., because “Our ‘pumpkin they have lots of vendors and anichucker’ was a new – Carolyn Havicon, owner mals to look at,” Helland said. addition in 2012,” Havicon says Blue Stone Meadow said Carolyn Haviof Blue Stone Meadow at also offers a “puppet theater” where con, owner of Blue Apple Hill children can produce their own pupStone Meadow. “Our pet shows using puppets made from visitors can chuck their the farm’s pumpkins. pumpkins and try to hit “A new thing this year is our goldtargets for a prize. The charge for this is two dollars plus the price of panning experience. Visitors can pan for gold in material from the gold mine on our the pumpkin.”

The Blue Stone Meadow staff allows their property,” Havicon said. “They can experivisitors to pick pumpkins right out of their ence what it was like to look for gold and own patch – which Havicon says includes might even get lucky.” standard orange pumpkins in addition to Each ranch has its focus, but they must exotic pink and white pumpkins. all comply with the El Dorado County Hand-picking pumpkins or apples to eat is Ranch Marketing Ordinance and the Apple

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Real fans stay until the game’s bitter end

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s I watched the closing seconds of the Granite BayFolsom football game, I saw an ugly sight.

It wasn’t the scoreboard, which reflected the Grizzlies’ efforts coming up just short of victory, nor was it the disappointed looks on the faces of the athletes. As I watched the closing seconds of one of the biggest games of the year, the view of the almost completely empty “fan” section was enough to make my blood boil.

Throughout the first part of the school year, students at Granite Bay High School have supposedly “revived” the Tribe, GBHS’s enthusiastic student section that cheers on our athletes at every home football, basketball and soccer game, among others.

Yet despite their alleged devotion to cheering on the school’s teams, members of the Tribe have started to see the group as a brand rather than a club made to support its fellow student athletes.

These fake members of the Tribe are the sole reason that GBHS students are often seen as superficial or cocky by students of rival schools in the greater Sacramento area. These students love to be loud and cheer and pretend like they are the Grizzlies’ number one fans until halftime, or until the team is losing.

This false love was most obvious during the end of the Folsom game, Granite Bay’s home opener and their most important regular-season game of the year. As the margin of loss increased, the attendance of the Tribe section slowly grew less and less until only a small group of dedicated fans were left standing behind the end zone–the only loyal “Tribe members” Granite Bay had to offer.

It was embarrassing as a Granite Bay student and fan to see Folsom’s student section more populated at the end of the game than the infamous Tribe, who prides itself on being the most loyal fans in California.

If losing and seeing no one at the end of the game wasn’t bad enough, the “loyal” fans of the Grizzlies showed their true colors for a second week in a row on Oct. 13 against Vacaville, where hundreds of fans arrived before the game started to cheer on their team, and then left at halftime once the show was over – the oh-so-important “Original Don” halftime dance/moshpit.

It has become clear that the Tribe has not become the enthusiastic group of kids who serve the GBHS sports teams by cheering until the bitter end as it was developed to be.

It has instead become a beckoning for students whose main objective in attending a football game is to look cool or fit in with the crowd.

In past years, the Granite Bay student section has been known for its undying loyalty to its sports teams. Last year, dozens of students persevered through the nine-hour car drive to Los Angeles just to see the Grizzlies play in the state championship football game.

This year? The rowdy crew’s most notable activity has been swapping insults with the Jesuit student cheering section, and most of the “insults” were not funny and immature. Many fans didn’t even seem fazed that the Grizzlies lost.

It’s time to take a good, long look in the mirror, Tribe members, and ask yourself whether staying loyal or looking good is more important.

*** Kevin Burns, a senior, is a Sports editor

Through hard work and unity, the girls’ volleyball team hopes to achieve the ultimate goal: a state title

BY PARKER BURMAN

the team,” Plummer said.

“They help the new girls ease into the offense.”

“Our goal is to go to state,” Even with such great athletes, senior Taylor Nelson said. the job is still full of pressure.

As a player for the Granite Bay “Everyone, parents, younger players and the team are all looking to you for help,” Plummer added.

High As a whole, the girls enjoy School how Plummer has coached thus girl’s far. volleyball “She is doing a great job.” team, Nelson Sophomore Brigid Bell said. admits that they “She is a young coach and she have high expectations still has a lot to learn, but she’s for the 2013 season. done awesome so far.”

Undefeated so far this Many of the other players year, the volleyball team mirror this sentiment. looks to build off last “I have positive words about year’s success where they the coach too” said so and so. placed second in northern “She’s doing really good, we California. like her and all of us get along However, achieving this well.” Nelson said. goal will be no easy feat.

The girls have all been With first year head training hard to get better as coach Tricia Plummer individuals, but it’s their team and some new players, chemistry that sets them apart there is a lot of room for from any competition they may growth as a team. face.

“Everything is a “(Chemistry) is extremely learning experience,” important,” Bell said, “it’s Plummer said. what makes us as good of a “Everything is new so I team as we are and without have a lot of opportunities team chemistry we wouldn’t be to learn new things.” where we are right now.”

Her first year as varsity Their teamwork allows them head coach, Plummer to elevate their playing to the knows her team is loaded next level and win games. with talent.

“Volleyball is a really team “There are a lot of oriented sport,” added Nelson, athletes and leaders on who’s been playing since fifth pburman.gazette@gmail.com

grade, “You have to be able to work together well on the court.”

“If we don’t work together then the plays can just fall apart,” senior Calla Chamberlain said.

“You need to find out what works for the girls, between practices and strategy,” Plummer said, “it’s important to build around who’s on your team.”

Not only is team chemistry important, but it’s also what the team attributes its success to.

They know that how well they work together on the court is vital to how well their team will do in games.

“We win because of our chemistry and the experience that we have as a team,” Chamberlain added.

“I definitely attribute our team’s success to our chemistry,” Bell said. “It’s super important, especially in a mental sport like volleyball.”

With their close relationships, the Granite Bay Girl’s volleyball team has the edge on any team they may face come playoff time. Every member helps contribute to the success of the team.

Complete trust in each other allows the girls to play as a unit and win together.

The playoffs may be far off, but the team has its eyes on the state title. Their bonds with each other will make that goal a little easier to obtain.

“The girls say that they want to win state,” Coach Plummer said.

“I just want to help the team accomplish its goal.”

“We’re just like a family,” Nelson said, “we have each others backs.”

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Recruitment process varies per sport Student athletes consider college athletics, regulations

BY TAMREN JOHNK

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Every year several Granite Bay High School students who wish to pursue their dreams of being recruited by colleges to play collegiate sports find themselves in the middle of a strenuous recruiting process.

These student athletes are required to follow specific National Collegiate Athletic Association rules that establish certain time periods, dates and rules for contacting college coaches.

Division one, two and three sports all have their different rules, however they all meet the general guidelines set forth by the NCAA. Within each division, then there are even more specific recruiting details.

For example, D1 schools, the most competitive, followed by D2 schools, both allow athletic scholarships to be awarded to their recruits. D3 schools, the least competitive out of all of the

divisions, do not.

Linda Dickson, GBHS Advanced Placement Psychology, Physical Education and Leadership teacher, as well as the co-author of The Academic Athlete: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success in the Classroom, Recruiting, and College Admissions, believes that GBHS is extremely unique in that it has more students going through the recruiting process than an average school.

“I think that our kids have the resources to play high level sports, and that our students at a young age learn to become student athletes by studying and working hard in (their) sports,” Dickson said. “So when you get older, you’re a more marketable and desirable candidate for more colleges.”

Dickson also advises that students shouldn’t rely on just academics or on just athletics, but that they should, to be the true student athlete, develop in both

Cross country star changes sports

areas.

“Not being proactive and just waiting for things to happen is the biggest mistake to make among young student athletes. You actually have to go and make it happen and to do this successfully, you have to be prepared academically and athletically,” Dickson said.

Junior Alek Dendall is currently just beginning his recruitment process to play college water polo.

“College coaches can’t approach you until senior year, but you can approach the schools your junior year,” Dendall said.

“Basically I’m going to go as many water polo camps that I can to get seen by these coaches and then try to get on the recruiting trips.”

Senior Grace Reego is another water polo player who is further in the recruitment process and is able to contact specific coaches. Reego has visited a lot of campuses throughout high school and has narrowed down her choices to Maggie Bell The sophomore cross country phenom admits she would rather play soccer

Sophomore Maggie Bell switches her focus from long-distance track to soccer

BY PAUL ZEISS

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Maggie Bell ended her 2012 cross country season with remarkable performances. One of these performances was winning the Division 2 California Interscholastic Federation State Cross Country Championship as a freshman.

Following the state meet, Maggie was chosen as one of the

ten best runners in California to represent the state at Nike Cross Nationals, a Nike sponsored cross country meet held in Portland, Oregon.

Later that season, she went on to win the National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships for her U-14 age group.

Bell achieved all of this while playing on her competitive soccer team known as Placer United

play collegiate water polo at either the University of California Los Angeles or Princeton University.

Reego suggests that for water polo you want to try to be as aggressive as possible, and that players should start their recruitment process by getting a profile on a recruiting website, such as CaptainU. “My advice to players is to definitely send emails and get out there because you don’t want to have them not know who you are,” Reego said.

Reego also believes that going to many camps is necessary to get exposure to coaches, and that water polo players should do swim season as well as water polo because it is very crucial for players to stay fast.

Reego recently registered with the NCAA as part of her recruitment process and realized all the rules to which she must now adhere. She feels that there is not a lot of awareness about them and that sometimes these regulations are under the radar.

“If you want to talk to coaches off campus and you are too young,

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but you go up to them, you are not going to be penalized. It’s the coaches’ responsibility to say hey it’s really nice to see you, but I can’t have a conversation with you,” Reego said.

The most stressful and rewarding part of her whole process was See Recruitment, page

New coach draws mixed opinions from teammates After coach Ernie Cooper’s resignation, grizzly football coach Skip Albano starts season as an unknown

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Soccer Club.

There were many occasions, Bell said, that her commitment to her soccer team resulted in attending cross country and soccer practices on the same day.

Nevertheless, her formula of soccer and cross country proved to be very successful last year.

This year, however, Bell has chosen to focus solely on soccer,

Alek Dendall

The junior water polo player hopes college coaches will approach him starting senior year

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There is a new coach taking charge of the Granite Bay High football team.

On June 5, Coach Cooper stepped down from his head coach position at Granite Bay High School. This was a big change in GBHS varsity football’s life.

Coop took the team to the State Championship and then left. The new man on the job is James “Skip” Albano.

Albano is not new to the Granite

Bay campus being one of Cooper’s coaches in 2000 to 2003, 2008 and 2011.

Coach Albano is not new to high school football in any way. He has coached for Oakmont high school, Wood Creek high school, and Sierra College.

In addition he has been coaching overseas in Europe for the Thun Tigers of the Swiss American Football League.

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Extreme sports Downhill biking, skimboarding, and dirtbiking gain popularity in the Granite Bay sporting scene.

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Extreme sports an alterative Some prefer solo-action activities over a team

BY STEVEN NIELSEN

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There many other sports out there besides football, soccer, and basketball.

Some students at Granite Bay High School are involved in some of these extreme sports.

One of these sports includes dirt biking. Zach Webster, a sophomore at Granite Bay High School, has seven sponsors, including GoPro, Fox, and Muscle Milk.

Webster started dirt biking at age six.

His career started by going on Hookit. com, where he picked up small sponsors, then grew from there.

“When I am not injured I’m out (there) five days a week,” Webster said.

Webster mixes it up by going to different tracks throughout the week.

Webster isn’t sponsored for just practicing and having fun. He competes in some serous races.

“Before you race, before the gates drop, its like you’re in slow-motion and your heart rate jumps,” Webster said.

Dirt biking doesn’t have restrictions for pros like track and field would.

“Anyone can be a dirt biker if you’re willing to take a risk,” Webster said.

Other sports include skim boarding, throwing a small wooden board down on the skim of lakes, rivers, and sometimes oceans.

The type sophomore Matt Zasso does is flatland skim boarding. This is done primarily on lakes and rivers. The concept is a lot like skateboarding, where participants find random obstacles like cones do tricks with them.

“We make shift rails, and do anything we could do to just change it up and get a good spot going,” Zasso said.

The sport is very open to newbies and just riding with anyone that has a board.

“We ride with whomever we come across,” Zasso said. “We usually spend about three to six hours out there whenever we (go).”

Hoping to get sponsored when the next season comes around, Zasso is doing everything he can, spending around five days a week practicing with friends. He is making rails and trying to nail the tricks that will get him a medal at future competitions.

Another sport is downhill mountain biking. This is not the average mountain biking experience, as this is riding down a mountain that people usually snowboard

down during the winter.

Downhill mountain bikers will go through cities, down mountains and even down the crazy Utah canyons.

Two very courageous down hill mountain bikers are sophomore Frankie Garza and freshman Jake Lyons.

