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We’re 0nline at: GraniteBayToday.Org Follow Us: Granite Bay Gazette @GraniteBayToday GRANITE BAY HIGH SCHOOL w 1 GRIZZLY WAY w GRANITE BAY, CA w 95746 w VOLUME 22 w ISSUE 6 w FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019 COMMENTARY and its presence RACISM on campus andrew yung [email protected] something that we’ve got to deal with.’ ” “The most important thing is to repair Recent events spark discussions about Since these incidents happened, Leigh- the damage because, while there is a ton said she is trying to shift the focus of consequence, it is about how we fix the We all need the staff from the immediate safety con- problem,” she said. appropriate student behavior at school cerns of gun violence after the Parkland, The solution will be about understand- Florida, shootings a year ago. ing what people of color go through as encouragement, BY MAX SCHWARTZ The email was Leighton’s response to [email protected] multiple cases of racism directed toward “My most important job (as principal) minorities. not criticism African-American students on social is to make sure that our students feel “People of the predominant race don’t nd the people in the houses media, including incidences of blackface safe, and last year with all the school understand what it is like (to experience here’s this amazing feeling All went to the university and the blatant use of racial slurs includ- shootings we focused on the campus be- discrimination) because they can’t relate that I, and probably all Where they were put in boxes ing the n-word. ing safe physically, but now we need to to being one of the 30 students that are people, get from receiving T “AAnd they came out all the same The notice came to the Granite Bay look at how we are treating each other,” different at this school,” Leighton said. compliments, from words of affir- And there’s doctors and lawyers community without any warning – the Leighton said. These incidents of racism, however, mation, from encouragement. And business executives same way Leighton found out about the Since the beginning of the year, admin- are not reported every time. The struggle It’s this sense of, not necessar- And they’re all made out of ticky tacky situation. istrators and teachers have been working of being a minority at GBHS is full of in- ily validation – though it very And they all look just the same.” “It was all very overwhelming – , I together in meetings to further their un- cidents unknown to the broader commu- well could be – but warm, hearty These lyrics in Malvina Reynolds’ thought in my head, ‘How could this be derstanding as it relates to the issues of nity. Whether it is blatant racial slurs or appreciation. song, “Little Boxes” offer a perspective happening at our school?’ ” Leighton race and culture. being treated differently because of their And receiving these nice, small that, in some ways, parallels Granite Bay said. “We have been reading a book in our skin color, for persons of color, Granite tokens of affirmation can invoke a – a community characterized by its high Although this was not the first instance faculty meetings about culturally respon- Bay is not always the most comfortable new, small sense of confidence. socioeconomic status and the general af- of racism on campus or in the commu- sive teaching,” Leighton said. “We’ve place to be. Granted, it is not all the time we fluence of both adults and their children. been learning about how our teaching “In Granite Bay, I guess you could feel this, especially when we can nity, this case was into new territory for Granite Bay High School is a reflection affects others and why as teachers we say I’m different,” said senior Lamont tell the bequeather is not genuine Leighton. of the community. Having a majority of might even have an implicit bias.” Mason, who is African American. “I am (which is decidedly worse than “There have been isolated incidents in students and faculty who are Caucasian With these most-recent incidents, viewed as one of the black people in- not receiving a compliment at all), the five years I’ve been here (at GBHS), has left some minority students strug- Leighton noted the actual scenarios are stead of an individual.” but when we do stumble across but very isolated that I was aware of being dealt with differently – and al- Mason attributes occurrences of preju- these increasingly rare treasures, gling to stay afloat in a sea of white. – and all of a sudden it felt very over- though she can’t disclose the dice to him being different. there is really only positivity that Early last month, an email was sent to whelming,” she said. “On top of it all, each GBHS parent and student by prin- starting to hear from the community and punishments because of student confi- can spread. See RACISM, page A5 But, cipal Jennifer Leighton. to be on the news, it’s like, ‘Wow, this is dentiality, she noted the goal. oh, how quickly can insults, Have we all “resorted to words of unwarrant- pointing out ed criti- everything we cism and find wrong...? discour- agement tear all of this positivity away. We’ve ” all been in the position, no matter how secure and strong we are, where the words breathed out of another’s mouth have pained us in some sort of way. Why? Because no one wants to hear what people don’t like about Gazette illustration | Sidney Zabell them. Besides being just plain mean – and often for no reason Meghan Cole at all – it is also often completely CP English unsubstantiated and completely Frosh 9 teacher frivolous. discusses the Seniors get college letters Of course, constructive crit- consequences After having finished the applica- example, do you see yourself at a icism has its place, but that is Students prepare numbers of a smaller tion process in the fall, college ac- large campus or a small campus? asked for, and I’m guessing 99.9 ceptances have begun to trickle in. Do you want to stay in California class size to embark on the percent of the time, the things we “I applied to 15 different colleges or go out of state? Do you want to say negatively about others are declining next four years and am just beginning to hear back play sports? What majors do they not warranted. Also, I’m guessing from a few,” senior Cate Wolfe offer?” the majority of the time the things BY ABBIE GOULD Although the predicted num- [email protected] said. Justin Mazzola said he is going to we say negatively about others Class of 2023 ber of freshmen for GBHS has Many seniors applied to numer- consider a few major aspects of the happens behind their back. s May 1 approaches, the ous schools and are not quite sure colleges he applied to, to help with This development of criticism could end up historically been lower than the decision that has been how they are going to make their his final decision. and gossip has risen substantially number who actually show up – looming over most seniors’ final decision. “I am going to consider location, recently, I believe, because of being smallest in part because the number does A heads for the past four years is clos- not account for inter and intra- “Every student is different in re- the reputation of the school, rank- the rise of social media and the er than ever. ever at GBHS district transfers – the number of gards to where they see themselves ing of the business program and the anonymity the Internet offers. All In two months, these young adults over the web, you can find nega- predicted freshmen for next year after high school,” said counselor community and feel of it,” Mazzola BY ANDREW YUNG will have to decide where they will Navjot Singh. “When deciding on said. tive things about anyone and any- [email protected] is at an all time low: just 385 stu- thing, as even the kindest, most dents. spend their next four years as they a college, we have students looks stereotypical generous actions n recent years, the Sacramen- The decrease in students has pursue a college degree. at multiple different things. For See DECISIONS, page A6 can, and almost always are, given to area has expanded due in been evident not just at GBHS, additional negative narratives. Ino small part to the migration but also at its primary feeder of many from the overcrowded But for what purpose? Have we schools – Olympus Junior High Bay Area. However, as many Senior conduct policy changes all as a society been so insecure in West Roseville and Cavitt Ju- people have moved to the region that we have to find faults in nior High in Granite Bay. every single thing a person does? and more schools have been built Traditional discipline is used as suspension alternative in the area, an almost counter- “We have been experiencing Have we all resorted to pointing declining enrollment at Olympus BY ASHLEY LUCIA ior, attendance and grades. out everything we find wrong intuitive development has been happening. for the past few years,” Olym- [email protected] “It started long before my time,” assistant principal with someone, just because they pus principal Sean Healy said. Brian McNulty said. “The school board was trying to wore the same clothes two days in Granite Bay High School’s enior conduct has been used to ensure that stu- population has been decreasing, “We’re sending fewer and few- dents remain in good standing since Granite Bay adopt a policy to help seniors realize if they give up a row or talk with a weird accent? er eighth graders (to the high their rights by fighting against the establishment, they I would argue the answer to ever so slowly. High School opened. However, more recently, school). I believe Cavitt is ex- S (would) not be walking (across) the stage.” these are all, luckily, no of course Every year, the Roseville Joint there have been some major changes to the disciplinary periencing the same decline in Attendance is a main cause of many students finding not. I still have faith in us all, still Union High School District con- program. themselves on senior conduct. The state mandates that have faith in humanity and still ducts an estimate of the incoming enrollment.” at Olympus for the The consequence eliminates students’ opportunities to have faith that this is only a small class of freshmen in order to plan attend senior-based events. Students have the ability to phase we are going through as a for staffing. See ENROLLMENT, page A4 land on the list for multiple offenses including behav- See CONDUCT, page A5 society, and ultimately grow out of our crippling, debilitating ways. inside this section I’d challenge everyone, includ- ing myself, to think twice before news voices saying something bad about someone. Consider why you are Elective enrollment in Class selection process Mental illness isn’t saying this. Is it because the other person deserves it? a downward spiral just having a bad day Because the answer is always Students opt for weighted Returning students choose Depression is serious, yet no. courses instead of electives. classes at a later date than many undermine its Spread kindness, not negativity. ever before. importance *** A2 A4 A8 Andrew Yung, a senior, is a Gazette co-editor-in-chief. A2 Granite Bay Gazette NewsFriday w March 8, 2019 NAMES IN THE NEWS

elliott hyman [email protected] Editor apologizes for his error n a four-word quip in my February Names in the INews column, I managed to hurt and offend three girls who had received the honor of being nominated by Granite Bay High teachers to interview for the prestigious position of represent- ing the school at Girls State – a nationally renowned mock gov- ernment conference. The comment had unintended implications undermining the legitimacy of the program and its selection process, making it ap- pear as if I believed their success was unwarranted. I want to apologize to Emma Broers, Julia Tastor and Rea- gan Dolan. I’m sorry for writing Gazette photo | Elliott Hyman that mean-spirited comment. I Overall involvement in extracurriculars has fallen at GBHS, possibly due to cultural shifts towards academics, as exemplified by this nearly empty journalism classroom. was in the wrong, and I want to congratulate the three of you for your incredible achievement. *** Participation in electives is on the decline AP Literature teacher Rob- want to stay in the top (rank).” because I know that it’s hard on ert Prichard has returned to Program membership falls due to students choosing Sophomore Eden Arellano takes not only the staff, but Mrs. Cran- campus after the birth of his first yearbook, a class with decreasing mer too, to get everything done in daughter – Elara Jame Prich- enrollment in recent years. a year’s time and to make every- ard. Congratulations to his wife to increase GPAs rather than pursue passions “When I got there, there were 16 thing to where it’s as perfect as we Katie and the whole Prichard to fill schedules with weighted people on the staff,” Arellano said. can.” family. Hopefully they enjoy and BY SIDNEY ZABELL terested me. (In classes) like art [email protected] Advanced Placement and Inter- and stuff, the deadlines and time- “And at first there was 20 and it Contrary to popular belief, treasure these first few months went all the way down throughout straight A’s and a perfect academic as much as they can – given the national Baccalaureate classes so lines and stuff stress me out. I like he Dodo bird has been driv- students can raise their GPAs in doing academic (classes) because the weeks, and it was kind of cra- resume isn’t the golden ticket into state of complete exhaustion zy having so much work to do all a top college, Cranmer says. en to extinction. At Granite the race for class rank. I feel it’s more relevant to my fu- they’ll most likely be experienc- at once. It was still so much fun … “We have some students miss- Bay High School, electives “If they take one of our classes, ture.” ing. Cheers! T but having a small staff was kind ing out on really phenomenal might be on their way to the same it doesn’t matter if they get an A,” Candy is currently enrolled in *** fate. of tough.” experiences in journalism, year- Cranmer said. “Their GPA will be AP Art History, which she prefers The Sports and Entertain- “When I first came here … there Decreasing numbers puts more book, Student Government, media lowered because it’s not a weight- ment Marketing class received were 70 kids in student govern- over a typical art class. pressure on students in elective and GBiT,” Cranmer said. “All a $1,500 prize for getting first ment – now, there are 30,” year- ed class.” “Because I swim over 20 hours classes that would in the past have these classes that are good classes place in a Safe Driving Mar- book teacher/adviser Bernadette Junior Catherine Candy focus- per week, taking fourth (period) had more help, like yearbook, where they’d be learning about keting campaign. Good job Cranmer said. “Media is smaller, es on AP classes in the hope of off is better than taking an elective journalism, Student Government, problem solving, critical thinking, by Jeanne Sampson and the GBiT is way smaller, (yearbook) achieving future success. for me because I get more time to media and GBiT. collaboration – real-world skills students of the class on getting is smaller. All of us have been “I didn’t like how I was required finish my homework and get ready “I think (yearbook) is a great en- that help you in college and ca- their hard work rewarded for a drastically impacted.” to take a bunch of classes that I for swim,” Candy said. “I want to vironment to be in,” Arellano said. reers – they’re completely missing good cause. But why has enrollment in elec- wasn’t interested in taking,” Can- get ahead in school and because “The kids are so cool, and every out. *** tives fallen off so steeply? dy said, “so after (physical educa- everyone in my grade is so com- year, somebody is going to want “Instead they’re sitting in an ac- The GBHS Dance program Cranmer says it’s connected to tion) and my required art (credit), petitive, taking an elective isn’t re- to be in there. I want to come back ademic class for something that a took a class trip to Disneyland an increased push for students I decided to take the ones that in- ally something you can do if you and I want to do a full year just lot of them don’t even care about.” over last weekend. The class did Disneyland right from riding Space Mountain, taking classes taught by Disney cast members and participating in – and win- Class awarded for ning – impromptu dance battles. *** The winner of Boys State was announced on Monday, and the winner is . safe-driving cam Nathan Wong paign Congratulations, it is an amaz- ing accomplishment. Now your Sports and Entertainment Marketing wins next task is trying to fillSpencer Cova’s magnificent boots. BY ELLIOTT HYMAN tion seeking to bring greater awareness to *** [email protected] the issue. St. Baldrick’s happened today. “In 2013, the Safety Center of Sacramento, Staff and students took to the he blight of drunk driving on teenag- which works with the Allstate Foundation stage during lunch to have their ers and the country as a whole is quite on the Safe Driving Campaign through- hair shaved off to raise money clear at Granite Bay High School. out the entire state, sent me an email, and in order to help cure childhood T With the Every 15 Minutes program re- I thought it would be a hands-on project cancer. minding students of the dangers of driving for my marketing class,” business teacher *** under the influence every two years, it’s Special to the Gazette | Jeanne Sampson Jeanne Sampson said. “In our department, Pennies for Patients recently hard to forget the damage that driving under The Sports and Entertainment Marketing class receives a $1,500 check and a ban- came to an end. Boxes placed in the influence does to communities across we try to apply things instead of just learn- ner after getting first place in the Teen Safe Driving Campaign put on by Allstate. each classroom where students the country. ing them academically.” could donate funds to pay for However, in this era of ubiquitous technol- One of the most important factors for the competition. I had a good friend of mine end up in a research into blood cancers. They ogy, accidents because of distracted driving Sampson was making sure the project was “The class split up into many groups, one coma in a driving-related incident,” McK- have raised millions of dollars are on the rise. In 2016, distracted driving student-led. making posters, one contacting safe driv- illop said. “Seeing that ordeal transpire re- nationally for a good cause. Tom took the lives of 3,450 people, and 391,000 “Everything was about the students driv- ing officials, one made videos and others ally was eye opening to potential hazards of Farmer’s math class raised more people were injured in distracted-driving ing the program,” Sampson said. “It’s a looked to start a social media movement,” driving that most people sweep under the than $800 and will receive a accidents in 2015, according to the National four-week competition and each week we senior Jake McKillop said. rug.” donut party. Highway Traffic Safety Administration. had activities to do, so I might show them For McKillop, the program had a deeper Another student who took the message of *** The Sports and Entertainment Marketing an idea, but I let each group take it and run personal meaning because of his own per- the program to heart was junior Emma Elliott Hyman, a senior, is a class at GBHS participated in and won the with it.” sonal experience. Gazette News editor. Teen Safe Driving Campaign – a competi- The class performed a range of tasks for “The campaign mattered to me because See CAMPAIGN, page A4

