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COMMENTARY Jessica Morse is the candidate for the Democratic Party in the 2018 race for the U.S. Congress in California’s 4th Congressional District.

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Equality is a two-way street

Tom McClintock, the Republican incumbent, is running for re-election in the 4th Congressional District. He’s served five terms.

inety-six percent of those who commit homicides are men. More often than not, perpetrators of sexual violence are men. And of the 2,000,000 people currently incarcerated in the U.S., 93 percent are men. Lately, it seems that a great deal of tweets and posts generated by young people on social media aim directly at men, too. These posts portray the majority of men as beings who take advantage of all others, willing to gain power by any means necessary – even if it hurts someone else in the process. But if our world is striving for equality among all genders, races, and backgrounds, how can we condemn someone for something out of their control? While men have historically been in a position of power above women, this is finally changing. Women are owners of businesses, leaders of groups, and have a major influence as trailblazers in today’s world. The men It’s immature for I know are people to kind. They are put down gentle, they an entire gender and are loving. to make They are, blanket simply put, statements is flat-out good. wrong and unfair. People are jumping to conclusions without knowing anything about the individual. They’re assuming the worst with no consideration. We can’t forget about our brothers, our fathers, our friends, or our teachers. We can’t forget about our grandfathers, our neighbors, our spouses, or our sons. The men I know are kind. They are gentle, they are loving. They are, simply put, good. These men are the ones we look up to, the ones who stand out. And although the gender may have some bad seeds, they are greatly outnumbered by the pure and honest ones. Don’t get me wrong. The acts of these outliers are cruel and sick, and the reactions of those affected by them are completely justified. The outliers need to be held accountable. Still, we must remember the good men who shaped us into who we are today. It’s not fair to generalize most men as toxic and conniving for the acts of a minority. It’s painful to watch those I care about be criticized solely for their gender. I believe the vast majority of people are innately honest, kind, and moral, regardless of gender. The good men bring balance into our world. They bring care and warmth, love and protection. The good men care. We must not spend our time seeking vengeance for inequality, but rather to strive for a world of fairness, equal rights and equal opportunity. To aim for equality, we must all do our part to treat each other in an unbiased way. Anything else is driving us further and further from the objective of true equality.

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CANDIDATES FACE OFF Tom McClintock and Jessica Morse go headto-head in 4th Congressional District election BY ABBIE GOULD

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our days. That’s what’s left until this year’s critical mid-term elections, for races ranging from local school board representatives to a fight for a Congressional district with national implications. U.S. Representative A close and heated race for California’s Fourth Congressional District features the incumbent congressman Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove) and Democratic competitor Jessica Morse. McClintock has been in Con-

gress since he was elected in 2008 and took office in 2009. He’s been re-elected four times without facing any major competition, but this year he’s facing a stiffer challenge. Jessica Morse is a local who has deep roots in Northern California.

“Jessica’s main message is community first,” said Rachel Croopnick, a spokesperson for Morse. “She’s a fifth-generation Northern Californian – her family still owns a homestead in the district, and she just wants everyone to know that it is possible to have a member of Congress that is going to listen to you and fight for you and a lot of the things she stands for is just quality of life.” McClintock did not respond to multiple attempts by the Gazette to speak to him or to one of his representatives.

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to bridge its gaps

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It is widely accepted that educational opportunities for students should be equal, that a student’s success should not be determined by their social class, race or their circumstances at birth. Yet, while African-American, Latino and low-income students are about as likely as their white or upper-income peers to attend schools with Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, at least 640,000 of those who could handle the rigor miss out on taking those classes each year, according to Equal Opportunity Schools. EOS is a third-party organization that seeks to increase the enrollment in AP and IB courses for low-income students and students of color, giving them more opportunity to excel in high school, college and beyond. EOS collaborates with leaders within schools, districts, counties, states

and on the national level. Although Granite Bay High School is a part of an affluent community and has relatively few low-income students, GBHS doesn’t avoid the inequality-of-opportunity problem. GBHS has partnered with EOS for four years by administering a survey created by EOS to the school’s student and teacher population. “The survey provides a ton of valuable information to the school,” said Ron Severson, an EOS superintendent in residence and the recently retired superintendent of the Roseville Joint Union High School District, in an email. “It helps identify students who are not currently taking AP or IB classes who have a good chance of being successful.” There is not systemic inequality at GBHS – the school doesn’t set requirements on who can or cannot take AP or IB classes. The inequality at GBHS comes when capable students aren’t pushed or encouraged into taking classes that would most

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Midterm election polarizes local community, staff BY SIDNEY ZABELL

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Politics in recent years are more polarized than ever, and the 2018 midterm election is no exception. On this year’s ballot are the 435 seats of the U.S. House of Representatives, the election of a third of U.S. senators, and numerous local measures. A small portion of Granite Bay High School seniors are eligible to vote in this election, too, as their 18th birthdays finally begin to roll around. “I do plan on voting because now that I’m in AP

FAST FACTS GBHS Equity Gap Closed w Last year, EOS identified 10,446 underrespresented students in 500-plus U.S. schools. w Only 1-2 percent of high schools in the country – including GBHS – have no gap in equity among students. Source - EOS and Ron Severson, former superintendent

benefit them. The EOS survey allows administrators to see who the students who aren’t receiving this support might be. “Computer algorithms produce a list of 50 or so kids that are either low income or part of a target group that could be successful but hasn’t been invited to upper-level courses,” GBHS assistant principal Jessup McGregor said. The survey not only identifies the students who aren’t maximizing their potential, but it also measures what might be holding them back. “It helps identify barriers that students encounter that keep them from signing up for these classes,” Severson said. “It is everything from communication, to fear, to wondering whether they will be accepted by See SURVEY, page A7

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Gov, I’m starting to realize how important politics are, even though I’ve never really wanted to talk about them,” senior Cat Lauth said. “At first I just didn’t want to (register) because I thought it would take a while to do, but Westberg assured me it’s really fast.” Lauth’s Advanced Placement Government and Economics class has introduced her, and many other seniors, to the world of politics, voting and elections. “I have learned… that hardly anyone even participates in voting, so the majority of America’s views aren’t even being shared – yet they expect change based on their opinion,” Lauth said. “My opinion of politics is that if you have a See VOTERS, page A5

Science department braces for upcoming coursework changes New standards to be implemented BY ANDREW YUNG

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Three years ago, high schools across California changed their math curriculums to Common Core, bringing in Integrated Math and ditching the traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 sequence. Now, another statewide change to the high school curriculum has been made – this time in the science department. This year, Granite Bay High School has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards – an initiative that was passed in 2013 but has only begun taking shape now – with the addition of NGSS Biology and the removal of the traditional biology course. The new NGSS curriculum will now require students to start with NGSS Biology, then

Theo Tran Former Honors Chemistry students reminisce on class. take NGSS Physics, and then NGSS Chemistry as the third class. In other words, it is a prescribed program that students have to follow in order to fulfill their science requirements to graduate. However, while NGSS Biology did not eliminate any courses offered at GBHS – as it only replaced the normal College Preparatory Biology – the plan next year to add NGSS Chemistry will result in the cutting of Honors Chemistry – the intermediate See SCIENCE, page A4

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ormer GBHS Theater Arts Director James Prichard was honored on Oct. 19 for his years of diligent work at the school. The beloved teacher, who cultivated a vibrant theater community on campus, passed away in 2015. The theater is now one of two named buildings on campus, and the only building named after a former staff member. The outpouring of support for the renaming shows the impact James Prichard had on his students. *** Congratulations to GBHS homecoming king Rami Sadek and queen Taylor Harris. The seniors were voted to receive the honor along with freshman prince and princess Wylie Foster and Kerri Caulfield, sophomores Mike Vaughan and Jordan Gotham and juniors Alonzo Cannon and Liv Thompson. It will make a fantastic story to bore your grandkids with in 60 years. *** Seniors celebrated their final year of high school by winning the Superhero-themed float building competition with an “Incredibles” themed float. For the first time in high school, the 2019 class didn’t get last place. *** The football regular season has come to an end with a total record of 5-5. The team is hard at work preparing for playoffs doing activities like performing a choreographed dance for the Homecoming rally. *** The 2018 Midterm Elections are on Nov. 6. Remember to register and go out and vote. If you don’t do your civic duty, Westberg will hit you with the karma bus. *** GBHS mascot Shamrock has a new sibling. Student services finance clerk Aimee Betgeorge welcomed a new baby boy into the Grizzly family on Oct. 2. *** The culmination of our athletes’ work is Nov. 14. Students receiving athletic scholarships are going to sign to their future college. #D1Bound. *** Club photo day is coming up on Wed., Nov. 7 – remember to show up for all of your 16 club photos. I’m sure that founding that eighth club is going to make the difference on college admissions. *** I’m not trying flex, but the Granite Bay Gazette Newspaper and Ursus Yearbook are Crown Award finalists and will be honored in New York City for their work last year. *** Elliott Hyman, a senior, is a Gazette News editor.

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GBHS graduate Ryan Hunter is carried from a wrecked vehicle during Every 15 Minutes in 2016, demonstrating the dangers of drunk driving to Granite Bay High students.

Event raises awareness for drunk driving and irrevocably transforms its planners BY ELLIOTT HYMAN

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hile increased awareness of the dangers associated with drunk driving has decreased the total number of deaths nationally, the number of deaths last year was still a massive 10,497. Every 15 Minutes is a program designed

to give high schoolers an indelible reminder of those dangers. The intricately planned program has become a staple of Granite Bay High School, occurring once every two years to give all students the opportunity to see and participate in it. Assistant principal Jessup McGregor serves as the coordinator for the event

among the administration. “We have to break cut red tape to coordinate a multi-agency event with CHP, Placer County, the hospital, and many other organizations,” McGregor said. “There’s a lot of barriers to overcome, so we try to help everyone communicate.” Junior Avani Singh heads the planning of the event at GBHS for student government. “The job can be difficult at times because it entails a lot,” Singh said. “My assistant commissioner Samantha Jones and I select the students who participate in the event.” As the students are more familiar with

relationship dynamics among the student body, the difficult decision of who is to “die” in the event falls on Singh and Jones. “Picking the people can be very depressing,” Singh said. “It’s hard because there is a huge amount of pressure to get it right, and you know it will affect their families.” Selection of the participants is key as it determines the power and effectiveness of the event. “When we select who is chosen, we try to See EVERY 15 MINUTES, page A5

Community notes rise of racist comments Teachers and students must work to reduce prejudice on campus BY CORI CAPLINGER

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acism is prevalent enough in American society that it is now affecting students in what should be an accepting high school environment. According to some students at Granite Bay High School, there has been a noticeable amount of students using inappropriate racial slurs. “For me, racism is when you act on a preconceived idea that all people are this way because of a race,” said Brandon Dell’Orto, AP United States history teacher. “It’s not just racism, there’s all kinds of prejudice.” For others, like junior Katelyn Fernandez, racism is embedded in the culture of our society. “(It’s) the systematic oppression of people, particularly minorities, especially where we live in America,” Fernandez said. Fernandez believes that people who turn to prejudice against others are often unaware about cultures other than their own. “They are intimidated by it (culture) and they resort to being racist

just because they don’t know how else to be,” Fernandez said. Honors, AP and IB chemistry teacher Suchi Krishnaraj believes that the student body of GBHS is generally tolerant. “Overall as a student body, we are better than our neighbors,” Krishnaraj said. “We are not the best, but most of our incidents come out of ignorance rather than malicious racism” However, a junior who has asked to remain anonymous takes a completely opposite stance. “I feel like most of the students aren’t culturally aware, especially because of the lack of diversity at this school,” he said. People often turn to prejudice and racism as an outlet, a way to express their anger. Especially because it is almost simpler than being aware and educated about diversity. “It’s easier, there’s something about the simplicity of (racism).” he said. “It’s easier to treat someone different and seclude them.” Specifically for GBHS, students are complaining about racist remarks made towards them or around them.

“Especially on this campus, a lot of students will make racist jokes, which aren’t actual jokes. They’re really offensive. Or they’ll use racial slurs thinking they have the right to use that word when they do not.” Fernandez said. For some, racial slurs have been used casually in front of them despite obvious discomfort. “I was working with a student and he said the ‘N’ word multiple times during the process,” the anonymous junior boy said. While there has been a possible increase in the amount of prejudice, Dell’Orto believes that certain policies would help reduce the problem. “I would hope that we really have zero tolerance for it,” Dell’Orto said. “And I don’t mean kicking kids out of school.” For Dell’Orto, the way to address the problem may be as simple as faculty and students alike working to address the problem. “I would hope zero tolerance in the sense that from the teacher, to the other students, to the administration, ‘this is not who we are,’” Dell’Orto said. Instead of ignoring the

why they feel the H tt io l l need to use (a |E n io t racial slur),” Fernana str illu dez said. “Most of the te t ze Ga time when they are confronted with ‘why are they using it,’ they say ‘why not’.” The students who make the microaggressions or small racial slurs often seem unaware that they had done anything wrong. This highlights the necessity of educating students on the issue of race. There is no simple way to curb the issue of racism and prejudice on campus, but there are things that students and faculty alike can do to help GBHS become more tolerant. “It takes time,” Dell’Orto said. “And we’ve got to talk about it.” an

possible rise of racism at GBHS, it has been suggested that the faculty and administration at this school help address the situation and educate people as an effort to decrease tensions. “I think we should stop sweeping things under the rug, this should be brought out in the open and addressed,” Krishnaraj said. “Kids and staff should be educated (about racism) a little more.” Some believe confrontation is necessary if anyone ever witnesses the use of a racial slur. “First of all I would ask them

Missing student provokes conversation Parenting must be balanced in order to prevent child runaways BY HEBA BOUNAR

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ept. 24 marked an eventful day at Granite Bay High School for everybody. Because of an unfortunate power outage, students spent their school day confined in darkness and no electricity. Following the hectic day, students went home only to be alarmed by an amber alert, and to their surprise, a GBHS student had gone missing. After three days of relentless social media pursuits to find her, she returned home, leaving several students confused about what had actually happened. Word spread fast, and it became known that she had not

been abducted – she ran away. Because of this unexpected twist, concern for teen safety and parental worries about their children’s impulsive decisions has become more prevalent. Some parents have also considered adding tracking apps to their children’s phones. Parent Sam McConkey said ensuring his children’s safety is of the utmost importance to him, and he says any measures are appropriate when it comes to the safety of young people. “A teenager’s safety is a parent’s most important concern,” McConkey said. “Parents should watch out for it at all costs. Under some circumstances tracking apps are necessary to ensure a teen’s safety.”

Even Granite Bay High administrators find the idea of tracking students necessary. Assistant principal Jessup McGregor said parents should do what they must in order to watch out for their children, however instilling trust is also crucial in the process. “Trust but verify,” McGregor said. “You want to give your kid independence because they are becoming teenagers and learning how to be out in the world on their own, but the process looks a lot different for every kid. McGregor said that parenting is about striking the right balance between giving independence and setting fair limits. “I always say parents should allow their kids to experience and have independence,

but there is nothing wrong with checking to make sure that they are where they are supposed to be,” McGregor said. “If I were a kid, I would be OK with sharing my location on my phone with my parents because, unless I am doing something wrong, there shouldn’t be a problem.” Issues with forcing teens into complying with such safety measures have proven to be difficult for some students and their parents. However, not all students feel the same way. Hala Khalili, a sophomore, said she has no issue with allowing her parents to access her location at all times “I believe tracking apps are necessary because, although having my mom track me 24/7 may be annoying at times, being able See MISSING, page A4

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Seniors have different plans after high school instead of receiving a college education BY MIA TAYLOR

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For the majority of students at Granite Bay, college has been a plan built into their lives from the beginning of their academic career. The idea of abandoning a pathway so heavily encouraged by our environment frightens many, but for some is embraced with confidence. As most of our senior class chips away on college applications, a few individuals have decided against the traditional post graduate plan and instead choose an alternative route. After graduation, senior Krista Rogalski plans to take a gap year to study abroad at Bodenseehof, a bible school located by Lake Konstanz in southern Germany. “I chose to study abroad because I have always wanted to visit other countries,” Rogalski said. “I believe that through traveling I’ll gain a lot of memorable experiences by developing new friendships and learning skills that I can use throughout my life.” Another benefit Krista gains through traveling to Europe is the opportunity to spend time with Raquel Haas, a foreign exchange student who she hosted last year. “The commute from my school to her hometown in Switzerland is only two hours so I’m really excited to visit her,” Rogalski said. For many, the drawback in regards to taking a gap year is the application process. “I can apply to some colleges now and defer my acceptance but for others I’ll have to re-apply when I get back” Rogalski said. “Although the process may be more difficult, the enriching experiences I’ll have in Europe will be worth it.”

Other students with less concrete to make the most out of my life yet equally legitimate plans are ea- and figure out what I truly want ger to experience life on their own through experiencing the world.” for the first time after high school. Senior Cooper Huish also in“I personally don’t have a sol- tends to postpone college, with id plan after graduation yet, but I big plans to pursue a two year do know that I won’t be going to long mission trip through the school right away.” senior Ellie Church of Latter Day Saints. Wilson said. “Although “Although I don’t know going straight where I’ll be to college stationed for I fear nothing will give me my mission because I’m going to trip, I’m exa lot of opportunities, I to purdo whatever it takes cited would much sue my faith rather take to live out my dream. and further some time to my relationI have no fear of explore new ship to God.” cultures, see Huish said. failure the beauty of “Taking the earth and time off be– Nick Schultz, senior meet people fore attending in a comcollege will pletely difhelp me grow ferent environment who aren’t like as a person and prepare me to be me.” independent by forcing me to live Though students who plan on by myself in a new environment.” attending college following high Similarly to Ellie, Cooper adds school are supported and praised that he has faced some negative for their decision, those with differ- reactions from fellow students. ent plans unfortunately face stigma “Although some of my peers for straying from the norm. have critiqued me for my deci“I think that living in granite bay, sion by calling it ‘dumb’ I don’t when you choose not to go to a let their opinions influence me,” Gazette illustration | Spencer Cova/Abbie Gould four year (university) straight out Huish said. “My personal values of high school, people tend to look are more important than their GBHS students choose to go against the grain and not go straight to a college to earn an education and down on you or not think you’re perception of me.” instead pursue either their dream career, travel or strengthen their faith in a religious experience. as smart.” Wilson said. “Whether Additionally, senior Nick you go to junior college, take a gap Schultz is excited for his future cusing on this (acting auditions).” said. “I fear nothing because I’m ideal option for everyone. year, or go straight to a four year, after high school as he plans to Although many fear the un- going to do whatever it takes to “People should be more open to you are getting educated in a way move to Los Angeles in pursuit of known, to Schultz, the uncertain- live out my dream. I have no fear the idea of experiencing life instead that best fits you.” an acting career. ty of his path does not phase him, of failure.” Ellie plans to attend junior colof spending years in a classroom,” “I’ll need to go to a lot of auWhether it be traveling abroad, lege in the future but for now she’s ditions to further my aspirations “I’m really just excited to live my Wilson said. “Even if everyone content knowing that she’s follow- of becoming an actor and college dream and put myself out there. taking time to find yourself, emelse is following the same path, it’s ing a path that feels rights to her. would inhibit me from doing so,” I’m excited for all the new expe- barking on a mission trip or purall about what truly feels right for riences that I’ll face as well as the suing a lifelong dream, college “Once I have a set plan I’ll go said Schultz. “I wouldn’t be able to to college but right now I want keep up with schoolwork while fo- challenges I’ll overcome,” Schultz doesn’t always equate to being the the individual.”