Lyons is sponsored by Flair Eyewear.

He said that he doesn’t do much in preparation for races, but that he does go riding at the lake everyday.

“I pop in my head phones, grab a helmet, grab a water, come home, eat a hot dog and then I go to bed.”

Garza has a different outlook on it. He feels that it is important to be healthy and stay fit.

“Your mindset is just keep peddling as hard as you can, because you just really want it that bad,” Garza said.

The sport isn’t as competitive as others.

“The atmosphere is friendly because it doesn’t get competitive like football or baseball,” Garza said.

And to Lyons, nothing compares to the feeling that rises when perched on a mountain summit.

“When sitting on top of a mountain with 360 degrees of options and freedoms,” Lyons said, “the only limitation is your imagination.”

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Downhill mountain biker and Granite Bay High sophomore Frankie Garza performs a whip at a riding park in Sierra.

Senior does all he can to support his school’s athletes Leskauskas separates himself with his devotion to every GBHS team

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While most students at Granite Bay High School are out spending time with their friends on Friday nights, one student goes against this norm, spending his Friday nights cheering on GBHS. His name is Eddie Leskauskas, a senior at Granite Bay High School.

Leskauskas was not always fond of Granite Bay athletics. It wasn’t until he was a freshman that he understood the concept and idea of Granite Bay athletics and what power he could provide

the team by cheering.

“As I have gotten older (while) getting into high school, I have learned to respect high school sports,” Leskauskas said.

Leskauskas was at first reluctant of embracing the concept of the tribe.

“The Tribe doesn’t have a password, but they told me they did,” said Leskauskas.

After learning that there was no secret password Leskauskas quickly went out to the quad and bought a Tribe t-shirt, and officially declared himself a fan of GBHS. Over the past couple of years

Leskauskas has tried to customize the ways he has cheered for Granite Bay. Upon reluctantly finding news of harmful chemicals in his paint gear, Leskauskas decided it was best to go back to the traditional attire.

“Back in my hay day I would paint myself, but that’s kind of bad for your skin. Now I Just show up in a Tribe t-shirt,” Leskauskas said.

However what really separates Leskauskas from the typical fan is his commitment to cheer for every sport.

Most students will consider themselves fans of GBHS even if they just go to

the big ticketed venues, for example football and basketball, but not Leskauskas.

“You will see me out there at the volleyball games, baseball games, soccer games and also tennis games have my attention,” Leskauskas said. “I even make it out to some golf games.”

Not only does Leskauskas enjoy cheering GBHS athletics, he also views it as an obligation, “The players would want to see us out there, and we owe them one for that,” Leskauskas said.

The next time any type of GBHS sporting event is occurring, you can

Eddie Leskauskas GBHS student brings an unmatched enthusiasm to every sporting event he attends. count on Leskauskas being there with his tribe shirt and rooting on the Grizzlies.

When questioned about the importance of Granite Bay pride, Leskauskas was quick to answer.

“It means the world,” he said.

“It’s the most important thing in the world.”

Fall sports update: Grizzlies Soccer a success Boys look to achieve their goal claw their way into contention Many look forward to strong seasons

BY COLLEEN VIVALDI

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As the autumn leaves start to fall, Granite Bay High School fall sports kick into high gear and begin their respective 2013 seasons.

New athletes as well as returning ones expect positive outcomes and all-around success for GBHS sports this fall.

More specifically, men’s varsity soccer has, thus far, had a rumbling beginning with a solid 8-3 pre-season record heading into league play.

Senior soccer player Jeff Gaebler believes in the endgame of playoffs and a section title for the Grizzly boys of Granite Bay High.

“Our goals for this season are to mainly win the section championship at the end of the year.” Gaebler said. “We played (number one ranked) Jesuit and I think we played really well and (hopefully we’ll) play them in the section finals or playoffs.”

Not only are players like Gaebler optimistic about this 2013 season, but in addition their coach, Steve Fischer, expressed his gratitude towards the group chemistry within his team.

“The season is going great so far, even though we have lost a couple of games.

We are winning some difficult games and we are playing pretty well, and it seems to be more of a (team) this year than it has been in quite some time,” Fischer said.

Other fall sports at GBHS include girls volleyball and girls golf that collectively possess individual, as well as team efforts for the prospective upcoming season.

Brigid Bell, an underclassman on varsity girls’ volleyball, sees the ladies of the court “bumping” their way to the top this year.

“Probably our biggest goal is to go to state for volleyball, and then another one of our team goals is to not lose a set to anyone in league or in playoffs,” Bell said. “I think we will do as well as, if not, better than last year.”

The lady Grizzlies are 13-0 and are currently ranked 45th over all in the United States currently for varsity volleyball.

Additionally, golf at GBHS may attract

only a handful of young women, but the strength and hard work that has come to be within the varsity golf team is evident.

For Caroline Brown, practicing simple aspects of the game like ball striking and putting is the key to success among her teammates.

“I would like to improve my game more, (plus) cut down some of my scores.

A team goal is to make it to Masters like we did last year,” Brown said.

Not only are Masters in the sight of the golfers at GBHS, sections, too, are a plausible and reachable objective for those swinging their clubs.

“We have a solid team with expectations to make it to sections again and be one of the top two teams in our league,” Brown said. “I am looking forward to playing in the end of the season tournament, to look back at the season (and) see our team strengths and what we need to improve on in the off season.”

GBHS holds a certain high objective for each of its athletic teams, football being no exception to that.

Senior receiver Andrew Toso, under new varsity head coach, Skip Albano, sees a league title and possible section championship for the hard working Grizzlies.

“Our expectations as a team are to win league and make it back to winning sections at Sacramento State,” Toso said.

In contrast to those athletics on dry land, water polo draws both boys and girls to the pool instead of the court or field this 2013 season.

Similarly, the men and women’s water polo teams aim high with hopes of grasping at titles in league and sections.

Stephani Dougan, a girls water polo player, strongly believes in being proactive in the water to set the bar for everyone else around.

“We have a lot of high expectations because our team (slogan) is ‘be the first,’ so it is not only be the first to win league, but be the first to win sections,” Dougan said. “It’s a lot of pressure but it is great.”

Among the boy’s varsity water polo team, players like senior Chase Cooper imagine comparable objectives to the girls’ team.

“I hope we can all become more disciplined as a team and work to play with more effective teamwork,” Cooper said.

gible to play because of his commitment to play with Wake Forest, the team undoubtedly decreased in skill and talent, and additionally The Granite Bay High School’s lost a major spark that had been firboys varsity soccer team has been ing them up for the past seasons. on a tear lately and is projected to “Dom adds a little extra edge continue this rampage. to our team,” Anderson said. “He Many state that they love coming makes us energized and we ultito the games because they enjoy mately play better and more aggreswatching the team play together. sive.”

Junior Hope Holliday says she But as the team was down on goes to most of the games because skill and aptitude, they stayed optishe has a lot of friends playing too. mistic and brought out the better of “I love watching great players a bad situation. play a great game,” Holliday said.

“We didn’t change at all,” Gunn The team is currently 18-0-3, one said.

“We simply had a couple of the top in their division, perfectjunior players step up into the light ly capable of winning the section and show that championship. we don’t have “We are a to have one brotherhood,” amazing player.

Captain CorWe could have ban Anderson multiple.”

I was excited for said. “We play Luckily, Scotti as a team and this season behas been told that we have really he can play with cause I knew it good chemisthe team again, try.” would have to be a and likewise, the Together, team effort. brotherhood welthe boys are comed him back striving to win with open arms the section – Steve Fischer, “Dom is one of championship, varsity boys’ soccer coach those teammates which is also who strives to get why they play everyone in top so well toshape for every gether; they all game,” Gunn have a mutual said. “He loves goal. winning and is willing to help out With the loss of Dominic Scotti, the players to do so.” they were forced to unite as one Captain Zach Boyle agrees with and work together. Captain Ash all of his teammates that Scotti is Gunn loves the way the team now going to come back with a bang, plays. more than ready to win.

“I think our team has the most In turn, many are hopeful for the heart out of any other team out boys soccer team to win another there, even passed other Granite section championship.

Bay teams,” Gunn said. “I believe “The championship is within our we can go all the way because of grasp with the squad we have this our desire to play and improve as a year,” Boyle said, “because we are team.” tenacious for success day in and Coach Steve Fischer knew that day out.” the team had to play together to The boys soccer team says that do well this season due to Scotti’s they are looking forward to the absence. season, ready to bring the trophy Coming into try-outs, he specifihome. cally looked at players who would “We are a group of guys striving be team players. to win games and to get better,” “I was excited for the season Anderson said. “We are trying to because I knew it would have to be reach the ultimate goal: to win the a team effort,” Fischer said. section championship.”

Since Dominic Scotti was ineliBY BRIAN ZHUANG

“I also hope we will be able to win another league title as well as compete for a section title, (while) doing fun things as a team during the season such as tournaments or bonding sessions.”

Coach John MacLean has coached his boys to an 8-6 start to the season, and coach Genna Masters holds an even 4-5 record with the girls team.

Water polo roots run deep at GBHS and carry traditions including rivalry games and connecting with teammates.

“We have all become so close and we are sort of like a family and it is really great,” Dougan said, “I think that game day is what everyone looks forward to as well as the Del Oro game we played (a little while ago) and won.”

Brand new to the cross country world, junior Molly Graves found that adjusting to the endurance of long distance running is worthwhile as the GBHS varsity cross country team just returned from their Stanford meet.

“For cross country, it’s been really difficult adjusting to how different it is from track, but I am really starting to like it and really starting to enjoy being with the team and having their support,” Graves said.

Foreseeing state patches in the future, Graves admires how hard her team works and is progressing together so far.

“Our goals are to go to state as a team and I would like to be in the top 7 for varsity girls and hopefully get that state patch at the end of the year,” Graves said.

Hard work and sweat goes as far as the clay asphalt of the tennis courts as the varsity ladies of the GBHS tennis team aim to swing their racquets all the way to yet another league title.

Lauren Bonham, a senior on the tennis squad, has faith in an undefeated season for her last year on campus.

In addition, coach Rory Wood aids in improving the overall game of the players and creating a competitive environment.

“As a team, we are hoping to go undefeated in league and continue on to win the section finals again this year under the guidance of our coach, Rory Wood,” Bonham said, “I’m really excited for us to challenge ourselves as a team and see how well we do with all the hard work that we have been putting in.”

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Senior spikes the competition Calla Chamberlain sets up her team for a successful season team and even though we weren’t very good then, we had a great time,” Chamberlain said.

From beating St. Francis to winning The girls on the the Harbor Tournament, senior Calla team still manage Chamberlain has been working hard and to maintain a great hopes to keep up the successful season. relationship with For the last six years, Chamberlain has one another and dedicated much of her time to the Granite Bay High School volleyball team and said Chamberlain is happy she can be a part of it. she’s glad to be involved in a sport she “We get along really enjoys. well! It makes the “I really loved sports in junior high so I wanted to try everything,” Chamberlain season a lot more said. “I’m actually a little surprised I kept entertaining since we all love each other,” with it for this long.”

Chamberlain said.

With martial arts being her primary Chamberlain, and all activity, Chamberlain has worked on of her teammates are fitting volleyball into her busy schedule, very motivated to have and although it is stressful at times, she is happy she has kept playing volleyball, a successful season.

The team spends two despite how much time it takes up. hours a day practicing “Playing volleyball has been a great on days there are no experience and I love the game,” games and their goal this year is to win Chamberlain said.

Chamberlain said that her best memory the state championship. So far, they have been undefeated, and everyone is working of playing high school volleyball was harder to keep up this trend. her freshman year because of the great “Personally, I would like to improve dynamics of the team. my blocking, and as a team we’re really “Freshman year we had a really fun working hard this season and hope to go

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to state,” Chamberlain said.

Overall, the girls on the team have reached many of their goals for the season and haven’t lost a single game.

The GBHS girls’ volleyball team is currently ranked ninth in the state and forty-fifth in the nation.

Chamberlain was very proud of herself and her team for a recent victory in Santa Cruz.

“One of the highlights so far for this year was definitely winning the Harbor tournament a few weeks ago,” Chamberlain said.

As much as Chamberlain loves the game, she is not planning on playing in college. She is happy to have played in high school and has enjoyed being on such a great team.

“I love when I get a good kill or a nice block,” Chamberlain said. “The feeling of improving my skills and helping my team in the sport I love is so great.”

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Chamberlain attempts a spike in a recent win against Nevada Union. The GBHS girls’ team is undefeated this year.

Kenny Griffin scoots his way into a sponsorship Student athlete excels in a unique extreme sport

titions that a rider can take place in. There are park competitions which tend to take place at a skate Most high school students park and deal a lot with transiset goals like getting into their tions, and then there are street college of choice. However, in jams where riders find a secluded Kenny Griffin’s case, he sets out area such as a 16-set staircase and to perform a back flip triple tail showcase their skills there. whip.