CORRECTIONS Students weigh their college financial aid options career center director Teri Keeney who is attending a state school, Accuracy is perhaps the most Seniors face overload of scholarship, loan information said. that same student would still get important fundamental of good FAFSA can be filled out by all $4,000 if she decided to attend a journalism. It's the policy of the BY SPENCER COVA fers because the tuition and fees between a more expensive out- Gazette to correct all factual errors [email protected] don’t within their budgets. of-state school that I’m interested prospective and current college more expensive private school. that are brought to our attention. “(If I get into one of my top in, or a more affordable school in students to receive grants from the “Another area (of financial aid) tudents often dread the fall three choices, I) definitely will California that I’m not as passion- federal government. The amount is scholarships, there are national Email us at: semester of their senior consider turning down the offer,” ate about,” Davito said. of funds granted to any given stu- and local scholarships and there [email protected] Syear for one specific reason senior Brad Davito said. “Some of Some students will have to put dent is determined by personal are scholarships directly attached – having to complete college ap- the schools I’ve applied to will be their hopes on hold. But there has and parental income. The higher to the schools one may be attend- plications. really expensive. Depending on been a system put in place to help a family’s income, the smaller ing,” Keeney said. Identification Statement Little do students know that the how much aid I get, I don’t want bridge the gap between a student’s the amount of money a student is Scholarships are funds awarded GRANITE BAY GAZETTE most stressful part of senior year to put too much pressure on my wildest dreams and reality – it’s likely to be given. to students from institutions, orga- PUBLISHED EIGHT TIMES PER comes long after applications are The amount of money a stu- nizations, businesses and univer- ACADEMIC YEAR family over paying for (college).” called financial aid. c/o Granite Bay High School sent away – when decisions come Even if the school might be a Financial aid comes in many dif- dent receives after completing sities – money that doesn’t have 1 Grizzly Way back in March. better fit for the student, the cost ferent forms and sources. the FAFSA is independent from to be paid back. Granite Bay, CA 95746 Seniors accepted into their might make attendance a non- “The first step should be filling the price of tuition for any given “You definitely want to Google Subscriptions: $25 per year/ $15 per half year dream universities and colleges option. out (the Free Application for Fed- college. Meaning that if FAFSA will in some cases turn down of- “It seems like I have to choose eral Student Aid),” college and grants a student $4,000 per year See TUITION, page A6 Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette News A3

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www.sharifjewelers.com News A4 Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette Students select next year’s courses later than usual Course selection process begins two weeks later in February than last year BY BELLA KHOR classes, “I believe students think about [email protected] their course sequence and selections throughout the year,” Gieck said. On Feb. 21, the class registration process However, despite the extra time, this later for Granite Bay High students went live – date might give students to think of next two weeks later than last year. year’s classes, they might be even more “We shifted our sequence of registration stressed than they would be without the dates this year,” counselor Tiffani Gieck extra thinking time. said. “We are concluding our eighth-grade enrollment night prior to our in-house reg- “It gives us more time to think about our istration process. Our school is still allo- actions, but at the same time, it kind of cating the same amount of time, it is just brings us to have to do more at the same rearranged.” time because February is usually so crowd- Assistant principal Jessup McGregor said ed with a bunch of activities, like extracur- there are two separate processes for pick- riculars and other classes as well,” Foksha ing classes. said. “And midterms are coming up, so One of them is for “internal registration” everybody is just really stressed. For (ju- – another way of saying class registration niors), the SATs are happening as well.” for current and returning GBHS students – Other students didn’t even realize the and the other is for “incoming freshmen,” window was two weeks later. McGregor said. “I reckon a lot of people probably didn’t “(These processes) interact with each notice or realize,” McGregor said. “That’s other,” McGregor said. “That ties into kind of my sense, that they don’t remem- staffing and hiring and all the schedule ber last year‘s (class-selection window.)” building. … So it all is really interwoven.” Junior Ina Reburiano said she didn’t no- McGregor said the timing is the same for tice the class registration process was later Gazette photo | Bella Khor the administrators, it just feels different for than last year. Counselor Tiffany Gieck, left, gives insight on future classes to a student to help them pick out their courses for next year. the students. But she thinks the delay in the process Current GBHS students had mixed reac- this year will help in “preparing students or how hard the class can be until they take that is available on the GBHS website. smoother,” McGregor said. “This is one of tions to the later starting date for 2019-20 more in deciding what class to take,” be- it.” “We encourage students/families to re- those times.” registration. cause last year she was stressed on what One way GBHS counselors can provide view the course catalog where there is a So will this year’s pattern of incoming “I feel like with a more delayed class classes to take because she did not know guidance for course selection is through wealth of information on course planning, freshmen registering first, and current stu- scheduling date, it gives students more her future plans. registration advising meetings. including course descriptions,” Gieck said. dents second, continue next year? time to actually think about what classes Reburiano also said she needs the help of “Counselors do a transcript review of Ultimately, the goal of switching up the “We’ll reevaluate it in the end and then they want to take rather than having us a counselor to decide what classes to take. every student prior to our 1:1 Registra- timing is, simply, to improve the course se- shift to thinking about doing it next year,” rush to choose what we want to do,” junior “I think there should be more guidance tion Advising meeting, so we are prepared lection process. McGregor said. “Just doing the things the Esther Foksha said. and more information about the class and when meeting with a student and solidify- “We are always looking to optimize the same way they’ve been done is not usually In terms of whether or not students actu- teacher,” Reburiano said. “Some students ing their course selections,” Gieck said. process, and so sometimes we have an idea a good way to go.” ally do take the time to think about their don’t know how much (the) workload (is) There is also an updated course catalogue that we think might help everything go ENROLLMENT: Class of 2023 is smaller than ever CAMPAIGN: Students win big Continued from page A1 strong, positive relation- ships,” Healy said. past few years,” principal Sean for GBHS business program But smaller schools also have Continued from page A2 be met. A lot of communication and de- Healy said. “We’re sending few- to adapt, and that often means er and fewer eighth graders (to Wittich. bate allowed for the overall project to having to reduce the size of the “I think some people only did the go successfully.” the high school). I believe Cavitt faculty while maintaining the is experiencing the same decline project because it was a class assign- The hard work of the class paid off in same quality of educational pro- ment, but others really took it to heart,” a variety of victories in contest events, in enrollment.” grams. Wittich said. “I usually wouldn’t go for an overall program victory and a boun- Healy said part of the reason “When the student population any higher positions, but I thought this ty of prizes. for this development has been decreases, we also have to de- would be a good project to go for, and the change in the housing mar- crease our staffing,” Healy said. “We won $1,000 for the business I’m glad I did.” ket. “However, we’re still expected Gazette photo | Michela Smith department, a pizza party, various gift  Wittich worked on two separate proj- “Properties in the Eureka to provide all of the same ser- Freshman English students listen to an audio recording in class. cards for students and a $500 bonus ects, each primarily done online. Union School District are very vices and resources as we did be- of the 2019-20 school year rolls for her and many other students for winning the roadmap competition “I worked on the Snapchat program expensive and may be out of the fore. This means everyone needs around in August and all the new who choose to attend. (for performing tasks outside of the set where we had to take as many pictures price range for young families to do more with fewer staff mem- freshmen actually show up. “Granite Bay is a great school, guidelines of the competition),” Samp- with children to move in,” Healy bers to do the work.” “I know that people are saying so I’ve heard, and I am excited on Snapchat with people as possible son said. said. “The problems, I feel, are This need to change the num- that our class is (going to be) like to attend next August,” Sollaz- and hashtag the safe driving campaign The prizes helped reinforce the re- at a much larger scale due to the ber of faculty members based on 300 people, but (with) kids from zo said. “I personally am going and the ‘They Say’ program that was warding experience for the students. housing market and shortage of changing class size is not only other schools and transfers, there because my older brother Ryan primarily on Instagram,” Wittich said. “It was pretty cool to see that we Wittich got to spread awareness to affordable housing in this area.” applicable in the junior high will probably be more,” said Julia Sollazzo and older sister Rachel won,” McKillop said. “It’s always nice others, but she also gained a greater un- The decrease in the number schools, but also at the high Sollazzo, a current eighth grader Sollazzo are currently attend- to be awarded in competition, and given derstanding of the problem for herself. of students who are in the pipe- school level. who plans to attend GBHS. ing GBHS, and they’ve stated that our class worked on the campaign line to attend GBHS, however “People are aware that accidents hap- Meghan Cole, a teacher at Sollazzo said that while she is amazing aspects about this high for at least a month, it was nice to see small, has been a trend that has pen, but most don’t really think about GBHS who teaches primarily excited to go to GBHS next year, school that made me wonder our efforts bear some fruit.” been happening the last couple the effects or how common it really is College Prep English 9, said that she does understand why some why someone wouldn’t want to After five years, Sampson continues to of years. having fewer students in class, potential students would choose go to Granite Bay. because of distracted driving,” Wittich participate in the competition because “We (are) certainly seeing a de- there may be “less sections of CP other schools over GBHS. “Because of them,” Sollazo said. “It was good to participate in the she continues to see benefits delivered cline in our student population,” English 9 classes, along with all “I think that people are going said, “I am excited to take dance, campaign before I got my license be- Healy said. “We’re down about other primarily freshman classes to other schools because there photography and art, because cause it was kind of a reminder even to her students. 20 students from the previous like Health and PE 9.” Likely, are more opportunities for other, I’ve heard so many amazing before I could develop any bad habits.” “The program makes the kids think year, and we don’t anticipate an this was result in many teachers possibly, advanced (private) high things about, for instance, dance The class had to work together effec- outside of the box,” Sampson said. increase anytime soon.” having “to pick up sections of schools that supposedly could and how fun and educational it tively in order to win the competition. “They weren’t always comfortable with However, Healy said a smaller other classes to fill in.” provide a better education for is. I have always been intrigued “Our class really worked well together it, but overall I think they finally got school is not always a bad thing. That is why many remain opti- students,” Sollazzo said. by art and photography, and I in that our teams were efficient,” McK- it and ended up being proud of them- “With a smaller student popu- mistic that the estimated number However, Sollazzo said she look forward to attending those illop said. “There was a lot of teamwork selves.” lation, it makes it easier to build will end up rising once the start still believes GBHS is a great fit classes.” that allowed for objectives and goals to

40% OF FOOD IN AMERICA IS WASTED Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette News A5 Yearbook class faces staffing issues over past year Course has seen sharp decline in enrollment, with just three current students in the class BY SOPHIE CRISCIONE dent who plans to become the staff’s editor [email protected] in chief next year, agreed that many stu- dents are pressured to take more weighted 2019 The Ursus yearbook staff currently consists classes, but she also thinks some students This year, just of just three students, compared to the typ- can’t handle the workload of the yearbook ical spring staff of more than 20 students. class. three students After combining with the Introduction to “I do think many people are wary of the Journalism class, there are now 17 students class due to the workload, which is a lot, are enrolled – 14 intro journalism students and three but fail to recognize that if more people yearbook for yearbook students – working collectively signed up, the work for each person would to complete the 2018-19 yearbook. be more evenly distributed and easier,” Al- spring. Yearbook teacher and adviser Bernadette tmann said. Cranmer said the size of the yearbook class Some former yearbook staff members and other electives at Granite Bay High said they decided the tasks and the stress School has decreased sharply, especially involved in taking yearbook weren’t for among upperclassmen, as a result of their them, and that the class was different than 2018 determination to take weighted classes in they anticipated. YearbookYearbook staff sta was previously previ- the race to finish with the highest possible “I didn’t like how I didn’t get to express class rank. the creativity that I thought I was going higherously higherin numbers, in numbers, with 16 “In my opinion, the pressure for students to,” said former yearbook student Clare studentswith 16 studentsenrolled in enrolled the class in to have a certain rank in their class and Thompson, a junior. “I thought I was going the pressure for students to take so many to be designing more things, but it ended lastthe spring.class last spring. (Advanced Placement and International up just being given a template and saying Gazette infographic | Sidney Zabell Baccalaureate) classes, even if they’re not put photos on a page, put text on a page. interested in them, is what’s destroying all If you didn’t get everything done, it had these electives,” Cranmer said. “We’ve a huge impact on your grade and affected got students taking four AP classes at a everyone else in the class, and I didn’t like for VAPA,” Cranmer said. “Instead of stu- with so few staff members. This would be doing some interviewing for us. We’ve got time, which leaves no room for supporting having that much pressure on me.” dents taking photography or guitar or other even harder to achieve if it weren’t for the alumni and parents giving us photos. I’m any of the electives that we’ve got here Cranmer said if yearbook were to count art classes, they could take yearbook and it great deal of assistance the yearbook staff shooting photos and we even have students at GBHS – and we’ve got some fantastic as a visual and performing arts class, more would count toward requirements.” has received. who were on staff last year that are com- ones.” students would consider signing up for it. Cranmer is working hard to ensure a “The Gazette staff has written some sto- ing back in and helping us put the pages Junior Ashley Altmann, a yearbook stu- “I think it would be great if it counted high-quality yearbook is completed, even ries for us,” Cranmer said. “Journalism 1 is together.”