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MISSING: Student runs away from home Continued from page A2 to watch out for the safety of us and our immature tendencies is more important,” Khalili said. Cassandra Salcido, also a sophomore, agrees with the benefits of tracking students, but she said there should be limits to their use. “Having a tracker on your phone could be useful for managing safety,” Salcido said, “but not to the extent where parents are relying on it, dependent on it or over-using it to cause unnecessary stress.” Not all parents find tracking their children necessary to control their safety, however. Parent Jaiwant Rangi said that by focusing on trust rather than restrictions, watching out for her child’s safety has been more beneficial. “I believe the more control and restrictions you put on your child, the more likely they will feel the need to rebel and lash out,” Rangi said. “The more trust you instill in a relationship, the more comfortable they will feel sharing their lives with you.” Besides the options of using tracking apps to watch out for teen safety, students and administrators advocate the usage of school resources before considering running away. Khalili will be a peer resource counselor in the spring, and she said there is great value in using peer counselors as a place for students to

sort out personal problems and find the help they might need. “If you are ever thinking of running away, there are always other resources at this school to help you figure things out,” Khalili said. “The Peer Resource Center or the Wellness Center is full of people waiting to help you out, so don’t act on the spur of the moment and consider other options.” Principal Jennifer Leighton said she understands the inevitable stress of teens dealing with conflicts at home, but she also wants students to consider the effects of running away from home. “I would consider other ways of dealing with a conflict, and if you don’t feel safe with your own family, come to us, let us help you try to mediate or make a good decision,” Leighton said. “Talk to a trusted adult because the ramifications are huge. Not only is it going to affect your grades and all the work you are doing toward college, but it is going to scare everyone.” Leighton said that no matter what one is going through, that running away from home has massive unintended consequences. “I’m sure when a student is really angry, maybe they do want to scare everyone,” Leighton said. “It really puts everyone in a tailspin, and the pain that the parents go through … my heart goes out to them. They just want their child to be safe.”

Increasing number of college campuses banning vape usage FDA threatens to regulate companies producing e-cigarettes BY BELLA KHOR

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Many non-smoking policies in public areas used to have a loophole regarding e-cigarettes. Now, however, almost 2,000 post-graduate schools have refurbished their smoking policies and eliminated this loophole. From 2009 onwards, after New Jersey issued a state law prohibiting the use of tobacco products, explicitly forbidding e-cigarettes, in public or government-owned areas, including high schools. many colleges and universities all over the country have adopted a smoke and tobacco-free policy similar to New Jersey’s state law. In fact, vapes have been banned from specifically 1,886 colleges and universities across the U.S. according to data from the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, which was last updated on Oct 1, 2018. Each of these schools’ tobacco-free and or smoke-free policies explicitly mention e-cigarettes. In 2014, the University of California also became smoke-free on all of its campuses, smoke-free meaning, “the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e.g., “e-cigarettes”)” according to the University of California Office of the President website. Sierra College also revised their stance on tobacco-products and mention the “use of non-regulated nicotine or other vapor producing products” as prohibited, even explicitly

SCIENCE: Honors chemistry ditched for new curriculum Continued from page A1 course between CP and either Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Chemistry. This means that since there will be no substitute for Honors Chemistry, GBHS students who want to continue with chemistry will progress immediately from NGSS Chemistry to AP or IB Chemistry. “We are transitioning our whole science progression district-wide to NGSS so that it aligns with current state standards,” assistant principal Jennifer Buschmann said. “Our current class content is not in alignment.” Although feelings are mixed on the change by both teachers, students, and parents alike, the change was a long time

coming. “In reality, (the change) has been coming for quite some time,” Damien Lawrence, a current Honors Chemistry teacher, said. “The fact that we still had it this year was surprising.” A lot of the concern for removing Honors Chemistry comes from teachers and students who are worried about the void that will now lie between CP Chemistry classes and the more challenging AP and IB levels. “Making an analogy with math, they make everyone do Honors Pre Calculus before AP Calculus,” said Theodore Tran, a junior currently taking IB Chemistry. “So, I think it’s important then that they have Honors Chemistry too for AP and IB Chemistry.” Also, since NGSS Chemistry will be a

mentioning e-cigarettes as part of this policy in 2014. Other states in the United States have also been implementing similar laws, not only as a blanket ban across public areas, but specifically for their public postgraduate schools. This last July, University of Hawaii has become tobacco-free and smoke-free, in accordance with a Hawaii state law, becoming a part of a rising ban against tobacco products on university and college campuses across the U.S. This ban applies to all of UH’s campuses, and their website defines tobacco products as “cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smoking tobacco, electronic cigarettes, vapes and chewing tobacco.” Anyone who wants to smoke must leave UH facilities, including the parking lot. This may be an adjustment to any high school vape users who may want to go to one of these smoke-free colleges. Ms. Van Hoomissen, the nurse at GBHS, said “When a current GBHS student is off campus at the end of the day or on the way to school they may be vaping. So, there are times ‘available’ during the day when they have access to vape. However, living on a college campus that has banned vaping would change that availability. Vaping is banned all throughout the day not just class times like on a HS campus.” Nevertheless, Mr. Stafford, another GBHS health teacher, says that these changes in college and university policies “(are) significant.” Stafford also said, “We don’t know (time

new class when it is installed next year, the verdict is still out on whether or not it will appropriately prepare those students who want to take the next step. “There might be a pretty big shock for students (who took NGSS instead of Honors),” Tran said, “they may not do as well in the upper level classes because there’s a lot of knowledge that people wouldn’t know. To have a class like Honors Chemistry, though, really does prepare you for the next step.” Thus, some students feel like the choice to get rid of Honors Chemistry is the wrong one. “I don’t think taking out Honors Chemistry is a good idea” Tran said, “for the same reason that math teachers are not getting rid of Honors Pre-Calculus; they want to prepare their kids adequately for AP Calculus.” And while many science teachers do not necessarily feel as though it is the wrong decision to cut Honors Chemistry, they

did try their best to persuade administration to keep the class. Ultimately, though, it was for naught. “I was disappointed (when I heard the news),” Lawrence said. “Mostly because (the chemistry teachers) made our stance clear as to why Honors Chemistry was an important course here at GB.” Many feel as though the science curriculum should at least be afforded the right to have an Honors class, just as the math department was. “The science department has often mused why the math department was allowed to keep their Honors Pre-Calculus course when they underwent a curriculum change,” Lawrence said. “Don’t get me wrong! I want Honors Pre-Calculus to remain. I just wish we could keep Honors Chemistry… for those that intend to follow the IB/AP pathway. However, while there is the concern from many that NGSS may not be able to adequately prepare students who intend

will tell) how many carcinogens there are in the hundreds of flavorings used in these vapes.” Aside from keeping the public from second-hand smoke, or in the case of e-cigarettes, vapor,, there’s also a factor of distraction that accompanies these e-cigarettes. Stafford also mentions that there is an “issue with students lighting up on campus, causing others to have to be enveloped with the smoke, it becomes an eyesore (sight pollution) for faculty and staff(.)” GBHS sophomore, Eden Arellano, seems to agree with Mr. Stafford, saying that “In a classroom or in a public space [vapes] can be distracting(,) because if there’s someone in the front of the room blowing smoke everywhere, then it’s definitely going to be distracting to people around them.” These prohibitions of e-cigarettes are yet another step towards stopping teens and young adults from using the e-cigarettes and will definitely affect any student who vapes if they choose to go to one of these schools. However, even though these rules may be put in place and enforced, but as Mr. MacLeane, a health teacher at Granite Bay puts it, “No colleges are free from vapes, just like here at GB, it goes on all the time.” on taking AP and IB chemistry, the class should still at least prepare students with the basics and fundamentals of science. “I think you can still learn everything you need to in NGSS Chemistry,” senior Cate Wolfe said. “It would just be less advanced and slower paced and probably wouldn’t be in as much depth as Honors Chemistry was.” This is, after all, one integral part of teaching – not necessarily preparing students for a higher level class in the topic, but instead imparting them with much needed knowledge. “I think Honors Chemistry was good preparation for someone who wants to take AP Chemistry or someone interested in chemistry,” Wolfe said, “but I didn’t necessarily need to take it since I’m not that interested in chemistry.” Regardless of its successor and how NGSS does, the end of Honors Chemistry marks the end of a class, but not the memories that came with it.

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Parking lot finally gets going after long stoppage Construction halted by delay in steel shipment BY AKHIL SHAH

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t’s 2:35. The bell rings. Students are dismissed from class and race to their cars to avoid the traffic-prone parking lot. This occasion is a regular daily routine for hundreds of students at Granite Bay High School. GBHS main parking lot is currently under construction as solar panels are installed above each parking space, in efforts to go green. Jessup McGregor, an assistant principal at GBHS, feels as if the construction project in the parking lot is going to benefit the school in a variety of ways. “It’s partly in efforts to go green. The school uses a lot of energy, all schools do,” McGregor said. “If we can use all that space out there to go green then lets do it.” Despite the beneficial cause behind the project, several prominent issues began appearing just as

construction began. Construction began in early summer, however it was stopped after the shipment of materials that was needed to install the panels didn’t arrive in a timely fashion. An expert in the construction field, Jason Allen of Standard Iron and Metals Company out of Oakland, California thinks that the recent tariffs issued by the Trump administration had much to do with the delays on equipment. “Part of the problem is that steel is usually purchased from overseas manufacturers and with the tariffs, the prices spiked up,” Allen said. Even if the material wasn’t purchased internationally, domestic price increases on steel have gone up a significant amount. “Steel and shipping issues were a part of the delays,” McGregor confirmed. The project has been on the school’s agenda for quite some time now, dating back to the summer of 2017. With issues ranging from city approvals and finding contractors, to delays of steel, the installation and construction was delayed a total of two times. In the Roseville Joint Union High School District,

several major construction projects are underway right now. GBHS leads the way with the installation of solar panels, while schools like Antelope are currently having a theater built. Major construction projects like these are overlooked by the district, as they have a contract with a particular company who handles and manages the construction. Brian McNulty, another assistant principal at GBHS is the on-site administrator of the project. With a vast amount of changes being brought to the parking lot, McNulty and the rest of GBHS administration has been effective in communicating the changes to students and parents. In a recent email, establishing the completion of the second phase of construction, administration clearly mapped out areas to enter and exit the parking lot as the main entrance will be closed for the third phase. “We’re trying to give grace to students instead of handing out parking tickets. It seems like we’re changing things every five seconds so we’re trying to be fair and communicate with everyone,” McGregor said. Delays on the project have affected many people, as

students struggle to find parking in the mornings and lower classmen are not allowed to park in the main lot. GBHS senior Stephanie Samson holds mixed feelings about the solar panel installation. “It should’ve been done over the summer, it’s annoying because I have to get to school really early every morning just to find parking,” Samson said. “But I like what they’re doing, it’s a good thing for the school.” Students are not the only ones affected according to owner of Standard Iron and Metals Company, Jason Allen. Employees of construction sites, employees in this field in general are struggling because of the tariffs and conflicts between countries,” Allen said. “It would be nice if these issues get resolved.” Ultimately, the go green initiative seems to be beneficial for the school, despite the conflicts construction at GBHS has brought up. “We are taking each phase as it comes, we’re making progress. They’ll work their way across the parking lot in each phase,” McGregor said.

EVERY 15 MINUTES: School puts on skit teaching students to not drink and drive Continued from page A2 take people from every single group – from IB, from the different sports teams, from all the different extracurriculars,” Singh said. “We try not to just hit the most well known people because then you only touch one group instead of the whole campus.” Unfortunately, a growing trend has seen students request a part in the event for the sake of attention. “A lot of people have asked to be in it – probably 40 people,” Singh said. “If you ask to be in it, there is kind of a different motive than just wanting to be a part of this important event.” However, for those people who are selected, there can be emotional effects on the families involved. “We have quite a few families that say

no – just can’t go there, to think about my child being dead,” McGregor said. “They have to write an obituary for their kid and for a while they aren’t able to talk to them on the day of the event.” The event takes place over two days. On the first day, a student is called out of class once every 15 minutes to symbolize the national statistic at an intimate level. The students called out of class don black face paint and mourning clothes and join a group of other students as the “Living Dead.” The students called out of class are then announced over a loudspeaker. They have gravestones with their names displayed on the theater steps and then walk around campus in a line to claim their next victim. This year, as in 2016, GBHS theater arts director Kyle Holmes will lead the procession.

The action of the day crescendos when all juniors and seniors are brought out of second period to witness a staged crash scene on Wellington Way. There, six students are placed in a realistic crash caused by drunk driving. From there, emergency services arrive and act as they would in a normal crash. The participants are given a storyline and each have a role to play. Some witness the death of a loved one, others are flown to the helicopter, taken to the morgue or go to jail for the part they played in the accident. “Seeing the crash and having an actual story is what really leaves a lasting impact on people,” Singh said. “The main message we want to convey to the students is that if you choose to drink and drive, you put innocent people at risk and can harm your families or friends.” The students involved in the crash and

BALLOT: Local official positions up for grabs as candidates weigh in on the upcoming election Continued from page A1 Eureka Union School District Board of Trustees The Eureka Union School District race for school board features multiple candidates vying for the opportunity to make important decisions in the education system for our local community. Four candidates are pursuing three open seats. Andy Sheehy is running for re-election and is competing against Jeffrey Conklin, Melissa F. MacDonald and William Bowen. Sheehy is running for his third term since he was first elected in 2010. He previously was a government and economics teacher in the Bay Area, where he worked on political campaigns as well. “I ran for the School Board because I had that background as a teacher and thought that I had some points of view that could be beneficial to the district at the time and had kids that were going into the district, (so I) had a stake in the game,” Sheehy said. “I thought if I have the attributes to make a good school board member and if I don’t put myself out there and allow myself the time in order to do that, then shame on me.” Conklin is a nonprofit healthcare executive who wants to be part of the education system that has helped educate his children. “If you think about Granite Bay as opposed to Roseville there is no organized

leadership in Granite Bay, there isn’t a mayor or city council, it’s part of Placer County, the only elected leadership is the school board,” Conklin said, “My kids have had a strong education through Eureka (Union School District) and Roseville (Joint Union School District), and I want to see that education improve.” MacDonald is an educational consultant, and a parent as well. She says she wants to make sure students are prepared and able to think creatively in a technology-filled world. Bowen has had all four of his children attend local schools and says he wants to continue the level of excellent education his children have received. California State Assembly Vying for a place in the California State Assembly, Granite Bay High School alum Kevin Kiley is running for re-election against Jackie Smith. Incumbent Kiley was first elected in 2016 to be the Assemblyman for District 6 and is currently running for his first re-election. He graduated from GBHS in the fifth graduating class. In his first term, he worked to create more opportunities for under-served students and prevent double taxation. Smith is a small-business owner who says she will bring her 30 years of experience in the business world to the Assembly.

She says she wants to create thriving communities throughout the district. Placer County Office of Education Board of Trustees Another race related to education involves three competitors who are running for two seats on the Placer County Office of Education Board of Trustees.. Returning representative Robert Tomasini is competing against retired state employee Rene Aguilera and Placer County Office of Education board member Suzanne Jones, who is running for re-election. Tomasini said he wants to reach out to voters and help represent their interests on the board. He was a teacher and principal as well as serving as the RJUHSD superintendent before retiring. Aguilera, a former RJUHSD school board member, attended local schools and graduated from the University of California at Davis. He founded and has directed a Youth Leadership Conference for almost two decades. Aguilera said he wants to improve students’ readiness for college and help support educators and equality. Jones was a trustee for the school board for the past eight years. She says she wants to insure that our graduated students are ready and prepared for college.

picked out of class as part of the “Living Dead” go to a retreat and are unable to contact friends and family that night in order to make the crash more realistic. The next day, the upperclassmen have an assembly that serves as a funeral for their fallen classmates where obituaries are read by families and teachers. The assembly includes a video produced by the media program that highlights the events and storyline leading up to the crash, the crash itself and the results. Marissa Larkin is leading the creation of the Every 15 Minutes video this year. “Student government gives us the list of people and a basic storyline for the video,” Larkin said. “We take that and turn it into a whole story.” Filming the crash scene brings its own challenges as there are a multitude of moving parts to keep track of.

“The day of the crash we have about 15 people helping to produce it,” Larkin said. “We end up filming at the crash, hospital, morgue, on-campus, and have to edit it that same day – usually not finishing before midnight.” Media students have another challenge in their way producing the video. “Filming at the same time of the event can be really difficult because you have to keep your emotions in check,” Larkin said. “Even though you’re affected by seeing the crash like everyone else, we have to work hard to produce the best video we can.” With all of the moving parts of Every 15 Minutes, each aspect of the event still serves to emphasize one simple purpose, according to McGregor: “Just don’t drink and drive.”

VOTERS: High school seniors discuss current political topics Continued from page A1 strong opinion that you share with others, you should be participating in (elections).” Senior Kendall Prager turned 18 in August, making her eligible for this year’s election as well. “I was excited to vote because it is something I’ve looked forward to because I am an ‘adult’ now,” Prager said. “This election is a chance to put curves on Trump. I think the importance of this election is that there is a possibility of Democrats being able to take over the House of Representatives.” Prager says that social media and news outlets likely have some influence on the U.S.’s political views. “… People will only watch or read others with their like minded views rather than listen to both views,” Prager said. “The game of politics has become more intense with new technologies becoming available.” Advanced Placement European History teacher Mike Valentine says voters are often agitated by the time midterm elections arrive. “Like any midterm election, every single one seems to go against whoever was the prevailing new president. It seems like once you get two years down the road, some people are already fed up or promises not kept,” Valentine said. “You see a backlash… Is it a referendum on the president? Maybe. We’ll find out.” Valentine says the divisiveness of politics became more clear in the 1990s. News

stations now often run 24 hours a day, and that time must be filled up with some kind of content. “I watch the news, (but) I just want to know what happened,” Valentine said. “I need a half hour of news. I do not need to listen to opinions, and that seems to be the rest of their program.” Senior Nick Beck turned 18 in July, but had an initial thought process similar to that of many young voters. “My reaction was like, ‘I can vote, but will it make a difference?’”, Beck said. “This election is significant (because) it is a time in our country where people are ridiculed for voting one way or the other, but people should still be allowed to voice their opinion, even if it’s not popular.” Government classes have provided an introduction to elections for many seniors. “I was raised by very Republican, Hispanic parents but as I’ve taken my Gov class, I’ve discovered I share views from both sides and I really identify as a moderate,” Lauth said. “So finding this out, I’m unsure of how people in the same boat tend to vote – but I’m excited to find out in this election.” Turning 18 signifies the first opportunity to vote for many. “I think everyone needs to vote,” Prager said, “because if you don’t, then you shouldn’t complain about anything political because you didn’t even use your constitutional right to help our democracy.”

ASB UPDATE The Gazette talked to Student Government student Summer Holt about upcoming events.

Gazette: What are the next events that are coming up this term? Summer: The next two huge events we have coming up are Every 15 Minutes (Nov. 14-15) and Winter Ball (Dec. 8). These are the last events that our ASB class is putting on.

Gazette: What should students try and take away from Every 15 Minutes? Summer: Every 15 Minutes is a very powerful program. The point of this event is to reinforce the importance of abstaining from drunk driving. It is one of the biggest commissions we have on campus, because it really does save lives. Life can end in an instant, and making dumb decisions like the one to drink and drive is somewhat

popular at our age. It’s important we remind our students that we are not invincible, and the effects of drinking and driving can impact anyone, even in our own community.