Scootering is a growing craze Competitive scootering is rapidly across the US and is gaining the gaining popularity and Granite momentum to hit the big stage of Bay High senior Kenny Griffin is the X- Games in the leading the way coming years. for GBHS. “I think it will “I started riding make it to the XThe three years ago Games because it is right before freshopportunities rapidly growing and man year,” Griffin most people at skate are definitely said. “I really enparks now are riding growing for joyed it and started scooters,” Griffin young riders working really said. hard at it, and then with ambitions However, scooterfrom there, picked ing is not just about – Junior Johnny Mass up two sponsors.” the aspect of riding Griffin now rides behind the scenes. professionally for There is a large Lucky Scooters, group of people Elite Industries and Epic Skate working to bring scootering to the Park. Lucky Scooters provides next the level of popularity. high-end scooter parts to aspiring Johnny Mass, GBHS junior, has riders. Griffin also travels across shifted his focus from riding to the United States to compete in working for the marketing comhigh level scootering competipanies that are attempting to gain tions. more popularity for the growing “I have gone all across the US to sport. places like New York and Seattle, “I run marketing through district and the competitions are always and work at the companies thempretty big, about 400 plus riders,” selves rather than riding more Griffin said. now,” Mass said.

There’s a wide variety of compeGriffin and Mass both have simi-

Senior Kenny Griffin grinds down a rail on his scooter wearing his sponsor, Lucky Scooters, gear. He has been scootering for three years.

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lar ambitions to stay within the realm of scootering for their lives to continue to fuel their passion for the sport.

“The opportunities are definitely growing for young riders with ambitions,” Mass said. “Sponsors are starting to fly out riders for more competitions, allowing for the sport to grow.”

When it comes down to it, Griffin, Mass and others that aspire to ride professionally do it for

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the pure love of the sport and the sense of community that comes with it.

“Scootering has really evolved from just a toy to being definitely more serious,” Mass said. “People can hate on it as much as they want, but you can go to any skate park and look at the strategic engagement of scootering,” Griffin is looking to stay within the scootering world for quite some time.

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“Hopefully later on I can get another job in it on the business side so I can do this for the rest of my life,” Griffin said.

The sport is usually broken down into two different types of competition: park and street.

Griffin prefers to ride street, because he can find any staircase while casually riding, and use that as a feature for hours.

But for now, Griffin is going to push on with his progression of

riding and is working on mastering backlip heel whips right now.

With the rise in competitive scooter popularity, recently it appears that the sport is on a trend to continue with its gaining momentum, and the younger generations will be picking up the sport and possibly one day bring it to the X- Games.

“When it comes down to it,” said Griffin, “the reason I ride is because I love the sport.”

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If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

A walrus, because they’re majestic

A monkey, because climbing trees and swinging from them looks way fun

A grizzly bear, because it’s our mascot

A monkey, because I would love to be able to walk and climb with my hands

A bottlenose dolphin, because they have no known predators

How do you celebrate a win?

By shouting “Yeah!”

I love to go to In-in-out or get a Slurpee

Going to Mel’s with the boys

By being happy and granting myself TV time after the game

Party Hardy

What’s you favorite flavor of donut?

Krispy Kreme glazed because they’re the best

Sugar-covered donut, because who wouldn’t want one with sugar all over it?

Cream-filled because they’re delicious

I hate donuts. I hate burgers and fries, too!

Any Krispy Kreme donut because they’re delicious

Beat Jesuit

To make it to state as a team

Win sections

Win league undefeated, then win sections against Davis

Make it to the section championship game and beat Davis

Adrian Peterson, because he’s a big baller

Mia Hamm because she was the first girl to be noticed in pro sports

Lesean McCoy because he’s a really good running back

Michael Phelps, because growing up I wanted to be a swimmer and he’s inspirational

Michael Phelps, because he has the most Olympic gold medals

What do you want to accomplish with your team this season?

Who’s your favorite athlete, and why?

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Student athletes look ahead to collegiate sports Granite Bay High students prepare for the stress of college athletics

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Only 7.8 percent of all high school athletes are given the opportunity to continue their athletic career and play collegiate sports.

Heading off to college in the near future to play sports comes with many factors and responsibilities that only college bound athletes truly grasp and understand.

Pressure is obviously a key component of any athlete’s life.

Whether it’s in practice, a normal league game, or a championship, the pressure to perform to the best of one’s ability is always present.

“Playing at the next level and in front of a bigger crowd is going to come with a lot more pressure,” Said Dylan Keeney, University of Colorado at Boulder-bound football player and senior, “It’s definitely a bigger game.”

Dominic Scotti, who will be attending Wake Forest University next year to play soccer, agreed that there is much more pressure involved with collegelevel sports.

It’s common knowledge that collegiate sports are nearly a full-time job, leaving the athletes deprived of almost any free time.

“During off season, we do two sessions a day, get up at 5 a.m., end at 7:30 a.m., go to class, go to the gym, go to class, then have practice after,” Scotti said.

“It’s definitely time consuming, every day you’re working on your sport or on your school work,” said Vinny Esposito, a baseball player who will attend

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Many athletes at Granite Bay High School who excel in sports look forward to athletics in college. All have skill sets that should translate to the next level of competition

Sacramento State University next fall.

Maddy Deters, a senior planning to continue playing volleyball at Concordia University in Irvine, agreed that time management is going to be essential to juggle sports and schoolwork.

With athletics taking up a majority of student athletes’ time, in many cases you can expect either their grades to suffer, or their stress levels to spike.

“Playing soccer in college will surely affect my academics,” Scotti said. “I won’t really have time to do anything school related so that will definitely drop

my grades quite a bit.”

Sacramento State-bound senior Destiny Butcher is also concerned about her academics.

“My biggest worry about college is being a student athlete and having to maintain my grades while trying to play well and continue my love for the sport,” Butcher said, “It’s going to be super stressful having to make sure I get my school work done while staying committed to the soccer team.”

Esposito is more athleticsoriented with his approach to college: “I have to … get a good education but I’m going

to school to play baseball and that’s why I’m going be there.”

Numerous college-bound athletes are making a trade-off between the end of senior year and their last summer home with beginning their collegiate career as soon as possible.

Taylor Nelson, who committed to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for volleyball her sophomore year, is taking the initiative and graduating early so she can head to her school to begin training with her team.

Like Nelson, Dominic Scotti is also planning on graduating early.

“I’ll definitely miss all my friends and not having my second semester of senior year but it’ll be nice to start collegiate sports,” Scotti said.

Keeney will be leaving for Colorado shortly after graduation: “I’m heading out in early June so I’m going to miss my last summer with all my friends and will have to do a lot of offseason work as well.”

Preparation is another key component to continuing athletics in college.

“You’re coming in to play sports and that’s what you’re there for so you have to work

hard for it,” Esposito said.

Although time consuming, stressful and demanding, playing a sport in college has its benefits and is a great opportunity for those who are fortunate enough to carry on their athletic career.

“Playing football in college will definitely be a lot more fun,” Keeney said, “The benefits from it are endless.”

As for Butcher, she is ready to move on.

“I can’t wait to be a Division I athlete,” Butcher said, “playing soccer and living my dream of playing in college.”

Underclassman shines on track Freshman Alex Beitia is on the trail to success in cross country

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Running. That word, uttered often in Physical Education, strikes fear into the very souls of many high school students, but freshman Alex Beitia finds comfort and enjoyment in the action.

Beitia began running with her parents in fourth grade, and began her participation in cross country in the seventh grade.

Seventh grade was not her true debut, however, as she began to do organized races in fifth grade, a mere year after starting to run consistently with her family.

Her mother and brother were strong sources of encouragement from the beginning of her participation, and never let her down or stopped pushing her to do her best.

“They challenged me to do better,” Beitia said Beitia consistently places second or third for the Granite Bay Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, behind senior Katy Mersereau.

Beitia hopes to get an athletic scholarship for running to a UC college and get a good education.

“I want to get a degree in psychology,” Beitia said.

Although knee, foot and ankle injuries are a horrid possibility, hiding in every crack and divot on the trail and on the road, Beitia has been able to stay free of any major injuries during her five – year running career.

This resilience and level of health is an almost unheard of feat, and this has allowed her to continue training while others have to take time off in order to recover from an injury.

Beitia works hard and is dedicated to her sport, and thus has earned the respect of her teammates and coaches.

Beitia has some unique thoughts on running, and offers some interesting insight into a runner’s mind, enlightening those who never understood her love.

“During races I tend to think that I can’t do it and that it’s going to (take) a lot (of energy),” Beitia said.

Her muscles often get tired as well and want to give up as the run continues and she fatigues, but she always is able to pull through. “(My body) is like ‘you can slow down’, even though that’s exactly the opposite of

what you’re supposed to be (doing),” Beitia said.

Beitia is rising fast through the ranks of her team, and is destined for the top. With a time of 20:44.4 for the 5,000 meters race at the Hornet Jamboree, she is only a minute behind Mersereau who had a 19:55.6 at the same race according to Athletic.net.

Her perseverance has paid off, however, as she got a 20:34 at the Stanford Cross Country Invitational, improving her time from the last race and on a harder course.

With no injuries in the perceivable future, Beitia is in the fast lane for cross country success.

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Freshman Alex Beitia runs around the track at Granite Bay High School. Her work ethic allows her to outrun her competitors

The increasing popularity of fantasy football Online football game gains many new players with its fun game play and strategic scoring system

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On September 26, the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams faced off in St. Louis on Thursday Night Football. While close initially, the 49ers pulled away not long thereafter, and after four quarters the score read San Francisco 35, Rams 11.

Over the course of the contest, Rams starting tight end Jared Cook compiled four catches for 45 yards with none of them going for a touchdown, effectively accounting for none of the points scored by the Rams.

Cook’s impact on the game played was limited. At the end of the day, his four catches for 45 yards mattered not to the St. Louis Rams, nor the San Francisco 49ers. He had no influence on the outcome of the game.

But for Granite Bay High School senior Brandt Misik, Jared Cook was the difference between a win and a loss.

Misik is one of seemingly hundreds of GBHS students who partake in the hobby of fantasy

football. Available on websites players’ real-world performance like espn.com, cbssports.com and results in points for their fantasy nfl.com among others, fantasy team. For most players, 1 yard = football has continued to grow in .1 points. participants and popularity since In Misik’s case, 45 yards from CBS launched the beta version Jared Cook meant 4.5 points for of the first publicly available his opponent. He lost the match free fantasy football up by only 2.6 website in 1997. points.

Amongst their This attenfriends and coltion to the most I actually leagues, participants minute of details really like to is what drives - known as “team owners” - compete fantasy football, trade. I’m weekly against one can often never content and another in “leagues” determine the difwith how my ference between set up by one of the team owners. first in team is doing. placing Senior Corey your league, or – Senior Brandt Misik placing last. For Handa, owner of the “San Jose A’s,” those who acis the manager of a tively seek these league in which he miniscule yet, is also participating. at the same time, monumental “I manage a ten-team league of advantages, much time and effort students at GBHS,” Handa said. is spent accordingly.

“Right now I’m 2-2, but I’ve “In past years I put in quite a scored the most points of almost bit of effort,” Misik said, “like anybody.” doing mock drafts, watching Owners score points based videos, printing draft kits and on the players they drafted to watching the NFL channel. This their respective teams, and their year I looked at the depth charts

that were up to date, and went with my gut feeling.”

For most, their league’s draft is just the first step in the process of building a superior team. Following the draft and up until the end of the season, teams can add and drop free agents and claim players off of waivers in attempts to bolster their roster, should injuries or performance deficiencies plague those they initially drafted.

Additionally, trades are a commonplace practice in many leagues, as those that are agreed upon mostly benefit both parties involved. Other times, they do not.

“I actually really like to trade,” Misik said. “I’m never content with how my team is doing. But honestly if I’m the one requesting the trade, I will make it where it favors me much more than the other player because we can use that as a starting point for a compromise, and usually the compromise still favors me quite a bit.”

And this mentality is often what deters others from actively

participating in the trade market.

Fellow senior Allan Zheng can attest.

“I try to trade if I feel that I have a need, but often people will only trade with you if they feel they are ‘winning’ the trade,” Zheng said.

Apart from the nature of trading, there is no limit to the number of leagues that fantasy football fanatics can participate in at once. Most typically manage teams in anywhere from one to five different leagues at the same time, and there are positives and negatives to actively playing only in one league, as opposed to multiple.

“I am only in one league this year,” Zheng said. “I’ve found that when you’re in more than one league you have plenty of chances to experiment with players, but it can end up being tedious and you will wind up rooting for and against a team or player at the same time.”

Misik sees it differently.