tive. Although the administration is attempting to align “I do not agree with this process because all senior with a more progressive form of discipline, some crit- CONDUCT: New form of punishment conduct does is drag things on longer than need(ed),” ics of the focus on senior conduct said suspensions can said a senior boy who asked to also offer the same opportunities for remain anonymous. “An initial growth. uses restorative justice, fewer suspensions punishment can and might be “I also think suspensions offer needed, but there is no reason to room for restorative capabilities be- Continued from page A1 gan implementing the changes during the beginning of drag it on.” cause (students) have the ability to the 2018-2019 school year. The senior boy has been on se- “If you are going come back to school and still learn if students are absent more than 10 days, their cases Superintendent Denise Herrmann’s initial 100-day nior conduct since January, and to get suspended without it following them,” Miyashi- need to be evaluated, regardless of the reason for their plan can be found on the RJUHSD website. The plan he said it’s been ineffective in “ ro said. absences. cites a 50 percent reduction in suspensions compared promoting any character growth this year (for) some- Still, Miyashiro said she supports McNulty said the GBHS administration has devel- to the 2017-2018 school year rate for the first academ- and is also an unnecessary con- thing, it’s probably the new emphasis on senior conduct, oped its own procedure that does not permanently ic quarter. sequence. but she noted that it’s important that place students on the list for attendance or grades. GBHS has utilized restorative justice practices this “The students deal with enough pretty serious. In the news practices be implemented “The state is laying the law – you’re now an atten- year to meet one of the administration’s current goals consequences at home,” he said. years past, more properly. dance problem,” McNulty said. “If you change around – student growth. The replacement for many first-time Senior Kyla Miyashiro also be- “(Restorative justice) offers stu- your attendance – you’re no longer tardy, you’re no offenses for seniors is being placed on the senior con- lieves senior conduct is an inef- suspensions were dents a chance to learn from their longer absent – you are now off senior conduct.” duct list. ficient replacement for a proven handed out for mistakes rather than only seeing it as Grades are another potential cause of placement on “If you are going to get suspended this year (for) form of punishment. a punishment – it provides opportu- senior conduct. When students are not passing a class, something, it’s probably pretty serious,” McNulty “I think major offenses should different offenses.” nity,” she said. “All this also depends they can find their name on the list. However, if their said. “In years past, more suspensions were handed still be held under suspension be- (on) how it will be conducted by ad- grades improve by the middle of the spring semester, out for different offenses.” cause I think senior conduct isn’t ministration.” they are then taken off of senior conduct. The administration has been working with these new as effective,” she said. Beyond all of the controversy with There seems to be one area where the most change practices to ensure students are experiencing growth With the new policy curbing – Brian McNulty, disciplinary tactics, McNulty said he is prevalent in this decades-old policy – behavioral of- in character rather than just facing the same broadly suspensions, some students have assistant principal wants to remind students of the goal fenses. assigned consequence. expressed concerns over senior they have been working toward. The GBHS administration has set out to significantly “This tool has been enforced for a long time – this conduct being used in cases that ” “It’s important to remind (students) decrease suspension rates and transform their disci- isn’t anything new,” McNulty said. “We are now using warrant more extreme consequences. to look toward the end,” he said. “Graduation is a cul- plinary tactics to align with a new trend in the educa- it instead of just suspending.” “That’s the prerogative of the administration,” mination of 13 years of you doing the best that you tion system – restorative justice. Despite its attempts at student growth, some students McNulty said. “It is definitely a grey area, and (we) possibly can for all of us Grizzlies.” The Roseville Joint Union High School District be- said they think the new disciplinary tactic is ineffec- try to be as consistent and fair as possible.” RACISM: Minorities treated differently on campus and in Granite Bay community Continued from page A1 girls,” Yean said. Yean’s body-image issues eventually turned into “I think that people are threatened by me, when I walk eating disorders. into stores I can see that there is a sense of unease to a “I starved myself to lose weight so I could be skinny,” certain degree,” Mason said. she said. “My last year at (GBHS), I lost 15 pounds from Mason said he does not reflect the prejudice he re- restrictive eating. It goes to show how long-lasting the ceives. standards at (GBHS) could affect someone’s life even “Sometimes people stereotype me before they actually after so many years.” meet me because of my skin color and not for who I Students of color can also be separated from their am,” Mason said. “If you know me, I’m actually a safe white, wealthy counterparts by class. person and not crazy. There feels like a target on my Stephen Hernandez, a mixed-race Latino senior at back, especially around Granite Bay.” GBHS, was born into a working-class family. The instances are not novel to him, as they have been “Some of the people that have darker skin are also happening since middle school. affluent in this community, so even if I can relate to their “I’ve been suspended for a week (in eighth grade) experiences of a dark-skinned person, I can’t relate to while my white friends who were doing the exact same them on an economic level,” Hernandez said. “It feel thing were only suspended for three days,” Mason said. like there are very few people on this campus that can According to Mason, he’s been the victim of assump- genuinely relate to the whole of my experiences, and tions that not only were wrong, they were dangerous. that really gets to me socially sometimes.” For example, when he was in eighth grade, he was once Hernandez noted that the general affluence of the pulled into the principal’s office searched for cocaine. Granite Bay community sometimes leaks into classroom These kind of assumptions of him committing crimes discussions. don’t just happen at school – and they happen because “In my government class people were talking about the he looks different than his neighbors. working class and people were raising their hands and “ I was parked outside of my house, and I was stand- saying that the working class should just work harder,” ing outside on my phone, and a neighbor thought I was Hernandez said. “We are already working hard, man, robbing my own home,” Mason said. that’s not the issue, and it just doesn’t seem like people However, not all of the prejudice he experiences is are being understanding.” subtle – he has been the subject of racial slurs both on Because of the escalating racial tensions during the and off campus by fellow students. administration of Pres. Donald Trump, Hernandez has “ I have been called a bowling-ball n*****’ to my had to have novel conversations with his family. face, f***** n***** and a cotton-picking n***** by “My mom has told me to be careful – some people someone in a group chat with a bunch of guys from are not going to like you because you are brown,” Her- my grade as a straight-up slur,” Mason said. “None of nandez said. “A mom talking to her child about that, I my friends who were in it told me until a week later. wish (it) didn’t need to be said.” These students are on the campus of (GBHS) where I In response to the rise of racist incidents on campus am every day.” and in the community, some teachers have stepped up Source | 2016-17 GBHS School Profile For 2018 graduate Kasey Yean, being around the to try to start conversations about tolerance. privilege,” Holmes said. “My job – as a person who has saying, ‘Hey, we’d like to talk to you about this because “These are not political conversations – it doesn’t typical GBHS girls – white, skinny, wearing expensive been, whether I chose it or not, born into privilege – my we have some ideas on how we can do this better mov- clothes – was challenging. matter if you are conservative or liberal,” said Kyle job is to listen and advocate. ing forward,’ then I’m like great, I’ve done my job.” “I always thought there was something wrong with Holmes, the GBHS drama teacher and theater coor- the way I looked because I wasn’t skinny or white like dinator. “I think that the political climate that we live “I have never had anyone follow me through a store. In the end, Mason and others said it’s important for the girls in Granite Bay,” Yean said. in right now can discourage people from having these I have never had anyone talk to me differently or look all students, and especially those who aren’t minorities, These feelings of insecurity led to Yean to want to go conversations.” down on me, or felt unsafe because of the color of my to be mindful of what they do and say on social media. as far as changing her body. Holmes said he has to be very intentional in order to skin.” “Watch what you say and watch what you post,” Ma- “ I was always wanting to get a nose job from 12 years understand the struggles all of his students go through Holmes said that when a student speaks up and advo- son said. “Stand up to people who make racist remarks, old, which hearing that now is heartbreaking that as a – and even then, he knows he comes up short. cates, it is rewarding to him as a teacher. be more aware of what you do, because you never know little girl I wanted that just so I could fit in with those “I check all of the boxes for visible and invisible “When (my students) are going to administration and what will come back to you.” Read The Gazette granitebaytoday.org News A6 Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette Personal finance course braces for 2020 changes Students will be required to take final in person, starting for next senior class the summer.” BY SOPHIE CRISCIONE Although some students might find it in- [email protected] convenient, administrators said the chang- es being made to the final will make it FFFThe infamous and entirely online per- easier to ensure that all seniors are actually sonal finance course, required in order for completing the course. all Roseville Joint Union High School Dis- In past years, seniors were known to pay trict seniors to graduate, will soon be taken other students to complete the course for partially on campus. them. Starting with the class of 2020, students “I’m very supportive (of the decision to must take the course’s final assessment on change the final) as it will help ensure that campus with the supervision of a GBHS students complete their own work,” Mc- staff proctor. Gregor said. Several different assessment sessions The growing issue of students failing will be offered to students throughout to responsibly take the personal finance their senior year. Once registered for a course, and learning little or nothing as a session, students are expected to have pre- result, is a possible cause for the imple- pared themselves for the exam by working mentation of an on-campus final. through the entire course. “It is not a hard course, but it has the Although the exact dates are unknown, reputation of being boring and unhelpful an email sent out to all GBHS students so kids frequently try to get answers or get and parents from assistant principal Jessup someone else to do it for them,” 2018 grad- McGregor, reported that “assessment ses- uate Jack McGrail said. sions will begin as early as the first month A seemingly pointless course to many se- of the 2019-2020 school year.” niors does, in fact, teach some of the most This means that any current juniors valuable skills that nearly all students will hoping to complete the course as soon as need after high school concerning their possible will have to wait until their senior personal finances. year begins to take the final assessment. “Now that I am getting paid, budgeting “I want to take the course closer to the on my own, and doing my own taxes,” Mc- date I am taking the exam so that I don’t Grail said, “I think if I paid more attention Gazette photo | Sidney Zabell forget everything that I’ve learned,” junior to the course, I definitely could have used  Becca Nelson said. “I was originally plan- some of the information that is taught.” Seniors are required to take the RJUHSD Personal Finance Course to graduate from Granite Bay High School. Starting in fall ning on getting the course completed over 2019, the final must be taken on GBHS campus, monitered by personel to discourage cheating and sharing of answers. DECISIONS: Most college admision letters arriving within month of March for seniors Continued from page A1 have kids who have busted their butt, Wolfe said visits and a focus on her and have been told the only reward for future area of study will help her make Mazzola also applied to 15 different busting their butt is UCLA or Cal or the final choice. schools. Stanford or Penn, but the reality is you “I think I will make the decision on “I’ve visited most of them,” Mazzola bust your butt for whatever comes your my own by touring the colleges and said, “and there is definitely a top three way,” Tastor said. “You cannot control researching my major within each for me, so if I get into one of them, my any of what happens in an admission school,” Wolfe said. decision will be a lot easier.” office.” Ultimately the final decision is up to Wolfe said she also has a few favorite Most college acceptances go out in students – but it isn’t easy. colleges from her list of schools where the month of March, so a majority of “Choosing a best-fit school is diffi- she applied. seniors are going to be hearing back cult for students,” Singh said. “Some “My top schools are (the University of from a lot of the colleges they applied students may not get into their dream California at Santa Barbara, the Uni- to – including notifications from the school and then have to decide between versity of California at San Diego and University of California and California schools they received offers from, but the University of San Diego), in no par- State University campuses. at the end, we want to make sure the ticular order,” Wolfe said. “I am beginning to feel more stressed student is happy with their choice and Now that the deadline is getting even because UC applications are coming is ready/excited to start the next chapter closer, seniors say tthey are beginning out in March,” Wolfe said. of their life.” to get more nervous. After hearing from all of the schools Tastor has a similar perspective. “I check my email every day for col- students applied to, they will have to “I tell students to really ensure what lege decisions,” Mazzola said, “ I feel a make their final decision. it is like to be away from home, make lot more stress because I really want to Singh recommends visiting all op- sure the area is an area where you want get into my top schools, and it is very tions either online or in person. to be, that the school offers what you nerve-racking waiting for the decisions “We (as counselors) recommend that want,” Tastor said. to come in.” students take virtual tours or go visit the He said his main concern is for stu- English and IB World Religion teach- campus with family and friends during dents to make sure they will be happy er David Tastor said he saw a lot of spring, summer or winter breaks, and with their decision and school. emotions from students when he taught we also have admission representatives “For kids to be in that place where seniors. come from various schools and pro- they feel less than –because they hav- Tastor said he saw “stress, sadness grams in the College and Career Cen- en’t heard yet, or their friends got in, frustration, anger, tension” and more in ter during the school year,” Singh said. or ‘I have a higher GPA than that kid’ – his students during decision time. “This gives students opportunities to and it just becomes really catty instead “I think that the hard part is that you meet with the admission representative of just accepting the gift you’ve been and ask questions about the campus.” given,” Tastor said. TUITION: Seniors overwhelmed with options for college loans and fears of student debt Continued from page A1 cial aid,” Keeney said. “They might say ‘we’re gonna cover $4,000 per semester, but you have to work so many hours. search the scholarships at your school – a lot of them will be Pretty much all campuses offer a work study program.” automatically applied for, but some of them won’t be (and) These opportunities are generally not widely advertised you might have to apply for them separately,” Keeney said. and often require inquiries at the admissions officers at a giv- Scholarships are awarded for a variety of different achieve- en college. ments and subjects – the key is to find the ones that match up “You can talk to your admission adviser to plan it out be- best with each unique individual and apply for them. forehand,” Keeney said. “There are several websites to go to for resources, like If all attempts to receive financial aid are exhausted and a Scholarship 360 and Sally Mae, College Board scholarships student’s financial bridge still hasn’t been crossed, there are and Going Merry, to name a few,” Keeney said. other options available. Although there are scholarships that are not based on aca- “There are loans, but you do not want to go into debt so that demic achievement and grade-point average, for a majority should be your last resort,” Keeney said. “Student loans (are) of scholarships, academic achievement does play a factor. the biggest debt (category) in the country.” “The higher GPA you have, the more likely you’ll get a There are two types of loans available for students to con- better scholarship or money off your tuition,” Keeney said. sider: parent and student loans. Outside of scholarships, there are alternative opportunities “Student loans can be subsidized,” Keeney said. “Meaning to receive aid through individual schools. you don’t need to pay it back until you finish or quit school, “There is work study where you work in exchange for finan- and interest doesn’t start until then either.” Read The Gazette

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Read The Gazette. Granite Bay Gazette A8 VoicesFriday March 8, 2019 w grow up in a small community, you don’t really see outside The Granite Bay of the bubble. One of my favorite experiences of high school was being GAZETTE on a bus for junior prom and the song “Young, Wild and High school is what we make it Free” came on over the speakers. Everyone put their arms around each other and sang the song, smiling, having a GRANITE BAY HIGH SCHOOL high school has those similar problems. 1 GRIZZLY WAY We’re fortunate to be great time. As everyone was singing, I realized how short GRANITE BAY, CA 95746 Especially reflecting on the front page of this and how great high school is, that my newspaper, Granite Bay seems like it’s not a COMMENTARY friends there were the ones who I am students here at GBHS great place to be at the moment. glad I surrounded myself with. The joy I’ll go ahead and disagree with the apparent Editors-in-Chief: of that moment was hard to forget. ranite Bay High School is my school. masses and say that I am happy and proud to When you repeatedly voice how bad a Spencer Cova Along with most other schools, the dialogue from be a Grizzly. school is and how everyone at the school Abbie Gould students frequently contain phrases like, “I hate my We have opportunities here that not many is bad, you are just digging yourself Max Schwartz G school” or “I can’t wait to leave this place.” teenagers have. I, for one, have been able to be deeper into the mindset – and it becomes Andrew Yung This might be just a combination of teenagers wanting a part of a national award-winning paper – no, true. Sidney Zabell to have words to say that are filled with angst to “fight the let me put that differently: we have computers You are only going to be here for four man” and following others saying it. and a budget that allows us to create a paper. years. These are years that you aren’t Voices Editor: I’ll be honest, I am guilty of it also. The general vibe Not many schools can say that. going to be able to get back. Emily Hansen of Granite Bay High hasn’t always been the best, there is For athletics, we have incredible facilities obviously general affluence in the area that fuels amounts that are filled with top-notch coaches who * * * of entitlement, people that aren’t always genuine – you get have led teams to multiple championships. max schwartz News Editor: Max Schwartz, a senior, is a Gazette where I am going. I’ll get away from the whole “we are lucky [email protected] co-editor-in-chief. Elliott Hyman However, flip a few words and you’ll find almost every to be here” kind of thing, because when you