Gazette: What can students be excited for Winter Ball? Summer: Winter Ball is a really cool event that we are holding at the beginning of December. It is really cool to celebrate the changing of the seasons with a date dance. Every year we have an Instagram account set up to hold a competition for the best “askings,” and the winner gets free dance tickets! I’m certain we’ll also have some really cool new additions to this years’ dance.

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California public college submission deadlines are fast approaching for the weary class of 2019 BY EMERSON FORD

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Seniors all across California are beginning to feel the heat as November has arrived – all applications for the Fall 2019 term for any University of California or California State University school are due this month. Perhaps one of the most daunting, overwhelming times in a teenager’s life, this application season is sure to affect the applying seniors. As seniors manage the intensity that comes with applying to college, the effects of that stress might vary depending on each student’s unique circumstances and attitude. Because of the high stakes and potentially life-long consequenc-

es surrounding their applications, many seniors are rushing to ensure that all of their application is complete. “I think when I’m done I’ll be very happy but right now it’s kind of stressful because there’s so much to do,” senior Justin Mazzola said. “There are so many colleges that I want to apply to, and the applications vary depending on what application service they use – so it’s a lot of different questions.” For Mazzola, the worst part of this season is the pressure of trying to complete his applications in time while simultaneously keeping up his good grades. Mazzola, who started working on his applications in late September, admitted that his biggest regret was waiting so long to begin his application process. “I wish I started earlier so I

wouldn’t have to focus on it further down the road as the time frame to complete them gets smaller and smaller,” Mazzola said. Other students have been anticipating this season for much longer. “I kind of like it because it makes me get all the work done early,” senior Kendall Prager said. “So if I’m finishing everything by November, then it’s like I have the whole rest of the school year to wait to see where I got accepted. And I like to focus on school rather than have to worry about applying.” Prager, who began her application process in the middle of the summer, said the best way to handle the nerve-wracking task is “chunk by chunk each day – if you do not procrastinate, it’s just so much easier and not as stressful.” Like Mazzola, Prager said the

SURVEY: Required 30-minute test begins to create frustrations about timing Continued from page B1 other students in the courses,” Severson said. Once the targeted students have been identified, it is the role of the school’s administration to step in and and make changes they feel is best. “A lot of times students will feel like I’m not good enough for that class or I don’t look like the kids in that class, there’s a lot of different reasons why kids wouldn’t enroll,” McGregor said. The goal is that we meet from those kids… we want them to know that they can be successful.” Although these well-intentioned efforts do not come without drawback. Each year GBHS chooses a day to carve out a time period of 20-30 minutes in order to provide all students a fair opportunity to take the survey. “When the whole class is now going to miss time, that’s when it gets really difficult, that part will always be a pain,” said AP United States history teacher Brandon Dell’Orto. AP US history is a fast paced, rigorous class that barely has enough time to prepare students for the AP

test. A block of time taken out of any period can set the class back a whole day, which cannot always be afforded. “I think the frustrating part isn’t the EOS survey and what it’s trying to do, but rather no matter what, we end up having three surveys in a row of sorts,” Dell’Orto said. “No matter what you do it is really hard to fit it in.” Although the survey is aimed for students who are not enrolled in AP or IB courses, the entire school population still takes the survey. Even whole AP and IB classes themselves. “You might be a kid who has already taken four AP classes and you’re wondering what’s the point here,” McGregor said. Although many would say they agree with the purpose and intention of the survey, not all think it should be implemented at this school. “I think that data is good but i don’t think it should replace the personal experience through our own counselors and teachers,” Dell’Orto said. Whether students and teachers agree or disagree that the survey should be administered at GBHS,

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there is one bottom line–it creates in impact. “Granite Bay has closed the equity gap. Only 1-2% of high schools in the country can say that,” Severson said. “Each year, we have reached 30-50 students who we were missing historically. Those students have a chance to compete better for college.” Since focusing on closing the gap in enrollment rates of advanced classes between non-ethnic, upper class students and ethnic low-income students, GBHS has found significant success. “In the last six years, we have closed that gap to a statistically insignificant level,” McGregor said. “Our housing rates have dipped, yet the amount of students taking (AP or IB) tests has increased.” Although GBHS still has variability in the rate between race and social class and AP class enrollments, the variability is about as minimal as a public school can get. “Granite Bay provides an opportunity to compete for college admission to more kids than most schools in the nation. EOS and the survey has been a significant help for that mission.”

hardest part of the quick-paced November application season is answering all the supplements for the applications while keeping up with school. The two seniors also agree that the best way to manage the anxiety that inevitably accompanies this season is to spend time outside of school doing something other than worrying about applying to college, like a club, a sport or just hanging out with friends. Teri Keeney, who directs the Granite Bay High College and Career Center, said “I think it brings a lot of anxiety and stress to (students) just because they’re anxious about the deadlines, making sure they have everything in, all the different letters of recommendation and the transcripts, all the extra forms and essays that they need to have submitted to the college. “And then on top of it with the FAFSA and financial aid and all that too. It’s a lot piled on at once, so it’s exciting, but it’s stressful for

everybody.” Amidst all the chaos there are several resources available to GBHS students to help them manage the responsibility and pressure

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of applying to college. “Their counselors, their teachers, me, there are so many resources in the college and career center they can use for application support, es-

say support, financial aid support, and then there are a million websites too that are very useful that are posted on the College and Career Center website,” Keeney said. Also, after school on Thursday, Nov. 15, the College and Career Center is offering guidance with college applications in the library. However, many students at GBHS said they still think doesn’t provide them with enough help and information about the application process. Both Mazzola and Prager have a personal college counselor to guide them through the process and keep track of everything that needs to be done. “I would say our school doesn’t do that good of a job with helping us because I have my own college counselor and that’s how I get things done,” Prager said. “But with the school, they don’t really tell us, ‘Oh this is when this is due’ – you have to do it all on your own.”

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eep human connection is wildly depressing to search for in today’s society. It’s not a stretch to say people have become shallow, and it’s excruciating for those remaining to long for a depth that is non-existent. Mental and physical contact with others can give you an outlet for your feelings, calm your mind, relieve stress, fix your whole life. As technology eats away at our brains, it addicts us to the numbness of a superficial society. There is only one layer of perfection there, giving us no reason to want to dig any deeper into our emotions or anyone else’s. Expectations, intentions, empathy and motivation have all been altered. Creativity has been lost. I find hints of it within passionate song lyrics, uncontained laughter, or the reflective eyes of classmates that seem to speak a language entirely of their own. I follow the clues but I can never get to the root. The problem is – no one talks anymore. What happened to intimate eye contact

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hours with the person next to you about your fears, experiences, hopes, past, when chatting, sweet helpresent, future and everylos and exchanging words thing in between. Those with strangers in public, are the moments that mean and speaking out what you everything to me. think about the world? My realization that some It has come to a point individuals just can’t think where deep conversations in the same depth the way now only reside in my others can has changed me imagination. My patience for the worse. I’ve develto truly connect with oped an exaggerated and another person has finally relaxed attitude that insures worn too thin. I’ve simply I don’t turn insane from lack swithrow.gazette@gmail.com stopped trying. of companionship. I just tell Don’t get me wrong, I think people are myself not to care about anything, that I’ll extremely precious. I could watch them for deal with it later, that it doesn’t matter and hours trying to figure them out, wishing it’s fine. I swear I wasn’t always this way, I knew them, what they are thinking and but now it’s just who I am … and I hate it. how their life has been. My friends bring so The closest thing to a connection I’ve had much joy to my life, but I can still feel an in a while wasn’t with a physical person, it absence practically burning a hole through was with music. That saddens me to admit my chest. because it shouldn’t be that way. I blast my It’s those late-night conversations I don’t music so loud to drown out people around experience often enough that I’m missing. me that I can still hear haunting lyrics The ones where you lie on the grass looking bounce around my head when I try to fall asleep at night. up at the stars and talking effortlessly for

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Sleeping is more difficult when you feel disconnected from everyone, which then severs the bond of understanding that you once had with yourself. Some nights, my body physically aches because I feel I will be forever trapped inside it. I could have all the space in the world but still feel claustrophobic in my own skin. I have desires, secrets, loneliness that needs to be released in order to move on. Maybe it’s selfish to want to unload my feelings onto someone else, but they need to be set free. Everyone, no matter their thinking level, deserves a chance to pass on their thoughts, experiences, and beliefs. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks so much about deeper levels and recognizes when moments need to be created or savored. We must find such valuable moments and hold on to them, or else I fear in the future we will all become one dimensional. We need to open our eyes to the fog that surrounds our heads – it’s suffocating us. So connect with people on those deeper levels because, while there are always risks, there is nothing else like it in the world. We need it.

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As the family gathers around the table, prepare yourself for arguments about the past year

itting around the Thanksgiving dinner table provides a unique opportunity to reflect on what we are thankful for from the last year. “Family.” “Friends.” “Kavanaugh.” Thanksgiving is a unifying holiday that brings families together for one special weekend. Unfortunately, politics usually makes up a bigger part of the menu than turkey. Student Winston Daniels has experienced the dangers of family politics at Thanksgiving firsthand. “Yeah, I didn’t realize how messed up my family was,” said a downtrodden Daniels. “It honestly seems like they’re just making up terrible opinions as a joke … but they’re completely serious.” For three days straight, Daniels was exposed to the unadulterated comments of drunk uncles, cousins and aunts.

Uncle Ryan Daniels spoke out in defense of the “attack on Thanksgiving.” Daniels exposed the liberal movement led by “socialists and commies” to take away the holiday from “good Christian men” and give it to “the minorities.” When asked about his thoughts about the genocide committed against Native Americans by American colonists that make the holiday hypocritical, Daniels responded: “I don’t believe in that fake news.” In contrast, Cal graduate and Burning Man regular Sadie “Flower Princess” Daniels said :Thanksgiving is a fascist holiday.” Flower Princess, who is Winston’s second cousin, is an avid protester of any cause that gains support on Twitter. “America is run by the capitalists and big corporations,” Princess said. “Thanksgiving is another corporate holiday created only to help the big farms profit from large-scale

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ow, this is so sad. Alexa, play “Despacito.” I’ve seen this meme and heard it a countless number of times across a variety of social media platforms. It’s yet another song in a language other than English that rose in popularity to become so overplayed that every time I heard it on the radio, I wanted to physically slap “Despacito” itself to make it stop. Unfortunately, I couldn’t slap the actual song, as music is truly nothing more than wiggly sounds waves in the atmosphere. But as “Despacito” faded from the spotlight, I realized that even though I didn’t know what “Despacito” was about, I had still listened to it and, for the most part, liked it. (That is, until I heard it too many times in a short period of time.) This wasn’t new for me. I’ve been listening to music in other languages for a quite a while. Way before “Despacito” or even the obnoxiously catchy “Gangnam Style” by Psy, I had enjoyed listening to anime soundtracks in Japanese, jammed out to k-pop artists, and discovered the musical prowess of Shakira among other Latin artists. I couldn’t understand anything without the help of dubiously translated lyrics videos off of Youtube, but that didn’t stop

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me from dancing in front of my computer to the theme song for “Sword Art Online,” “Married to the Music” by SHINee or “Loca” by Shakira. The fact that I couldn’t understand these artists only made me appreciate them more. Their musical style of pop was different from what was playing on the radio here, and I could still feel the emotion in their music. Obviously I’m not alone in appreciating music in different languages. The most prominent bkhor.gazette@gmail.com example of people who listen to foreign music is the k-pop fandom. Around sixth grade, I was sucked into this fandom, which is basically a gigantic, international collection of people who enjoy listening to k-pop. While many of them are fluent in Korean, there are also many who are not. I’ve been a casual fan of k-pop groups such as EXO, SHINee, and many more for years. When the Winter Olympics were hosted in South Korea, the international exposure that k-pop received was insane. The fandom for popular artists, CL and EXO, is very big internationally and within South Korea.

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were yelled from the left. turkey torture.” Among her other dislikes Luckily the next day, fuare Columbus Day, Christeled by hangovers on both mas, Paul Ryan, conservasides, peace was made and tive speakers and Texas. cooler heads prevailed. The dispute between the Winston is pessimistic two estranged relatives about Thanksgiving for only continued to increase this coming year. He said in intensity throughout he would rather “just stay the course of the day as home and sleep” than be more and more wine was subjected to his family’s consumed. yearly dispute. The gracious thanks Although surely next given earlier that same year will prove to not be evening melted away into a ehyman.gazette@gmail.com as divisive. Topics such as full-blown family civil war Kavanaugh and the 2018 mid-term elections over politics and religion. Cries of “Trump will certainly be put aside for the sake of is your President” and “Atheism is a sin” family togetherness and thanks for the gifts were heard emanating from the right side we have. of the house while “Trump lost the popular Right? vote” and “science comes before religion”

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I remember watching their performance and consequently fangirling so much that my dog moved into the other room. When the popular k-pop idol group BTS won a music award in America I was subsequently extremely shook. I had reached levels of shock that I had never truly encountered before. For any k-pop fan, this was a HUGE deal, and with so many k-pop fans in the U.S., I can assure you that we all were incredibly happy for the industry’s success in becoming an undeniable part of American media. I’ll also mention that, because of the diverse and inclusive generation that we live in today, many mainstream artists have started incorporating languages other than English into their music. Recently, Dua Lipa released a song where she collaborated with BLACKPINK, a k-pop girl group whose songs have reached all time highs on music charts such as Billboard Hot 100, BTS’s “IDOL” (featuring Nicki Minaj) and “Wendy” from Red Velvet’s collaboration with John Legend in “Written In The Stars” – all of which happened in 2018. K-pop is what I’ve noticed most recently, but Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” collaboration, and Camila Cabello’s “Havana” collaboration remix with Daddy Yankee both include English as well as Spanish. I’m excited for the choices that our current music industry is making. The music that these artists make will be historic collaborations, and as the American, Latin and Korean music industries and fandoms have their own memes, I look forward to see what memes will be brought from this specific crossover.

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The significance of darker styles

oth and Emo culture has all but died out at this point, and it’s a real shame. Iconic Goth and Emo celebrities like Marilyn Manson, Robert Smith and Gerard Way are no longer appealing to most. Goth culture isn’t just about the music. Not only do Goth musicians create dark melodies, they also wear dark clothing and makeup to match the aesthetic they establish in their sound. A traditional Goth look includes almost exclusively black and white clothing, inky hair dye, heavy eyeliner and eyeshadow, as well as dark lipstick. Beginning in the late 70’s as a subculture of the UK’s Punk scene, Goth eventually evolved into its own culture when bands like The Cure, Joy Division, and Echo and the Bunnymen started releasing their own style of music similar to punk, but with a much heavier sound. Eventually, Goth would start to branch off into its own new genres and combinations. In the late 80’s a new band would come around called Nirvana, which wasn’t traditional Goth music. It was a new sound and genre – a combination of Goth, Punk, and Rock called Grunge. Grunge was a heavy, grimy, painful sound that really spoke to the angst of teenagers of the nineties. The makeup and dark hair look was ditched for torn up jeans, old sneakers and flannel. Grunge would later turn into Pop Punk, a genre that had strong influences of Grunge, Punk and Goth, but still its own unique up-

beat tone while maintaining a darker feeling. Panic! at the Disco holding together the emo community, alternative music as a whole With the introduction of this new sound came a corresponding style. A Pop Punk out- may be slowing to a halt. Though I fear this, fit was the ultimate combination of Goth and it may be the truth and that is a tragedy. Emo culture gives people a place to Grunge – converse with ripped jeans and express themselves and black leather jackets with dark their emotions, in many eyeliner and unnatural hair color. cases it can very well This truly was a new generation save lives. of style. Knowing that someIconic bands like Blink 1.82, one else is going Green Day and Panic! at the through what you’re Disco, would soon establish a going through, knowseparate look and sound that ing that you aren’t differentiated the genre from its alone in your pain and predecessors. that someone else has Then, in the year 2001, a new walked the same path genre was born – EMO. Haryou have makes that kening back to it’s Goth roots, road less lonely. everything we loved about The People like Gerard Cure and Joy Division was Way were an inspirabrought back. Dark makeup, cmynar.gazette@gmail.com tion to a generation black clothing, skeletons, vamof people suffering from torment by their pires and death all back in style. It was even peers, being rejected by society, and feeling in the mainstream for a good few years all socially outcasted just for being themselves. thanks to bands like Fall Out Boy, Black Personally, seeing Gerard Way and Kurt Veil Brides and, arguably the most imporCobain be who they want to be and not care tant, My Chemical Romance. about how people perceive them gave me This new fashion and musical experience the strength to do so myself and gave me a was full of edgy, depressed teenagers who reason to push through and survive. You can needed a release for their pain. Emo Culture drown out all your problems and truly be gave them a place for just that. yourself with this music, and I think that’s Every generation had their dark music. really incredible. The 80’s had goth, the 90’s had grunge and So as long as there are emo kids out there, the early 2000’s had Emo. even if it’s just a few, the black parade will Goth, Grunge and Emo styles are practicarry on, and hopefully we will see another cally disappearing, and with only a few alternative bands like Twenty One Pilots and resurgence of the genre in the future.

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The importance of long-term friendships

he possibility of losing my friends when I leave high school scares me. In fact, I try not to think about it. Until last year, I’d never had an amazing group of friends. I had individual friends, but I didn’t really fit in with any actual groups. It was emotionally draining to try and figure out where I belonged. I also lost friends along the way, which was difficult. Flash forward a year later, and I recently found out that one of my best friends is moving. It was a crushing blow to my life that I think about often. The thing is, we always focus on the negative aspects of life. I often find myself

caught up in the absence my friends will have on my day-to-day life. However I now understand that, while her moving away will be impossible to deal with, it’s almost a blessing. I am not worried about losing touch with her because I know she’ll be there for me in the end. While good byes are the hardest things we can do, it will only make my friendship stronger. I know and trust in myself and my friend that we will get through this. What frustrates me is when adults, often parents and other older family members, tell their kids that they won’t keep your high school friendships when they leave for

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college. I cannot express how often I have heard that. And while I absolutely don’t like that, it’s the fact that we don’t have faith in relationships we make in high school that frustrates me most. Just because we are young and aspects of our lives change often doesn’t mean we should prioritize other things over our friendships. We shouldn’t just assume that once we carry on with our lives after high school that we will leave all our past friendships behind. High school is about self discovery, and we need to understand that the friendships we make and the relationships we build will help shape us into the people we become.

Christine Corry “Our traditions for Thanksgiving include reflecting upon the year that just happened and planning for the next one.”

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Teachers have a strong influence on students

“Usually on Thanksgiving we procrastinate until an hour before sunset to go grocery shopping.”

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How attending a school with high expectations led me to my current passision

t is not wrong to say that it was not me, but my fifth grade teacher – Mrs. Sellitti – who determined my career. I went to Cold Spring Elementary School in Maryland, a gifted and talented school, and unfortunately I was neither the former nor the latter. As a result, ever since I first stepped foot onto that campus in the fourth grade – when I got accepted into the school – I always felt as though my peers were smarter and more successful in every way. While I was competitively swimming for my local swim team, I had several classmates who were Junior Olympian swimmers. It also didn’t help that I couldn’t really feel accomplished about anything. For instance, me taking math that was four grade levels higher paled in comparison when I looked around at a handful of my classmates who were already taking Pre-Calculus.