“I think having two or three teams that you care about is way better than having just one

because it allows you to root for different players depending on the standings in each league,” Misik said, “and (that) can cause internal conflicts that are fun to deal with.”

Though nearly every team owner differs from the other in personal theories and strategies, there is one identical trait shared by them all, that keeps them coming back year after year, reinvigorated and ready to start anew.

“The unknown factor I think is what gets people so into it,” Misik said. “You have no idea what plays a coach will call or who the quarterback will throw to or how much time on the field a player will see, and it leads you into watching football in a way where you feel much more involved, since you have a personal and emotional investment in the players.”

Surprisingly, this aspect makes fantasy football that much better.

“Fantasy football is a game that you have no control over,” Misik said, “which is what makes it so exciting.”

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RECRUITMENT: College coaches search for the finest GBHS has to offer

by the end of October.

Anderson explains that throughout his talking to the coaches because in the end sophomore year, in order to have contact she was able to build up the courage to and communicate with a college coach, he say what’s on her mind. had to do it through his club coach. Play“You want to make sure that you get ers make calls to coaches at their expense what you want out of the experience,” only; however, the coaches cannot call the Reego said. “It’s really hard to talk to the players at all. coach because they are such a respected “We have been emailing back and forth, figure and you can get a little intimibut usually they just start by inviting you dated.” to go to a camp,” Anderson said.

Over all, the process for Reego But now that Anderson is a junior, throughout her senior year has been coaches may call him once per week, extremely stressful. She (starting July 1 of Junior has had to rely on her year). mom to keep her up to Anderson said his exdate with emails and perience throughout the deadlines. recruiting process has I am very “I feel like having far been interesting blessed to have so someone help you is imbecause thinking about portant because it’s hard been wanted by his future this early is to play and do school exciting. so many schools really and (recruitment) work “The most stressful to play football. part is trying to impress all at the same time,” Reego said. the coaches constantly, Reego explains that and questioning if this the recruitment process could be my future – Tony Ellison, senior for water polo is differschool,” Anderson said. ent from other sports in “But when it comes GBHS flyback that water polo players down to decision time commit later in their that’s what’s going to senior year. Reego had be really hard because hoped to commit to a you have a big decision school by the end of November. to make that determines what your future After visiting potential choices, includwill be like.” ing the University of California at Los While other sports, such as football, Angeles, Princeton University and Stanare only high school sports, Anderson ford University, Reego said she decided believes that the fact that soccer is club that the best school for her was UCLA oriented is what makes it truly unique. and committed after a spectacular recruit“The most rewarding part of this ing experience in southern California. whole process is that I’ve put in a ton of “It’s a little different because some practice hours and I have done a lot to sports like soccer and volleyball are more get to this point in my life,” Anderson mainstream and popular, so people get said. “It’s been my dream growing up to committed earlier so that coaches don’t play college soccer, so it’s really gratifylose them,” Reego said. “For water polo, ing getting the calls and the emails and you just wait for your senior year, and thinking that this is actually going to some people don’t even commit until rehappen to my future.” ally late in their senior year.”

Dickson believes it is important that Unlike water polo, sports like football student athletes approach the recruitment and soccer have a wide range of time process like Anderson is doing and exwhen players get committed. pand their horizons on more schools and Senior Tony Ellison had a dream of really look at all of their options across playing collegiate football ever since the country. he started playing when he was young.

“I think first the parent and the student Now he is committed to the University athlete have to understand the generaliof Arizona on a full ride scholarship for ties of the whole process and from there football. specifically delve into their sport and “The recruiting process has been a very how it works with other opportunities,” exciting experience, I am very blessed to Dickson said. have been wanted by so many schools to She continues to emphasize that these play football,” Ellison said. student athletes must keep their options If anything could change about the open and must adapt to being flexible recruiting process for football, Ellison under certain circumstances. believes that it should be the NCAA regu“Kids get recruited and then plans lations for communicating and contacting change and they can end up going the coaches. someplace else,” Dickson said. “Spots “Now that I am a senior I can call my can open up at the last minute or coaches coaches whenever I want,” Ellison said. change and then kids don’t want to go “But I think the NCAA rules affect the there.” coaches more than us because they have Throughout the recruiting process for very limited contact with recruits.” all sports, Dickson urges student athletes Junior Corban Anderson is another to read, research and plan out their own student athlete getting a head start in the steps to reach their goal. recruiting process for his sport, soccer.

“The advice that I would give to stuHe has already been on three unofficial dent athletes is to be proactive,” Dickvisits to University of California Davis, son said. “Go after it and follow your Harvard College and Sacramento State dreams, but turn your dreams into goals University, and will be going to the Unirather than just wishing and dreaming versity of San Francisco and Santa Clara and hoping.”

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SPORTS BRIEFS Girls’ Golf w The golf team is starting off their season strong with a 6-1 streak, second in Sierra Foothills League behind Rocklin, and the girls performed at their top game against Roseville.

w The team, which won league several years ago and has qualified for sec-

tional playoffs consistently, is aiming for the league title this year.

They are pitted against Nevada Union, Woodcreek, and then Del Oro respectively in the next week.

Football w The football team, defending State Champions, is faced with quite a challenge this year. With a new offensive line and a nearly new defensive line, they have been working hard and improving greatly. w The team won against Pittsburgh, a strong team who beat Granite Bay last year, 39-35, and they are scheduled to take on Rocklin for homecoming at 7:30 P.M. on 10/18.

Boys’ Water Polo w The boy’s team, which has won SFL every year, is in a rebuilding year trying to train their next elite squad of boys.

w After a very difficult game that went to sudden death overtime, the team

lost to St. Mary’s. They are looking forward to a pending game with Nevada Union at home.

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in Vienna, Raiffeisen Vikings in Vienna, Austria and Italy.

Albano said,” It was fantastic, it was an amazing experience, it is amazing to be in a different culture, it’s just a great experience” Coach Valentine said, “He was telling me how he was a defensive back coach (back in Europe). It just added to his coaching.”

Players have great respect for coach Albano and acknowledge how fit he is.

Christian Fisher (JV for GBHS football team) said,” He is very fit and looks like a track Star” Coach Valentine said, “His domineer, he is very calm. He doesn’t get overly excited, for an example; there was a mistake by the ref. He was calm all through it even if we all new it was wrong. He just talked everybody through it.”

The question comes up about what coaching style is better between Albano and Cooper, Valentine explains it the best.

Valentine said,” Their coaching styles differs but they have some great attributes. Coach Albano’s attribute is he is calmer and his stress is lower but in the end we got stuff done.”

One anonymous JV player said,” He is a good coach but I think that Cooper improved our team more”.

Josh Neil is the head Varsity quarter back and he said, “He is very supportive and confident in us” He is very caring as Josh said but he also said,”I want them to have a

positive experience, I want them to leave having them say, ‘dang, I had a good time.’”

Coach Albano has a different feel to him than from an any other football coach you have probably been in contact with. He keeps his cool though out practice and even through the heat of a brutal game.

Everyone respects this aspect of him.

It is hard to come in to a school that just won state just last year.

He has already gotten some talk from people that can’t let go with Cooper.

Albano is wanting and hoping for the best for his team as any coach would.

Albano said “We want win section championships for the third year” Albano has a true passion for what he does. For anyone to leave this county for many years traveling all around coaching and training. You see this on the field at practice and at games.

Said Coach Valentine, “He was telling me how he was a defensive coach (back in Europe). It just added to his coaching.”

This season so far has proven itself worthy as a true competitor and is scaring all rivaling teams.

Athletics director, Tim Healy said in a new release, “It is never easy replacing a legend, but Skip Albano is a perfect fit for Granite Bay High School.” He said, ”He coached with Ernie, and he is intimately familiar with the commitment and keys to our program’s success.”

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Coach Skip Albano leads the Grizzlies into their 2013-2014 season

CHANGE: A tough choice in store for converted cross country runner

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setting her running career aside.

Bell says her decision was not easy, but she is confident that the right decision was made by sticking to what is her passion, soccer.

Bell says her decision to discontinue cross country was primarily due to the multitude of conflicts and inconveniences of participating in two sports at the same time.

“It was too much to balance soccer, cross country and hard classes that I’m taking this year,” Bell said. “I just couldn’t do it anymore.”

Bell says that she could not make it to two of the most prestigious races of the season: the CIF State Cross Country Championships and the Stanford Invitational.

Bell said that she had to sacrifice competing with her team at Surf Cup, a soccer tournament held in San Diego where many college recruiters come to spectate young prospects. She was unable to compete at the tournament because of her conflict with the state meet.

This year, Bell said she decided to choose Surf Cup in hopes of eyeing college recruiters.

“I’m hoping to play Division 1 soccer in college” Bell said.

Bell says that she thoroughly enjoyed

her experience running cross country decision to leave the team, but we have for Granite Bay, but says that she was always known of her passion for soccer discomforted by the amount of stress that and support her decision to pursue her came with the individual sport. goals and dreams,” Kehoe said.

“Before races I would be really stressed Although saddened by the departure and I was really hard on myself mentally,” of Bell from the team, the girl’s varsity Bell said. “The single person setting is lot cross country captain Katie Mersereau more nerve racking for me.” acknowledges Bell’s talent in soccer.

Soccer, on the other hand, is much more “We know she will do a wonderful appealing to Bell. job in soccer,” Mersereau “I’ve played soccer said. “This is not the last all my life and I love we will see of Maggie it. [Soccer] is a team Bell.”

It was too much sport and it is more of Bell said she also a game; it fluctuates.” appreciates her parent’s to balance Bell’s Placer United guidance and support in soccer, cross Soccer Club coach, the process of making her Todd DeCarlo, says country and hard decision that Bell has the “My parents were classes that I’m completely supportive in potential to extend her career in soccer after taking this year whatever choice I made” high school.

Bell said.

– Maggie Bell, “I think she has the Bell says that she loved sophomore soccer potential of being a the supportiveness and the player good soccer player at camaraderie of the cross the next level in what country team and she ever she chooses that would never take back her to be,” DeCarlo said. experience last year in the Carla Kehoe, one sport. of the head coaches for the cross country “It was just a personal decision that I team, respects Bell’s passion for soccer had way to much going on and I needed and was supportive of Bell’s decision. to cut back,” Bell said, “cross country was “We were saddened by Maggie’s something that unfortunately had to go.”

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Stats at a Glance Football Upcoming Games: wTonight @ Roseville w10/18 vs. Rocklin w10/25 @ Del Oro w11/1 vs. Woodceek Record as of 10/4/13: 3-1

Girls’ Water Polo Upcoming Games: w10/14 vs. Oakmont w10/16 vs. Woodcreek w10/22 @ St. Francis w10/23 @ Roseville Record as of 10/4/13: 4-7

Boys’ Water Polo Upcoming Games: w10/16 vs. Woodcreek w10/18 @ El Camino w10/23 @ Roseville w10/30 @ Bear River Record as of 10/4/13: 8-6

Boys’ Soccer Upcoming Games: w10/15 vs. Roseville w10/17 @ Nevada Union w10/22 @ Woodcreek Record as of 10/4/13: 11-3

Girls’ Volleyball Upcoming Games: w10/16 vs. Rocklin w10/21 vs. Roseville w10/23 @ Nevada Union w10/28 @ Woodcreek Record as of 10/4/13: 14-0

Girls’ Tennis Upcoming Matches: w10/15 vs. Nevada Union w10/17 vs. Woodcreek w10/22 @ Del Oro

Cross Country Upcoming Meets: w10/18 Granite Bay Invatational w11/1 SFL Finals w11/9 San-Joaquin Subsection Meet

 Junior Ryan Ingersoll goes for tackle, top left, against a Nevada Union player on 10/1. Senior Cally Chamberlin, top right spikes the volleyball vs. Nevada Union on 10/2. Senior Tony Ellison, gets tackled, middle right, by a freedom football player on 9/13. Tony Ellison, center, runs through his blocks. Senior Felipe Zeggara runs towards the soccer ball, middle left, vs.

Nevada Union. Senior Dominic Scotti tries to steal the ball away, middle right, from a Nevada Union Defender. Senior Dylan Keeney, bottom, intercepts a pass and runs toward the end zone against Freedom.

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Self dying hair and where to get piercings

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Artist of the month

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Movie reviews

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If you’re reading this, thank you The Gazette doesn’t get enough respect for our product

In the day and age of technology and the internet, almost everything is accessible online.

With the online option, many members of my generation find it easier to just ignore the newspapers after we slave away to produce an enjoyable product.

Our newspaper, the Granite Bay Gazette, takes about a month to write, edit, photograph and illustrate with the effort of dedicated students in our class.

Our staff spends countless hours working toward perfection so our peers at GBHS can have a one of a kind newspaper to learn new and insightful information.

However, an overwhelming amount of expensive newspapers end up strewn across the campus or crumpled in the garbage cans after we distribute our newspaper to the student body.