Lifestyle Editors: Kavana Gonur Ashley Lucia It’s time for us to move on from ‘The Tribe’ Jordan Blair After all of that, Na- survival to a Friday night in tive Peoples and their GUEST Green Screen The student section name marginalizes the the end zone with face paint advocates fought for legal and hot dogs. Editors: COMMENTARY protections that would How can we continue to Bella Hamilton perseverance of Native American tribes preserve their land, their have conversations about the Dylan Rowe culture and their lives. marginalization of students on lorida State Seminoles have the toma- they are the original inhabitants of this land Lindsey Zabell The rulings from John- our campus when we support hawk chop. and as such, entered into treaty negotiations son v. M’Intosh (1823), our sports team under the ban- Kansas City Chiefs have headdress- with other countries before America even Sports Editors: Cherokee Nation v. Geor- ner of a racist trope? F existed, and only nations can make treaties. es and war paint. Landen Acosta gia (1831), and Worcester Granite Bay High School. Washington has a racial slur for an NFL Or maybe Tribes received sovereignty v. Georgia (1832) (known It’s time. We need to find Akhil Shah team name. because Pocahontas was taken from her as the Marshall Trilogy) a new name. We are on the Sidney Stipanovich Cleveland Indians had Chief Wahoo. family and raped by colonizers at the age of acknowledged the nation wrong side of history, and if And Granite Bay High School has The 12. Maybe because the Southeastern tribes status of Native Tribes in we allow it to continue (for the Online/Social Media Editors: Tribe. were force-marched on the Trail of Tears re- the United States Su- sake of “tradition,” inconve- Bella Khor That’s not great company. sulting in 20,000+ Native Americans dead. preme Court. nience, or any other excuse) The term “tribe” is associated with “Tribal Maybe because 300+ Native women and kyle holmes Maya Snow A “tribe” is not a we are all complicit in per- Nations,” of which there are over 570 in children were gunned down and buried in a [email protected] Mia Taylor student cheering section petuating the racial discrimi- the United States. Native Peoples are the mass grave at Wounded Knee shortly after - it is a nation of people nation and marginalization of only ethnicity in the United States that have Christmas in 1890. Staff Writers that have endured centuries of colonization, Native American Peoples. And I know we political status - sovereignty; Tribal Nations Or maybe Tribes received sovereignty and Photographers: assimilation and extermination at that hands are better than that. because while in 1492 there were ap- are extra constitutional and are not subject of the United States government. And they * * * Sophie Criscione proximately 15 million Native Americans to state law, they are considered domestic have survived. We do a tremendous disser- Kyle Holmes teaches drama and is the Raha Elahi in North America, in 1900 there were only dependent nations. vice by diminishing their perseverance and director of the theater arts department. Kate Fernandez Why are Tribes sovereign? Well for one, 250,000. Genocide. Sydney Herrenschmidt Gwen Mynar Michela Smith Lily Williams Mental illness is more than just a bad day Adviser: Not every negative their spirit. I myself have fought different Feeling nervous for next period’s quiz isn’t terms with my issues, and I generally feel Karl Grubaugh internal battles for a considerable portion of the same as suffering that I have a grasp on how to my life, and I have sought professional help an anxiety attack that COMMENTARY handle personal problems. In feeling is indicative in order to help overcome these challenges. speeds your breathing addition, I have become involved Personally, this internal turmoil has at so much that it feels with several other people’s men- of a mental disorder tal issues, so this is a sensitive The Gazette is published times completely controlled my life, and like you are suffocat- eight times per academic year s someone who has spent years it has prevented me from functioning in a ing. topic for me. by students in the advanced dealing with mental illness – typically normal way for me. Feeling distracted By claiming to have a serious journalism class at Granite Bay Awhether that has been on my part or So when people relate their temporary during an extra-long mental illness after a couple of High School. someone else’s – I have recognized some of or minor issues to a comparatively larger lecture isn’t the same mood swings, you simultane- Content is determined by the the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses. mental illness, I feel that they are in turn as breaking down cry- ously reduce the magnitude of That isn’t to say that I’m all-knowing and real problems that people face — staff and does not necessarily invalidating the quite real problems that ing because you can’t can recognize mental illness in anyone – in problems that others are trying to reflect the opinions or policies some struggle with. seem to retain any of Granite Bay High School’s fact, mental illness can differ from person come to terms with, and possibly I don’t mean that others’ struggles are not information in class. faculty, administration, adviser to person. However, I feel that I have had valid. Everyone is allowed to feel how they overcome. or student body. enough experience on my own to have a Everyone has the The process of coming to terms do, and express the difficulties that they are right to their own kate fernandez Students are protected in general knowledge on the subject. having. That is not the problem for me. with these types of problems is their exercise of press freedom emotions. It can be [email protected] In turn, I feel that I generally know the The problem for me is when someone already incredibly frustrating, by the First Amendment to difficult for some, difference between real mental illness and a equates a rough day that they had to depres and by comparing those problems the Constitution of the United however, to understand the difference regular bad day. sion or other mental illnesses people experi- to everyday struggles, the process only States and California Education between everyday negative emotions and a For whatever reason, when people claim ence. becomes more frustrating. Code 48907. that they have “really bad depression” or real illness that wracks one’s brain. Everyone’s emotions are valid. 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Gazette illustration | Abbie Gould Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette Voices A9 The fate of the earth is our responsibility HEARD We must take action now or regret our decisions later COMMENTARY on he earth that we know and love is ending up in a landfill. Consider how believe this will be the generation to the not going to last forever. Hu- transportation contributes about half of take the first big steps toward major BAY Tmanity has fallen into a habit of the carbon monoxide in the air. Think environmental conservation. What elective do you think is the unsustainable practices that need to be about the greenhouse emissions from In fact, that’s really our only option stopped if we’re going to leave the earth everyday electricity use. – if we want to avoid the impending most popular among students? the same way we found it. The next step is to make changes to terrors that scientists have told us we As a disclaimer, I must add that I at least reduce that impact. Carpooling, will experience in our lifetimes due know I am part of the problem. I cer- recycling and composting are all easy to greenhouse emissions, our changes tainly don’t live a zero-waste life, and ways to help the earth thrive. needs to be drastic. I’m not always careful of my impact on Ethicalconsumer.org is one website I’m not a climate expert, but I trust “I would say probably the environment. that makes it easy to be an environ- the 91 scientists from 40 different coun- emily hansen the dance classes.” That being said, my goal is to become mentally conscious consumer. It ranks tries who wrote the Paris agreement, [email protected] more conscious of my own mark on the brands of everything from makeup to and I personally think we should heed environment so that I can begin taking technology according to the company’s their advice. and there are certainly preventive mea- steps to reduce my waste and unsustain- ethical and sustainable practices. As Californians, we all know the sures that can be taken. able practices. Changes like choosing one brand over devastation that wildfires are capable We are heading in the right direction. I’ve started making minor changes another are too simple to not enact. But of inflicting. That destruction and grief I am proud of what California has freshman that might seem rather minute but will the decline of the environment needs will be commonplace if greenhouse accomplished so far in reducing our hopefully make a difference in the long change at an even greater scale, emissions are not reduced footprint on earth. Charging for grocery run. and that’s where our drastically. bags and limiting plastic straws are two For instance, I use reusable water legislation needs Fortunately minor changes that will be impactful bottles instead of plastic. I use washable to step it there is and hopefully encourage other states. containers as opposed to plastic bags. up. hope, In the end, if we don’t change direc- I recycle any cans or bottles that I use. I tion, there will be no one to blame but I pick up litter if I see it. I eat local or ourselves for our downfall. home-grown fruits and vegetables. Most importantly, we have to remem- I know I still have a long way to ber that even small modifications to go. But I think everyone should be our quotidian lives can help. Kerri Caulfield able to make at least a couple of I’m 18. I can’t be in Congress. lifestyle changes for the sake of But I can recycle, so that’s ex- the earth. actly what I’m going to do. The first step, after all, is to Change starts with the little realize the impact we truly things. “I think the group fitness have on the environment. * * * class is really popular.” Be aware that the aver- Emily Hansen, a senior, age person produces 4.4 is the Gazette voices pounds of trash per day, editor. sophomore

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Gazette illustration | Emily Hansen “I would say dance.” Self-care can turn into self-sabotage done wrong, noting that “when time.” nization is the type of self-care misinterpreted, self-care can be This quote in the U.S. News I need in order to keep all of junior Relaxing is wonderful, until counterproductive.” article really hit home for those bad vibes away, not a It even addressed my il- me, as I had Lush bath in it becomes procrastination legitimate version of self-care just enjoyed COMMENTARY the middle of t’s 8 o’clock at night, and half of those essays and then – “doing whatever you want” (wallowed) in homework. I’m soaking in the tub with repeat my so-called self-care definitely goes along the lines a bath with a Moral of a Lush bath bomb. Life is routine all over again. of my two-hour break. sparkly Lush the story: Do I Another author notes that if bath bomb (de- your research! good, and for a brief half an The bath was sparkly and hour, my worries have melted soothing, but it doesn’t stop the your version self-care is hav- nial and igno- Self-care is away into the scented galaxy ominous feeling of impending ing negative consequences (my rance), yet all more than of steaming water. doom and self-chastising that resulting waves of trepida- I truly wanted just the idea Cole Phillips Again, life is good, until is sure to come the day before tion and my less-than-desired after those of candle-lit that 30 minutes turns into two those essays are due, the night grades), then it’s time to two hours was bubble baths hours and suddenly it’s 10 before the presentation and in revamp your self-care routine to sleep for a and pamper- o’clock and my self-awarded the two hours I have to finish to something else, like medita- week. Sadly, ing sessions. “The most popular “self-care” ends up being one those 50 math problems in ad- tion. I only got It’s about Other forms of self-care in- around four bella khor doing what elective is probably royal procrastination session. dition to an online quiz. [email protected] dance.” The only thing I had really Suffice it to say, it felt ter- clude committing to a healthy hours of sleep you can do to gotten done before this luxuri- rible, and I’d taken the concept diet, getting enough quality because of my help improve ous pampering session was one of “self-care” and used it as an sleep and organizing your life, “luxurious pampering session.” yourself, and if that means I piece of homework. The rest of award for my own mediocrity according to “Self-Care: 12 Self-care is currently be- should start using the planner it – those two papers that need and unwillingness to do work. Ways to Take Better Care of ing promoted in all forms of that I’ve been ignoring in my to be written in two days, the In the long run, all I did is Yourself” by Tchiki Davis on media, and there’s no denying backpack for the entire year, senior presentation that I have had give myself more stress and Psychology Today. that it’s important to give your then so be it. assigned for three weeks with panic, when I could have been There seemed to be a com- mental and emotional health a I’m not giving up galaxy nothing on the slides besides sleeping at night with a peace- mon theme between these break and a boost. However, baths and bubbles, though. I’ll the pre-set template words, and ful mind and the knowledge three articles, as they all had it is important to realize what just plan them into my sched- those 50 math problems I said that I had been productive. featured experts on the topic of self-care really is and how ule using my planner. I’d do two chapters ago – have That’s not what self-care self-care who emphasized the to integrate it into your life Two birds with one stone! * * * all been pushed aside. should be. importance of sleep. properly. Bella Khor, a sophomore, is a Bah, I think. It’s not a prob- In an article in U.S. News “There would be a lot less In my circumstances, there Gazette online editor. lem, I still have time. and World Report, the author of a need for bubble baths if was too much rewarding and But the next day, I write only verifies that self-care can be people were going to bed on not enough organizing. Orga- Brad Davito A new era of tolerance is long overdue t’s not a revolutionary concept. It’s not a pro- have to continue this progress. Who wants to live in a community found revelation. It’s not a novel idea. It’s toler- Even though we are better off than where no one respects each other? Iance. Acceptance. our ancestors concerning equality, the EDITORIAL Communities should be cohesive “I would say dance.” It’s not that hard. contemporary times we live in bring and uplifting, not something to fear. There is no excuse for being intolerant of others challenges as well. During this digital The voice of the In our community, we need to just because of the color of their skin. age, derogatory comments can spread Granite Bay celebrate diversity instead of creating Enough negativity is circulating in this world in an instant and have the power to Gazette hostile tension. without having to add the unjust horrors of racial hurt a multitude of people. Granite Bay High should be a discrimination. Social media has made it too easy welcoming place. We have the ability The Gazette believes that Granite Bay High School for perpetrators to hide behind a to make that change by being aware staff should be a place that emanates the ideals of equality screen and spout their abominable words with few of how our words or actions affect the lives of others. and acceptance. repercussions. We need to stop projecting negativity into the world. As a generation, we should reform the way people We can derail that power by stopping any hate Often racism can show up in a less blatant, but still think about others. We can be role models for those comments in the first place. Use social media to sup- equally appalling, configuration. Such a concept is younger than us and pave the way for a better soci- port and appreciate others instead of dragging them demonstrated by stereotypes. ety. down. It’s important to remember that even if comments There’s no need to mimic the mentalities of genera- As children, we’re taught the golden rule in kinder- are not necessarily spiteful, stereotyping is also a tions before us. We have the opportunity to be one of garten. “Treat others how you want to be treated.” form of racism. the first generations that accepts everyone, regardless Racist remarks certainly do not emulate that idea. Not everyone fits in a box or schema of character- of race, and that is something we must seize. In fact, studies show that racism is extremely istics, and attributing those to them only because of We can end the cycle of ignorance and intolerance detrimental to mental health. And evidently so – such their race is outright offensive. Mr. Honberger by starting the change with ourselves. comments will inevitably take a toll on those endur- We all have similarities and differences, regardless In 2019, there is no room for racial discrimination. ing them. of race. Our society has come so far in regards to acceptance Racism also creates a community of mistrust and Everyone is different. Everyone is unique – and Compiled by Lily Williams and ameliorating the tragic inequality of the past. We disrespect that even further breeds feelings of hatred. that is something we should celebrate, not condemn. A10 News Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette Second Look DANCE takes on DISNEY

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Gazette photo | Lily Williams Sofia Novaresi and Walker Yarbrough, top left, stand soaked after riding Splash Mountain in the rain. Kabe Teague and Jayden Taylor, top center, ride the Incredicoaster. Deserie Milburn, top right, laughs with her students. Sammy Gimblin places a Disney hat on Cole Phillips, center. Members of the class approach a dance workshop, bottom right, in matching outfits. Rebecca King, Kate Caulfield, Jayden Taylor and Kabe Teague, left to right in photo at bottom left, enjoy their time in Downtown Disney.

Gazette photos by Lily Williams and Emily Hansen Gazette photo | Emily Hansen Granite Bay Gazette B Section LifestyleFriday w March 8, 2019 COMMENTARY Transgender students find community