All of this added up to a very strenuous first year. As I tried to adapt to the new school and the increased intellect and competition from my classmates, I felt very discouraged. Everyday I was working as hard as I could while everyone else seemed like they were coasting through school, yet they still were getting the better grades. And so, I started doubting myself. I started doubting my abilities and pretending I was okay with being subpar. But I wasn’t. I felt like I was in a never-ending cycle of failure, and so I grew to dislike school in general – which I had loved since the first day of kindergarten. The only thing that I had going for me was that I was able to make friendships with a lot of new people. However, the situation got worse early on in fifth grade. As I continued to not feel at home at my new school, it got

worse when my best friend moved away during the middle of the year. Even though I had made many friends, she was really the only one I was close to, so when she left I felt like I couldn’t confide in anyone anymore. I became passive and stopped talking in class, even though I used to be that kid who raised my hand all the time. And though I did not know it at the time, I believe my English teacher, Mrs. Sellitti, started taking notice. After a couple weeks of being more reserved, Mrs. Sellitti began personally calling me over to her desk and complimenting how I was doing in the class, telling me I was a good writer, and that I should keep pursuing it as I got older. Initially, I figured she was only being nice, but when spring rolled around and our class put on the school play, the

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kindness continued. Up until that point, I had never acted or even performed much at all. But when auditions came up, Mrs. Sellitti encouraged me to try out. Eventually, I succumbed to teacher pressure and got a small speaking role. But then she pushed me further, encouraging me to help set up props, videotape, sing, and other helping tasks. I ended up with

seven different jobs, which was the most out of anyone in the class. And though it was my first theatrical experience, being so involved and getting to see all the work pay off by the end of the year made me realize that I enjoyed theater, enjoyed performing, and, well, enjoyed presenting my more artistic side. Ultimately, it led me to continue pursuing my artistic endeavours, as I still am heavily involved in the arts and plan to do so in my profession. However, though I already possessed all of these attributes inside me, they were not fully realized until Mrs. Sellitti inspired me to find them. Because, just as my beloved fifth grade teacher did, that is truly the beauty of what teachers are able to do: they encourage, they inspire, they pull out the best in a student.

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fter the Fifteenth Amendment was added to the Constitution, all adult citizens have the full right to vote no matter their race or religion. Half of the voting population are young adults, meaning they could have immense political power if they chose to speak out. Not everyone who can vote, however, will vote. Young voters, defined as ages 18 to 24, are much less likely to vote than all other age groups. In 2016, only 19 percent of those 18- to 24-year-old citizens participated in the presidential election, compared to about 50 percent of those ages 45-60. General voter turnout is only 60 percent in a good year, meaning the missing the 40 percent who don’t vote could change the whole direction of an election. Why are we letting older adults have more of an influence over our

future than we do? They won’t be here voters. as long as we will, yet they make up But every vote counts. the majority of the voting population. In June, delegate Johnny Oslzewski Jr. Although 18-year-olds might not care was declared the Democratic nominee now, in a few years they will wish they for county executive in Maryland voiced their opinion. Voting is a way by beating Senator Jim Brochin by to speak our opinions in order to shape just nine votes in an our future – we should election where more use this right to our than 84,000 votes were advantage! cast. Youth voters will be With advanced The voice of the most affected by the technology today, there Granite Bay crucial decisions that should be no excuse Gazette are being made by not to vote. It is so easy government officials. to become educated Therefore, the about candidates and Gazette believes there should be more political debates with just the click awareness raised about the importance of a search button. If anything, it is of voting at a young age. incredibly hard to avoid political popOften people – especially those new ups on popular social media websites to the process – think their one vote such as Instagram, Twitter or Youtube. could never made a difference when Our generation should be in charge, compared to the millions of other because we are the future. Considering

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how many times we complain to our teachers and parents about not being allowed to do what we want to do, it is almost funny how we aren’t even trying to take control over bigger forces such as the government. Stop letting politicians act like your parents. If young adults don’t vote, they lose their right to complain about election turnouts, and environmental and economic outcomes. Politicians won’t address the needs or concerns of young adults if they are never brought up. Youth voters have a different perspective on the world, no matter how minuscule it may be, and should share it. Imagine what our generation could achieve if we set our minds to it. We must get involved now, or we never will be.

Tanya Barot “We just have a classic turkey. My grandmas come over, it’s a good time!”

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ď ˇThe Advanced Dance class, top left, boogies down during the Homecoming day rally. Sophomore linebacker Bo Hannum, top right, celebrates a victory against Rocklin. Homecoming king Rami Sadek and queen Taylor Harris, middle, are driven during halftime of the Homecoming game. The Guardians of the Galaxy-themed junior float, lower right, makes a halftime appearance. Junior prince Alonzo Cannon and princess Liv Thompson, bottom, share a victorious ride around the track. The fire rages, lower left, during Thursday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bonfire.

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Embracing those with disabilities Breaking down misconceptions over students living with special needs

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Stop comparing yourself to those around you

ave you ever lied about your grade just to not ‘ruin’ your reputation? But then you tell the truth to the person who got a grade lower than yours, your reasoning being that they can empathize or make you feel better about your grade. We constantly say, “Don’t compare yourselves to others,” but it’s particularly hard in a high school setting where the competition to getting into college and future careers is more vicious than ever before. Especially at Granite Bay high school, the constant focus seems to be getting into selective schools, like the UCs, and if you don’t, student perceive their efforts in doing everything as a waste. The start of junior year was particularly hard for me. Having varsity sports, clubs and AP classes mixed with my already busy schedule, I felt like I was falling in a pit of turmoil, not knowing what to prioritize anymore. For example, colleges want to see consistency throughout your four years of high school so I stuck to the extracurriculars that I’ve been involved in since day one but they were the reason of my faltering grades. Not only was the schedule challenging but I constantly felt like I was slacking behind compared to all my friends. You hear one person already working on a research project and you hear another getting accepted into college for sports before even finishing high school. I’ve exchanged a lot of sleep for the worry of my academic and athletic status. This accumulated stress resulted in an unhealthy mind with periods of frustration and sadness throughout the day. This isn’t an awareness for depression or those speeches telling you to always stay positive. It’s about the importance of knowing what’s happening to you mentally and the cause of that. You may compare yourself to other people, and ask as often as I did, “How are they handling it so well? Why are they getting better scores than me?”. Part of it may be their work ethics and habits are more efficient but the other side of the story could be that they’re facing the same problems as you are; they’re just not showing it. People always project what they’re proud of and not what they’re struggling at. Someone who’s super smart might’ve studied hours on end to get the score they want, you just never hear of it except for the end result. Leveling and setting pressure on yourself to the status others have achieved without understanding how they got there, or the extra circumstances they’re put in, only causes harm to your mental health by constant unsubstantial blaming. I learned this the hard way and decided that I can still look to other people for ways to better improve myself instead of chastising myself.

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istinguishing the difference between assumptions and truth can be difficult sometimes, especially in regards to the misconceptions over those with disabilities. Due to fear, a lack of understanding, and often times ignorance, establishing misconceptions over the lives of disabled people has become common. It has become rare for one to acknowledge these people as individuals first before their disability. As a result, the need to break down these social barriers has become even more necessary. The most dominant misconceptions about those with disabilities is the underestimation of their potential for success. Due to their inability to process or function as well in school, people often assume low standards for any academic success. However, Jillian Conklin, a senior at Granite Bay High School, has already decided to diminish the ongoing stigma. Conklin has a brother with high functioning autism. Jonathan Conklin is also a student at GBHS. Through the new

experiences she and her family have shared with him, she argues that disabilities don’t determine fate, and those with special needs have the potential to reach success in their own way. “I know that special-ed students get treated differently because they don’t function as well in school,” Conklin said. “But it is important to understand that everybody has their challenges. Somebody with a disability just has a greater challenge, but that doesn’t mean they are not going to be as successful in life.” Other misconceptions include that those with special needs prefer being ignored or treated as if they are below everybody else. GBHS seniors Tanvi Yadlapalli and Danny Greene strongly oppose such accusations. Tanvi Yadlapalli started the Eye to Eye club on campus her junior year. Having a brother with low functioning autism, she found it crucial to raise awareness about those with special needs and give students the opportunity to interact with them. She also hopes to break down the false accusations about the nature of these people. “Some people think that those with special needs should be treated like children,”

Yadlapalli said, “or they like to be ignored. That’s absolutely not true. Those with special needs want to be treated just like everyone else!” Daniel Greene is president of the A Touch of Understanding club. He also stresses the importance of embracing all differences between people, disabled or not. “Some common misconceptions around students and kids with disabilities is that they are different, or ‘not normal,’” Greene said. “We are all different and diverse. We should all embrace and celebrate our differences rather than label people as ‘not normal.’” Through experiences with special ed students and newfound understanding, these students were able to develop key mindsets for life in general. Jillian Conklin says that with her brother, she has learned the prominence of open-mindedness and being respectful towards everybody. “With Jonathan, we have learned how to be respectful towards everyone and to know that even though he is different, there is always a good in every situation because of him,” Conklin said. “He is one of everybody’s favorite people because of how genuinely nice he is, and that’s hard to find in a lot of people.” Students are not the only ones to have learned from their experience with those with special needs. Jeffrey Evans, a special ed teacher on campus, admits to having misunderstood these people initially. But by providing

them the support to overcome difficulties along their journey, his perceptions were able to evolve in the right way. “I have learned that it is not my job ‘to save’ anyone. I am just as guilty of underestimating people with special needs throughout my life,” Evans said. “What I have learned from my experience is that these individuals do not want that special treatment. They crave normality, just like me. I have learned to treat people with kindness and respect because even the smallest gesture can go a long way.” With the numerous incorrect assumptions about those with special needs comes the need to address and overcome them. In order to bridge the gap, students like Greene emphasize the importance of acceptance for one another. “People must gain a broader understanding and perspective before making judgments,” Greene said. “Nobody is better than anyone else, no matter wealth, status, or stature. Inclusivity is the key to breaking down barriers and diminishing hurtful judgments.” Evans also promotes inclusiveness amongst everyone. “Mistreatment does not always come from a place of hatred. But there are often underlying tones of sympathy and inequality that are prevalent,” Evans said. “...Often times we clump students with special needs into their own category, which separates them from what we all crave the most - to feel as though we matter and that we fit in.”

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ackpacks, pencils, folders, binders are all things a typical student would have to bring back to school with them. However, for some students, they have to add an extra item to their daily school routine: parents. For those students who have their teachers as their parents or coaches, they could joke that it’s a blessing and a curse. “Once I got to JV (for Granite Bay High School), I forgot that he (Mr. Tastor) was now my coach, so there was a little bit of backtalk so he said, ‘You don’t have to practice with us,” Sophia Tastor, daughter of JV soccer coach and English teacher David Tastor, said. “So I learned quickly… to be more professional at school and it’s not like I purposely disrespect my dad anyways. We talk about soccer a lot, and he gives me stuff to improve on. ” However, Tastor quickly remembers the positive encounters of her dad being a teacher on campus. “He always has snacks in his class, and it’s just nice to have someone to go to,” Tastor said. “And if it was raining outside, I can still go in his classroom when the cafeteria is full.” Others agree with Tastor, grateful to have their parents as teach-

ers since it comes with desirable attributes. “I know generally more about the school because my dad generally goes to teacher meetings. I also get to go into his classroom,” Reagan Dolan, daughter of Steven Dolan who teaches Engineering, said. In addition, some can relate to the academic perspective of having their parents as teachers, getting the help they need whenever they need it. “I can get tutored anytime, and I think that is a big perk. I would say that puts me in sort of an advantage, but anyone can come up to my dad and ask because he wants to help anyone whenever he can,” Sophie Miller, daughter of Physics teacher Stephen Miller, said. However, these ‘privileges’ differ from what most students make them out to be. Popular misconceptions that first come to mind when hearing the relation of a student and their parents as teachers still circulate campus. “I am trying out for the high school soccer team and whenever I tell other people to try their best, (they tell me that I) don’t really have to worry because my dad is the coach. But, I still do because I don’t get evaluated personally by him (as a dad),” Tastor said. “At

first, I understand why they would think that because it makes sense. But stuff like this doesn’t really stress me out.” While some might not care about the false accusations, it’s still important to recognize the rumors and how it can affect the student and their progress in school as a whole. “Even before I took his (Mr. Miller’s) class this year, a lot of people would think I’m his daughter and would know this and that but I could be just as clueless,” Miller said. “In a way, I feel like if they saw me getting a good grade on a test, they would devaluate my efforts and (assume) I just got it without working for it (but) I got that grade because I deserved it. Also, it isn’t uncommon for high schoolers, being the teenagers that we are, to complain about a stressful class or even a teacher. Students who have their parents as teachers catch a side of that experience themselves. “Funny story. One time I was in a class, and these two kids had their backs to me, and they were talking bad on him (my dad),” Miller said. “Then, the kid who knew me to be his daughter suddenly sat up straight and said ‘No, he’s not that bad of a teacher.’ And I knew he said it louder just because I was there.”

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Sela Thomas and her dad, Mr. Thomas who teaches Earth Science, twin to represent their avid support for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Therefore, whether it is at school about gossiping.” or home, the close family relation Despite the rumors, most stutrumps everything else. So when dents who have their parents as something conflicts with it, probteachers are appreciative for their lems may occur. influence and advice given to them “Seeing other kids in the class as a child and as a student. making facial expressions (at my “Growing up with him as a dads’ teachings) and hearing many teacher, I was always going to stories about kids being mean to football and basketball games,” my dad makes me really upset,” Katelyn Sitterud, daughter of Miller said. “I know that there’s Jason Sitterud who teaches athgoing to be kids who love him letic P.E and English, said. “If he as a teacher and kids that might wasn’t that (a coach), I feel like I not… So hearing all that is a con wouldn’t be as involved in sports, because he’s my dad. But if kids especially basketball. I wouldn’t really want to make change in the know what my life would be withclassroom, it’s not going to be out basketball.”

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More and more teenagers are becoming addicted to caffeinated drinks as a way to combat fatigue and other issues that caffeine can help either relieve despite possible negative side effects.

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oing out for coffee is a social event, a tradition shared between friends, family and co-workers. Catching up over an invigorating drink is a great way to spend the morning or even the afternoon. However, more and more teenagers are using caffeine as a crutch to support them through late nights, piles of homework and sometimes just to stay awake in class. Teenagers are fastest-growing population of caffeine consumers, according to studies. “I drink coffee every day,” senior Michela Smith said. “I usually feel tired and get a headache if I don’t drink caffeine.” The unpleasant symptoms caused by a lack of caffeine draw students to drink more and more, fueling the problem. Common effects of caffeine withdrawals include headaches, nausea and of course, fatigue. “I started drinking coffee in the spring of last year,” Smith said. “My consumption of caffeine has definitely increased from freshman to senior year.” Other students agree that time and age have had an effect on their coffee habits. Another factor may be whether or not a teenager’s

parents regularly consume coffee around them.. “I used to drink coffee only occasionally during freshman and sophomore year,” senior Adrianna Healy said. “But I drink it almost every weekday now, especially during the cold months.” Typically, upperclassmen rely more on caffeine compared to the underclassmen, possibly because of workload or sleeping habits. “I think it’s being able to drive. I’ll be like, ‘Oh, I can just get Dutch Bros or Starbucks if I want’ because I can drive myself.” senior Emma Behnam said. The accessibility of caffeinated drinks from places such as Dutch Bros or Starbucks encourages coffee and other caffeinated drink consumption, and many students are unaware of how much caffeine they are drinking. Dutch Bros uses a double shot of espresso in their 12 and 16-ounce drinks, weighing in about 128 milligrams of caffeine. This exceeds the 100-milligram maximum that the Mayo Clinic deems suitable for adolescents. The 20-ounce drinks contain two double shots, clocking in at around 256 milligrams of caffeine. A tall espresso-based drink at Starbucks contains just a single shot and a double shot for a grande or venti size. Both vendors are typically popular with Granite Bay

High School students based on their proximity and marketing strategies aimed at the younger population. “I get Starbucks or Dutch Bros at least once a day,” Behnam said. Drinking this much caffeine per day may be harmful to teenagers’ health. Too much caffeine can prevent teenagers from getting enough sleep, which in turn affects physical health, mental health and educational performance. “I’ve heard that (coffee) stunts your growth,” Healy said. “But I’ve been drinking caffeine for a while and haven’t noticed any changes, so I don’t really worry about it.” Many students drink coffee or energy drinks for the taste or social image. Trying out new and trendy coffee shops can be a fun event for friends. Others purely use it for the energetic aspect, like a kick-start in the morning. “I drink coffee because it wakes me up in the morning and makes me feel happy,” Healy said. In proper amounts, coffee in the morning can provide a burst of energy essential to being alert in early first-period classes. However, too much dependence on caffeine can cause problems and lead to unhealthy habits and patterns. Caffeine should never replace sleep and should never be overused, but a limited amount is not harmful.

Selfie phenomenon raises concern Taking pictures of yourself can lead to near-death experiences BY SARAH WITHROW swithrow.gazette@gmail.com

ver since the contagious selfie trend broke out in 2010, it has been a challenge to snap the coolest picture. However, has it gone too far? There have been many local reports of injuries caused by attempting to take daring pictures. For example, in 2017 a Sacramento woman fell 60 feet off of Foresthill Bridge in Placer County onto a trail below while trying to take a selfie. She was knocked unconscious by the fall and was rushed to the hospital where she had surgery for multiple fractured bones. While bridges are common places for such accidents to happen, people have also fallen off of cliffs, been hit by cars and trains, drowned, and more just by attempting to take the prefect and postable selfie. “I’ve risked my safety for some cool pictures,” junior Nick Parker said. “I’d do it, but only if I was

confident enough in myself that I wouldn’t die.” Parker has a dangerous picture taken in 2018 of himself on top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Heights tend to be a reoccuring place for such pictures to be taken. Junior Reagan Dolan has another opinion about whether people should consider this type of photography. “People that risk their safety for a picture are photo-obsessed,” Dolan said. “I don’t think everything in life should be recorded through a phone, I think people should put it down and enjoy what’s ahead of them.” Knowing the consequences of dangerous selfies, sophomore Ashley Mullican agrees with Dolan that they are a risky choice. “It’s not worth the risk just to take a picture, you can take a cool picture without getting hurt!” Mullican said. Senior Anderson Marks, however, has succeeded in taking a very dangerous picture. He sucessfully sneaked a selfie with

a wild animal in Yellowstone National Park. “I got really close to a Bison to take a photo with it,” Marks said. “Looking back on it, it was a really bad idea because I could have scared or angered it and gotten really injured.” Since 2011, about when the selfie trend began, more than 250 people worldwide have died while attempting to snap the perfect picture. Interestingly, the highest number of deaths caused by selfies has taken place in India. It seems silly to die over a selfie,

but when looking on the screen of a phone, one is less aware of what is going on around them. Therefore, it is smartest to check the surrounding area before looking at your phone and not to move positions while taking a selfie. It would be best to avoid more injuries and deaths due to pictures in the future. “In general I don’t think it’s smart,” Marks said. “You see on the news how people die from taking photos in (a) dangerous place, and it’s not worth it at all.”

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The trend of taking selfies while vacationing or just simply visiting exciting places is raising alarm as peole are involved in accidents.

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1) A cloud can weigh over 1 million pounds. 2) Mammoths roamed the earth when the great pyramids were being constructed.