What students outside of the newspaper staff don’t know is that each article in the Gazette presents a unique angle on a sensitive or comical aspect of everyday teen life.

Most of our newspapers are rarely cracked open to read, and this can be discouraging to those who are the creators of it.

It is understandable that some just don’t enjoy reading, but with the amount of time and effort that we as journalists put in, it is quite disappointing to hear that most don’t even take a moment to read the Gazette.

Our student-based and student-run news print is critically acclaimed throughout the United States and has won countless awards for excellence in high school journalism.

Several, if not most of the students at GBHS don’t have any knowledge of these kinds of awards or what they entail.

The Pacemaker award (which we have won multiple times) goes to the top ten overall best high school newspapers in terms of content and design in the US.

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Even beyond not reading it, instances like ripping the Gazette up to use for paper fans at humid sports games or as kindling for a fire shows a complete lack of respect for our efforts.

Thousands of dollars are spent for each issue to produce this newspaper, along with the labor of about forty students which seems to go unnoticed among our classmates here at GBHS. With the hope of bringing current and insightful printed journalism, we as staffers aim to engage the school and attempt to get students to read the Gazette.

Rather than ignore the newspaper, teens should focus their attention on the diverse writers and the intriguing topics that are brought to light.

The whole concept of the Gazette is “do good journalism” and present valid news for the good of the public.

Our goal is to ensure that news print does not completely vanish and remains relevant in the eyes of the GBHS staff and student body.

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Drake Nothing Was the Same

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rake has been an influential icon in pop culture and music for the past five years, and he is still going strong with setting trends through his music, from the infamous “YOLO” acronym and the recent trend in the word, Versace.

Drake’s new album, Nothing Was the Same, is an all-around exquisite piece of art and is one of the top albums of the year.

Usually, artists start off with intros to their albums, usually ranging from 30 seconds to a minute and half.

Unlike this typical set-up, Drake deliberately starts with a six-minute intro, Tuscan Leather, and raps, “How much time is this n----’ gonna’ spend on an intro.”

In my opinion, Drake has been one of the most consistent artists in the music industry and this album proves worthy of that.

He explains his life story through his versatile lyrics and describes how his life has changed drastically, hence the title Nothing Was the Same.

His second song, Furthest Thing, has two parts to it, but is packaged together into one song. It has two totally different sounds beginning with

a slower, more tranquil tune, while it transitions into an upbeat, quick tempo.

Drake is most notably famous for his distinct sounds of both the singing, R&B songs, like Own It from the album, and rap.

With these diverse tones throughout the album, he continues to stick to his roots.

Drake has been exceptionably successful through his career so far because his music appeals to both females and males.

Towards the end of the album, Drake puts in another two-part song, except this one has two names to it.

Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2 (feat. JAY Z) opens with a darker feel to it with, what sounds like, a little angel-girl singing in the background.

The second part of the song beholds a nice, positive quality that would be something you would listen to on a long car ride.

Drake has five main feature atrtists on this album with a total of 15 songs with enough solos to create a substantial balance of singers.

This album is bound to be a classic Drake album, maybe one of the best albums of 2013.

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orde’s new album, Pure Heroine, is pure genius. Ella YelichO’Connor, known by stage name Lorde, smashed through the top charts with her first single “Royals.”

She became the first woman since 1996 to take number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in August with “Royals”.

Lorde is one of those rare young artists that simply embodies raw talent. Her voice is absolutely unreal and almost indescribable – impressive for an emerging 16-year-old artist.

Upon hearing “Royals” on the radio, I was intrigued by this new voice and was thrilled when I heard her first album release was approaching.

Pure Heroine completely upheld and exceeded my expectations.

This album has a balance of slow, soothing songs and more upbeat fun songs, both of which include beautifully executed beats and sheer lyrical brilliance.

A few noteworthy tracks within Pure Heroine include “400 Lux,” “Buzzcut Season,” “White Teeth Teens” and “A World Alone.”

“400 Lux” is my personal favorite and has been on repeat since I downloaded the album.

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It offers a catchy beat paired with well-written lyrics and is definitely the type of song to blast while driving with the windows down.

“Buzzcut Season” is much more mellow but still a song to listen to on occasions other than studying and sleeping. This song includes deep lyrical meaning and impressive vocals.

Next, “White Teeth Teens” grabbed my attention with its lyrics alluding to typical teenage materialism.

Putting the album to a close, “A World Alone” mentions the occasional darkness of life and young love and almost embraces it. All elements of the song – vocals, lyrics, and instrumentals come together perfectly to create a well crafted and pleasing song to listen to.

It’s a rare occasion to find a truly exceptional album from the first track to the last and I can honestly say I loved all 10 tracks on Lorde’s debut.

Pure Heroine is the type of album to obsess over for months on end and even after countless replays, you’ll still be completely satisfied listening to it all over again.

I strongly recommend this to anyone who likes alternative, soft rock and some pop or indie. I truly think this album has something to offer for everyone.

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BY EPSA SHARMA

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ustin Timberlake has had one of the biggest comebacks of all time, as he’s taking 2013 by storm since releasing not one but two albums in a year.

After his 7 year hiatus from the music industry, he announced a remarkable return to music in January. He came out with a bang and released a two part album, the first part was released March 15th, and the 20/20 Experience Part 2 was recently released on Sept. 27th.

Timberlake’s music style is very different than all the overplayed “mainstream” music you hear on the radio. He sticks to his roots and goes towards his distinctive R&B/pop tone.

The most popular song on the album “Take Back the Night” is the ultimate throwback to ’70s disco music.

The song has a consistent horn driven tune, along with an exuberant percussion melody.

The tune of “Take Back of the Night” directly corresponds to playful lyrics that provoke the listener to dance every time they hear it.

One of the main tracks on the album, “Not a Bad Thing,” is a flashback to Timberlake’s previous band N Sync.

It starts out with upbeat carefree drum and piano melody. It is one of those sappy feel good songs that everyone can’t help but enjoy and sing along to.

The next song on the album “True Blood” has more of a darker and

up-tempo tone than the rest of the songs on the album.

Timberlake incorporated all kinds of engrossing and discrete sounds, including ringing phones, disco bells and a high pitched maniacal laugh.

This tune mixed well with the darker aspect of the lyrics, which were very similar to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

I personally think the best song on the album is “Drink You Away,” it has a rich acoustic-guitar-based rhythm, and Timberlake’s passionate singing allows the song to flow perfectly.

“Drink You Away” successfully bridges all styles of music together with country lyrics, Memphis influenced blues and it still incorporates Timberlake’s signature R&B/pop style.

Another qualitylyrical masterpiece on Timberlake’s album, “Gimme What I Don’t Know (I Want),” has more of a sultry vibe which speaks to Timberlake’s animalistic desires and he executes that through his passionate and seductive lyrics.

One of the most anticipated songs on the album is the duet Timberlake performed with Drake, “Cabaret.”

This masterful combined duo has a ’90s feel to it that you can hum along to the song because it consists of catchy beats and repetitive lyrics.

Drake’s rap is meant to fit into Timberlake’s R&B tenor and embeds perfectly into the song.

In my opinion Timberlake did a great job executing the album. He had successful comeback to the music industry and this album proves to music listeners everywhere that he’s bringing “sexy back” once again.

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Scary movies to die for this Halloween GBHS students talk about what factors make a horror movie great

BY KEVIN BURNS

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For years, scary-movie-goers have been anxiously screaming at over-confident protagonists, asking why they would go into a dark room alone when a savage killer is on the loose. Many viewers, though, fail to ask themselves why they have entered a dark movie theater to see a movie that will only scare them.

Why exactly do people choose to spend $10.50 and two hours of their time to jump in their seats? Senior and self-proclaimed scary movie connoisseur Chase Cooper attempted to answer the question on everyone’s mind. “(Scary movies) get your adrenaline going and make you appreciate the normal world,” Cooper said.

Cooper compares the world of movies to the real world every time he watches a scary movie because of the unrealistic storylines.

One of these movies with unlikely stories is The Ring, a movie about a dead teenage girl who climbs through her victims’ television to kill them seven days after they watch a video about her death.

The Ring, Cooper’s favorite scary movie, draws an audience that is attracted to supernatural movies–scary movies where the dead come back to life to fight the living. These movies were popular during the early 2000s, and featured The Ring, The Ring 2 and The Grudge Trilogy, movies also centered around a dead child haunting those who disturb him.

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After the height of the supernatural phase in the horror “They are suspenseful, but I think they could do better,” movie industry, a new style would hit the market, led by Hulsebus said. “The horror genre has so many opportunian iconic movie that would make its mark in the record ties (to impress) and they are never taken advantage books for revenue for a scary movie. More importantly, of.” though, it was widely seen as one of the scariest In the past couple years, the newest style movies ever made. of scary movies have tried to exploit those Despite its $15,000 budget, Paranormal advantages. The newest style of demonActivity shocked the movie market just as takeover movies have audiences shaking in much as it shocked the millions of viewtheir boots and looking over their shoulder. ers that tuned in to the silent, but deadly One of these movies, The Conjuring, has thriller. already scared crowds to the tune of $300 Because of the huge turnup for the million in box office sales. first movie, the writers behind the quiet The demon takeover subgenre, mainly film busted out three more movies and displayed in The Conjuring and Insidious are working on another. The viewership 1 and 2, has been sweeping the nation and and quality of the films decreased as the drawing huge spectators, including Helland, series progressed, according to some.

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This is shown by movie critics’ declin“I saw The Conjuring and I wasn’t ing approval rating from the first really scared, but I did jump a few movie from 2007 of a 6.3/10 to the times when things popped up,” se2012 most recent installment of a nior Ciara Helland said.

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Helland explained how The ConGazette illustration/THOMAS TAYLOR Despite decreasing popularity, juring was not as scary to her as senior Tanner Hulsebus is still a strong supporter of the more realistic movies where the killer is a real person. international phenomenon.

Hulsebus may not agree with Helland on the perfect “Personally I enjoy Paranormal scary movie, but he can at least come up with a formula for Activity,” Hulsebus said. “I like how the movie is shot like writers to scare him. the main characters are filming it.”

“For a scary movie to be good,” Hulsebus said, “there Yet despite his support for one of his favorite horror movhas to be a solid storyline with plot twists along the way ies, Hulsebus always has some constructive criticism for

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The Gazette recommends the best of new and old in scary movies

BY AUSTIN PINK

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As Halloween approaches, movie theaters will again play host to waves of genre junkies looking for their horror fix. The modern horror selection is, unfortunately, often limited to a sleuth of remakes and sequels. But, every once in a while, the stars align and a new horror movie arrives that is worthwhile and maybe even candidate to become a modern classic.

Meanwhile, some horror fanatics avoid theaters at all cost and prefer classics from the “golden age” of horror filmmaking.

It is still disputed whether this genre of film has lost its touch or has gotten better over the past decades.

Unfortunately, many of the basic attributes of horror films have been turned into clichés that affect the overall quality of the genre, such as obnoxious jump out scenes and overly bloody gore fests.

But there are some modern horror films that have gone above and beyond the normal concepts of horror and have given the classics a run for their money. Which era ultimately prevails?

I have compiled a list of what are, in my opinion, the best movies of each style that are worth checking this Halloween season. These movies represent what horror movies are all about: originality, creativity, and just plain old-fashioned scariness.

Classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre On my list because: Upon its October 1974 release, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was banned outright in several countries, which is awesome.

Plus, its original equation of middleclass values with cannibalism and wholesale slaughter helped define the Slasher genre and make for an exhilarating ride.

Modern

The Blair Witch Project On my list because: Part of the appeal of Blair Witch is that it feels real. I remember when I first saw this suspenseful “hand-cam” film that some people were buzzing this was actually a true story, and it was all real. That may sound stupid now, but at the time, even a hint of that going into the film made the experience all the more unnerving.

And if you don’t like its lack of action, you’re missing the entire point. Go watch Freddy vs. Jason or something.

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The Shining

On my list because: Halloween all but invented an entire subgenre of slasher horror movies, those that take place on Hallows’ Eve. Its creepy take on the murderous killer antagonist involves one of the most iconic villains in movie history, Michael Meyers, and caused a fan frenzy that would ultimately lead to 7 sequels.

The most recent adaptation will not be commented on.

On my list because: Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel depicts the Torrance family’s headlong plunge into insanity during a winter isolated at a Colorado hotel. With a haunting score, luscious, near-eternal Steadicam shots, and Jack Nicholson’s grand pirouette into murderous madness at its heart, it’s one of the most crafty horror films in history.

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Evil Dead

On my list because: Something of a modern classic, this shocking feature plays on a culture saturated with reality television and near omnipresent surveillance. The sheer hype generated around this movie after its release cause me to enter the theater with anxiety. Contrasting with the overly sanguine thrillers of late, this creepy assault on the psyche helped to redefine the horror genre.