School community has females and forty-one percent of non-binary youth sure for students to fit in due to fear of being judged by reported suicide attempts. their peers. Sophomore Jayden Brown has recently gone through “Stu- dents at become more welcoming his own transition. Granite Bay often feel BY JORDAN BLAIR “Before I felt very trapped,” Brown said. “I couldn’t uncomfort- able around ashley lucia [email protected] act as myself.” LGBTQ students,” [email protected] ver the years, the LGBTQ community has be- After his transition, Brown said he finally feels like Agafonov said. “ (And) come much more talked about within the commu- himself and is more comfortable with his appearance. even more around transgender Onity. Though transitioning was a freeing experience for students.” I have no shame Many students on our own Brown, he continues to “I think to be GBHS campus are a part a transgen- in sharing my of this community. The der youth school attempts to in Granite Bay is very ensure that these difficult,” Agafonov said. “I know a story now students are in a lot of transgender students who feel safe and accepting kids don’t react kindly.” y freshmen year, the least environment. “I think a lot of people at our important year on paper, In 2014, Theatre school are scared and confused,” but my most significant M at Granite Bay’s Agafonov said. “They don’t know year so far was plagued by stress production of how to react to people who are and an overwhelming lack of “The Laramie different than themselves.” control. Project,” spiked Though the judgment is not always The previous six months of my discussion in the face-to-face, Agafonov feels it is still eighth grade school term were community about a large struggle transgender students filled with anxiety, doctor appoint- topics surrounding the face. ments, and a whole lot of unan- LGBTQ community. “Often kids respond by ignoring, exclud- swered questions. I was suffering “I think ultimately it was ing, making snide comments, and whisper- from constant dizziness, fatigue, a very positive experience for ing about transgender individuals,” Agafonov and frequent fainting spells. our community,” Theatre Arts said. No one knew what was wrong Director Kyle Holmes said “We are all people, and even if we don’t agree with me. “It encouraged conversations about with someone’s ideologies, it’s still imperative we It took over four months, count- how we love and accept one another respect the choices the individual has made for them- less specialist visits, and strong even if we’re different,” Holmes said. face difficulties selves,” Agafonov said. feelings of isolation before uncov- More recently, the theatre program aided being transgender. Though Granite Bay has taken large strides in creating ering any answers. in initiating the use of ‘We Welcome’ posters “My parents weren’t very a safe environment for all students, some feel there are My diagnosis was simple yet all over campus. supportive,” Brown said. “They still things we can do to bring awareness to the struggles complex in the most miraculous These posters symbolize the inclusivity of the continued to refer to me as my dead name.” transgender students face, and make them feel more way possible‒I was healthy. theatre program on campus. They serve as a Brown also continues to struggle with dysmor- accepted at school. It was the summer before my reminder that school is a welcoming place for all phia, as he doesn’t feel masculine enough in his own “I can’t go to the bathroom anywhere,” Brown said. freshman year when a little known people despite their race, gender, or body. “It’d be nice to have a gender-neutral bathroom here and neurological disorder, Dysautono- sexual preferences. Thankfully, Brown has found some there.” mia, found its way into my life. The GBHS LGBTQ club has closure in the staff of Granite Bay. “If a student feels more comfortable using the bath- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia become a safe space for students “Teachers here are very accepting room they identify with, then they should be able to,” Syndrome (POTS) was the term and supporters of the LGBTQ and supportive,” Brown said. Agafonov said. “There should be more conversation used to define my lengthy list of community to come together and However, while teachers provide about acceptance and respect of individuals of all races, symptoms. be around loving and accepting peers. Brown with acceptance and support, Brown finds that genders, sexual orientations, and beliefs,” Agafonov The basic analysis of the syn- While the school environment has become more his peers don’t always do the same. said. inviting towards the LGBTQ community, many stu- drome is the dysfunction of the “It’s easy to get bullied here for being transgender or Agafonov believes there needs to be more inclusivity dents still feel out of place in their own bodies. autonomic nervous system. In gay,” Brown said. “If I say I’m not a girl to a student, I on the GBHS campus because no student deserves to According to a study done by American Academy still get made fun of.” come to school and feel unsafe, ostracized, or alone. other words, the system controlling of Pediatrics, there is an alarmingly high rate of “Granite Bay, unfortunately, is not really a school of “We are all students who deserve an equal, safe envi- my breathing, heart rate, blood attempted suicide amongst transgender youth. diversity,” senior Maryanna Agafonov said. ronment to learn and flourish in,” Agafonov said. pressure, temperature regulation, More than 50 percent of transgender males report- Though Agafonov feels that the school has become and digestion amongst many other ed having attempted suicide. Almost thirty percent of more diverse over the years, she feels there is still pres- vital involuntary actions was not functioning properly. Gazette illustration | Ashley Lucia And this held drastic effects in the year to come. My transition, as some call it, into high school proved to be much more difficult than my peers as I First student Drama program competes struggled to accept and adapt to the new obstacle I was facing. Feelings of isolation intensified as I not only needed to find ways to manage my symptoms, but also studies abroad at Lenaea theatre festival overcome other challenges such home,” Isaacson said. “But they’re very nice and helpful in as my mother’s recovery from a Junior Meryl trying to make my stay here the Students win awards for monologues lengthy hospitalization with its own best it can be.” unanswered questions. Isaacson leaves Those who are close to Isaa- and student-directed performances In the beginning, I spent time cson are also having to adjust BY SIDNEY STIPANOVICH Script for his one-act, “We’re Nor- questioning how this was fair and [email protected] for Australia to a new life at home. Although mal,” and the performance of the why I had been dealt this bad hand. BY LILY WILLIAMS Meryl’s mother, Valerie Isaac- his year GBHS drama one-act directed by Daniel Patter- Once I opened my eyes to the fact [email protected] son-Stock is excited about this students showcased their son won bronze. that I was stronger than I believed, eaving your home, fami- opportunity for Isaacson, she creative talent through “We’re Normal is about a group I saw some real change. has had to adapt to a household T thought-provoking entries at the of teens in a small town city, who Things were not perfect, but I had ly, friends, and school for 6 months may seem like without her youngest daughter. Lenaea High School Theatre Fes- form a LGBTQ+ club in a school received the best answer possible, L “I am excited for Meryl tival. (where) it is not okay to have one,” and one that I would quickly grow a lot for a high school student. To Meryl Isaacson, they were to learn about diverse back- Each year, the Lenaea Festival Manzo said. “One specific boy is to see as manageable. a l l r i s k s s h e w a s w i l l i n g t o grounds and cultural differenc- hosts high school students, provid- then tricked into going by a friend, I was initially blind to the support take to experience a new jour- es,” Isaacson-Stock said. “But ing competitions and workshops and learns about their stories and system surrounding me, but after I really miss her a lot at home ney across the world. for a variety of categories such as hardships they face in their daily Gazette photo | Ashley Lucia accepting the fact that it was neces- and the house is much more For the first time at Granite Student Directed One-Acts, mono- life.” Devin Manzo, the writer of quiet.” sary to ask for help, the feeling of Bay High School, junior Meryl logues, and costume design. Manzo’s idea for the piece “We’re Normal and Daniel Pat- Isaacson’s ambition and per- ”, isolation began to diminish. Isaacson decided to take the Theatre Arts Director, Kyle stemmed from a multitude of terson, the director celebrate I was learning to thrive despite steps to study in another coun- sistence is what ultimately led Holmes, is familiar with the inspirations. the looming challenge that was try, Australia. her parents to trust in her ability festival, as he attended it as a high “I came up with this idea from a role of the main character’s best unpredictable and complicated. “I’ve always wanted to live in to live on her own. Isaacson’s school student. little of my own personal experi- friend. Looking back, I am proud to be Australia and I thought study- strong-willed character relieves “Since before I was teaching, ence, mixed with some politics, “It was a phenomenal experience where I am now‒comfortable with ing abroad would be the perfect a lot of worry among family (students) were going to the Lenaea and other friends that I have,” that I wish I could relive all over who I am. opportunity to finally go,” members. Festival,” Holmes said. “I went Manzo said. again,” Miyashiro said. “I adored Anytime my day does not fare Isaacson said. “Meryl has always been when I was in high school too, so The name “We’re Normal” is my cast and growing close with well due to my personal health Isaacson originally was extremely independent, capable I went as a student which was a lot a reflection of Manzo’s view of them and becoming friends with obstacle, I reflect on my freshmen inspired by the idea of studying and determined, Isaacson-Stock of fun.” equality, and what he believes them.” year and the strength that I found abroad because of her father, said. “She did all the research Students began preparing their sexuality represents. Miyashiro says the strong bond herself and many months of within myself then and will always Jay Isaacson, who also took on entries two months ahead of the “I think that (the title) shows that between the cast contributed to the preparation to go; this was have now. the adventure in high school. festival, and by February the en- just because someone’s sexuality one-act’s success. Adjusting to a new lifestyle completely driven by her.” tries were ready to be performed in isn’t heterosexual, doesn’t mean “This year we actually medaled and moving in with an unfamil- A close friend of Isaacson’s, front of the Festival’s respondents. they are (a) completely different for our one-act, and it is the first iar family can be a difficult task Elizabeth Griffin, has also -no Some students who entered into species,” Manzo said. “Especially medal a one act has received at this *** ticed the difference in daily life the festival were rewarded for their when it’s something that they have festival in Granite Bay history,” for anyone. However, Isaacson Ashley Lucia, a junior, is a without her. However, she is original performances and entries. no choice over, and no one should Miyashiro said. “This was due in still managed to make new Lifestyle editor. friends and make the best of her glad that someone close to her In addition to senior Emma treat them differently because of large part because of the amazing new life for several months. is able to experience something Harlow winning bronze for her that.” cast and the chemistry we all had “I was worried about living monologue and becoming a finalist Senior Kyla Miyashiro acted in becoming close and sort of like a for costume design, senior Devin “We’re Normal,” and played the with a family of complete See DRAMA, page B3 strangers and being so far from See ABROAD, page B2 Manzo won Outstanding Original inside lifestyle Students complete Winter play featuring St. Baldrick’s event Top 10 B2 community service many new students continues at GBHS Faculty Focus B3 hours Drama program wel- Students support an If you really knew me B4 The requirement offers comes all students new opportunities important cause B3 B5 B6 B2 Lifestyle Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette Link Crew inspires GBHS freshmen The warm welcome is passed along

BY KATE FERNANDEZ before Grizzly Retreat and was lost TOP 10 [email protected] when I came here. It was Samreen Siddiqui, a then Link Crew leader who tarting high school can be quite helped me throughout the day, even St. Patrick’s Day intimidating to the average though she wasn’t my leader,” said Seighth grader who is a soon-to-be Pandey. “She was the first person who Foods freshman. I befriended here, and it really helped Luckily, new students at Granite Bay me. I wanted to give someone else that High School have Link Crew leaders comfort.” to guide them. Every year, as nervous These Link Crew leaders, who guide middle schoolers get closer and closer the new freshmen through unexplored to starting high school, a select few waters, often find their experiences as GBHS juniors and seniors get ready to a leader to be as amazing as theirs as a Special to the Gazette | Andi Rothman Irish Breakfast welcome them into GBHS. Fortunate- freshman. GBHS Link Crew leaders pose before the dance at Grizzly Retreat ly for these middle schoolers, they are When asked about her favorite part “We just walked around the school where their classes may be on campus. in for quite a treat. of being a Link Crew leader, Pandey High school is an entirely new chal- At the beginning of the year, future said that it was, “welcoming the stu- and let them go into the classrooms to see what it was like, ” said Maria lenge for new freshmen, and a little freshman kick off their high school dents on the Grizzly Retreat, [as] the bit of empathy on behalf of the more experiences with Grizzly Retreat. energy then is amazing.” Abraham, a junior Link Crew leader who ushered in the freshmen. “I feel experienced upperclassmen can relax This orientation had everything from This energy and compassion is a the minds of anxious eighth graders. a costume contest to a dance in the vital component of being a good Link like the eighth graders had a chance to see what the next 4 years of their “First days of high school for quad at the end of the night. For many Crew leader who is ready to show freshmen can be a scary time,” said students, this was a great experience. incoming freshmen the ropes. life would look like,” said Abraham. “They could learn about where to go Rothman. “New school, new teachers, Corned Beef and “Coming from private school & lit- However, the Grizzly Retreat new halls to navigate, and new kids to erally not knowing anyone or anything isn’t the first time that many future and where things were located.” As their tour continues, student life get to know. Hash at or about Granite Bay, I didn’t know freshmen have been ushered into the As expressed by Rothman, link what to expect,” said sophomore Sarah school. In fact, for many incoming carries on around the eighth graders, giving them a taste of their soon-to-be crew leaders serve a very important Kondas about her Link Crew experi- freshmen they are introduced to the purpose. They are there to support ence starting high school. school at the eighth grade orientation. day to day life. GBHS students from every grade are seen walking through- freshmen as they are introduced to a “It was fun anyway and cool to This orientation, “Provides a plat- whole new experience. tour the school before we actually form for questions and answers, show- out campus, or studying for their next period. These students will serve as “Freshmen make connections with had to start, and to get to know some cases our great campus, and hopefully upperclassmen, tour the campus be- classmates… I didn’t really have any gives future students a sense of com- role models for the incoming fresh- men, which is what makes the Link fore school starts, build relationships Shepherd’s Pie expectations because I had no clue fort knowing that maybe Granite Bay that otherwise may never happen,” what public school was like. I think High School isn’t as overwhelming as Crew program so special. “I chose to do Link Crew last said Rothman. “Link crew leaders are it had a pretty positive effect on me they make it out to be in their minds,” the ones to help build these founda- because I loved the community and said Andrea Rothman, the Link Crew summer cause I understood what it was like to not know a lot of people tions for freshmen, which is what how they promoted new friendships,” Coordinator as well as a PE Teacher at makes them so valued.” said Kondas. GBHS. at school,” said Abraham, continuing with, “I just wanted to be a familiar Rothman also said that bridging that Some had such a good experience At this orientation, a few Link Crew gap is what makes Link Crew so valu- they went on to be Link Crew leaders leaders volunteer to tour hundreds of face to the incoming freshmen.” Familiar faces like Pandey’s and able. Link leaders benefit by learning themselves, like Ipsha Pandey, a junior eighth graders around GBHS, intro- leadership skills, and people skills that who did Link Crew for the first time ducing them to different activities and Abraham’s help to ease incoming freshmen who don’t have a clue what will take them far beyond their high this year. programs that future eighth graders school years. “I’d recently moved to the area can participate in. high school is really like, let alone Apple Crumble her to make sure she was taking the classes that fit her academically and what she was interested in,” Cake ABROAD: First Grizzly travels overseas Singh said. “It is our role as counselors to make sure Continued from page B1 completed. For Isaacson however, it was a dream of students are on track for graduation.” hers that she wasn’t willing to give up on so easily. Many students will study abroad at younger as great as this. “The paperwork and application was a lot of work ages for several different reasons. Some go to be “It’s different not being able to see her everyday and took a long time,” Isaacson said. “But it’s some- inspired, to obtain a new mindset, or to find a new and not being able to hang out with her,” Griffin thing I’ve wanted to do since 6th grade.” perspective. Isaacson is hoping to return home with said. “But I know this is something she’d been want- Being that Granite Bay High School has no more knowledge on facing difficult situations. ing to do and it is going to be a great opportunity for experience with students studying abroad, Isaacson “I’m hoping this experience will make me realize her.” was the administration’s ‘guinea pig’. GBHS school how much I appreciate the comforts of home,” Isaa- Irish Soda Studying abroad can be a tedious process. Hours counselor, Navjot Singh, was able to help Isaacson cson said. “I’m also hoping it will help me have a of paperwork, tons of signatures, and long discus- through the process. broader outlook on the world and how other people Bread sions with your academic counselors have to be “As her school counselor I worked closely with live.”

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Read The Gazette - Compiled by Jordan Blair Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette Lifestyle B3 Students shine through community service hours proach to community service by partici- Service hours become opportunities pating in St. Baldricks. BY EMILY HANSEN program or community as a whole. “I got involved in second grade. My [email protected] “I volunteer at Roseville Theatre Arts first year I raised about $200 and the past Academy and I’ve been volunteering few years it’s been around $1,000,” Wills very community requires the help there on and off for about 3 years,” senior of others to thrive and flourish, Chloe Boyan said. “That theatre really said. “It’s a great way to spread awareness Ehence the reasoning behind Granite helped me learn and grow so I love volun- about children’s cancer.” Bay High School’s senior community teering there because I can meet the kids Even for those who aren’t yet seniors, service requirement. that I used to be like.” community service is always a great way In order to graduate, seniors are required It’s also popular for seniors to find a to serve the community for at least ten volunteering opportunity in line with to help others, get involved and make a hours and describe their experiences in a their career interests, such as Ruybal and difference. short write-up. Wenstrom who were able to combine their “Since I was moving so much when I However, the extent students serve the passions for the medical field and giving was little, I always tried to get involved in community goes way beyond the requisite back to the community. my community because I never knew if I hours. Wenstrom found her passion volun- Many students find this box being easily teering at Sutter Hospital every Sunday was going to move or stay,” Ruybal said. checked off by an activity that they have morning. “Volunteering helped me to build relation- done for sheer enjoyment. “I would basically assist doctors, nurses ships in my community.” “I volunteer at Breakaway every single and patients in whatever they needed. Despite the fact that community service year and I love it,” senior Natalie Ruybal Sometimes I would bring flowers to pa- said. “It’s one of my favorite volunteering tients to cheer them up or grab coffee for is a requirement for graduation, Granite opportunities. I just do it for fun, I don’t their family members to get them through Bay students have found the joy in help- use it toward my required hours.” a rough day,” Wenstrom said. ing others. Other students are involved in organi- Ruybal currently volunteers at the Cal “Obviously volunteering looks good zations dedicated to different charities Urgent Care in Rocklin for sixteen hours a on college applications, but I think that or multiple service projects, such as the week as part of her ROP class. In addition National Honors Society, Key Club and to learning more about medicine, it is also it should be about giving back and doing National Charity League. a way for her to give back to others. something good for your community “The main volunteering I do is through “I work as if I’m a medical assistant. I instead of using it for selfish reasons,” NCL, which I joined in seventh grade,” help patients out with their paperwork, Wenstrom said. “I highly recommend ded- senior Piper Wenstrom said. give them shots and take their vitals.” A personal connection to the type of Ruybal said. “I get to build connections icating at least one day a month volunteer- community service also reinforces the with people.” ing somewhere you are passionate about.” Special to the Gazette | Natalie Ruybal passion to give back to the organization, Junior Collin Wills takes another ap- Many students volunteer at Bayside Church in order to receive service hours. LENAEA: A huge success for theatre program Continued from page B1 the day of the performance, as “I laughed at things I didn’t In addition to seeing other he had not yet seen how the even think would be fun- performances, Manzo was also family.” cast had interpreted his script. ny when writing it, and the able to learn about himself Manzo wanted the cast to “I was filled with emotions; audience seemed to like it too, through the festival. incorporate their own creativ- scared cause what if no one so that made me feel good,” “(After winning,) I was very ity throughout the act, and likes it, but also really excited Manzo said. surprised at first. I was like his script allowed them the cause I had zero part with any Holmes says that the Festival ‘Are you sure?’ In a way that flexibility to do so. of the rehearsals, the casting, is a great learning experience you know is untrue, but you “I didn’t write exactly how nothing,” Manzo said. “I sat in in addition to the competition. ask anyways.” Manzo said. I wanted a character to say a the back just in case I needed “The students show up and “Nevertheless I am happy and line,” Manzo said. “It was up to cry, and then a swarm of they really appreciate getting proud of myself, and I think to the actors and director of people that I’ve never seen to not only share the stuff that this is a statement of what how they wanted to say the before came in, so I couldn’t they’ve been working on with I’m supposed to do in my line, and that way whoever cry anymore.” respondents and other students, future.” reads it, can interpret it howev- Manzo was even surprised but also to see some of the oth- er they want to.” by his own script at certain er stuff the students are doing Special to the Gazette | Devin Manzo Manzo felt mixed emotions moments. too,” Holmes said. The GBHS Theatre team gathers together for a group photo at the Lenaea Festival. Faculty Focus What is your favorite season? Why? My favorite season is winter because I love cold Student weather and dressing for cold days. How many years have you been teaching? Spotlight 22 years. What is your favorite holiday? Why? Valentines Day! Because I love showing love to the important people in my life. What is your favorite class to teach? AP Calculus. What is your favorite animal?