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Teacher aides and interns assist staff members and their needs Students help out in classes they’ve previously taken and enjoyed enough to return BY SHREYA DODBALLAPUR sdodballpur.gazette@gmail.com

eacher aides and interns assist the staff as well as the students of Granite Bay High School. TAs help the staff grade papers and run other errands, while TIs instruct lessons and, on some occasions, tutor students individually. Because of how much she loved Spanish, Junior Alex Nash is now a TI for Ben Soper’s Spanish 3 class. “I finished Spanish, but I still wanted to somehow continue it,” Nash said. “Spanish is so cool, so I applied to TI, and now I get to retain more Spanish.” Nash chose to TI because teaching lessons and helping students one on one appealed to her. “I can be there to connect with the kids, (and) help them understand,” Nash said. “And since I’ve gone through it I wanted to TI for a myself, I have the personal parallel to them.” class where kids are Senior Danalyn Bradford Gazette photo | Sydney Sewell learning in a is a TA for Soper as well, with a similar experience to Teacher aides and interns like to help teachers out for all kinds of positive Nash. different reasons. Lily Norris, a TA, assits with Christy Honeycutt’s class. “It’s fun to help around,” environment. Bradford said. “I run er Senior Easton Holland’s favorite part of TAing is working with his rands around campus, help favorite teacher, much like Brown. However, his favorite teacher is – Stephanie Samson, students with David Laughrea. Pre-Calculus TI homework assignments, “Mr. Laughrea is really matter of fact, and holds nothing back, and I also help grade pawhich I really like,” Holland said. “He’s a super honest guy, and pers.” he’s funny too.” Each TA has a slightly Whatever the reason for choosing to do so, the teacher assistants on different job to do, campus help contribute to the learning environment. depending on which teacher they are helping. Senior Stephanie Samson, a TI for Shayne Stedman’s Pre-Calculus Senior Spencer Brown is a TA for Lisa Goldsmith’s physiology class, is glad to be a part of the energy. class. Goldsmith likes to give him jobs other than just grading “I wanted to TI for a class where kids are learning in a positive papers. environment,” Samson said. “Sometimes I do arts and crafts for Ms. Goldsmith,” Brown said. “I Holland recommends being a TA or a TI because of how beneficial just made pumpkins a few days ago.” the experience has been for him. Brown chose to TA for Goldsmith because of how much he “It’s nice just to turn your brain off of academics, but you can still enjoyed her class last year. get things done and be productive,” Holland said. “I really enjoy it.” “TAing is pretty cool, especially if you have a teacher you like,” Brown said. “And Ms. G is one of my favorite teachers.”

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The highest recorded temperature at Saguaro National Park was 117 degrees Fahrenheit in 1990. Reptiles that can be found in the desert of Saguaro National Park include desert spiny lizards, western coral snakes, gila monsters, rattlesnakes (six known species), eastern collared lizards and desert tortoises. Birds that can be found in Saguaro National Park include Mexican jays, northern goshawks, gila woodpeckers, roadrunners, and yellow-eyed juncos. There are etched petroglyphs in Saguaro National Park, dating back as far as thousands of years ago. These etchings in the rock can be seen all around the park but visitors are asked not to touch them as natural oils from hands can damage the ancient etchings. Visitors to Saguaro National Park can camp, hike, bike, birdwatch, search for petroglyphs and visit the museum/zoo just outside the park.

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A rainbow peaks (top center) above a narrow road. A (bottom right) fiery and colorful red sunset displays in the park. The sun shines behind a cactus (bottom left).

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oming to America from another country can be daunting. Language is not the only barrier— there is also the problem of a new culture, finding friendships, and feeling like a part of a community. Arthur Tinha is a foreign exchange student. He is staying in America in order to test his English skills. “Whenever you start learning English, the end goal is to show how much you’ve learned by living in an English speaking environment,” Tinha said. “It was always kind of my main objective to travel and live abroad.” Granite Bay High School sophomore, Sam Zhou, moved to America permanently because China couldn’t provide him the resources and opportunities to reach his ambitious goals. True to the saying, Zhou came in to pursuit the American Dream. Zhou isn’t new to the American lifestyle. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and moved back to China in first grade. Even in China, Zhou attended an

international school. The style of teaching at an international school runs parallel to the American style of teaching. “Their education was totally American, so I’m familiar to the education system,” Zhou said. Zhou is currently staying with a Chinese family in the Granite Bay area. They are hosting him until his parents come back to America. “(Zhou’s) parents cannot accompany him right now,” Maowen Hu, his host mother, said. “So they asked (my family) to help for a short period of time.” Both Tinha and Zhou said that school at Granite Bay High School is easier than the rigorous coursework they faced in Chinese schooling. “School is easier than back in (China) because of the different school system,” Tinha said. “Only having to take four classes makes (school) much more simple.” Zhou agrees that GBHS is nothing in comparison to the difficulty of Chinese schooling. “(There was) loads of homework back home,” Zhou said. “Students work (on) average until 2 am at night.” Zhou says that because of this,

he doesn’t feel quite as much pressure at GBHS in comparison. Hu, Zhou’s host mother, agrees that Zhou is excelling academically because he has a strong sense of what he wants to achieve in his future. “He is a hardworking student who gets excellent grades,” Hu said. Although academics didn’t pose a problem for Zhou, the transition was still hard. One of the things Zhou misses most is Chinese food, a strong part of his identity. He relates food to his family. “I use to go out with my family every Friday to all kinds of restaurants,” Zhou said. “We would never get sick of the flavors.” However this is only one example of Zhou having to leave behind the familiar. Perhaps most of all, Zhou misses all the people that have influenced him and shaped him into the person he is today. “I really miss my family and my friends in China,” Zhou said. “I miss every one of them.” Zhou says he felt this sadness since the moment he boarded the plane from China to the United

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International students risk it all by leaving the place they’ve been accustomed to for the majority of their life time. By stepping out of their comfort zone, they hope to achieve success in the new environment. States. “It’s like I left everything behind, everything that I have built up in the past eight years in China,” Zhou said. Although Zhou could get new friends, he finds it hard to socialize with others. The culture of making friends in China is different than how people form friendships in

America. Zhou, who played badminton for three years prior to moving, hopes to find friends through badminton in America. However, this thought process proved problematic. “It appears as if there isn’t a sports team for (badminton),” Zhou said. Despite all the challenges, Zhou

Faculty Focus What did you start out teaching? I started out teaching Spanish 1 and Spanish 2.

parents and kids have been asking for dance and at that time, Woodcreek and Roseville High School had dance programs. So he came to me and said, “I know you minored in dance”, and at that time, I was a professional dancer for the Sacramento Kings, and I taught throughout college. So I started teaching (the class).

Why did you switch from Spanish to Dance? A couple years in, the principal had said

Why do you love dance? I love that every semester I get to be creative and create new stuff, so it is always

How long have you been teaching? I’ve taught for 20 years at Granite Bay High School

exciting to start off thinking what the show will be like that semester. It is all new choreography, meeting new students and finding out their talent. I get to have close relationships with my students, because once they start, I get to hook them in and make them stay, so I love the personal relationships.

came to America with a purpose. Although only a sophomore, Zhou is motivated by the prospect of college. “(I’ve) always dreamed of studying economics in Stanford. It’s unrealistic sometimes, but I’ll try my best to achieve what I want.” Zhou said.

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Black friday is coming soon

Shoppers look forward to the biggest retail day of the year

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Student and faculty anticipate the upcoming Black Friday and are excited to snatch some amazing deals.

BY LINDSEY ZABELL

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t’s the day Americans eagerly await for all year long. It’s the day you prepare for by stashing months worth of paychecks or doing weeks full of extensive research. It’s Black Friday. Black Friday is where fights will break out over flat screen TVs, but it’s okay because it’s all in the name of getting door-busting deals. On Black Friday, some may even ditch their Thanksgiving family dinner a few hours early just to snag a prime

spot in line. Historically being busiest shopping day of the new year, in 2017, Black Friday had 51 million eager shoppers shop in-store only, according to Fortune. But ever since 2015, the Black Friday appeal has dropped significantly with the amount of shoppers in stores decreasing by 4 percent from 2016 to 2017. Senior Maggie Milburn goes Black Friday shopping every year and has witnessed the drop of the in-store Black Friday shopping appeal. The prime reason for the decline in

participation could be attributed to one thing and one thing only– the inevitable rise of online shopping. “More people buy things online and don’t go out on Black Friday to buy things from a real store,” Milburn said. Senior Zach Moes experienced Black Friday first hand while working at Target in 2017. With Target being one of the most popular stores on Black Friday, crowds were expected to be nothing short of hectic. “It was my first year and I completely expected it to be terrible,” Moes said. “And I was completely right.”

Lifestyle B5 In the midst of full-grown adults in combat over unforgettable deals, tensions can become very high. “The main things I noticed was everyone was either tired or (rude),” Moes said. Along with Milburn, Moes thinks online shopping has changed the way shoppers view shopping in stores. “Online is just the quickest and easiest thing,” Moes said. “I can completely see why everyone does it.” With access to online stores such as Amazon, eBay, and Walmart, the dreadful thought of waiting in lines all night becomes completely eliminated. Despite the simplicity online shopping brings, many continue to instore Black Friday shop solely for the tradition. “I’ve gone for the past 4 years,” Milburn says. “Me and my friend made it a tradition during freshman year.” Unlike huge retailers such as Target or Walmart who depend on this day to bring in a large amount of revenue, some smaller stores don’t even bother doing Black Friday at all. Home Goods is one of many wellknown stores that does not participate in this annual holiday. “(Home Goods) gets a lot of stuff from all over the world,” current Home Goods employee, Blanche Yeaton, said. “We buy the overstock from other stores like Macy’s.” Because top vendors buy too much supply, Home Goods is able to go and buy the leftover inventory for a much lower price. “They get it at a lower cost cause they buy so much,” Yeaton said. Due to the stock already being marked down, there is no reason to have any additional Black Friday sales. Whether it be for tradition, deals, or even in some cases not at all, Black Friday continues to be a very ortant part the holiday season for many.

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What is your go-to fall Starbucks drink? “My favorite Starbucks drink is a hot white chocolate mocha.”

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What is your go-to fall fashion piece? “My favorite fall fashion piece is oversized sweaters because they’re comfortable and easy.” What is your favorite fall activity? “My favorite fall activity is going to Apple Hills with my friends because it is a tradition.”

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Students guard themselves against the cold and flu

There are certain tips for avoiding winter sickness BY ANGELINA KOLOSEY

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he leaves are changing colors, the winds are getting cooler, and the days are shorter. The arrival of fall also brings the dreaded cold and flu season. Blankets and warm tea during this time not only serve people as seasonal necessities, but as necessities to relieve the coughing, sneezing, wheezing, fevers, shivering, and runny noses that come with either the cold or flu. Granite Bay High School has 2,071 students. With such a large amount of people on campus, bacteria and viruses are bound to be passed around and shared. “Usually I’ll get the cold with a cough and a fever,” GBHS junior Kat Tak said. During the fall and winter months, certain diseases and bacteria prosper when enclosed in tight spaces, an appropriate environment for the spreading of germs. The cold and flu are prominent during the fall and winter season. “It may have something to do with the ability of viruses to stay airborne longer in colder air,”GBHS Health and Wellness teacher John McLean said. It is not uncommon for a majority of students to get sick, but there are many important precautions that can still help individuals avoid an illness this year. “Wash your hands, sleep, (and) hydrate,” GBHS Nurse Mary Van Hoomissen said. “All of these things affect how well the immune system works.” A healthy immune system and proper nutrition

are key to keeping the body strong and able to fight against bacteria and viral illnesses. “Eat healthy, eat regularly, and get your flu shot,” Van Hoomissen said. “It really will boost the immune system.” Self care also plays a vital role in keeping your immune system strong. Sleep is an example of self care that many students seem to be lacking. “Sleep really affects our immune system, so (sleep deprivation causes) the cells of our immune system (to be) really slow,” Van Hoomissen said. “Sometimes our immune system doesn’t produce certain types of (illness preventing) cells until we do have an infection.” The flu, also known as influenza, is an illness that spreads through the air. The flu shot is a common form of prevention against the illness. “We don’t respect influenza very much, but it did kill about 80,000 people last year,” McLean said. There is a false and popular myth that the flu shot causes an individual to become sick with the flu. This myth prevents people from partaking in the helpful shot form of flu prevention. “Once you get the shot, it takes about two weeks for your immune system to build up to protect against (the flu),” Van Hoomissen said. “A lot of people get sick (after getting the shot) because they were exposed to the flu virus sometime before… the flu shot (kicked in).” Although the side effects of an illness are temporary, getting sick can affect many aspects of a student’s life for an even longer amount of time. “Colds can weaken your immune system making you more likely to contract other diseases. Colds are also the reason that people miss school days and get behind in their studies,” McLean said. In order to further prevent the spreading of the common cold and flu, it is important for ill students to stay home and return to school once they are re-

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lieved of their illness. “Don’t come to school if you’re running a fever,” Van Hoomissen said, “If you take Tylenol it’s the recommendation for the state of California that you’re 24 hours fever-free without taking a fever reducing medication before coming back to school.” It is also important for students to pay a visit to the school nurse if they start to feel ill throughout the school day. “If somebody is here sick at school encourage them (to) see the nurse,” Van Hoomissen said. There are students who are aware of the basic precautions they should be taking during the flu and cold season. “When my family’s sick I’ll like try to stay away and stuff like that, and wash my hands extra,” Tak said. “Other than that I’ll stop sharing food and stop being super close to other people.” Advocating helpful tips amongst friends can be an impactful way to inform fellow peers of further precautions they can take in order to avoid spreading germs. “If somebody is sharing a drink, if somebody you know (is using) anything that touches (their) mouth, hair, or eyes, (it) shouldn’t be shared,” Van Hoomissen said. According to a study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just teaching communities about the role hand washing plays in illness prevention reduced respiratory illnesses like colds in the general population by 16-21%. Being aware of what can be done in order to avoid an illness and knowing how to cautiously act in order to avoid infecting other individuals is proven to reduce the amount of people who get sick during the cold and flu season.

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Students and nurses on campus alike have their own strategies for avoiding sickness during important high school years.

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Obsessed with the

Outdoors

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Students share their love for spending time outside and admiring their surroundings BY MIA TAYLOR mtaylor.gazette@gmail.com

or some Granite Bay locals, the Galleria mall is an ideal destination. Others, however, prefer to experience the great outdoors by taking advantage of the many beautiful areas that we are lucky enough to live near. Appreciating nature’s beauty can be done through a variety of activities. For many students, nature offers a way to release stress from the demands of work or school. Senior Bethany Brooding prioritizes spending time outside during weekends and school breaks by traveling to her favorite local spots and venturing out of state. “ I love hiking in Point Reyes and Alpine Lake,” Brooding said,

“Bend Oregon is also one of my favorite places to go. It’s one of the most beautiful trails I have ever backpacked because of how lush and green it is.” Originally introduced by her parents who enjoy many outdoor activities including hiking, biking, running and backpacking, Brooding has developed her own love for nature. “ My family has always enjoyed the outdoors so being exposed to camping and hiking trips at a young age allowed me to develop my own appreciation for being outside,” Brooding said. Brooding’s passion for the outdoors stems from the impact it has on her mental health. “Whenever I’m outside hiking or doing any other activity, I feel at peace,” Brooding said. “It

brings me a sense of clarity being able to embrace my surroundings and think about things I otherwise wouldn’t have time to do” For Brooding, nature has always been close to her heart. “ I can remember in first grade I wrote on an “All About Me” paper that my dream job was to be a park ranger.” Now hoping to study environmental science and pursue environmental law at Humboldt State, Brooding’s passion for the outdoors continues to have a significant impact on her life. Similarly, Victoria Macres, a well-achieved girl scout, also shares an appreciation for the outdoors. “ I love going out to Tahoe whether it be to hike, swim or take photos of wildlife and the

beautiful views.” Macres said, “ Whenever I’m doing these activities, I can really admire the earth’s beauty.” Her passion for the outdoors has led her on many adventures with her girl scouts group as well as on trips with her family and friends throughout California and Costa Rica. “ I cherish time spent outside because it’s an experience I can look back on when I’m older,” Macres said. (It also) brings me happiness in the moment.” Additionally, Meryl Isaacson takes advantage of the many activities that can be done in nature both by herself and with friends. “ I love to hammock, hike, camp, and swim,” Isaacson said. “I typically hammock and swim at Folsom Lake and then go hiking either in Auburn or Tahoe. Isaacson enjoys her time spent outside and views it as a way to positively affect her mental and physical health.

“ I think spending time outdoors, especially alone, allows me to relax because I can just sit still and listen to the nature around me.” Isaacson said. “Also it’s important to be active and a lot of the activities I enjoy involve some form of physical activity.” Similar to Brooding and Macres, Isaacson’s admiration for the outdoors was influenced by her parents. “ My family loves the outdoors and has made sure I share that love through our hiking and camping trips.” Isaacson said. Whatever the activity, taking time to appreciate all the benefits the outdoors provides can have a positive impact on mental and physical health. Especially living in a location accessible to the coast and mountains, there’s no excuse to spend another weekend indoors.

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More respect for recreational sports needed

s a child, I played a variety of recreational sports. Growing up, I joined a rec soccer team, became a member the swim team at my local gym and tennis club, took part in many local volleyball camps, played on a basketball team for the Jr. Grizzlies, and completed a few sporadic tennis clinics. And while my younger self wasn’t necessarily a child prodigy of any sport, playing multiple promoted a growing sense of confidence and contentment. Recreational sports allowed me to experience different athletic dynamics, and to thrive as an average, yet well-rounded athlete. As I transitioned to middle school, I made the choice to play only volleyball and soccer. After hours of extra practice I made the competitive Granite Bay FC club soccer team, and the traveling “power” volleyball team of a club named Synergy Force. Volleyball was my passion, but with every three hour practice and tournament, I found that my feelings towards the sport began to fizzle out. I traveled each and every weekend for volleyball. There were tournaments that took place in Redwood city, San Mateo, and even Los Angeles on a regular basis. I grew frustrated that I was forced to dedicate the majority of my time to volleyball, when I still wanted to play competitive soccer. I made the decision to quit volleyball, but I was upset that I was forced to give up one sport only because its level of intensity, not because I disliked it. At GBHS, our athletics not only make up a huge aspect of school culture, but act as a factor that binds the community together. I know many students who feel as if one must be on the highest level of a sport to achieve an athletic status within our community. This stigma has prevented people from realizing that recreational sports allow us to remain playing a sport we love on a more relaxed, (and affordable) level. Last summer I decided to swim for the Granite Bay Gators, because I missed swimming and the great workout I gained during swim practices. It was a mellow yet challenging activity that let me revisit a sport I loved, without harsh commitments that demanded the majority of my time. The relaxed nature of recreational sports is one we should value. These sports enable us to connect with others through an enjoyable and athletic outlet, while being able to take part in other activities and extracurriculars. I look forward to playing multiple recreational sports in college as a way to make new friends and continue doing what I love.

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Sidney Stipanovich, a senior, is a Sports editor.

The boys’ varsity water polo team runs through a drill during a fourth period athletic P.E. practice in preparation for future league games and tournaments.

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Cruising through the chlorine

A rigorous schedule and hard work results in immense success for boys’ water polo

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en's water polo at Granite Bay High School has fostered a tradition of excellence for several years. Producing top notch athletes that are currently attending division one schools for the sport and current members of the national team, this caliber of excellence does not come easy.