On my list because: This is kind of cheating; this is really a remake of the 1981 cult classic, but for once a remake has actually outdone the original. It avoids slow-burn development and piles on the gory scares, but it’s still a decidedly creepy pick for the holiday. Evil Dead reminds us that horror films with gory, bloody, even downright disgusting scenes still have their place and the ability to be imaginatively scary.

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1. Firefly - 2008 to present 2. House Of Cards - 2009 to present 3. The League - 2012 4. Archer - 2011 to present 5. Orange is the New Black - 2004 to 2010 6. Arrested Development - 2005 to 2013 7. Super Troopers - 2012 8. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - 1985 9. Sherlock - 2010 to present 10. Scrubs - 2005 to 2009

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ctober is here and quickly the clear, sunny skies are leaving us, as we welcome cool autumn winds.

As we “fall” into this festive season, girls all around the Granite Bay High School campus will agree that their fall fashions are altering.

With Halloween approaching us in just a couple weeks and the holiday season not too far away, girls around GBHS have adopted a more decorous attire.

Arthi Bobbala, a sophomore said, “(I love) scarves, because you can (easily) make a plain outfit stand out.”

From the French square scarf to warm, woolen scarves, these fashionable garments come in a variety of styles.

The most popular type of scarf at GBHS is the informal long rectangle scarf.

“These scarves give you a subtle look of style while they still match and give a sense of (comfort),” Bobbala said.

Scarves can also be worn in a wide range of elegant methods.

They can be hung loose around one’s neck, tied firmly like a tie or even worn over the head and ears for protection from the cold.

While scarves can give an appealing air of expression, they also definitely come into advantage during the anticipated chilly days of October.

“When it is cold outside, scarves definitely keep you warm, comfortable and also in style”, Bobbala said.

Scarves can be found at any local department store for a reasonable price, but can also serve the same purpose when crafted by hand.

“Forever 21 and H&M (are) good places for scarves but handmade scarves also give you a sense of accomplishment and are very representative of your personality,” Bobbala said.

So whether it’s the fashionable scarf displayed on sale at the mall or the handmade crotched one, this October, GBHS will be decorated in an assortment of these trendy articles.

BY KENNEDY BELL

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1. Say My Name - Destiny’s Child Say My Name is one of the most memorable girl power anthems of the early 2000s, but would you expect anything less from Beyoncé?

2. Beautiful Soul - Jesse McCartney Screaming the chorus into a bedazzled hairbrush is the only requirement for listening to Jesse McCartney.

3. Lucky - Brittney Spears Reconsidering your childhood desire for Hollywood stardom was unheard of until this heartbreaking ballad’s release.

4. Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake It’s not surprising that this solo debut was the body-rocking jam for multitudes of emotionally distraught ‘N Sync fans.

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The Gazette staff is on the hunt for the nicest rack of ribs in town

Dickey’s BBQ

BY KATE PETTERSON

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Dickey’s Barbeque Pit is a peaceful restaurant on Pleasant Grove Boulevard in Roseville.

The food was tasty and modestly priced, the service was fairly fast and friendly, and the ambience was cozy.

There was soft music in the background and sports on the overhead TV, giving the eatery a diner-esque feel.

The decorations on the wall imply a long history of the restaurant.

Among them was a large poster across one wall that described the origin of the restaurant. There was a collection of other 60’s style posters.

The restaurant was voted the best BBQ restaurant in Roseville in 2011.

The smells and sounds from the kitchen wafted into the dining area of the space, making the atmosphere comfortable.

At Dickey’s, customers order before sitting down

and the food is brought to their table, meaning that the restaurant is considered a fast-casual establishment.

The restaurant was full of customers.

At the cash register in front, the servers were pleasant and kind.

The food came quickly even though the restaurant was busy and there were no issues.

The meals were extremely well priced, costing about $10 per person, plus a drink. The portions weren’t particularly overwhelming, either.

The ribs and pulled pork were delicious and juicy, especially when combined with the Dickey’s original BBQ sauce.

There were three options for sauce; Dickey’s original, sweet, and spicy. The sweet and spicy sauces both tasted fruity, and the spicy wasn’t really spicy at all, but the Dickey’s original was some of the best BBQ sauce I have ever had.

On the other hand, the chicken was fairly dry and

some of the sides, including the mac and cheese, were less memorable. The potato salad had a unique taste because it was created with sour cream and dill.

One side that was outstanding was the onion strings, as they were crispy and were complemented well by the sauce.

There is a children’s menu in addition to the larger, regular menu, so the restaurant has options for younger customers.

All in all, the experience was enjoyable and relaxing, so I will definitely consider dining there in the future.

Dickie’s is located off of a road.

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Back-Forty BBQ

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Ya’ll hungry for some ribs, mash potatoes, salad?

Back-Forty has some very interesting aspects that make their food good.

One of those things is how authentic the restaurant is, from the western wooden structure to having western memorabilia all over the walls and tables.

This makes the food feel so no matter how modern the food really is.

Some of the more memorable memorabilia from inside the restaurant are the saltshakers. They are suspended from a cowboy shaped horseshoe sculpture. There are framed photos of actors that once played as cowboys.

There are old guns and hats from wall to wall.

This made the scene feel cozy and warm. The restaurant smelled of BBQ sauce and steak. It feels like an old saloon from the days of the Wild West.

Some things I noticed were an old pair of red flannel pajamas on the wall, the type with the flap over your butt.

There where many different articles of “cowboy clothing” like boots and spurs.

The first thing that you are greeted to in the restaurant is in the restaurant is the front table that was made out of finished wood like everything else in Back-Forty.

I have a true love for this combo of ribs and mash potato so I think that any potatoes and ribs taste superior if done right.

I have a love for ribs as big as Texas its self. And these ribs hit the spot. No gooey fat just perfectly seasoned and sauced ribs that make your mouth water

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with taste.

I am not much of a salad guy or a blue cheese guy either but when it comes to their blue cheese salad I have to make an exception. It is hands down the best salad I’ve had.

As for the bread it is missing a little bit of flavor. For example the banana bread tastes like plain bread that someone dropped some banana shavings into.

It may seem that the location is out of place but it is not an unknown restaurant to this area. It is a place where you only go because you’ve heard about it when it could be a place where people want to go just because the building looks so cool and western when you drive by.

There were many details that went into the exterior and the interior, from the tables to the fake old lady on a rocking chair on the balcony outside.

The waiters are not much for country besides their hospitality. They didn’t come off like a country soul, more like a deep city soul that is getting paid to try to act country.

In the end you are welcomed with a warm damp napkin to get the grub of ribs off of your hands before being asked to come again. BackForty is off of Orlando Ave in Roseville Gazette photo BY STEVIE NEILSEN

Lucille’s is just about the closest thing to authentic barbecue you can get in this area without taking a day off for a road trip. This restaurant has a nice, southern culture inspired vibe that carries over to its food.

The enticing smell of barbecue hit me as soon as I walked in the door on a Tuesday night with my family, looking forward to some great barbecue.

The first thing surprises many people about Lucille’s upon walking in the door is that this restaurant is huge, so you definitely should not be expecting a cozy or intimate experience.

Because it was a Tuesday, the restaurant seemed a little empty, but I can tell you from personal experience that this place is packed on the weekends, complete with live music, to give the restaurant a very fun and lively atmosphere.

We were promptly seated because of the small crowd at the restaurant, and served ice water with lemon in mason jars instead of cups, which added to the southern feel of the restaurant.

The wait staff was friendly and never neglected to check up on our table, which was a definite plus.

We decided to order a full rack of baby back ribs and to try all the sides offered on the menu for sampling purposes, which turned out to be a great decision.

Lucille’s offers biscuits and apple butter as an appetizer, which sets the

bar impossibly high for the rest of the meal. The biscuits are fluffily and sweet, with a light dusting of sugar on the outside. The apple butter adds to the sweetness of the biscuit itself while also bringing the creaminess of butter to the table.

Our ribs arrived shortly after we finished our first round of biscuits.

They were pretty good, but not stellar. The outside was a little dry, and the ribs were not as flavorful as I was expecting. I have had really good ribs from this restaurant in the past though, so I wouldn’t be too worried about not enjoying the ribs from this restaurant.

The side dishes were all tasty and filling, but some simply outshined the others. The coleslaw was cool and flavorful, while still maintaining a light and fresh flavor, which is something that is not very common in barbecue.

The garlic mashed potatoes were everything that you would expect from well-cooked mashed potatoes. They were flavorful and filling.

If you can get past the mildly high prices and the 15 minute drive, Lucille’s is a great place to go for some great barbecue. Just make sure that you visit on the weekend to get the full experience.

Lucille’s is located off of Lonetree Blvd. past Pleasant Grove Gazette photo JONAH POCZOBUTT

October 2013

This Month’s Picks

Buffalo Wild Wings

BY MARY FRANCES HANSEN mhansen.gazette@gmail.com

After hearing rave reviews from many students at Granite Bay High School about Buffalo Wild Wings, I decided to give it a try myself to find out what the hype was all about.

As I entered Buffalo Wild Wings for the first time, I was amazed by the ambiance to see nothing but flat screen TV’s covering all the walls in the grill.

There are fifty-six flat screen TV’s all of which range from thirty to one hundred inches broadcasting nothing but sports games.

Not only was I impressed by all the TV’s, but the aroma of the grill was also a pleasant surprise.

I was greeted by one of their very friendly and hard-working staff members dressed in their yellow Buffalo sports jersey. Even the wide-range of customers in the restaurant were wearing their favorite sports teams’ jerseys and were rooting on the teams while enjoying their meal.

Looking over the menu, I knew I had to try their hand-spun wings since the restaurant is known for their tasty chicken wings.

To my surprise, Buffalo Wild Wings offers their chicken wings in sixteen signature sauces and five different seasonings.

It was a little overwhelming trying to choose which sauce to try with the wings, but the employees helped by giving their input on what they though I would like the best.

After pondering over the variety of sauces offered, I decided on the Honey BBQ. The sauce, as they put it, was ‘sweet and sassy’ and simply delicious.

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pleasantly surprised on how flavorful the sauce was and how well it tasted.

When I hear someone talk about chicken wings, I usually think the wings are going to be spicy.

I am not a big fan of spicy food and the wings at Buffalo Wild Wings were far from being spicy.

However, I didn’t just stop at the wings; the Honey BBQ chicken salad I ordered was just as tasty.

The salad was a mixture of fresh greens, carrots, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, pico de gallo and BBQ ranch dressing with their signature honey BBQ sauce.

Buffalo Wild Wings isn’t just your typical, unhealthy ‘sports food.’ The restaurant has various options of healthy but delicious food to choose from on the menu that is sure to please everyone.

Even though Buffalo Wild Wings is famous for their hand-spun chicken wings, they also have other menu items such as grilled chicken tenders, hickory smoked pulled pork sandwiches, and popcorn shrimp.

The menu prices are moderate and your stomach will be satisfied when you leave.

No doubt Buffalo Wild Wings is noisy, but with multiple TV’s and a variety of messy but tasty finger foods, this place is a sports enthusiasts’ dream and is very family friendly.

The Gazette Ranking Panel samples dishes from each of the five restaurants this month and ranks them accordingly.

#5 Buffalo Wild Wings- Exciting atmosphere good food reasonable prices and good for watching sports.

#4 L&L’s- Somewhat bland food for prices that are not worth the quality of the food.

#3 Back-Forty- Western ambience and good food with friendly service.

#2 Dickies BBQ- Good food and

and reasonable prices, with a lively atmosphere.

#1 Lucille’sBuffalo Wild Wings is located in Folsom off of East Bidwell St. Gazette photo MARY FRANCES HANSEN

Delicoius food and the greatest bowl of mac n’ cheese makes Lucille’s number 1

L&L’s

BY TREASA HAYES

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When I walked into the Roseville location of L&L’s Hawaiian Barbeque on Fairway Drive, the vibe was dominantly tropical with drinks being accompanied by paper umbrellas and sweet rolls being served right as I sat down.

Originally founded on the Hawaiian Islands themselves, L&L’s has since expanded to several other locations, including the United States, New Zealand and Japan.

I knew it was going to be delicious comfort food as I scanned the menu, although quite short, with items like Kailua pork, chicken katsu and beef short ribs.

I ended up choosing the Kailua pork, which to my dismay took a long time before it was served.

As it was set down before me, I was definitely ready to eat. However, the

Hawaiian flair that I was expecting in the pork was more or less a disappointment, and for its price was not the highest quality.

L&L’s Barbeque is famous for its lunch plates, which include two servings of rice, a serving of macaroni salad, and your choice of a hot entree.

But, my Kailua pork was not as satisfactory as I had hoped it would be.

I wasn’t as content as when I had first stepped in and was greeted by a friendly hostess.

This restaurant chain specializes in combining both American and Hawaiian flavors in dishes that reflect Hawaii’s unique culture and palette.