Gazette photo | Sophie Criscone Sharks! Specifically, Lemon sharks. What is your favorite part about your job? That it’s not the same everyday Scott Becker What are your doing in the talent show? Singing, while my friend Bella plays the piano. Question one goes here? Sofia Arias I didn’t like engineering work, and always What is your favorite food? enjoyed school. I also initially wanted to be a Rice. It makes me happy. coach or be a PE teacher.

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New research shows that witnessing traumatic events — like domestic violence, shootings, or even fi ghting — can impact the physical development of a child’s brain. Learn how your everyday gestures can help reverse the effects. ChangingMindsNOW.org B4 Lifestyle Friday, March 8, 2018 w The Granite Bay Gazette Do Teachers Have Cliques Too? Teachers comment on potential cliques within departments If you really

BY MICHELA SMITH no different from other schools in regards to Vaughn said, “It’s natural to gravitate towards knew me, [email protected] forming specific groups. people that share similar interests with you.” “This is my fourth school here in Califor- “It’s easy for me to say my “clique” is with t is said by many students and parents nia,” Solano said, “I’d say that the environ- the math department,” Vaughn said, We (the you would know... within the community that Granite Bay is ment here is about the same as everywhere math department) go through our days shar- Ihome to many cliques. else.” ing similar experiences.” However, many wonder if cliques are “Teachers have very busy jobs,” Solano “It’s reassuring and comforting to have the found only in high school students, or if they said, “There is not much time to socialize.” ability to share these experiences with each may appear amongst teachers as well. “During lunch time when we normally get other,” Vaughan said. As different departments within the school together, and it’s usually as departments,” Vaughan believes the relationships created often gravitate towards one another, teachers Solano said. amongst teachers help create a positive envi- often find that they tend to stick close to those Solano believes departments tend to migrate ronment for everyone. within their own departments. towards each other, as it’s just the nature of According to staff members here at GBHS, AP European teacher Mike Valentine the job. cliques are not a something that is solely does believe that cliques amongst students “I would not call it cliques,” Solano said, associated with Granite Bay. or teachers is specifically relative to Granite “I’d call them groups of friends, or simply Aiden Keefe Bay. colleagues.” Teachers believe the schools overall envi- “You would likely see the same at Wood- “Departments play a role because those are ronment is positive and nurturing, despite any creek, Rocklin, wherever you go,” Valentine the teachers that you see the most,” Solano cliques involved. If you really knew me, you said. said, “We tend to have more in common.” “I feel very supported and valued as a would know I play Basketball. Despite cliques however, Valentine be- “I believe that students do form cliques,” teacher at GBHS,” Vaughn said. lieves that Granite Bay is a very welcoming math teacher Lisa Vaughn said. “From interactions with my boss, to my co- environment and is ideal for teachers due to “However, in a classroom where it’s com- workers, and even my students,” Vaughn said, its positivity. mon to have multiple class levels in one class, “I believe I teach at a school where teachers “ Spanish teacher Gerardo Solano also feels cliques aren’t as apparent” Vaughan said. have a voice and are respected.” cliques are common, but that Granite Bay is “Teachers definitely form cliques as well,” ”

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1) Whales eat 1/2 a million calories in one Club mouthful. Student Club Name: Leave the Gun, Take the Canoli 2) The American flag was created by a high Gazette photo | First Last President: Alexandra Miller school junior and they received a B- Cate Wolfe 3) No number before one thousand con- Gazette: What is your favorite food? Gazette: Why did you start this club? tains the letter “A” Cate: Sushi First: Last year we had an assembly… about 4) The Eiffel Tower can grow up to 6in in the victims of a school shooting where there was summer, because iron expands Gazette: What is your favorite sport? like cases open and you could donate money to that. It really impacted me and it really actu- 5) Neil Armstrong’s hair was sold for $3,000 Cate: Crew ally made me feel helpless. And I realized that in 2004 there was something I could do. This was kind Gazette: What do you do in your free time? of like taking action against that. 6) Bananas glow blue under black lights First: I love skiing at Squaw Valley and wake Gazette: What do you want participants to get 7) Wimbledon tennis balls are kept at 68 surfing behind the boat. from this club? degrees Fahrenheit Gazette: Who is your favorite singer? First: It’s a way of healthy coping to deal with Compiled by Mia Taylor a really large problem. Together we can work Cate: Billie Eilish together and form relationships. We can also help people who are hurting. Compiled by Abbie Gould Compiled by Raha Elahi Friday, March 8, 2019 w The Granite Bay Gazette Lifestyle B5 Non-drama students join cast of recent school play welcoming environment for all. Cast of She Kills “The drama program is so amazing, the students involved are the most fun-loving group of kids I have ever met,” said senior Kate Caulfield, “I felt like I Monsters contains many was a part of their family the minute I decided to join”. new students as actors “I got pretty close with a ton of the drama kids,” BY MIA TAYLOR said Roe, “Playing games backstage and laughing [email protected] while being quite enough that no one could hear us was definitely a highlight.” he drama program has never failed to deliver a Although students had a lot of fun during the pro- show loaded with talented performers. cess, it took a considerable amount of time and effort T In their most recent production, She Kills to create the large production. Monsters, viewers were pleasantly surprised to watch The cast began practicing months in advance to many new faces take on the big stage alongside some prepare for the show’s debut in February. of Granite Bay Theater’s star actors and actresses. “We had rehearsal 2-3 hours every day,” said senior Unfamiliar to drama class, but familiar to peers and Brad Davito. teachers, these students who joined the cast of SKM Davito said as the show progressed, their rehearsals decided to involve themselves in something they became 3 hours and ended at 9:00pm. have never previously done. “It was a big time commitment, but we had plenty “ It’s my last year and I don’t want to regret any- of breaks between scenes to eat or do homework,” thing,” said senior Brad Roe, “I want to be involved Davito said. in everything I can before I leave and not look back Under the guidance of teacher Kyle Holmes, the Special to the Gazzete Jen Mcdermott knowing I didn’t at least try it.” novice students were all able to become performers Multiple students outside of the drama program audition to be a part of the play She Kills Monsters Additionally, senior Brayden Schauer said, “ I in the span of a few months. tell that he really cares about his students.” “I highly recommend that everyone try drama at joined the show because a few of my friends were The positive atmosphere that Holmes has cultivated For these students, joining the cast significantly least once during their high school career,” Davito doing it.” in the drama program plays a fundamental role in impacted their lives in a positive way. said, “One of my biggest regrets is having not joined “I thought it would be a great opportunity to try how well the cast was able to produce the show. something new,” Schauer said. “The drama culture is the so accepting and loving,” They highly recommend anyone thinking about the theater program sooner.” Navigating uncharted waters can be intimidating said Caulfield, “I truly think it is all because of the joining the program to do so, and encourage other “There is so much fun involved in acting,” Davito for many, however drama veterans quickly embraced wonderful teacher Mr. Holmes” students to step outside of their comfort zones to said, “Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, it all the new cast members, and helped in creating a “Mr. Holmes is so great,” Schauer said, “You can create new experiences. could be an amazing experience for you.” National Park of the month Ollalie National Park • Ollalie National Park is known for its beautiful waterfalls, and hikers are attracted to the sights from around the states. • Moderate hikers love the Twin Falls hike, while experienced hikers travel to Cedar Butte. • Mountain bikers travel along the 20 mile Ollalie trail National Park Service • The park is only 45 minutes From Seattle, WA A landscape view of the Ollalie Trail. Snowfall covers the trail and the pine and remains west of the Cascade Mountains. trees creating a beautiful, surreal scene for hikers.

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GBHS shaves for St. Baldrick’s Students shave their heads to show support for childhood cancer

BY KAVANA GOUR [email protected] nominal difference. air is more than dead cells. It serves as a defining physical character- “Even if people do not want to shave their hair, istic and a source of expression for a person. they are welcome and encouraged to donate to our Unfortunately, those who are fighting cancer lack it after going school’s event,” Wills said. You can do this by going on the St. Baldrick’s web- through chemotherapy. site and navigating to GBHS’s school-specific event, H Granite Bay High School students, through St. One of those who asked Wills is William Ingram, a where you can click on the “Donate” button and Baldrick’s, won’t falter to show empathy at the an- shavee for this year’s St. Baldrick’s event. complete your donation. By doing so, you’ll join the nual head-shaving event held on March 8th. “I remember[ed] people like Wills showing up many people who have already donated to shavees Participants will “be having their hair shaved on bald one day and I didn’t know why,” Ingram said. participating in the event. the outdoor stage in the quad [with] music playing on “I asked about it, and I figured out a way I could do “Personally, I’ve had maybe 10 or so people do- the speakers and [donations being accepted] for all of it late and still get in. I did it one year, and I just kept nate. Each person that raises money will [also] have lunch,” said Colin Wills, president of the GBHS’s St. doing it.” like, five to 10 people donate,” Wills said. Baldrick’s club. The cause doesn’t just reach students, however St. Baldrick’s, however, is more than just an event The donations will be sent to the St. Baldrick’s - teachers are involved in the event as well. Darrin to shave heads for cancer. Shavees do multiple things organization, where they will be given as grants to Pagel, mathematics teacher at GBHS, got involved to prepare for this school-wide event. children’s hospitals around the country. when his son began the event at another school. Some, like Wills, dye their hair green for the day. The event has been successful, with GBHS raising “My family got involved with St. Baldrick’s Others, like Ingram, grow their hair out. over $6,500 last year from the event alone and St. eight years ago when my son Peter was a student at “I grow my hair out pretty long for it, so [shaving Baldrick’s having raised over $250 million so far. Creekview Ranch Middle school and he, along with it is] a drastic change. That makes it more fun for me The cause has resonated in multiple student’s hearts my wife, organized Creekview’s first St. Baldrick’s and other people around me. So I was able to grow and inspired them to become shavees. event,” Pagel said. “It was a great event and I believe my hair really long this year, so that was definitely “I wanted to shave my head before, [and] I’m not Creekview continues to run the event. We had some fun,” Ingram said. gonna shave my head for nothing,” said Hannah friends who were dealing with cancer and thought The St. Baldrick’s event has been rooted - no pun Thrash, a participant in the event held last year. “[I this could be a way we could support them.” intended - back to 1999, where founders Tim Kenny, wanted to] find a good cause. I know people have Shaving one’s head might be a large decision - but John Bender, and Enda McDonnell pondered how done [St. Baldrick’s] in the past, [and] it seems it’s a it’s one that in the end proves to be worth it. they would give back for the good fortune of their good thing to do. So I ended up [participating].” “A lot of people will hide behind their hair. I feel business. It was upon noticing McDonnell’s thick According to Wills, simply seeing the shavees post- (that) shaving your head is very liberating,” Thrash hair that Bender came up with the concept of St. shave is what evokes the inherency of this event. said. “I forgot that [the event] was done in front of Baldrick’s. “Each year after I shave my hair, many people will the entire school, and it was nerve-wracking, but it “It originally was a play on St. Patrick’s Day in ask me why I got such a noticeable haircut, and it is was [also] very liberating.” March. But they wanted to just highlight the baldness the perfect opportunity to spread awareness of the There is no force to shave your hair though - there after the event. Their whole theme is green and green cause,” Wills said. are other ways you can contribute and still make a colors, kind of St. Patrick’s Day,” Wills said.

Gazette illustrations | Abbie Gould Granite Bay Gazette C Section SportsFriday w March 8, 2018 COMMENTARY

landen acosta [email protected] Aggression helps in sports ggression has been known to improve Aathletic performance as well as mentality. In order to be competitive in athletics, one must develop aggression during practice and games. Many experts agree that a heightened state of aggression can contribute to the level of a team’s success. Aggression can look like many things, like drawing fouls, not Photo Illustration | Akhil Shah allowing competition to walk all over you and making opportuni- ties for your team to win. Mentality is a large part of Commits reflect on the recruiting process how well one performs athleti- cally and helps a team be suc- cessful. Seniors required to sign letters of intent before officially committing to universities One develops a sense of ag- gression through practice. BY AKHIL SHAH Soccer recruits typically attend ID “I had to push forward in the process a letter of intent. Practicing aggression will [email protected] Camps, a place where their skills are put both academically, and with whatever else These letters essentially end the recruit- hone a specific skill set to your on showcase for coaches across the nation. coaches wanted from me,” Page said. ing process, and signify the athletes’ deci- fter four years of tiresome practic- “A lot of girls and coaches attend these Paige Tattersall, a swimmer for GBHS, sport as well as in life. sion to play athletics of their individual es, gruesome games and hours of camps. If they like what you do then they committed to Pepperdine University last For example, in football, sport at the collegiate level. you can be afraid to get hit and Atime spent around sports, Granite reach out to you and attend games and fall. make tackles. Being a ruthless Bay High School’s finest athletes are other showcases of your,” Rosenblatt said. “The whole process was really stressful, Each college has different requirements competitor can help with your awaiting their collegiate careers. Coaches for different sports take on dif- and I had my parents perspectives kicking regarding what their signees can or cannot athletic performance during This process however wasn’t easy for ferent processes for recruiting, and often in too. Now that it’s all said and done it’s a do after signing the agreement. games. many students. seek for different attributes in their future relief,” Tattersall said. Rosenblatt, Page, and Tattersall all Recruitment processes are typically Not everyone starts out in a athletes. Though her process was equally dif- signed their letters of intent in the fall to lengthy as collegiate coaches across the Sydney Page, a senior at GBHS and ficult, Paige had the help of her family sport having a natural aggres- officially end their lengthy process. sion toward an opponent. nation have to handpick hundreds of high athlete for Capital Crew Rowing team had through it all. Rosenblatt will be playing soccer at the Developing this mentality does school athletes to scout. to undergo a process unlike other sports. Her brother, Evan Tattersall, graduated not come easy for some, such as Senior Hana Rosenblatt, a girls varsity “My position on my team is a Coxswain, from GBHS in 2018 and went on to play University of Pacific, Page will be rowing myself and took me nearly two soccer player, faced these difficulties as so I steer the boat and give commands,” football at The University of California- for UCLA, and Tattersall will be swim- years to toughen up. well. Page said. “Coaches wanted to hear audio Berkeley. ming for Pepperdine University. A person’s personality will “I first made a list of colleges I would go recordings of me giving these commands “Having my brother and my dad’s After much thought, consideration and to, it ended up being about 25,” Rosenblatt and evaluated me in that manner,” Page perspectives helped, but they had differ- play a large role in determining exploration of choices, a multitude of how aggressive of an athlete said. said. ent recruiting processes since it was for Grizzly athletes have signed their letter of they will be or can become. Most athletes consider a variety of Page’s recruitment process entailed her football,” Tattersall said Some athletes agree they have schools, meeting both their academic and sending these recordings to coaches, and For all three girls, their recruitment intent already, while others will be signing had to change who they were as athletic interests. receiving feedback from them. process were finalized with the signing of in the near future. people to become fierce com- petitors in the sport they play. Those who do not will real- ize this and spend lots of time developing an aggressive and What makes a good competitive mentality to further advance themselves in their sport. Being a student athlete my- self, developing an aggressive leader at Granite Bay? mentality in the sport of rowing considering captains on the football team. has helped me immensely. Team captains discuss “Juniors are most definitely considered.” Evans said. Rowing is psychologically Football in particular, has different variations of cap- taxing and requires a heightened tains, two chosen by outgoing seniors, one chosen by the state of aggression to power qualities they attribute coaches, one decided by the school staff, one voted on by through intense workouts and the weight training class and one is chosen by the upcom- not give into pain. ing senior class. I did have to change some of to leadership position Due the wide variety of people in the decision making who I was. This is where some BY MICHELA SMITH process, the total six seniors are expected to be representa- of the controversy stems from. [email protected] tive of the team as a whole. Some feel that changing who Senior Joseph Young made clear the duties he faces as a you are for the purpose of sport ports culture is often times more complex than one captain. is bad, and you should not have is lead to believe. “There are no off days. You have to hold yourself to a to change who you are for any- S The drive to earn the highly esteemed title of cap- higher standard than everyone else. You have to make sure thing, especially a sport. tain creates a sense of leadership and everyone is giving their all and no one is bringing the team Although some may feel responsibility among players. down. “ Young said. developing aggressive traits can What exactly constitutes a captain is often hotly debated. The overarching premise that captains are meant to be have a negative effect on your Whether it be skill, leadership, responsibility, or depend- leaders and demonstrate responsibility is common among life, many agree the positives ability is something to be determined by individual teams different sports. outweigh the negatives. and coaches. Senior Peyton Mitcheom, captain of the GBHS girls I can attest to this on a per- Recently, there has been a trend of choosing captains not basketball team, explains the duties she is expected to sonal level that me having to only based on skill, but on the quality of their leadership perform. adapt the rigorous mental game on and off the field. “I led the warm ups and some drills during practice. I of rowing by becoming a more Another aspect is seniority vs being qualified. Due to also had to make sure the team had enough energy before determined and aggressive the fact that there are rarely ever juniors that are captains, the game and during practice,” said Mitcheom. person has prepared me for life there is an unspoken rule that captains are seniors. Being held to a higher standard comes with taking a and to further advance myself in Jeff Evans, coach of the Granite Bay High School varsity leadership position on a team. anything I set my sights on. football team, explains that players who demonstrate lead- “One of the hardest parts that I didn’t anticipate was Developing a competitive ership are preferred to be captain over a player with skill. having to deal with some drama throughout the year and mentality can help anyone ap- “We are looking for those mentally tough individuals find solutions.” Mitcheom said. proach tasks and obstacles with that understand that leading is a full time job and commit However, the importance of seniority is not agreed upon, a better mindset and can set one to that lifestyle.” Evans said. Putting a premium on hard however, across different sports. work rather than talent alone has been a long . As a captain, Mitcheom emphasizes the value and re- *** “We are not very interested in the ‘great player’ that does sponsibility of seniority. not value or respect their education and the people around “I do think [seniority] is important because you are re- Landen Acosta, a senior, is a Special to the Gazette | Joe Young them. We have no time for those individuals.” Evans said. Sports editor. spected but you also have to be really invested in the sport Joe Young tackles an opponent during a game against Furthermore, seniority is not the deciding factor when in order to be captain,” Mitcheom said. Grant High school. inside sports