The amount of time and dedication that it takes to be the best at any sport is tremendous. However, Granite Bay water polo is held to the highest standard. Winning the league championship eleven

years in a row does not come without massive amounts of hard work and unparalleled dedication to everything about the game. In addition to practice five days a week, there are games and

tournaments during the weekends. Morning practice two days a week from 5:30-7:15 a.m. is also part of the grind as a polo player. The boys are expected to have the amount of dedication and commitment as the training entails. “Polo is a massive commitment, we practice everyday around four hours a day” said Parker Manis, a junior on the men's varsity team. There is also a 4th period athletic Physical Education that the boys on the varsity team are expected to take, which requires a fourth period practice every day. “Practice for me everyday is from 1:20 to about 4:30 or 5 p.m.” said Manis. As anyone could draw conclusions about polo one could

agree it's extremely time consuming. As students in high school thinking about what our next steps in life are, most want to be well rounded and do things outside of a sport or an extracurricular. Anders Hartman is a senior at Granite Bay High that was thinking outside the pool, and had to make the decision to quit water polo because of the time it took away from him becoming a firefighter. “I just couldn't do fire (career and technical education) and polo, and my coach would accommodate both so I decided CTE was more important,” said Hartman. With the tremendous commit-

ment required for water polo there is no secret to being the best, it's done through perseverance and hard work on a regular basis. Being a member of one of the most victorious water polo teams in the area comes at a cost. Hours spent in the pool, sore bodies and missed out free time are all a part of the package when you're working for something that is greater than yourself; your team. The men's water polo program at Granite Bay High School has been an unstoppable in past years and will continue to be a force to be reckoned with for several years to come.

Sophomore dodges new recruitment rule Emma Schafer verbally commits to UC Davis before new NCAA regulation is implemented BY MAYA SNOW

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niversity of California Davis is one of the top colleges of California. A sophomore from Granite Bay High School has verbally committed to UC Davis. Emma Schafer, who has been playing soccer for nine years, is a talented soccer player and a determined girl. “This is my third season being (Emma’s) coach directly," said Schafer’s soccer coach, Ron Benjamin. "Before that I was the director of coaching for Placer United Soccer Club, so I have known her for a long time.” Emma began her contact with the university months before her verbal commitment. “Originally, I contacted (UC Davis) about a year and a half ago,” said Schafer. “I sent an email about a showcase and

(the recruiters) showed up. After that, I sent a thank you email and set up an unofficial visit where I went on campus and got to know some of the coaches.” Coaches often play a key role in the system of recruiting young players. “I was very involved in the recruitment process. One of my main jobs within our soccer club is being the college recruiting coordinator, (but) a majority of the work lies on the players,” said Benjamin. “Emma did a fantastic job staying on top of things during her recruiting process. She had over fifteen schools that were seriously interested in her." According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, schools are not allowed to set up unofficial visits before September first of the athletes’ junior year. Luckily, Emma contacted the school and set up the interview before April 25th 2018, which is

when the rule change was made. The NCAA doesn’t want schools to contact the student athletes before the junior year because they do not want the schools to be offering the students money way too early. “UC Davis offered me money, but I am not allowed to say how much,” said Schafer. UC Davis was not the only school interested in Emma. “Cal Poly, USF, and a couple of schools on the east coast.” said Schafer. There were many factors that convinced Emma to pick UC Davis over the other schools that wanted her at their campuses. “I like Davis’ biomedical engineering program,” said Schafer. “ I also know the coaches, who helped persuade me to go to Davis. Also, (the school) is close to home.” Emma has worked hard to get to where she is now. “Emma is a perfectionist and likes to do things the right way,” said Benjamin. “Her coachability is off the charts.”

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Emma Schafer dribbles the ball during a soccer game at the summer developmental academy showcase in her final game of the 2017-2018 academy season.

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Varsity wrestler Nolan Stabbert, coached by Cooley, competes in a match against Rocklin High School.

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ranite Bay athletics have been long charact Granite Bay athletics have long been characterized not only by the star power on the field, but by the coaches that stand behind them. Robert Cooley is one of these coaches. Cooley has been involved on the GBHS campus for years coaching wrestling, but his career with wrestling has been longer. “I first started (wrestling) around middle school,” Cooley said. Cooley began to fully immerse himself into the sport in high school. “I wrestled in Oregon, which was a pretty good state for the sport at that time. I did pretty good. I went to (the state championship),” Cooley said. Cooley then got into officiating wrestling tournaments after high school, something that peaked

his interest. “I was pretty good at it,” Cooley said. “I understood how a match should work, calls that had to be made were made no matter who I was officiating for, and now as a coach, those are the refs we appreciate,” Cooley said. What made Cooley popular as a ref is what also entices wrestlers in the sport now. “I think what makes a good referee is consistency. They are deciding what happens in national level tournaments. They are very important,” senior Kai Niimi said. Niimi had been coached by Cooley since his freshman year. Cooley has coached many great wrestlers through his 15 years at GBHS, one of them being Teague Dilbeck, a wrestler at Colorado School of Mines. “Cooley coached me for years alongside the other Granite Bay coaches,” Dilbeck said. “He is one of the coaches that has influenced me the most as a wrestler

and a person.” Dilbeck admittance into Colorado School of Mines was largely due to Cooley’s help. “Cooley won’t yell at you to make you wrestle. He wants you to wrestle because the fact you want to wrestle,” Dilbeck said. Cooley’s unique coaching style is more effective for his wrestlers than an aggressive approach. “I have been around a lot of coaches that are really yelling heavily and will just be on your back, which can make someone burn out really fast,” Dilbeck said. “Cooley is just the opposite of that.” The mentality that Cooley instills into his wrestlers creates the high-win record that the Granite Bay wrestling team is known for. Now Cooley is just enjoying coaching the sport. “Things go smoothly now at Granite Bay,” Cooley said. “I love the sport and so do the kids. That’s what makes it great.”

FAN OF THE MONTH: Roe roots for his talented teams BY AKHIL SHAH

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Standout senior Bradley Roe excels as a student and fan with the Granite Bay High School Grizzlies. In his four years at GBHS, Roe has established his presence at most home games for sports like basketball and football. “I’ve attended all the home football games this year,” Roe said. Roe enjoys cheering for his football team on Friday nights. “I’ve lived here (Granite Bay) my whole life so Granite Bay football and high school sports have been a big aspect of growing up here,” Roe said. Win or lose, Roe can be counted on to support his

school and representing the Tribe at games. “The game against Grant was probably my favorite,” Roe said. “It was really close and went into overtime. The game was exciting to watch even though we lost.” Roe does an exceptional job at going out of his way to match every Tribe theme and show his school spirit. “Our very first game of the year was really cool because it was decades themed and we had our dance after. It was fun to be dressed up with the rest of the Tribe,” Roe said. Another prominent sport which Roe enjoys watching at his home school is basketball.

“I like basketball a lot too, probably the most,” Roe said. As the final high school basketball season approaches this year’s seniors, Roe is ecstatic to participate in those activities as well. “We dress up for those games as well. The game is so much more up close and personal, the Tribe really gets into it and it’s a lot of fun as well,” Roe said. Outside of school sports, Roe enjoys watching college football. “That’s my sport for sure. Ole Miss rebels are my favorite team. We’re having a rough year but I still support them,” Roe said. Roe is looking forward to the start of basketball season to enjoy his last high school games.

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Senior Bradley Roe loves being in the Tribe with his friends.

Referees reprimanded for disputed calls Players and coaches must understand referees only control games to an extent BY LANDEN ACOSTA

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here’s no ball game without the sometimes hated, but absolutely necessary, referee. The referee has been an essential part of every high school sports game for decades. Entrusted to officiate the outcome of every play on the field and court, referees not only judge each play, but are judged themselves for the way they officiate the game. Referees can substantially affect which team wins the game because of their authority over how the game is ran. Specifically, in boys’ volleyball and football, the referee must be unbiased throughout the entire game and must remain unswayed by jaunting statements

made by coaches, the fans or players. If the referees have any personal relationship with the players, fans or coaches, they cannot let it affect how they would officiate the game in any way. “Fair decisions and not being biased, for the most part, in the way they officiate the games are good,” sophomore Matthew Ross said. Boys’ volleyball has many different variables in which a referee can be considered good or bad. Playing volleyball at Granite Bay High School for four years, and as well at Pepperdine University, Tyler Jaynes is currently a coach for the GBHS boys’ volleyball program. “Some of the rules of volleyball are a little judgemental, depending on the level of play: high school, college or beyond,”

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Jaynes said. “Usually at the high school level it’s less strict.” In the world of boys’ volleyball, there are many different things a team can be fouled on: rotations, in bounds, contact with the net or unruly coaches and players. “You know, coaches get rowdy and referees are allowed to eject them from the game,” Ross said. “Anytime the coach will make calls at the referee, they can get carded because they are supposed to talk to him through the team captain, but in the heat of the moment they don’t always obey that rule.” The referee has control over the game to a certain extent, however, Jaynes feels that the best team will win in the end, regardless of the calls. “A lot of times people will get frustrated at the referees because the game didn’t go their way, but I believe that you and your team have control of your destiny,” Jaynes said. “Regardless if a ref makes a good call or one you don’t agree with, it’s you and your team’s mission to play well

enough as a team that (the referees) don’t have a say over who really wins or loses.” The pressure that is bestowed upon the referee is daunting. There must be compassion for referees in any sport because they may still be learning the rules of their role. “They are being looked at by the coaches, players, parents and everyone’s eyes are on them,” Jaynes said. “Even if there’s a call you don’t agree with, it happens. People make mistakes.” Experience is definitely a factor in the caliber of the referees’ calls as well. “You may get a ref who has been doing it for two years and then you might get one who has been doing it for ten,” Ross said. The job of officiating a game can be nerve-racking as well as intimidating. There is a level of compassion and understanding towards referees that is absent. Everything is a learning experience, especially when making the decisions referees must.

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GBHS clinches fourth seed in Division 2 playoffs Varsity football reaches postseason after going 5-5 overall and 3-3 in SFL

he fall sports season at Granite Bay High school has begun to wrap up, just in time for some exciting playoff action from the Grizzlies. Last year’s section champion varsity football team set high standards for this year’s players. The varsity squad finished the regular season with a 4-5 record, just making their way into playoff contention. Despite their regular season record, varsity football increased their chances of making playoffs by squeezing out an impressive victory against Oak Ridge and securing their seed placement with a strong win over Rocklin. The season-altering game against Oak Ridge went into overtime, with the Grizzlies pulling away an exciting 2524 victory over the highly-ranked Oak Ridge team. Senior varsity captain, Jacob Ellis, believes in his team’s chances of climbing up the bracket in playoffs. “After we beat Oakridge I feel that we are more capable of getting more wins and continuing on to sections,” Ellis said. “I think our team deserves to be in playoff contention.” Josh Yeargin, another captain on the varsity team, also is confident in his

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team’s abilities to succeed postseason. “We’ve been doing pretty well for a team who had a lot of starters hurt for the majority of the year,” Yeargin said. “Now we have a lot of our starters back.” One of several starters who was injured early in the year is senior Andrew Martinez. “We have a good chance now because everyone who was injured is back better than ever,” Martinez said. “Having our full team for playoffs puts us in a very good position. I can’t wait to see what we can all do with full strength on the field.” Martinez further added that playoffs are still going to be a hard feat to get through, because of the new league this year with very tough competition. “It will still be tough of course, but I think we can still work really hard because that’s what we have been doing this whole season,” Martinez said. “It all comes down to that we have to want it more than our opponent, and really put our minds to it. I think if we do that we should beat whoever regardless of who they are.” However, the question still remains what type of competition the team should expect. Senior Tannen Vagle explained what type of competition football will prepare for in this year’s

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Number 4 Jacob Ellis lines up as a slot reciever on offense against a league matchup against arch rival Del Oro High School. Ellis is a varsity captain and two way player, leading the SFL in several defensive categories

2018 Division II playoff rounds. “It seems like as a team we have been struggling on the field,” Vagle said. “but if you take into account all the injuries we’ve had, and the new teams in our

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league, we can infer that playoffs is only going to get even more tough with teams who want to get to state.” Senior Bryce Van Order loves his team despite their record or the outcome

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of playoffs “I would like to try to make it to sections, but if we don’t, that’s okay,” Van Order said. “I still had a great time playing with all of my brothers this year.”

Stinson steps up to the plate in school and on the baseball field BY EMILY HANSEN

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Jack Stinson, a senior at Granite Bay High School, is a prime example of dedicated athleticism. Not only is Stinson an avid baseball player; he is also the president of the first Granite Bay High School Spikeball Club. An outfielder for the GBHS varsity baseball team, Stinson has been playing for 15 years. “I enjoy the mental aspect of the game,” Stinson said. “Even though it’s very physical, you also have to be mentally tough to be able to stay in it for the duration of the game.” At times, Stinson can feel a bit overwhelmed trying to balance school and baseball, especially when game days and test days concur. When he is not playing baseball, Stinson works ahead in school to prevent falling behind. Any outside stress is left in the dugout when Stinson steps up to the plate. “When I play baseball I just lose track of everything else,” Stinson said. “I can immerse myself in the game, which makes it easier for me

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Senior excels as an athlete, student and founder of an exciting new school club to focus.” Stinson hopes to continue his passion for playing baseball in college. “I want to play intramurals, but I don’t see myself playing at a collegiate level,” Stinson said. Stinson has also demonstrated initiative and innovation by using the Spikeball Club to help raise money for others. “We run local tournaments to help fundraise other clubs at Granite Bay,” Stinson said. “We just did a non-profit tournament with the Thirst Project at Granite Bay and we had 30 people come out.” Stinson’s altruistic ambition and athletic attributes are indicative of what it truly means to be a team player.

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Teams proudly finish fall season BY KABE TEAGUE

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Girls’ Golf The girls’ golf team has had a great season winning league for the fourth year in a row. Shooting individually a 67, senior captain Vanessa Richani said, “I think it’s been a great season. I had so much fun for my last season and I think all the girls really bonded this year.”

Girls’ Tennis The tennis girls have been working hard to uphold a solid record of 9-5. With very competitive games in the near future, the Grizzlies are looking for another successful season. “Our chances of going far in playoffs are very good this year because the highest ranked teams play the lowest ranked,” senior captain Kyla Miyashiro said. “I think we’ll do better this year. Our freshmen have played really well this year and I think we’ve grown a lot since last year, so I’m looking forward to our next games.”

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Cross Country The cross country team still has a lot of hard work left in the season as the team prepares for subsections and sections. “Our season has gone pretty well and we’re hoping that we can finish strong heading into the final meets of the year,” sophomore Becky Klusnick said.

Girls’ Water polo With a very impressive record of 13-7, the Grizzlies are also headed to playoffs in the pools. The ladies are undefeated in league and fired up heading into playoffs. “Playoffs is my favorite time of the year because the crowd gets way more into it,” senior Valerie Pedersen said. “I’m pretty confident we’ll make our mark in sections this year, but anything could happen.”

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Boys’ Water polo This season came with dissapointment for the boy’s water polo squad as they lost the SFL for the first time since 2006. After going 17-11 overall, and 5-2 in league, the boys are in division 2 playoffs.

Cheerleading As the season filled with performances and routines comes to an end, the cheerleaders reflect on the great memories made. The ladies had a great season cheering on the football teams. “Being at the games with all of my friends and experiencing all of the events with them for four years has been amazing,” senior Sofia Novaresi said. “It’s kind of sad this is our last year together after four years so we’re trying to cherish every moment.” Gazette photo | Sidney Stipanovich

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The girls, ending their season 13-20, had a great time, which, despite their record, was full of successes. “The season was fun,” senior Reagan Tonda said. “It was the last season for many of us on the team and we tried to make it as fun as we could.”

together after defeating rival Oak Ridge High School in an overtime thriller victory. Rachel Finthswait, middle top left, defends a goal against Del Oro High School on the varsity girls’ water polo senior night. Senior Brenna Johnson, middle top right, practices serving at practice. The girls’ varsity volleyball team, bottom middle, comes together after winning a point against Whitney. Junior Cobe Weeks ,starting wide receiver for the Grizzlies, bottom left, watches from the sidelines as the Grizzly defense attempts to take the Oak Ridge offense off the field.

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As the football season heads into playoffs, the team holds a record of 4-5. Beating some impressive schools, the guys are confident heading into their first round of playoffs. “I think we’re 100% ready for playoffs,” senior wide receiver/wide receiver Ryan Pizzo said. “The losses that we had early on in the season have definitely helped us stick together and fight for one another. We have a lot of grit and fight.” Gazette photo | Sydney Sewell

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y favorite scene in Annie is the scene spread joy at school. I never know what someset in the orphanage. one else is going through, so sometimes a smile Surrounded by other orphans covered could make a small difference in someone’s day. singing, Annie belts out a chord I’ll never forget. As a teenager in high school, I see many dif“You’re never fully dressed without a smiiiiile,” ferent faces in the hallways of GBHS. Not all of as she beams into the camera. them are happy. I believe that we should strive Annie is so blissfully unaware of the bad to help make our fellow classmates here feel a around her and chooses to smile through her little more welcomed and included at school. problems. I think we can all learn a lesson about Making our school feel more inclusive can imoptimism from Annie. pact many students’ lives and help students with Annie is one of many examples that show that a their confidence at school. smile is a necessity every day. Annie helps us see Like Annie, I think that a smile is as necessary that there is something valuable about a smile – a as clothing each day. Without it, we would look bhamilton.gazette@gmail.com smile should be important to everyone. out of place and feel uncomfortable. A smile can be something that you may not rePhysically, we have a subconscious will to alize makes an impact, but a smile is a great way to show others smile when we see others smiles. It spreads happiness to others your true happiness. without even saying a word. I believe that a smile at someone could change a stranger’s day I believe that the wisest people value the gestures of being nice or give them that boost of happiness they needed. and spreading joy wherever you go. An interesting fact about smiles- all of them are different. EvAs Mother Teresa, one of my personal idols, once said, “I will eryone has a great smile, it just depends on the person to show it. never understand all the good that a simple smile can accomWho knows? Maybe your smile just helped someone else’s day. plish.” Another interesting fact about smiling – the wider your smile is, I agree completely. the longer your life is going to be. So, next time you find yourself frowning, think about all the Anyways, frowning does take more effort on your facial musbenefits of smiling and show the world your grin. cles and can give you frown lines and wrinkles later on in life. When you’re walking down a street and see someone that looks Who wants wrinkles and a shorter life? Nobody. like they could use a little cheering up, maybe a smile is all they Smiling, in general, is also scientifically proven to prolong need. *** one’s life. One simple act can extend our lives and help others at Bella Hamilton, a senior, is a Gazette greenscreen editor. once – hitting two birds with one stone. My daily goal for myself is to smile to five new people and just

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Thanksgiving Turkey? More like tofu. Vegans and vegetarians ‘lettuce’ know how they feast on Thanksgiving

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or years, the typical Thanksgiving tradition has been for people to stuff their stomachs with scrumptious turkey until they can’t eat anymore. However, with a rise in vegetarians and vegans, a few of these traditional foods are no longer viable options for them.