Although the name of what I ordered sounded appealing, the result was far from it. The extended wait time for my food was another factor I considered in the overall rating of the restaurant.

With no previous expectations or opinions I had heard from other people, the atmosphere of L&L’s as I walked in the

door was pleasing.

When my food was delivered, though, my judgment of the restaurant without a doubt went down. However, the sweet rolls served in the beginning of my meal were probably the best part of my experience.

I finished up my pork and grabbed the menu once again to look for any dessert choices, which is always one of the first thoughts in my mind.

I was disappointed to see that there weren’t any options whatsoever for Hawaiian desserts, which was something I was anticipating.

My best recommendation for anyone reading this is to choose another barbeque restaurant that gives you a delicious meal, a reasonable check, a longer menu to choose from, and fully satiates your hunger.

I probably won’t go back to L&L’s again anytime soon, but I will for sure be on the search for an ideal Hawaiian meal around Granite Bay.

L&L’s is located in Rosevile off of Fairway Drive.

Gazette photo TREASA HAYES

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take it off

Preview of Mr . Griz z ly

BY EPSA SHARMA

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Nick Krisa, above Senior Nick Krisa always attended the Mr. Grizzly performances every year and is excited to finally get to participate in one.

“It’s just amazing to think that I’m a senior now, and I’m actually in the competition because I’ve always looked up to the seniors at this school,” Krisa said.

Many of the boys are looking forward to this pageant, and they’re ready to put on a good show for the school. They agree that the entire process of Mr. Grizzly is fun, not just the competition, but the lead up to it leaves them in a frenzy of excitement.

“I really enjoy the practices because I get to spend a lot of time with a really cool group of guys,” Krisa said. “And we get to do a lot of fun activities in preparation for the pageant.”

CJ Stone, below The competition is jam packed with a series of events, which grants the boys the opportunity to showcase their skills to the judges.

“It starts off with all of the guys walking out with their escorts which can either be a really good friend, your mom, or your sister,” senior CJ Stone said. “And then it moves on to the group dance followed by each person’s individual talent act and it finishes with the hobby portion.”

The senior boys have many engaging and interesting events lined up to keep the crowd entertained.

“The group dance will be the highlight of the night because all of us will be strutting our stuff,” Stone said.

“We also have a talent portion which includes things from magic shows, to rapping, to stand-up comedy.”

Jackson Rodriguez, above Even though senior Jackson Rodriguez has never been to a Mr. Grizzly competition, it was an event that he has always been interested in participating in.

“I’m just going to go out there and do my thing,” Rodriguez said. “I like being on stage with that kind of attention, so I hope it goes well.”

Rodriguez believes that everyone should come to the competition because it will definitely be a show that is worthwhile.

“We have a very different senior class, we’re very enthusiastic and when it comes to making people laugh there are no boundaries,” Rodriguez said.

Andy Moudakis, below The competition itself is looked at as an amusing and enjoyable event, but senior Andy Moudakis believes that the main purpose and goal for this competition is far beyond fun and games.

“Well it’s not just us performing that’s going to be fun, but there’s an actual reason we do this and it is to raise money for charity,” Moudakis said.

This year Mr. Grizzly is raising money for a human trafficking organization that has an office in Rocklin and the organization is called Agape. They’ve donated to them twice before and this is their fifth year donating to a charity.

(From left to right) Granite Bay high school seniors Grant Powers, Dylan Keeney, Vinny Esposito, Michael Dastas, Michael Geraghty, Nick Krisa, Myles Slattery, CJ Stone, Andy Moudakis, Jackson Rodriguez and Blaise Nasri all practice for the upcoming Mr. Grizzly contest.

Dylan Keeney Blaise Nasri “I deserve to win because “I think I deserve to win I have put in years of because I’m the best and it hard work to my talent seemed like a fun event to be act. Over all, I just wanta part of.” ed to join to have a good time with my friends and put on a good show for Grant Powers the school.”

“I deserve to win because I want to set a good example for the younger class, and also because my striking voice will Myles Slattery probably bewilder the judges. I “I love to perform so wanted to audition for it beI think I will combine enthusiasm and energy to cause I always thought it would be something fun to do before my performance.” graduating.”

Tom Bragg “I would say I deserve to win because I always try to have a smile on my face and keep other people laughing, whether I know them or not.

Happiness is a key part of life.”

Michael Dastas “Well I believe I represent GBHS in a great way because I am kind and friendly to everyone I see. I also work hard to help others and I am always very cheerful.

I definitely believe I bring charisma and personality to the campus.”

Vinny Esposito “Each person is qualified to win but hopefully Granite Bay will fall in love with my dance moves just a little more than the others. The soon to be Chip ‘n’ Dales of Granite Bay will not disappoint.”

Michael Geraghty “I think I will represent the school well as Mr. Grizzly and I wanted to audition because it’s something I’ve always looked forward to.

I’m just excited to compete against my fellow class.” mates.”

Gazette photos /LUKE CHIRBAS

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color me crazy.

An Explosion in Self-Expression GBHS students experiment with dyes, tattoos and piercings.

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Every permanent hair dye requires a developer to process the color. Developers range from 10 volume to 40 volume, 10 providing deposit-only color and 40 lifting the hair three to four levels. However, 40 can be extremely damaging, if used incorrectly.

Semi-Permanent Dyes:

After lifting your ends to an appropriate level, retouching should only be done either by pulling the color through your ends the last 10 minutes of processing time or with a semi- or demi-permanent dye.

This will minimize the damage done to your hair while reducing color buildup from repeated deposit.

Permanent Brands:

ION Color Brilliance (the most pigmented, longestlasting color I’ve tried. Comes in every shade you could want) Semi-Permanent Brands: Manic Panic ION Color Brilliance Brights

Cleaning Up:

Although the gloves and cape should help, it’s likely that you will get hair dye around your hairline or on your neck. In preparation for this, spread Vaseline on skin that you might get color on, and use an alcohol-based remover afterwards.

Maintenance:

Get used to showering with your hair tied up and utilizing dry shampoo, because hot water fades dye like nothing else. Tressa Watercolors shampoo offers a wide range of color-depositing shampoos to refresh your hair between dyes.

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Red Dragon Tattoo and Piercing: (4920 Pacific St # C, Rocklin, CA 95677) Requirements:

Tattoo: You must be 18 years old with a photo ID. Piercing: You must be 18 years old with a photo ID. If you’re underage, you may be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Prices:

Tattoo prices vary according to size and detail. Simple tattoos with a size equivalent to a silver dollar will cost about $70-80. For exact pricing, consult an artist. Prices include jewelry and aftercare for piercings.

Nose: $60.00 Septum: $60.00 Eyebrow: $45.00 Lip: $50.00 Navel: $45.00 Ear Lobe: $35.00 Cartilage: $40.00 Tragus: $50.00 Rook: $50.00 Industrial: $70.00 Conch: $65.00 Dermal: $65.00 Monroe: $55.00 Labret: $55.00 Tongue: $55.00

Reviews:

“Red Dragon was super clean. They make you feel very comfortable when The prices are they pull you into a private room to get your piercing done.” – GBHS Senior, a little higher Danielle Scribner than others, but paying a couple Nor Cal Tattoo Shop: dollars more for (514 Riverside Ave Roseville, CA 95678) a higher quality Requirements: piercing is worth it. Tattoo: You must be over 18 years of age with photo ID.

– Ceira Jeter, senior

Piercing: There is no age requirement but you must have a parent or guardian present.

Prices:

Schedule an appointment for a consultation with your artist to receive an accurate price for a tattoo. Prices include jewelry and aftercare for piercings.

Nose Septum: $50.00 Eyebrow: $40.00 Lip: $40.00 Navel: $60.00 Cartilage: $40.00 Tragus: $50.00 Rook: $50.00 Industrial: $60.00 Monroe: $50.00 Labret: $50.00 Tongue: $40.00

Reviews:

“The workers at Nor Cal were very inviting and [the shop] was clean. The prices are a little higher than others, but paying a couple dollars more for a higher quality piercing is worth it.” – GBHS Senior, Ciera Jeter

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Falling into Fun Students find activities to enjoy into as the weather cools

Apple Hill offers a variety of shops along with the traditional apple orchards.

The Market place at Apple Hill specializes in apple-based products likie farmers apple donuts.

BY MARISA THAIS

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Granite Bay High School students are looking forward to the different traditions this autumn has to offer.

Alex VanWalleghem, a senior at GBHS, recently went to Apple Hill and loved her experience.

“I used to go to Apple Hill all the time with my family growing up,” VanWalleghem said. “Now that I’m older, I’m excited to still keep that tradition.”

Even though she didn’t go with her family like she used to, she thought it was just as fun.

“I still get just as excited going because even though it may seem like it would be kind of boring to teenagers,” VanWalleghem said.

“Once you’re there, you remember why you loved it so much in the first place and all those exciting memories and good times come rushing back” Many other students are excited to take part in other activities available this season.

“I always like to go to Apple Hill and haunted houses with my friends and family,” sophomore Jordan Armstrong said. “I think this season is a great time to really do what you love and be with the people you love to be around.”

Senior Alex Rocca has a very

busy schedule but he likes to spend his free time outdoors enjoying the cooler weather or inside watching Halloween themed movies.

“Every fall I always watch the classics like Halloween Town and Hocus Pocus,” Rocca said. “I think they are a must watch for this time of year.”

Despite all the excitement of the fall, many people will miss the luxuries of summer.

“I am really excited for the weather to cool down but I will really miss the free time that summer allows you,” Rocca said.

Kristin Howard, senior at GBHS, will miss the warm weather especially.

“It will suck not being able to go to the lake and have those fun beach days that were such a huge part of summer,” Howard said.

Even though she will miss summer, Howard finds other entertaining things to do during the fall months.

“Everyone in my family is a huge baseball fan, so now that the playoffs are here, we really enjoy going to the A’s games,” Howard said.

The fall months also provide many opportunities to get involved in the school.

Librarian Julia Headstrom is hoping to see more student involvement this autumn.

“I was really excited to see all the participation in Club Rush so I’m hoping that students get a chance to dive into that aspect of social life at our school,” said Headstrom.

GBHS offers many other ways for students to get involved and spend their time.

“I’m most excited for homecom-

ing and I think fall is the most fun time for school,” Rocca said. “It has so much culture with football games and floats so it’s a great time to get involved.”

Kyle Holmes, the drama teacher at GBHS, has been working exclusively with students in the drama program getting ready for upcoming shows.

“Late October into early November, the drama program will be opening our fall production which is Romeo and Juliet set in the roaring twenties,” Holmes said.

He encourages everyone to go out and see it and believes that the student will really enjoy it.

Holmes also hopes to see students more involved in the performing arts program.

“Students should know that in the fall, we always have awesome stuff going on,” Holmes said. “Almost every weekend there’s something to see at our school whether it be a theater performance, choir show, dance show or guitar show.”

There are many opportunities for students to get involved in the school and find different things to do in autumn.

“I think that students should really just try to branch out,” Rocca said.

“They should get involved in more things around the school and really take advantage of all that the season has to offer.”

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Motiv Made

GBHS student starts his own clothing company

BY CAITLYN HURLEY

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While most toddlers spent their early childhood playing with blocks and trucks, Granite Bay High School senior Myles Slattery spent his days drawing.

“I would just sit there and make up all my own designs and patterns,” Slattery said.

From an early age, Slattery believed that he had the artistic ability to improve the way that he saw the world.

“I have always looked at things and thought ‘wow, I could make that so much better’,” Slattery said.

As a freshman, Slattery decided his dream was to start his own clothing line, and by his junior year he had his brand, Motiv Made, up and running.

“Starting a clothing brand is a high school cliché for a lot of guys,” Slattery said. “But it was all I really wanted to do.”

Slattery originally created Motiv Made so that he could wear clothes that he enjoyed. He started making clothes that he thought looked good instead of buying clothes that every other guy at GBHS was wearing.

As Slattery began to wear his original apparel to school, other students started to show interest in his work.

Junior Garret Walker was one of Slattery’s first customers.

“I was drawn to the simplicity,” Walker said.

After visiting Slattery’s website, motivmade.com, Walker found some shirts that he liked and purchased several.

“I figured I might as well support him,” Walker said.

“I really liked his shirts and his designs as well.”

Slattery’s Motiv Made sparked interest in students not only in Granite Bay, but at Rocklin High School as well.

Rocklin Senior Cole Kennedy first saw Motiv Made through Slattery’s Instagram account, and decided to contact him to purchase some clothing.

“Only two or three people at Rocklin wear Motiv Made,” Kennedy said. “Most people comment on how cool it is and ask where they can get some.”

Slattery’s website has had many local orders, but also has had purchases from places as far as Florida and Louisiana.

Slattery finds a majority of his inspiration from art that he either studied in his AP Art History class or

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Motiv Made founder Myles Slattery models one of his own shirts that he designs and distributes himself

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has seen over the years.