Upperclassmen Track and field Spring sports update Fan of the Month C2 play on jv team. dropoff. Jam packed schedule Juniors experience Number of athletes for spring sports. Grizz Quiz C3 playing on jv. joining track and field drops off. Athlete of the Month C3 C2 C3 C4 Sports C2 Friday, March 8, 2018 w The Granite Bay Gazette Ready to kick off the competition at Powderpuff Though Boyan has enjoyed commissioning this to make another great memory,” Hayes said. for their team. large event, it hasn’t been easy. The biggest goal Hayes has for this year is to coach Senior Reagan Tonda played left tackle for the Senior and junior girls “The most difficult thing about being in charge of a winning team. offensive line last year and is determined to win this this event is probably keeping organized because “I want to avenge our defeat from last year and go year. there is just so much that needs to be done,” Boyan out on top,” Hayes said. “I’m doing it again this year because I think it’s prepare for the upcoming said. Hayes has a strong belief that the seniors will dom- such a fun event and a cool way to create memories Although Boyan has to deal with being organized, inate this year. with friends,” Tonda said. annual football game there are also pros to running Powderpuff. “I think we are going to win because we have a Even though the seniors lost last year, Tonda still “So far I like talking to the coaches because I really year of experience now and I also think we may enjoyed the experience. enjoy the teachers being coaches,” Boyan said. have a couple of secret weapons this year to make it “The game reached my expectations because it was BY SYDNEY HERRENSCHMIDT Not only are teachers coaches for Powderpuff, foot- happen,” Hayes said. full of energy and excitement,” Tonda said. “Every- [email protected] ball players coach as well. Ashley Lindsay is a junior who is ready to play her one was hyped up.” Everett Hayes, a senior who coached Powerpuff last first game of Powderpuff ever. One of the main reasons Tonda enjoyed the event nother year means another game between year, invested his free time into powderpuff coaching. “ I decided to play Powderpuff this year because was because she had the opportunity to play football. junior and senior girls fighting to be the victor “I decided to coach Powderpuff (last year) because all my friends are doing it and it seemed like fun,” “It’s cool to play a sport I would have never played Aof a game of Powderpuff football. I thought it would be really fun to pass on my love of Lindsay said. if it wasn’t for powderpuff,” Tonda said. Beau Boyan, a sophomore enrolled in the ASB football to all the girls,” Hayes said. Lindsay is ready to make another high school mem- Tonda has faith that the seniors will redeem their class, is in charge of Powderpuff this year. Hayes has decided to continue coaching the seniors ory with friends. spot on top this year. “I chose to commission this (event) because it’s again this year. “I think I am most excited about just hanging out “We are excited to come back this year and are very fun and the attendance is so big that I know I’m “I am coaching again because coaching last year with new people and having fun,” Lindsay said. ready to take on the juniors,” Tonda said. making an impact,” Boyan said. was one of my most memorable moments and I want Seniors who participated last year have high hopes FAN OF THE MONTH: Natalie Ruybal supports her friends because of the tribe. Ruybal winter sport and sometimes the BY SYDNEY HERRENSCHMIDT has waited to secure her spot weather isn’t perfect, Ruybal [email protected] in the front of the tribe since always looks forward to supporting freshman year. her friends in rain or shine. Many students at Granite Bay High School represent “I get most excited about Because soccer and basketball Grizzly pride every game day, but senior Natalie Ruy- the tribe at basketball games,” are over, Ruybal plans on going to bal is a student that exceeds fan expectations at every Ruybal said. “The tribe always baseball games and showing her athletic event. has so much more energy in the school pride. Natalie Ruybal has participated in water polo and front rows and it is cool to final- “Because it is senior year, I am swim throughout her high school career, so she knows ly be the seniors in the front.” trying to go to as many events and what it’s like to have supportive fans at her games and Not only does Ruybal support games as possible,” Ruybal said. meets. the basketball teams, she also “I always make sure I am demon- “My favorite sport to watch is either football or bas- brings her spirit to the soccer strating my school spirit at events Gazette photo | Sydney Herrenschmidt ketball,” Ruybal said. “It is cool watching my friends field. because I know it makes a big difference if there is Natalie Ruybal takes time to play and I love supporting them.” “Besides basketball, I watch soccer games the support at your games!” watch a variety of sports at GBHS. Basketball game days are Ruybal’s favorite days most,” Ruybal said. Though soccer has become a Upperclassmen play on junior varsity teams however I met some really cool freshmen and Rules allow juniors to sophomores during the amazing season we had,” Carson Rae, a junior on the JV boys’ soccer team, said. remain on JV teams Contribution to the team's success was also was a huge factor in Rae’s love of the team. BY LANDEN ACOSTA “Our final game of the year where we won [email protected] league was my favorite game of the season,” Rae said. ports at Granite Bay High have become a Allowing athletes to play on JV has created large part of our school’s culture. opportunities for students to grow and develop S Granite Bay offers several levels of to potentially play at the varsity level. teams for each sport to give all students equal “The season was really fun and one of the opportunities to develop as athletes. most enjoyable things I’ve ever had,” Jaclyn Specifically, the JV or junior varsity teams, Ohlsen, a junior on the girls JV basketball are known to consist of underclassmen players. team, said. Junior varsity is a great starting place for As well as the social aspect of playing on a many underclassmen to further develop their school sport is huge for many kids that want to skills to further prepare them for the varsity be involved. level. Giving them the chance to play if they are In the past, the JV team was restricted to unable to play on varsity is huge for our school underclassmen at Granite Bay, but is now open culture. to juniors. “Being a junior on JV helped me meet some The idea stemmed from giving certain juniors really cool people I most likely wouldn't have the chance to play the sport they love even otherwise,” Ohlsen said. if they may not have been able to make the Overall, allowing juniors to play on JV has varsity team. benefited Granite Bay in the sense we have Although some may feel discouraged due to more school pride. the fact they did not make the varsity team, re- Keeping kids across the campus involved gret was not a word the juniors used to describe in school sports is essential to an all inclusive their experience on JV environment that will make kids feel wanted “Being a junior on JV was sort of hard for and accepted at GBHS. Special to the Gazette | Glen Peach me to sit back and watch all of my friends “I loved how well we bonded and got along Jaclyn Ohlsen dribbles the ball to pass an opponent during junior varsity girls’ game against Del Oro. I’ve known for years play together on varsity, with each other,” Ohlsen said. READ THE GAZETTE Friday, March 8, 2018 w The Granite Bay Gazette Sports C3 Track and field drops off Team sees a decrease in upperclassmen athletes during this year’s spring season

BY KATE FERNANDEZ sport, there’s a lot of caring about your teammates [email protected] and wanting them to do well, as opposed to wanting to beat them.” s Granite Bay High School athletics carry Despite several athletes in track who have ex- on into the spring season, participation pressed their happiness with the program, there has gradually decreases, particularly within the still been a decrease in participation. track and field season. Several juniors and While reasons could vary from person to person, seniorsA who have ran track for the past two or three some have theorized that different priorities have years have decided not to continue with the sport this been the cause for the loss of athletes. Some students year, much to the dismay of the coaches and team- believe it becomes more difficult to play a school mates who are by their side throughout the season. sport in high school. While track participation is decreasing, many “I think part of it is because as you progress athletes who are on the team continue to express their through high school you’re getting less and less time affection for the sport. to do things, so people are prioritizing school work Junior Eva Shaw is an athlete who has done track over sports.” Miller said. “I have noticed that a lot of as well as cross country all three years of her high upperclassmen drop out, but hopefully freshmen will school. get interested in it again next year.” Gazette Photo | Kate Fernandez “(I) Started track because it optimizes my energy Tristan Paperno, a senior on the track team, has The track and field team runs warm up laps to prepare for an after school practice. levels so I can ultimately focus better on my academ- also noticed decrease in athletes. ics and also helps me to make better connections with “There has been a decrease in participation in “I decided to not do track this season because over the friends and people I already know,” Shaw said. track.” Paperno said. “Some of the reasons I’ve seen the years I found a greater passion for long distance Beck enjoyed challenging himself to improve during Shaw believes track is advantageous for many are people wanting to focus more on academics.” running, and I wasn’t as excited about track,” Snede- the track season. reasons. The academic rigor and extra curriculars of junior cor said. “Also I have four APs this semester so I was “I did it because I was naturally good at running, “It gives me experiences and new opportunities and senior year may be why many athletes quit the a little overwhelmed doing track with school right and I knew that I could get better if I just worked on that are only beneficial.” Shaw said. “I also think the sport. now.” pain and the team work ethic working together is also “Lots of senior and juniors opt out of track, either While athletes such as Snedecor who discontinue it, and I heard that the coaches were really good,” really good for the long term.” because they get employed or they get too involved a sport often do so for multiple reasons, academics Beck said. While some may view the sport as too physically with their academics,” Shaw said. seem to be the leading factor among these athletes. Though track had been a large part of his high challenging to be enjoyable, Shaw and other athletes The expectations are generally higher academi- Even if the sport is a fun and an important aspect school experience, Beck had certain motivations to have said that the experiences gained from participat- cally for students during their junior and senior year. of the athlete’s life, a student’s grades and academics leave the team. ing in track are very beneficial. Many juniors and seniors decide to take one or more are often what come first. Sophomore Alex Miller, who is currently a dis- Advanced Placement classes, which can significantly “If a sport is hurting your grades then maybe take a “I wanted to work a little bit and get a job resume tance runner on the track team, has also expressed her increase a student’s workload. step back, but if they aren’t and you’re having fun, do going,” Beck said. “Also I’m taking online classes satisfaction with the track program and its environ- In addition to AP classes, volunteering, clubs, sports,” said Snedecor. right now, and track was just one of those things that ment. college preparation, and a variety of other tasks that Even a captain of the track team may have to reas- had to go.” “It’s really positive, everyone wants to help each fill up a senior or junior’s year, playing a sport can sess their priorities when considering what workload other out, and everybody wants each other reach become a little bit too much to handle. they can handle. No matter the reason, school and other school-relat- success,” said Miller. “It’s definitely more of a family Senior Cate Snedecor, who ran track previously, Nick Beck, a senior who was a captain of the track ed activities often, if not always, come before sports, atmosphere, because even though it’s an individual made the decision to leave the team this year. team last year, has quit the sport this year. and track is no exception. Grizz Quiz

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What is your dream college? USC Pepperdine Chapman NYU Morehead State

What would you like to study in Engineering Education or psychology Business and marketing English and film studies Biology college?

What are you most The new environment Having a new refreshing Learning how to live on my The new experiences and excited for about living Living by the beach in a new place? and meeting new people change own new memories

My puppy Malachi, going What will you miss most Being with all my friends My friends and the to mikuni, and going to the My friends My friends and family about GBHS? and family teachers at GBHS gym with my friends

Are you playing your sport in college? No Yes Yes No Yes

Bella Ternero Bella Ternero Ternero s is excited to experience commits to playing soccer Long Beach St. in college. BY SOPHIE CRISCIONE [email protected]

Years of hard work paid off for GBHS sopho- deal of communication, dedication, and hard more varsity soccer player Bella Ternero, who work, and Bella says she couldn’t have done it recently committed to play soccer at California alone. State University, Long Beach. “My dad and my coaches have definitely Playing the game since she was only four years helped me the most through it all. My dad was old, soccer has been a huge part of Bella’s life always there to train me and help me through the and will continue to be as she progresses through hard times, and my coaches have always be- high school, on a club team and school team, and lieved in me and helped communicate to college onto a college team. coaches for me,” Ternero said. She has been playing on the San Juan Soc- Playing soccer in college has been a dream of cer Club Elite Clubs National League team for Bella’s for as long as she can remember, and she almost three years, and started on the Granite Bay is hopeful for what varsity squad as a freshman last year. her future at Long Ternero’s ongoing passion for soccer is partly Beach State has in due to her love for the excitement and fight that store. comes along with the game, as well as the strong “I’m excited for connections that are made with teammates. the new experience “I love coming and seeing my teammates, who all around - to meet are also my best friends, everyday, and experi- my teammates and encing wins and losses with people who are like play the sport I love my family,” Ternero said. with great coaches Committing to Long Beach State soccer was a at a great college,” year and a half long process that involved a great Ternero said. C4 Friday, March 8, 2018 w The Granite Bay Gazette SECOND LOOK Spring sports starts GBHS team schedules through mid- April

Swim March 8 & 9- GBHS @ Roseville invita- tional March 21- GBHS vs. Whitney March 28- GBHS vs. Folsom April 3- GBHS @ Oakridge April 10- SFL Champs Prelim April 11- SFL Champs Finals

Boys Tennis March 12- GBHS vs. Oakridge @JRSC March 19- GBHS @ Folsom March 21- GBHS @ Whitney March 22 & 23- Norcal Tournament @ Special to the Gazette | Dave Gershon JRSC March 26- GBHS vs. Del Oro @JRSC March 28- GBHS vs. Oakridge @ Broad- stone April 2- GBHS @ Rocklin April 4- GBHS vs. Folsom @ JRSC April 9- GBHS vs. Whitney @ JRSC April 11- GBHS @ Del Oro

Track & Field March 9- GBHS @ Sturgeon Invite March 16- GBHS @ Lancer Invitational, Husky Invite & Dublin Distance Carnival March 19- GBHS vs. Del Oro & Whitney @ Whitney March 27- GBHS vs. Oakridge March 29-30 Stanford Invitational April 2- GBHS vs. Rocklin @ GBHS April 5-6- GBHS @ Arcadia Invitational April 6- GBHS @ Thunder Invite April 10- GBHS @ Folsom

Baseball March 8- GBHS @ Davis March 15- GBHS vs. Placer @ James Field March 23- GBHS vs Campolindo March 26 GBHS @ Del Oro March 29 GBHS @ Yuba City April 1- GBHS @ Folsom April 3- GBHS vs. Folsom April 5- GBHS @ Folsom April 8- GBHS vs. Rocklin April 10- GBHS @ Rocklin April 12- GBHS vs. Rocklin