Senior Bethany Brooding has been a vegetarian since she was 8 years old, and has been vegan since she was 13, she has celebrated meatless Thanksgivings for as long as she can remember. “My Thanksgivings have always been pretty nontraditional, just because my family has also been vegetarian for so long,” Brooding said. “So I haven’t had the classic turkey since I was a very young age.” Unlike Brooding, local vegan Cayla Quinn, a senior, grew up celebrating more conventional Thanksgivings with her family. “We’re traditionalists,” Quinn said. “So before I went vegan, it was just the typical American Thanksgiving, lots of football.” After Quinn made the switch to a vegan diet, she was still able to have a very similar experience to before. “I just have to go out of my way to find good vegan alternatives so (that) my non-vegan brother doesn’t

hate me,” Quinn said. Junior Kendyl Kring described a few meatless alternatives. “I either just don’t eat the turkey and eat more of the side dishes,” Kring said, “or I get fake turkey from Whole Foods.” Vegetarian Chemistry teacher Elizabeth Henderson’s favorite turkey replacement is a grain based meat substitute Field Roast. “The rest of the family still eats meat,” Henderson said, “so we end up bringing our own little field roast, which is super tasty.” For larger vegetarian families, Henderson recommends a Mushroom Wellington. “It’s a puff pastry wrapped around a mushroom pâté, ‘meat,’ filling with spinach and cranberries and blue or gorgonzola cheese,” Henderson said. “It looks beautiful on the table and pairs well with a roasted

butternut or acorn squash. Most of my family didn’t even realize it was mushroom meat.” That being said, Henderson prefers to eat more of the side dishes than to focus on the main course. “We usually just leave out the turkey and prepare side dishes (that are) non-dairy so everyone can enjoy them,” Henderson said. “Most of the sides are already veggie friendly, (they) just need a minor adjustment.” Brooding also prefers the side dishes to the main course. “For me, it’s not so much substituting (for turkey) as it is enhancing the other dishes that can be vegetarian,” Brooding said. For example, Brooding has a recipe for a delicious stuffing, which includes lots of vegetables and even apples. She also recommends a sweet potato soup, with grilled sage and other spices. However, like Henderson, Brooding acknowledges that turkey is an important tradition for many Americans, and offered some possible alternatives to turkey. “If you want to focus on a big centerpiece, you can actually make your own roasts,” Brooding said. “I’ve seen people basting these huge cauliflower heads and add so many spices, so it is definitely doable.” Brooding supports the recent trend of vegetarian and alternative foods. “I think it’s great when people enjoy a vegan meal here or a vegetarian meal there,” Brooding said. “It doesn’t have to confine you to one diet.”

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Life is what you bake it Whole Foods BY ANGELINA KOLOSEY akolosey.gazette@gmail.com

hole Foods is known as a local grocery store, but it also earns double star points from me for it’s amazing bakery section full of many delicious danishes, pastries, cookies and cakes. The bakery section is not hard to locate, for as soon as you walk into the grocery stores your eyes are met with the whole right portion of desserts and baked goods. I have purchased some desserts from the Whole Foods bakery before, but this was my first time getting a baked good. The goods were displayed in glass, clean cabinets that provided a sanitary means of choosing which goods I wanted with napkins and to go boxes. I had a hard time choosing between a danish, croissant and vegan donut. I decided to go with an apricot and almond danish which cost me $3. I took the danish, put it into a to go bag and carried it towards the cash register. After purchasing my danish a Whole Foods employee informed me that I could choose to heat up my danish in their microwave that was placed by a large seating area for customers to be able to enjoy their food at. I decided to heat up my danish and then sat down to enjoy it. The seating area was very large, clean and comfortable, it had colorful walls and many tables and chairs.

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Apple Hill The danish completely met my expectations– it was warm, flakey and fresh. The apricot brought an amazing sweet and sour taste, and the almond butter spread on in the center added an extra creamy flavor. The exterior of the danish was golden, flakey and buttery. I was satisfied with the environment, price and most importantly the taste. I would definitely recommend picking up some baked goods from the Whole Foods bakery section. There’s friendly service, variety in all kinds of baked goods and a nice and clean atmosphere. Not to mention everything is baked fresh, daily.

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weet, warm, apple-filled pies are an essential part of autumn, and once Apple Hill opens, my family makes it a point to visit Joan’s Apple Bakery on Delfino Farms. From Sept. 1 to Nov. 19, Friday through Monday, the bakery opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.. It was the perfect time for a relaxing outing. As anyone who has been to Apple Hill knows, it can get pretty packed very fast. And for us, Delfino Farms was blessedly uncrowded in the crisp morning air. Joan’s Apple Bakery is on the side of the road, securely established on a side-plateau of a grassy hill that runs into lush farmland. Their hill has a slope that’s steep enough to roll down, but flat enough to host a comfortable picnic. Their Walkin’ Pie is definitely their trademark pie, but they offer a variety of products, including more apple pies, cheesecakes, and a couple special baked good only available in September or November. But for me, it isn’t fall until my family buys a fresh Walkin’ Pie, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and their cider sauce. Delicious. However, on this trip I took a look at everything Joan’s Apple Bakery offered. This resulted in my family buying an apple crisp, a half gallon of Apple Cider, two caramel apples, and

a Walkin’ Pie for the ride back home. The apple crisp, apple cider, and the caramel apples were prepackaged, and the Walkin’ pie we bought for home was packaged in a clean cut brown paper box with a sticker on top. The apple crisp was good, and the caramel apples were cute, each garnished with a gummy worm. The apple cider complemented the Walkin’ Pie very nicely. There’s no indoor seating area for the bakery, but there are picnic tables all over the farm and even a covered patio area with stools. Delfino Farms is doing something right with their bakery, and I’m sure to be back next year for another helping of rich, apple-y happiness on a plate.

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Apple Hill features some of the best baked goods for fall time

Smallcakes

BY ASHLEY YUNG

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s a last minute change of plans, I decided to go to Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, as it was a convenient option at 4:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. Having never heard of Smallcakes before, I was surprised to find it in a popular plaza right next door to Noah’s Bagels and Starbucks – a small shop I had previously overlooked. Upon entering Smallcakes, I was greeted with small tables and chairs for children. The whole place seemed geared towards infants with toddler-sized tables and chairs. The decor seemed to be DIYed from the fluff of a girl’s pink tutu and atop a pink curtain was – no joke – two hanging stuffed animals. The aesthetic was reminiscent of an American Girl Doll store (although I doubt any girls would be running around with excitement at Smallcakes). When I saw the small selection of cupcakes at the counter, I wondered how Smallcakes had managed to

stay in business – there were perhaps only a dozen of options to choose from varied only by size. A handful of these options were already sold out. However, I wasn’t particularly angry because it was already late in the afternoon. Since I am allergic to chocolate, I ordered the little I could: a mini birthday cake vanilla cupcake and a mini blueberry cupcake. Feeling especially diabetic that day, I also ordered a “little” sized frozen yogurt. It physically pains me to call Smallcakes a “creamery” as they only had three “frozen yogurt” options. I use quotations intentionally because the frozen yogurt was nothing more than overpriced soft serve ice cream ($3) not nearly stacking up to its superior tasting and financially friendly Costco counterpart. The only redeemable quality about the “frozen yogurt” was the choice of toppings. But I was blinded by adoration of mochi topping which was probably bought from some manufacturer anyways. I perhaps attribute an entire star to the mini birthday cake vanilla cupcake. Being very tunnel-visioned, I felt completely in love for that fleeting single bite which came at a $1.75.

Let me preface myself by saying I hate cupcakes. Most particularly, I hate icing. However, the vanilla icing at Smallcakes was the softest and fluffiest I’ve ever tried. Eager to try more, I made the worst mistake. I bit into the blueberry cupcake. The fruit on the top was mushy and moist. The cupcake tasted like it had been out all day. The icing was artificial and dense. I suddenly wanted a glass of water to cleanse my mistreated taste buds. I perhaps would recommend Smallcakes to those who wants to buy overpriced cupcakes that are too dainty to have substance and are much prettier than they taste. So I’d have to say Gazette photo | Ashley Yung the target audience is basically nobody. Smallcakes is a small shop with both cupcakes and frozen yogurt

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current.

MIXTAPE - REAL SAD BOY HOURS

Artist of the Month Braden Wyrick

1) What was your inspiration of your piece? I wanted to make something meaningful for my best friend. 2) Why did you choose this piece?

Every time she puts it on I want her to know that I appreciate her. BY CYRUS MYNAR

3)Do you plan on continuing your art career in college?

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1. Slow Dancing in the Dark - Joji This song is a culmination of feelings from love to loss and being incomplete and not feeling good enough for the one you love. The song has a dreamy and downbeat tempo that doesn’t quite lull you to sleep but is oddly comforting, and has a feeling of sad nostalgia for a relationship that has come and gone.

I’m going to continue art to express myself, but not as a career.

2. What Redbone Would Sound Like If You Used to Know It - Childish Gambino/Gotye This mashup is one that sad boys desperately needed, the combination of Donald Glover’s iconic sound with Gotye’s saddening and relatable lyrics are the perfection combination for anyone trying to indulge in some self-pity as you try to explain why you’re right and they were wrong for leaving you. 3. Souk Eye - Gorillaz While the sad boy vibe might not hit you right away, if you let the tone and melancholy sound wash over you, you can really feel the pain in Albarn’s voice. Souk Eye is the perfect sad boy song, the lyrics are confusing and dark making you feel a certain kind of sadness,similar to the confusion you feel as to why the person left you. 4. Can’t Get Over You - Joji ft. Clams Casino This song is almost a direct sequel to Slow Dancing in the Dark. Can’t Get Over You, with it’s more upbeat attitude seems to say that you should take back the person you love, because even if you aren’t good enough, you can be and you will be.

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FRESHMAN 2022 v s. VS. SENIOR 2019 What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Cian: We have all of our family that we normally don’t get to see over, and that’s just fun getting to see the family. Chase: My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is sitting around with the family and watching football What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? Cian: Mashed potatoes so I can make a swimming pool with the gravy. Chase: The stuffing out of the turkey.

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 Cian Teague, GBHS freshman.

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 Chase Garmon, GBHS senior.

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story time.

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est ooks to read this fall.

Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens

ovember is the month of Thanksgiving, a time for appreciating what you have, whether it be a roof over your head or a warm Thanksgiving dinner. Another novel with a movie adaptation, Oliver Twist is another classic, one of Charles Dickens most famous works. It revolves around a young, underprivileged boy Oliver Twist,

who goes from being a starved workhouse orphan to the adopted child of a generous and wealthy man. His story is incredibly heartwarming with a picturesque ending, yet his circumstances at the beginning are so unfortunate that it forces you to be thankful for what you have, especially the Thanksgiving dinner just waiting to be consumed on Nov. 24.

BY BELLA KHOR

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Dead Poets Society

By N.H. Kleinbaum

his book is a bit unusual as it is a book based off a film instead of the other way around. Dead Poets Society centers around two boys, Neil and Todd, who begin their school year rather unenthusiastically until their new English teacher, Mr. Keating, shatters the strict and boring structure of the learning curriculum and inspires them to think for themselves. It’s an inspiring

read, and the message behind these boys realizing their own thoughts and passions through the power of poetry and literature is one you’ll never forget! And to all the poetry enthusiasts out there, you’re sure to resonate Mr. Keating, who sees life in the words of authors long gone, and opens a doorway for his students to see the power hidden in the prose of poetry!

A Darker Shade of Magic By V.E. Schwab

or any fantasy lover out there, this book is worth a read. Filled with brilliant world construction and an intriguing plot line, the main character, Kell, is one of two people between three worlds that has the rare and dying ability to travel between them. Each world is different in government, culture and magical ability except for a city called London that is present in all three, called Red, White, and Grey London in accordance to their respective worlds. Kell comes from Red

London where magic thrives, and he travels from world to world delivering letters and illegally smuggling magical and non magical trinkets until he comes across a forbidden object and finds himself at the center of a scheme that has the potential to destroy everything he loves. A Darker Shade of Magic is the first part of V.E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic series, and it’s sure to draw you into the intricate worlds the author has immortalized on paper, from beginning to end!

The Hobbit By J. R. R. Tolkien

he Hobbit is one of the most well-known high fantasy books out there; it’s an exquisitely written prequel to yet another three books of an illustrious imagination brought to life. Centered around Bilbo Baggins, a rather short and middle-aged hobbit, and the adventure he goes on to help Thorin Oakenshield recover dwarf treasure from the powerful dragon, Smaug. Autumn is the perfect time to curl up on a couch with a cup and tea and embark with Bilbo on his expedition with dwarves. As

the novel comes to its climax, it takes place on the last day of autumn, also known as Durin’s Day! This novel is particularly lovely as the main character is of an ordinary personality, honest, down-to-earth, and an overall homely, practical character. J.R.R. Tolkien’s detail in the book is magnificent, the settings are clear and avidly described, and the characters are distinct in their quirks and individuality. If this doesn’t convince you to give the book a try, at least watch the movies which are just as exciting.

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make it work.

Teamwork really does make the dream work How student government orchestrates running of GBHS BY GABY WILLIAMS

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o you ever wonder what it takes to plan an event for Granite Bay High School? The student government class plans all of GBHS dances, rallies and spirit weeks. Student government is split into two classes – ASB, which handles all school events, and class, which is responsible for all class events. 2nd period student government do events such as homecoming, school dances and school culture. 3rd period student government class plan events for classes: Junior Prom, Class floats, powder puff, etc. Along with school events, different students have different commissions. Commissions are events in student government such as homecoming royalty, homecoming halftime, powder puff, dances and more. Usually, when a student starts out in student government they will not get a large commission. Students will get a smaller, but still important event/task.

“Anyone can do student government, you just need to be determined and organized,” senior Lily Norris said. Student government starts planning school events about a month to a month and a half out. “It takes hours and weeks of preparation in class and outside of school, we come in on three day weekends and work, that is just the jist of what goes into it,” said Brad Davito, ASB Vice President. There are so many intricate details, that it will take up to six weeks to plan. Just as anything else in life takes time, student government takes their time to make sure to plan an event that all students will enjoy. One way student government ensures student satisfaction is by making polls for students to vote for what they want. Mostly which dance theme or homecoming theme they will in the end prefer. “We do this for the student body, it is about what the students want, so we plan these events solely for others, not

ourselves,” Norris said. Junior Avani Singh has been in student government for 4 terms. “Planning events for Granite Bay High School takes dedication and passion because if you aren’t happy to work for what you are doing it won’t be a good event,” Singh said. A lot of work in student governament has to be the drive one has within themselves. Like the phrase “practice what you preach,” you can’t be planning and organizing events you don’t care about. “My favorite event I’ve planned was junior floats because I enjoyed doing an event that involved people in my class,” Norris said. Weeks of planning, hours of setting, cleaning up, and daily meetings are what Granite Bay High School student government is all about. “Student government does this for the school,” Singh said. “We help make memories that they student body will always remember.” Gazette illustration | Bella Hamilton

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turkey day travels.

HANKSGIVING OURIST RADITIONS

Harvest holiday break gives students a chance to vacation away elsewhere

Gazette illustrations | Abbie Gould

BY EMERSON FORD

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s the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, students are eagerly anticipating their break from school and are beginning to prepare for the holiday travels awaiting them. During the week-long break, some students plan on staying in the area while others plan on celebrating with their families at home. However, some people will be spending their week off traveling to celebrate their holiday elsewhere. Junior Kate Fernandez and her younger sister, freshman Karly Fernandez, will be spending their break surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Yosemite. “My family and I are going camping, so the whole Thanksgiving meal will either be frozen and brought up with us and we’ll make it there, or other food we’ll just make at home then bring it up,” Kate Fernandez said. “We went to Yosemite last year but didn’t stay as long as this time. We want to make it a tradition so we’re going to keep doing it in the future.” Kate Fernandez said .

The Fernandez family plans to spend their time in the great outdoors bonding with each other and creating family memories. “Probably we’ll take time to hike and to play some games,” Kate Fernandez said “We’re bringing our two dogs up too so we’ll take them on big walks, and we’ll also be camping,” Junior Jada Harper looks forward to her trip to Lancaster in Southern California where she will celebrate with her mom’s side of the family. “My aunt has a house down there, so we’ll all get together and have a nice dinner and just be a big family,” said Harper, “The best part is going down there to see my family home. I really like seeing my family. And then my aunt does have a German shepherd who I love. Thanksgiving is the main time I see them all at once in the same place.” For the Harper family, taking big family pictures together on Thanksgiving is a tradition. “We always dress in one color so we match and take a lot of pictures,” Harper said. Another family tradition the Harpers have is enjoying a large variety of food for their Thanksgiving dinner.

“We have all kinds of food. We have macaroni, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken, turkey, rolls, and we always have sweet yams. My aunt makes these sweet rolls… it’s so good,” Harper said. For some students, their Thanksgiving break travels will not be focused solely on celebration and festivities. Senior Rami Sadek will be spending his break with his family exploring the possibilities of a change of scenery. “I’ll be spending my break down near Orange County with my family because my dad lives down there now. He wants us to spend some time down there to see how it is because he wants us to move down there,” Sadek said. Sadek usually spends Thanksgiving break at home, so traveling somewhere is new for him. He typically spends his Thanksgiving break having a big family dinner with all his family relatives in the area. “Usually we just like we get a large family gathering together and everyone gets hyped. We get all the boys, all the cousins, all the aunts, all the uncles. Yeah, it’s a good time.” As the break from school gets closer, students at Granite Bay High School are eager to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families –either at home or abroad.

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for your entertainment.

Top Tweets Spirited tweets by Granite Bay High School students BY LINDSEY ZABELL

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Netflix Picks

Twitter playing a rendition of @tylerthecreator’s song wolf at work at the old folks home haha

BY SHREYA DODBALLAPUR sdodballapur.gazette@gmail.com

1. That ‘70s Show That ‘70s Show is a light-hearted comedy series set in a small Wisconsin suburb. The plot revolves around the lives of six charismatic high school students who try to make the most of their simpleton town. Filling their time with typical 1970’s activities, the teenagers stay entertained by getting in trouble, working, studying, and just hanging out. Join the characters on their eight season journey as they joke around, fall in love, and grow up. 2. Stranger Things This popular series is perfect for anyone looking for something a little spooky. The incredibly enticing plot line and adorable characters make the show addictive. With only two short seasons, Stranger Things is the perfect series to binge over break. Follow the story of Eleven and her friends as they learn about the good and bad in their upside down world. 3. The 100 This post-apocalyptic series describes a future in which the earth has become inhabitable by humans as a result of a massive nuclear war, or so they believe. When a community surviving in space realizes that their situation is unsustainable, they decide to send a group of 100 teenage criminals to see if the earth is survivable again. Drama, bloodshed, and hope make The 100 an entertaining, thought provoking series that is easy to love.

moses @MosesHuish

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My phone is so dry I literally can’t even get the nationwide presidential alert chloe boyan @548chloeb854

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Every time there’s lightning, God’s just taking a screenshot

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Hangout Location of the Month: Apple Hill

What is it?

f you are looking for a small getaway that will include fall activities and foods that remind you of the fall season, Apple Hill should be your next destination. Apple Hill includes, various pumpkin patches and a fudge factory, as well as different bakeries and stores where you can purchase pies, apple cider and fruits that are harvested during this season.

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What to Look Out For • • • •

Caramel apples and apple pies served in many different bakeries Rows of unique vendors from all over Placer county A large apple orchard where Apple Hill apples are collected from Relaxing scenery, including a pond and rolling vineyards, as well as fall related activities

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The Fudge Factory Farm, which sells a variety of everything from homemade fudge to ice cream, is a hot spot at Apple Hill

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a fashion controversy.