“Art and clothing go in the same category for me,” Slattery said. “I think that all good clothing has artistic features in it.”

Motiv Made is known for its simplistic style and influence from old art, such as the Mona Lisa and works from Michelangelo.

Not only is Slattery inspired by art, but by high end clothing lines such as Gucci and Versace.

“Good fashion and good designs come from good designers and good artists,” Slattery said. “Brands like Diamond have too much going on …. They don’t understand how to keep it simple and classy.”

When Slattery first began his company, he printed his designs and photos on generic shirts that he would purchase from Wal-Mart, but recently Slattery purchased a wholesale license, allowing him to buy high-end shirts in bulk online.

“I print on the same shirts as Obey and other high end brands,” Slattery said.

Slattery hopes to one day in the near future incorporate cut and sew, making knitted clothing items, into his company.

“I want to make things that aren’t just screen prints,” Slattery said. “I’m going to start making sweaters and (clothes) with actual prints and patterns.”

Although Slattery has invested a majority of his high school career into his brand, he doesn’t plan on making it a main priority in college.

Slattery believes that he will end up majoring in business, not fashion.

“Fashion has money, don’t get me wrong, but it’s just not something I’m going to turn into a career,” Slattery said.

He plans to continue pursuing his dream to keep his brand alive through college while still being able to focus on school.

Walker believes that Slattery has the ability to keep Motiv Made going, and could eventually turn into a highend brand worn nationally.

“He’s an entrepreneur,” Walker said. “He could do big things with this.”

Although Slattery could branch out his company and expand his clientele, he still believes Motiv Made will just be a hobby of his.

“It’s something that I love,” Slattery said. “I’m going to do this until I don’t love it anymore.”

Gazette photo /luke chirbas

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Halloween Treats

How to make the tastiest sweets for the spookiest holiday

BY KATE PETTERSON

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October is known as the month of scary faces, rambunctious parties and, of course, delicious treats.

Finding a perfect Halloween recipe can be difficult, especially for less experienced cooks.

Ingredients: Oreos Hershey’s kisses Orange/vanilla frosting Possibly red and yellow food coloring

These two recipes are simple and fun, hopefully allowing for a bit of creative freedom as in the kitchen.

I had a lot of fun making these treats, and encourage you to make your own to help you get into the Halloween spirit.

These are the guidelines for creating a few delicious Halloween treats.

Instructions: 1. Split Oreo in half and scrape off filling 2. Combine orange food coloring with vanilla frosting 3. Place a plentiful dab of frosting on the bottom of a kiss 4. Press the kiss on top of a cookie 5. Repeat

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine/butter 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 25 wooden popsicle sticks 1 1/3 package caramel bits 1/4 cup apple juice

Instructions: 1. Mix sugar, butter, and shortening in large bowl 2. Stir in vanilla, eggs, flour, baking soda, and salt 3. Place dough in refrigerator for several hours 4. Preheat oven to 400F 5. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick and make 3 inch round or apple shaped cookies 6. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and insert a popsicle stick horizontally into each 7. Bake in oven for 8-9 minutes or until slightly brown on the edges 8. Cool about 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet 9. Make caramel • Melt caramel bits in a medium pot with apple juice 10. When cookies are completely cool, dip them in caramel about 1/3 of the way

 “Halloween Treats,” Making Halloween treats is a great way to get into the season.

Bargain Bites

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Resturaunts you like for prices you will love

BY MYLES SLATTERY

mslattery.gazette@gmail.com Gazette Illustration /thomas taylor

Costa Vida

At this popular Mexican restaurant, with the display of a student ID card, Granite Bay High School students can get a weekly special and free drink any day of the week for under 5.99.

Carl’s Junior

With the Super Star Reward app, you can earn points by checking in every time you eat at any Carl’s Junior location. After 10 checkins, you can get a free 6 dollar burger, no purchase necessary.

Chipotle

Download the new Chipotle game, “Scarecrow” and play and complete four levels and get a buy one, get one free Chipotle coupon. This coupon is good on Chipotle Burritos, Bowls, Salads, and Tacos.

Habit

When you download the app “LevelUp,” which lets you pay through your mobile device, The Habit gives you a $3.45 credit.

This resturaunt credit can be applied to any order, (no purchase necessary).  “Bargain Bites,” many local restaurants offer irresistible deals.

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Artist of the Month

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What inspires you to paint?

Honestly my love of art! It’s all I ever want to do! My paintings are normally inspired by things happening in my life.

How do you want to pursue painting in the future?

I want to go the San Francisco Art Institute after high school and be a professional artist. I would like to teach art as well but I’m not sure if I’ll actually do that yet.

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BY BRIAN ZHUANG

Who’s your favorite painter?

Alyssa Monks or Aaron Nagal (are my favorite painters.)

Why did you get a Range Rover instead of a different car?

What are you working on right now?

Right now I’m working on a 4ftx3ft painting on a wood panel. It’s going to be a painting of a cityscape in ruins with two girls in the front.

Has a range Rover always been your dream car?

How long have you been painting?

I’ve been doing art since I could hold a pencil basically and I started painting around 6th grade I believe.

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I actually wanted a Honda Civic, but my parents said that it was too lowclass.

No, my dream car was a Bentley but I couldn’t afford it.

What is your favorite part about your car?

The Paint Job. It’s matte white with hints of black. It’s really hard to clean though because it’s matter.

Do you enjoy all the attention that people give to you and your car?

No I hate all the extra attention that the car gets. I kind of wish I didn’t make it too cool because all the stares scare me.

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Recipe of the Month: Individual Apple Pies

BY KENNEDY BELL

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Instructions

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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened

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1 cup unsalted butter softened 2 cups all purpose flour

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¼ tsp salt

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¼ cup sugar

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¼ tsp ground cinnamon

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¼ tsp allspice

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2 cup finely chopped peeled apples

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2 tbsp cold unsalted butter

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1 egg yolk

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2 tbsp water

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¼ tsp cinnamon sugar

1. In bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Gradually add flour and salt while blending. Shape into two equal size disks. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hr.

2. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and all spice in separate bowl and set aside. Divide dough into 6 balls on lightly floured surface. Flatten and place a tablespoon of chopped apple onto half. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and sot with butter.

3. Mix egg yolk and water in separate bowl. Set aside.

4. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash, fold over, and seal with fork. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and cinnamon sugar.

5. Bake at 425 for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy an homemade wrapped package of apple, sugar and cinnamon delight with an individual apple pie.

Gazette photo /KENNEDY BELL

Sony pictures

By: Zack Zolmer zzolmer.gazette@gmail.com

rush: B+

ollywood is nearly out of ideas. Be it on the big screen or TV, dozens of remakes and reboots now grace the same screens that once projected new and creative motion pictures and television programs.

Simply put, the best compliment a recentlyreleased movie can receive is that while it is entertaining, it is, at the same time, original. Rush fulfills both these desires.

Based on true events and set in the mid-70s, the action-racing drama revolves around the rivalry of two of Formula 1’s then most talented drivers, James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl). The two each stand as separate protagonists, the antagonists to their counterpart.

Rush fades in from black set in 1976 at a stormy Nurburgring, Germany, a seven plus mile course twisting dangerously through German woods and countryside. The cars sit drenched on the rainsoaked starting line, awaiting the starting flag. The flag waves, tires spin, puddles turn to mist and so begins the treacherous race.

Changing pace, the story skips back six years to an F3 event (F3 is to F1 as the minor leagues are to the Major League Baseball) in which Hunt and Lauda are racing one another for the first time.

On the final lap, Hunt makes a daring move to the inside of Lauda as they enter a tight corner, forcing Lauda to slam on his brakes and spin into the adjacent patch of grass. Hunt places first, Lauda fails to finish, and the two confront each other post-race in victory lane. The rivalry begins.

On occasion, the film’s timeline veers off the racetrack and into the personal lives of the two drivers. Each gets married, one gets divorced and all the while tension builds continually between James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

As predicted, this increased tension culminates in a poor decision resulting in devastating injury, heartbreak and regret amongst the two competitors.

From there, the movie moves slowly towards an appropriate yet predictable resolution.

As someone who has watched auto racing their whole life, I can attest to the accurate actions and circumstances that are depicted throughout the film.

While outcomes of various races and events are aggressively foreshadowed and, at times, can be easily foreseen, Rush is fast-paced, heart pounding, entertaining and on top of that, refreshingly original.

Rated: R

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unner runner disappoints. The technicalities of the film, the details, the logistics of gambling, the acting was all fantastic. But unfortunately, the pieces of the puzzle didn’t come together nicely as one.

Upon seeing the film, I was very excited. It appeared to have a deep, perplexing pot, the cast was top notch and the trailer simply came off as exciting.

The film is about Richi Furst (Justin Timberlake), a poor, yet gambling genius, Princeton student who is faced with an obstacle: his tuition fee. Prices are high, and he has to find a way to pay. So, he uses his gift to his potential.

But alas, his perfect plan (to gamble for his tuition on online poker) is destroyed when he gets cheated. So, he sets out to meet the person who cheated him of his money. And the plot unfolds from there.

Now, it was a decent film, don’t get me wrong.

It just didn’t have any depth. If the film is meant to be ‘satisfactory’ then it succeeded.

The problem wasn’t the actors’, it was the filmmakers. The film just lacked a je ne sais quo in places and didn’t flow smoothly. The pieces just didn’t come together.

However, I must give credit to Justin Timberlake. Slowly making his way into the film industry, he’s been successful. I’ve seen him in a few roles and he’s a good actor. Each of the characters he has played were distinctly different.

I don’t see variations of the same person, in contrast to other actors.

Ben Affleck was also amazing. Admittedly, I was surprised to hear that he was in this film, after he’s been bulldozing his way through Hollywood. Yet, he convincingly played his villainous character, and the on screen chemistry between him and Timberlake was solid.

If the filmmakers had cut more scenes, that would have helped the pace of the film. But other than that, I had no major complaints. The cinematography was nice, the acting was solid, there was enough mystery to keep me involved in the film and there was also the occasional comic relief.

But nothing special.

I would recommend this film as a second choice. If there’s something else to see, go see that.

Rated: R By: Kiana Okhovat kokhovat.gazette@gmail.com

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loudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 premiered in movie theaters on September 27th.

The animated sequel starts where its predecessor, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, left off. The “FLDSMDFR,” which is a machine that turns water into giant food and makes a giant food storm, still exists.

Flint, the main character, along with his sidekick Steve the monkey, idols Chester V, the owner of Live Corporation.

Chester V evacuates the island, Swallow Falls, to clean up the giant food, and also offers Flint a position at Live Corporation in San Jose.

Flint takes the job at Live Corporation, which offers him his dream job and the experience of being a low level inventor. The job opens his eyes to the invention world and he aspires to get the orange jacket to be a real “inventor.”

He receives an assignment from Chester to return to Swallow Falls to destroy the “FLDSMDFR,” which is now producing wild food-animal hybrids called “foodimals.”

Some other characters come to the mix from the last movie like, the small camera man, Manny, the policeman, Earl, the city mascot, Brent, and Flint’s dad, Tim. They all, along with Sam, who is Flint’s girlfriend, join Flint on the mission to destroy the “FLDSMDFR.” I loved the first movie because it was so humorous and didn’t have a typical enemy.

In the sequel they had to add a stereotypical enemy and the whole movie revolves around Chester.

Over all, the movie is extremely humorous and innovative. The many inventions created by Flint are really enjoyable.

Although Chester was a predictable villain, I really enjoyed the relationship between Flint and Chester. It turns out that they actually have a lot in common.

The movie also has extremely hilarious situations for the characters. The animation exhibited throughout the film is also very beautiful.

Not much more should be said, but if you liked the first movie, you will most definitely find yourself cracking up to this one as well. There are some things that I would change, but in the end this is a fantastic movie.

Rated: G By: Steven Nielsen snielsen.gazette@gmail.com

cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2: C

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Fall Entertainment Page 11 is an all access guide to the most up to date and enjoyable autumn activities. Pass times for when the leaves begin to change include scenic trips to Apple Hill in Camino in and around El Dorado County. Beyond picking pumpkins and cruising through Gazette photo /CAITLYN HURLEY the markets at Apple Hill, our own Granite Bay High School has a slew of upcoming performing arts events hostPage 12 describes the vision and inspiraed on campus this coming fall tion of a Granite Bay High School senior that are worth seeing. who has established his own clothing line.

Myles Slattery, owner and developer of Motiv Made, speaks about the mountains he overcome in order to show his peers his brilliant ideas for modern fashion.

Myles and Motiv Made

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Ink, dye and piercings

Page 10 relays the recent fad of body piercings, tattoos and self-dyeing among teens. With tutorials and guides to aid for those who are interested, check out this issue’s ink, dye and piercings story.

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Rush

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Runner Runner

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