One size does not actually fit all Students express their opinions on different forms of clothes sizing BY DYLAN ROWE

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ver time as new trends develop, different clothing stores and brands start to become more popular. In the most recent years, the 80’s and 90’s vintage look has become popular amongst teens and young adults. Most stores sell clothes that cater to this type of style and offer many different sizing options for people of all body types to enjoy the same clothing as everyone else, regardless of their size and shape. Some stores however, have overlooked this aspect of fashion and cut straight to the basics, making all clothing pieces one size. One store in particular that is especially fond of the ‘one size fits all’ aesthetic is Brandy Melville. This store not only makes shirts and tops in one size but also pants, which are more difficult to categorize into one size. “I love Brandy Melville’s clothes, mostly because they provide cute basics to build my outfits on top of,” junior Taylor Whalen said, “but some of their shirts can be too long or short.” ‘One size fits all’ clothing limits girl’s fashion choices by giving them less options to look and feel confident. “Since I have a smaller stature, most clothes from the store don’t fit the way they should, and are unproportional to my natural shape,” sophomore Jayden Smith said. Although it may seem like an insignificant problem, teen girls ,especially, need the assurance that they are ‘normal,’ but stores that have ‘one size fits all’ clothing go against this and make consumers feel insecure. Brandy Melville and stores like it are able to keep the sizing the way it is because of the brands popularity. “I feel like almost every girl I know owns at least one thing from Brandy Melville,” senior Katherine Do said. “Nobody really likes the fact that the sizing is unrealistic but everyone likes the clothes they sell.” Brandy Melville also produces clothes at an affordable cost, making it even more appealing for young women to shop there. “One of the things I don’t like about the store is that they mass produce most of their clothing items,” Smith said. “A lot of the time I’ll see people wearing all of the same clothes.” Stores that make clothing to fit only certain girl’s body types force girls with the opposite body type to feel like they don’t belong, or have to change who they are in order to fit in. Models for these types of stores make up the small percentage of people that can actually fit in the clothing that the brand sells. “It’s unrealistic to make young girls think that they have to fit in these (pieces of clothing) in order to achieve the ‘ideal body type,’” junior Avani Singh said. “The sizing at these stores is not only inconvenient but mentally damaging.” During crucial teenage years, things like outfits and appearances affect teens in a very large way and ‘big buck’ companies seldom take into consideration how harmful something as small as sizing can be to one’s self-esteem. “Fashion should be something that people can enjoy without the limitations of something as insignificant as its size,” junior Shereen Golkar said. “Stores need to acknowledge the fact that no person is the same and adjust everything in order to accommodate the needs of every single person.”

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sit back and listen.

Ariana Grande Sweetener

BY HEBA BOUNAR

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ollowing the tragic Manchester terrorist bombing of 2017 and a break-up from a toxic relationship, it’s safe to say that Grande’s world was flipped upside down. Expectations for a sad, melancholic album was normal with it being her first album in the wake of the incidents. However, while Grande maintains subtle yet powerful emotions to portray heartbroken feelings, her delicate usage of joy casts a positive mood on the whole album. With her new album, “Sweetener”, Grande has revealed a unique side to her singing that has further established her mark as an artist. Grande starts the album off with a cover of the song “Raindrop.” With her angelic tone, her voice leaves you with goose-

bumps. The growth in her voice is also clearly evident. Her songs “Goodnight N Go” and “Blazed” include a great beat and happy feelings, producing a refreshing sense of positivity. Strangely enough, she uses her album as a platform to address both her break-up and newfound engagement. Through her song “Better off,” it is interpreted that Grande discloses her feelings about her break-up with Mac Miller, and how she truly feels “better off.” The storytelling and relatable lyrics make the song even more enjoyable. I wonder how long that will last. The leading song of her album “No Tears Left to Cry” is also interpreted as an anthem of healing in response to the Manchester bombing. While it may be overplayed, the catchy chorus has kept me hooked. Her song “get well soon” additionally sheds some positive light on the tragic incident.

The only preoccupations I have is that a large majority of the songs sound very similar, lacking the variety I would have rather seen. Her lyrics sometimes seem repetitive and some songs portray the same message. I also feel that the songs written/produced by Pharrell Williams were too repetitive and failed to showcase Grande’s voice. Her other songs such as “No Tears Left to Cry” and “God is a Woman” do a much better job at revealing the growth of her voice. This album definitely did not have me in awe at first, but after a couple times through, it grew on me. I have learned to truly appreciate her originality and sweet voice. Nevertheless, Grande has developed a remarkable album, even more remarkable when considering the emotional strain she had to endure this past year. With “Sweetener,” Grande has created arguably the best album of her career.

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 Sweetener was released on August 17th, 2018.

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Various Artists The Rick and Morty Soundtrack BY CYRUS MYNAR

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The Rick and Morty Soundtrack was released on September 28th, 2018.

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his new album is the sounds behind one of the smartest shows on television. “The Rick and Morty SoundTrack” is full of zany instrumentals that really capture the adventurous aspect of the show while also having a few more traditional songs. The first of 26 songs on this album is, “Rick and Morty Theme,” this iconic piece is the one that plays before every wacky and provocative episode of Rick and Morty, an instant classic among TV theme songs comparable to Family Guy, The Simpson’s and Futurama’s intro music. Skip forward a few songs and we get a David Bowie inspired jam, “Goodbye Moonmen” this song just makes you wanna look up at the stars and ponder your small, insignificant existence. Two songs later we actually get a pretty disheartening song, “Do You Feel It?” by

BY BELLA KHOR

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must admit, I saw the A Star is Born Soundtrack on Spotify with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga and then watched the trailer for the movie. The movie appeared promising, and Lady Gaga’s voice in the trailer singing Shallow with Bradley Cooper gave me chills, but the most crucial part of the trailer, and therefore the rest of the movie, was the big presence of ‘country.’ I listen to music of all sorts, ranging from k-pop to classical piano, but country music is definitely not my preferred genre. The most memorable exposure I’ve had to country music was a few replays of Carrie Underwood’s Before He Cheats, and let me tell you, hearing a woman sing about thoroughly trashing her boyfriend’s car for cheating was not appealing. Finding out that the album could be strictly country music was almost a

Chaos Chaos, originally played over a montage scene of our protagonist Rick falling into a drunken depression after the love of his life Unity leaves him. The scene ends with a failed suicide attempt by Rick, and this song really conveys that feeling of loss and sadness. However we can’t dwell on that issue for too long because we are under attack by the Cromulons, and our heroes, Rick and Morty, have put together an absolute banger to save the world. “Get Schwifty” might be one of the most iconic catchphrases in serialized adult cartoon history by now. The iconic phrase originates from this pop-y and upbeat Rap song performed by our titular characters. Our next song is sung by Tiny Rick, a clone of Rick that is younger and more agile, however with this new body comes some problems, this song is a pretty solid pop song that has some depressing and urgent lyrics pertaining to Rick’s real body which is currently dying in a vat in the garage. “Let Me

Out” is a cry for help from the real Rick dying to get back into his normal body. Our final piece is “Human Music.” I’ll be frank, I don’t like this song, you’d have to be a real Jerry to get any enjoyment out of it. It’s boring and plain in nearly every way and tries nothing new. It’s a song that only a middle aged man with a failing marriage and kids who hate him could enjoy. And on that note it’s time for my final review, overall I think this album was really well executed and most of the songs on it, within context of the show or not, are pretty decent. However to be fair you have to have a pretty high IQ to understand “The Rick and Morty Soundtrack” and it’s subtle complexities, without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most songs just won’t make sense to the average listener.

Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper A Star is Born Soundtrack deal-breaker for me. I was also a bit skeptical about Bradley Cooper’s ability to sing. The only image of him I could conjure was a raccoon from Marvel’s Avengers, and that wasn’t an illustrative indicator of his singing ability. Nevertheless, I gave the album a chance. As I suspected, some of the songs weren’t to my taste, for example, I only got through a little bit of Black Eyes and another track, Alibi, before I was tempted to skip to the next track. Cooper’s voice was much better than I expected, but I just didn’t enjoy the gritty sound of the instrumentals the style of most of his tracks in the album. However, I did find that most of the tracks were sung by Lady Gaga, and while they were still country, they gave me cause to continue listening to the album. Hair Body Face is one of my favorite tracks, for it has a reasonably quick tempo and the lyrics are about one’s opinion on their appearance and how they can’t stop and care

about what others say if they care what others think. I like the message on its own, and even though my knowledge of the movie is limited to a quick Google search, I find that it goes perfectly in hand with Lady Gaga’s character’s insecurities and struggles. Speaking of Gaga, her and Cooper’s Shallow is powerful in emotion and vocals, and there’s probably nothing I love more in a good song than those two things. The first time I listened to it, I got the chills. It did so the second time, too. And the third. And the fourth. I listened to Shallow too many times to count, but I still felt chills the moment Lady Gaga belted out the song’s bridge two minutes and thirty seconds in. After listening to all of the tracks twice, even the ones I didn’t care for the first time around and cared even less for the second time around, I decided that I liked this album. I don’t adore it. I don’t hate it. I liked it, despite the central theme of ‘country.’

Paul “DJWS” Blair

A Star is Born Soundtrack was released on October 5th, 2018.

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movie time.

Live Nations Productions

Universal

Rated: PG-13

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By Emerson Ford eford.gazette@gmail.com

First Man: A-

Rated: R

A Star is Born: A

Star Is Born was an excellent production to voice the story of a struggling star whose fame arose from practically nothing. The movie entered the sensitive topic of parent-child relationships and the career standards that parents set for their children. In addition, the production also serves to inform about the ongoing sexual abuse in today’s entertainment industry. The soundtrack that was selected for the movie was remarkable. I’m originally not a fan of Lady Gaga (in this case Stefani Germanotta), but this film had such a beautiful orchestration, and the music served to exemplify feeling and emotion in the plot. A major role in the film, Bradley Cooper, showed that he wasn’t an only well-esteemed actor, but he could also master the talent of singing. He displayed this talent with the heartfelt song “Maybe It’s Time.” The music worked to be the connection between the senses of sight and hearing, as it incorporated high-level emotion pictures with music. The acting was all around very genuine, as it was that of a woman who truly experienced such hardship. Along with Bradley Cooper, his stunning performance, of being the one person out of 99 people to believe in Stefani gave you an overcoming feeling of joy and hope. Not just for Stefani, but for people who want to chase their dreams and do what they love. Throughout the movie, it was just an emotional roller coaster. In my opinion, adding a bit more comedy to the movie would’ve been a great revision, so it could keep the audience mentally refreshed, other than trying to create a tear-jerking atmosphere throughout the entire movie. However, this was countered by the amazing ending of the movie, which made it well worth the two hours and the bucket of popcorn I devoured in the first 20 minutes. Overall, “A Star Is Born” was an extraordinary film that promotes people to be who they are, along with advocating to chase your dreams regardless of the sacrifices and hardships you may go through.

hen I first saw the trailer for First Man, I knew that it would be one worth seeing. After all, who can resist a good space movie? Directed by Damien Chazelle, “First Man” is said to be one of the most tactile, realistic depictions of the Gemini and Apollo missions. However, throughout the movie, it seemed that it could not decide whether it wanted to be a biopic about Neil Armstrong’s life or a space thriller like “Gravity” or “The Martian.” In the beginning scene, a young Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling) is piloting a test vehicle for the budding U.S. Space Program, when things suddenly begin to go seriously wrong–a theme which will loom over the entire movie. This is life or death for Armstrong. The scene is visually and sonically rattling and seat-gripping, with an unusual amount of focus on Armstrong’s eyes. The opening is good – perhaps too good as the rest of the movie never quite captures that same level of intensity, even in pivotal scenes, although it sometimes comes close. The film attempts to take us deeper into the mind of one of the most famous men in the world. In real life, Armstrong was known to be humble and extremely private, but unfortunately, the movie misses these traits by miles and does a huge disservice to Armstrong’s character. Rather than the strong yet modest man he was, “First Man” illustrates a man who was unable to express emotion and was detached from his family. The root of his emotional deficiency, like so many men in that era, is assumed to be the loss of his two-year-old daughter Karen due to a brain tumor. The movie reveals how Armstrong kept a notebook full of calculations and comments about his daughter’s treatments, establishing his tendency to think through situations rather than feel them. Even after his daughter dies he takes no time off from work, and we only see him briefly crying after her funeral. The direction and the film imagery are exactly what you’d expect from a biopic, but with Chazelle’s typical grandiose and almost ethereal twist, it’s a dreamy take on a very important historical moment and figure of our lifetimes.

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comedy featuring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish is presumably destined for success, at least according to my expectations. With the combination of Haddish’s blunt humor and Hart’s utter hilarity, their characters have so much potential to fill. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met through their new movie, Night School. Kevin Hart plays Teddy Walker, a Bar-B-Q salesman living the life with his rich and out of his league girlfriend, Lisa, a nice car, and a beautiful house. Teddy had it all, but after a marriage proposal and an unfortunate gas explosion, Teddy’s career goes down in flames. Teddy is fortunately given the opportunity to work in finance, but he needs to pass his GED in order to get the job so he enrolls in a night school at his previous high school. However, having never told his now fiancée about being a high-school drop-out, he has to keep the whole affair on a down-low. It’s at this point where he meets Tiffani Haddish’s character, Carrie, the night-school teacher. Carrie is a brutally harsh but caring person who helps Teddy overcome the challenges of his learning disabilities, standing as the first teacher to ever recognize his potential. The movie addresses the difficulties people face with learning disabilities. Through additional humor and a success story, the plot efficiently sends the right message to never underestimate the success of anybody despite how unlikely the odds are. However, having previously watched movies of Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, I had such great expectations for humor that were not satisfied. The effort to include some humor in the plot seemed desperate at times, and scenes that did not make sense according to the plot were only included to add an extra laugh. For example, the whole night-school crew decided to steal a midterm, which didn’t even matter because the only test they had to pass was their GED. The whole scenario was nonsense. Additionally, the boring plot left the storyline in the most unbelievably predictable state. The unsurprising climax was incredibly anti-climactic. I will not deny that I found some parts of the movie funny, however, I strongly feel that the story itself was lazily crafted and did not take advantage of the comedic geniuses on set. Rated: PG-13 By Heba Bounar hbounar.gazette@gmail.com

Night School: C

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But have you heard of this boy band?

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’ll admit it – I don’t know too much about One Direction. I haven’t listened to much of their songs except like “What Makes You Beautiful” and stuff like that, even then just from the radio. I’d hate to cheat my loyal readers of this section into pretending that I do. It’s just not me. I was planning on writing about Brockhampton, but Spencer (the one to my right) took it all gung-ho, so here I am at 3 a.m. listening to a full 1D album when I could be sleeping. I’ve listened to a good half of this album “Up All Night” not even ironically, its just their first one I saw on the app “Sapple Fusic” (I don’t know if I am allowed to say the real app name or if it’s trademarked). The music is okay honestly, the beat is cool and it’s making me feel semi-awake right now. Those guys actually have talented voices. Update: these songs are super generic. Okay I finished the album, it’s okay! While I wouldn’t say that I was the biggest fan, let me explain why I think they were well liked by the fans.

1. They are attractive guys, and the preteen girls must have gone insane for that. I can’t say the same but the factor is there. 2. Their songs are all super catchy and follow the same formula: one of the guys will start either soft, slow or like an almost talking-singing voice, and then they all start into the chorus and in some parts they equally shine. It’s not a bad formula by any means, it just us what it is. 3. Their albums kind of follow a formula too in the stretch of their career where every other album they will find a NeW sOuNd and the fans will go crazy over them going slightly more mature in like two songs. The formula of a good boy band I guess was met in One Direction, is it my thing? No. Am I shaming you if you did have a phase when you were younger and had their binders and stuff? Yes, absolutely, but that’s aside from the fact. It is a sad that that the group disbanded awhile ago, but they are onto better things (I think?).

hat comes to mind when you think of a boy band? You might think of teenage heartthrobs, matching uniforms, perfect smiles or being british. Being a 14-member-strong, hiphop crew and media empire who use their music to discuss difficult subjects such as homophobia and racism, Brockhampton doesn’t fit the traditional image of a boy band. The group fittingly met in a Kanye West fan forum and has grown since. The group includes Merlyn and Dom, who rap; Ramil and Jabari, who produce; a singer named Bearface; as well as Matt champion and Kevin Abstract who write music, rap and are film directors. The group has additional photographers, a webmaster and graphic designers that are all part of the band as well. In 2017, Brockhampton pumped out a trilogy of albums: Saturation, Saturation II and Saturation III. The persistent flow of new music saturated airwaves on the radio until listeners were forced to recognize Brockhampton as a group that is shifting hip hop culture and redefining what it means to be a boy band. It is easy to try to compare Brockhampton to their predecessors: Wu Tang Clan and Odd Future, but they truly are not a rap collective group – they are a boy band. Although they share very little similarities with traditional boy bands like Backstreet Boys or One Direction, they shouldn’t be boxed into a generic hip hop style. Their music is innovative. Instead of speaking on love, breakups and other

topics that result as a product of teenage angst and keeping to a strictly pop or hip hop style, Brockhampton openly raps and sings about addiction, depression and sexuality and seamlessly blend hip hop, rock, pop and electronic music together. Brockhampton is of the most diverse groups music has ever seen, as each member brings a different culture and ethnicity to the mix, and there is a blend of sexual identities within the group. The incredible diversity of the group makes it easier for a wide variety of fans to identify with them. When boy bands originated, they were marketed to appeal to as many people in America as possible, however, by focusing on the majority, there is a large part of the country that feels like they don’t fit in that manicured mold. Brockhampton challenges the standard model of a boyband, being champions for all of those who feel they haven’t been represented in pop culture. Brockhampton is nearly opposite of One Direction, and yet they still have similar ambitions. Like Harry Styles and Zayn Malik, Brockhampton seeks have the same household name recognition as Harry Styles and Zayn, but also attempts to break down barriers and stereotypes.

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Music fans begin to hop on the trend of rising artists BY BELLA HAMILTON

andoms are looking down upon all the trend-following listeners to their favorite artists that they’ve idolized for years before. One thing that gets these groups of fans more mad than anything is the idea of all the ‘trend followers’ hopping on their musician’s bandwagon. “I don’t think (hopping on bandwagons) are right. It’s unfair to the people who’ve been listening to these artists for a prolonged amount of time,” junior Avery Mershel said. People have a passion for rising artists such as Tyler, the Creator, BROCKHAMPTON and Shoreline Mafia, just to name a few. Although the die-hard fans believe in staying true to their favorite artists, there are two sides to every story. “If you just start to like an artist, I can’t hate on that,” senior Pariya Rahni said. Artists put their music out so it can be

enjoyed by all, not reserved by an exclusive group of fans. It’s okay to be a fan of an album, but not pretending to be a longtime fan of an artist you’ve just found. “It’s kind of disrespectful when someone pretends like they know something about an artist that they don’t,” Rahni said. There really isn’t an end goal in arguing about your status of a fan, anyway. “There’s no point in arguing on whether I’m a bigger fan of something than you are,” junior Josh Hill said. Like many other students at GBHS, Mershel is a fan of Shoreline Mafia, an upcoming rap group from Los Angeles. “I see everyone listening to Shoreline Mafia out of the blue. I’ve been a long time fan and it kind of upsets me to hear when people pretend they know everything about them when they only listened to one of their songs,” Mershel said. As expected, this has gotten some diehard fans of some obscure groups to get upset. Recently, there have been some deaths

of some underground artists in the music world. Along with their deaths came waves of “RIP” tweets, instagrams and snapchats appearing all over the internet. “People who had never listened to the (late) artists before and had barely even heard they existed would post on social media saying they are sad that the artists are gone,” Hill said. “That’s when it becomes a problem.” In the past year, three popular artists passed away, including Lil Peep, XXXTentacion and Mac Miller. These young artists had a cult-like following on their SoundCloud accounts and other social media platforms. With all the music out there today, there is something for everyone. If a fan happens to stumble upon a band before it gained popularity, they too will see people around them ‘clout-chasing’ and pretending they know of the coolest new bands before everyone else. “In reality, we shouldn’t hate on people for just starting to like music,” Rahni said. “It’s for everyone.”

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