Boys Lacrosse March 8- GBHS @ Sacred Heart Gazette photo | Sidney Zabell March 12- GBHS vs. Monte Vista March 14- GBHS @ Oakridge March 19- GBHS vs. Amador Valley March 22- GBHS @ Jesuit March 28- GBHS @ Vista Del Lago March 30- GBHS @ Marin Catholic April 4- GBHS @ Davis April 6- GBHS vs. Serra April 9- GBHS vs. Jesuit April 12- GBHS vs. Vista Del Lago

Boys Volleyball March 13- GBHS vs. Oakmont March 15-17 GBHS @ Battle of the Bay Tourney March 19- GBHS vs. Oakridge March 21- GBHS vs. Rocklin March 23- GBHS @ Placer Tourney March 26- GBHS @ Folsom March 28- GBHS @ Whitney April 1- GBHS @ Oakridge April 2- GBHS vs. Del Oro April 9- GBHS @ Rocklin April 11- GBHS vs. Folsom

Girls Lacrosse March 9- GBHS @ Acalanes March 12- GBHS @ Justin Sienna March 15- GBHS vs. Davis

March 22- GBHS vs. Bella Vista Special to the Gazette | Dave Gershon Special to the Gazette | Glen Peach March 23- GBHS vs. Novato March 26- GBHS vs. Amador Valley As winter sports wrap up at GBHS, spring sports are of- March 29- GBHS @ Vista Del Lago fically underway. At the top, senior Mattie Thomas bumps April 2- GBHS vs. Saint Francis @ Mather fists with his base coach after a hit in a preseason matchup April 5- GBHS vs. Rio Americano agaisnt Pleasant Grove High School. In the middle, seniors April 10- GBHS vs. Monte Vista Justin Mazzola, Omar Kanaan, Preston Fu, Jacob Ellis, Doug April 12- GBHS @ Christian Brothers Christie Jr., Adam Honer and Josh Zhand pose for a team photo during senior night. In the middle left, senior Zach Taylor makes one of many pitches during a preseason Softball matchup agaisnt Pleasant Grove High School. In the middle March 12- GBHS vs. Rocklin right, the varsity basketball team poses for a photo on senior March 14- GBHS vs. Rocklin night, honoring Sage Smith, Miriam Lebastchi, Kendall March 19- GBHS @ Folsom Prager, Peyton Mitcheom and Sydney Herrenschmidt. In the March 21- GBHS @ Whitney bottom left, the track team warms up with jogs around the March 23- GBHS @ Rio Linda track early in their season. March 26- GBHS vs. Del Oro March 28- GBHS @ Oakridge April 2- GBHS @ Rocklin April 4- GBHS vs. Folsom April 5- GBHS @ Oakmont April 9- GBHS @ Del Oro April 11- GBHS @ Del Oro

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lthough I don’t know how to play an instru- COMMENTARY scientifically proven to boost mood and serotonin EVENTS FOR ment and can’t sing to save my life, music release in people, making it a great genre to Ahas been an important element in my life. listen to when I’m having a bad day. Ever since I can remember, my mom would play One of my favorite ways to listen to music is in MONTH music around the house and in the car. I grew up person at a concert. Concerts bring people closer listening to the classic rock from the ’80s and ‘90s. I to the music, letting them hear the artist live and was brought up on ABBA, Pat Benatar, and Journey. dance to the beat with hundreds – or thousands My mom would play the song “Dancing Queen” by – of fans. ABBA on repeat, leaving it permanently memorized My first concert was an American Idol tour in my head. The theme song of my childhood, if you when I was eight. I went with my dad, stepmom March 8 will. and my sister. I only remember seeing David As a young child, music was something fun and it bella hamilton Archuleta sing “It’s too late to apologize” by St. Baldrick’s intrigued me. My favorite toy as a child was one of Maroon 5. Although I was young, I knew I was [email protected] those mini pianos your parents get you from Target, in love. and I would jam out for hours. If you haven’t been to a concert, I highly suggest you attend. Even with music being a big influence in my life, I never did get For the past decade of my life, I’ve been trying to go to as many the hang of playing an instrument or being able to sing. I joined a concerts and music festivals as possible. choir at my Catholic school in 6th grade and that’s where I realized The experience of holding your favorite artist’s hand, meeting March 14 & 15 I suck at music new people and being able to enjoy music live is an experience I Now that I’m older and I choose my own music to listen to, I can wouldn’t pass up for the world. Midterms tell that my choices in genre always reflect my mood. Music has impacted my life in multiple ways, but especially by When I’m sad I usually listen to throwbacks that are kind of de- giving me a new view on things and boosting my mood when I’m pressing. When I’m happy, I’ll listen to songs with an upbeat tempo feeling down. And with music, there’s a genre for everyone to and happier lyrics. enjoy. When everything else around me is chaotic, I know that I can So if you’re ever feeling down, try listening to your favorite March 29 put in my earbuds and escape from reality, even if it’s only for the song. It helps. Trust me. duration of the song. *** Powder Puff To me, music is an escape from all the pain and hardships in life, Bella Hamilton, a senior, is a GreenScreen editor. giving me the chance to breathe and relax for a moment. At the moment, my favorite type of music at the moment is EDM, otherwise known as electronic dance music. EDM has been

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Gazette illustration | Lindsey Zabell TALENT SHOW Students prepare to showcase their skills in performance

BY RAHA ELAHI [email protected] because the dance is “really… he students of GBHS are talented, unique.” and there is no better way of wit- Gregory is looking forward to performing for the audience. nessing this than coming to the “I’m a little nervous because T it seems like there’s gonna be a school talent show. good amount of people, but also Junior Emma Gordon is head commissioner excited.” of the event this year. Among her acquaintances, she expects to see her family in the As a former assistant commissioner, Gor- audience. don has experience in organizing such an “Hopefully some of my friends [will also come],” she said. event. Participants are judged, and the She said the students who signed years, always performing “some- winner of the competition will be up “just want to showcase their thing related to music.” awarded a cash prize. talents.” Junior Sequoia Torrez is also Students looking forward to at- Tamara Givens, Student Govern- performing something musical. tending the talent show can be pre- ment advisor, also said something Torrez will be singing a piece for pared for a night full of surprises. similar. the upcoming event. Ashlyn Gregory, Sequoia Torrez The talent show “(provides) an “My friends kind of peer- and Chance Vano are just a few opportunity for (students) to share pressured me to [join the talent students who will be presenting their talents with the school,” show],” she said. their talent.. Torrez is performing in the talent Givens said. If any community members are Many new students have signed show for the first time at Granite interested in attending, the talent up for the talent show. Bay High School, although she show is set to take place on March In addition to new faces, some has been a part of similar events in students decide to participate in the past. 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the theater. the event for multiple years. The junior is not nervous about Admission prices for the event Gazette illustration | Lindsey Zabell “This year, we have a lot of new presenting to the audience, be- are $6 with activities, $8 for stu- people, and then we have some cause she is a natural performer. dents without activities, and $10 who have done it before,” Givens Torrez has sung professionally, for anyone else. said. singing in her local church and It is a popular competition, as “We’ve had kids do all four various local businesses. Givens expects the theater to be years… and then other times we She doesn’t know whether or not pretty close to being full, if not do have a lot of new talent.” she will perform for the competi- completely filled up. Some of the acts this year tion. “[The talent show] gets a lot of include singing, dancing, and “I just kind of want to do it this attendance,” she said. playing an instrument. year to feel it out and then, maybe “We pretty much almost fill “We have some dancing this next year,” she said. “If I enjoy my the… theater,” she added, al- year...we have more bands this time.” though attendance increases with a year than we’ve ever had, but a Ashlyn Gregory will also be greater number of performers. lot of it is singing or playing an participating in the talent show. Givens says “more people instrument.” The freshman will be perform- come” because “[performers] have Senior Chance Vano is an ex- ing “a traditional hula dance… more family to come and more ample of one such performer. from Hawaii.” Vano originally decided to “I joined the talent show just friends to come.” join the talent show because he because I thought my hula dancing Audience members can support “(wants) to perform.” talent was kind of unique, and I their friends and family and enjoy He is performing “a classic just wanted to share it with every- an evening full of talent. jazz song” with his fellow band one that was going to be there,” She wants to “encourage more members. she said. people to come” out to witness The senior has been a part of Her mother also encouraged her the incredibly talented students of the talent show for the past three to participate in the competition Granite Bay High School. Page 4 March 2018 sunny side up. The Gazette staff shares the breakfast Glazed and Confused places that are ‘bacon’ us go crazy. Bacon and Butter Four Sisters Cafe

However, the must-get dish for new- my waffle, and each bite had a fantas- BY ELLIOTT HYMAN BY SIDNEY ZABELL bies is the grilled cheese benedict. [email protected] tic balance of crunch and fluff. I made [email protected] Let that sink in for a second. Grilled sure a piece of fruit was included in unday mornings are reserved for acon and Butter is the best cheese for breakfast. Every time I get each bite, a good decision on my part. breakfast, right? brunch place in the Sacramen- one, it feels like I’m doing something The biscuit was less than stellar, but Four Sisters Cafe is a bustling to area. I know that’s a bold wrong, almost an affront to societal the fresh jam provided was tasty, with- B Scorner an otherwise nondescript statement, but I can back it up. values concerning what constitutes out a doubt. It felt a little too soft for shopping plaza, located a few minutes I’ve made the 30-minute trek to breakfast and what doesn’t. my taste, as did the potatoes that came beyond the Roseville Galleria. I’m a Sacramento many-a-morning only to Basically, it’s one of the best-grilled as a side on my dad’s meal. seasoned guest of the restaurant, this stand in the cold for 30 more minutes cheeses you’ve ever had, on a challah Four Sisters was a uniquely refresh- having been my fourth or fifth meal – you see, if you don’t want to wait in loaf, topped with bacon, hollandaise, ing way to start off a Sunday morn- there. line for an hour you have to get there and two perfectly poached eggs. It ing. While not perfect, I’d definitely The wait at 9:00 am was roughly 20 at 7:30, an hour before opening at 8. is a perfect “treat yourself meal” for recommend it to anyone looking for minutes, but was unavoidable as they If that doesn’t tell you people like when you are feeling particularly a laid back restaurant with cute decor don’t take reservations on weekends. it, then take a look at the employees glutinous. and a menu that makes it hard to The hostess gave us the option of and clientele – hipsters, hipsters While it might at first seem exces- choose. everywhere. Hipsters have their pros sive, the coupling between the hol- sitting inside or outside with a heater, and cons but one indisputable fact is landaise top with the cheesy interior but we opted for the cushiony booth that they know their food, and they works incredibly well and it’s the seats indoors. come to Bacon and Butter in droves. meal that keeps bringing me back Each table had a gorgeous succulent, It takes an effort to eat at Bacon again and again. complete with salt and pepper shakers and Butter between the drive and for people who like to spice it up. wait for a seat but it delivers on every For drinks, I went with their fresh- promise. squeezed orange juice. Each glass is The difference between B & B and finished with a twisted slice of orange, most breakfast places is immediately a nice touch to the fruity drink. clear because, as my grandmother A few minutes of perusing the menu said: “you can always judge a break- left me confident in my decision – the fast place by its coffee”, and they fresh fruit waffle with a biscuit on the have great coffee. side. The fresh strawberries, bananas The restaurant has a cute interior and blueberries sounded exquisite, a and exterior with a trendy, yet com- perfect way to top off a hearty waffle. fortable vibe. The meals took a short wait of just The menu is filled with incredibly 15 minutes or so to arrive at our table. Gazette photo | Sidney Zabell My waffle and my dad’s pancakes creative options but specializing in Four Sisters, a cafe located in the savory realm of things. were placed on stunning pastel plates, Gazette photo | Elliott Hyman each reminiscent of classic Fiesta Roseville, that specializes in waffles, Some of my personal favorites Bacon and Butter, a breakfast breakfasts and great service for all include all of their hashes, the biscuit ware dinner plates. eatery in Sacramento that serves a Hot maple syrup was drizzled across diners. sandwich, and the chicken & waffle. wide variety of breakfast foods. Safeway Deli

bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, the varieties and Safeway and order this item from the deli. You will not BY AKHIL SHAH combinations make this burrito even better. [email protected] regret it. Unless of course, you’re on some crazy diet While additional meats are an extra charge, I thought thinking that starving yourself will make you fit into afeway breakfast burritos are unquestionably the combination of bacon and sausage was a must that prom dress. While that can be taken as politically the move when you wake up late on a Sunday have. Smorning. As if all that doesn’t sound delicious enough, cus- incorrect, work with me here girls. The night before, when I’m out with friends, living tomers have the option to have potato fries added to You deserve this outstanding burrito as well. In fact up my senior year until 1 a.m, there is nothing I look the burrito for no charge. everyone deserves this fine breakfast food. forward to more than waking up at noon and driving to You heard me right, potato fries in a breakfast bur- Safeway for a burrito. rito. What’s better than a tasty, meaty and filling burrito Personally I thought this was the key to it’s taster and for $3.99? size, you simply cannot go wrong adding these fries to This “fast and casual” deli setup will have you in and your burrito. out of Safeway with a burrito within 10 minutes. This fine breakfast item isn’t something small either. However, this exquisite burrito’s quality is solely It comes out to be a good sized burrito that will leave dependent on who builds it. you stuffed for a good portion of the day. Some entry level workers at Safeway will unfortu- It’s such a quick and simple meal, you cannot go nately mess up in the process of folding the burrito. wrong buying this food for a quick breakfast. It’s critical to have an experienced, well-trained Whether you’re on the road, running late for school, employee at the hands of your breakfast. or simply just crave a quick but healthy meal; Safeway There are plenty of options you can choose to have burritos are good for all those things. Gazette photo | Akhil Shah on your burrito. I highly recommend this breakfast item to anyone Safeway Deli is a quick and easy way to grab From meats like sausage and bacon, to veggies like who enjoys food. Seriously, head over to your local breakfast on the go or on a budget. March 2018 current. Page 5 MIXTAPE - UMBRELLA ACADEMY Artist of the Month Makena Gulino

1) How long have you been involved with the art program?

I’ve been involved in the art program since freshman year.

2) What is your favorite piece?

I did a tree and it opened up to a lavender field, and it was a painting symbolizing my dad and my step-mom getting married and it was my wedding gift to them.

3) What is your favorite medium? BY GWEN MYNAR [email protected] Acrylic.

1. Phantom of the Opera Medley - Lindsey Stirling This song is a com- position of songs from The Phantom of the Opera musical played on Violin and supplemented by guitar, bass, and drums. This song is truly epic in both tone and the complex nature of the piece and the talented required to play it so well. 2. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - They Might Be Giants This song is both educational and informs us of the history of Istanbul as well as being a song that rocks hard. A must listen and a highlight of the Umbrella Academy soundtrack. 3. I Think We’re Alone Now - Tiffany A song that makes you wanna get up and dance. Music speaks to a primal part of our brains, making everyone want to get those hips shaking and those toes tapping. This 80’s classic encapsulates the vibe of the era perfectly. 4. The Walker - Fitz And The Tantrums Another classic, this song is such an absolute banger, it will make anyone shuffle their feet and is another excellent choice for anyone who wants to dance to the beat. Fitz and the Gazette photo | Lindsey Zabell Tantrums have such a unique and recognizable sound, distinguishing themselves from other artists in the genre. Compiled by Lindsey Zabell Instagram FOLLOW FRIDAY FRESHMAN 2022 vs. VS. SENIOR 2019

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Daryn: Jack’s Urban Eats

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Compiled by Lindsey Zabell Compiled by Michela Smith Page 6 have the stars aligned? March 2018 RELATIONSHIP HOROSCOPES Does your astrological sign give insight into your relationships? BY BELLA HAMILTON [email protected]

or years, people have looked to horoscopes to predict their days, years, love lives and financial standings. Each astrological sign has a corresponding sign that is Fconsidered an ideal match for a romantic relationship. Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pises, Aquarius, & Libra & Capricorn Scorpios are mysterious and believe Pisces is the most emotional sign and take in being extra cautious when it comes love very seriously. Also, Pisces are known to long term relationships. Although to be more hesitant to share their feelings Scorpios can come off as unfeeling with someone, so a Pisces needs to be with and not emotional, the Scorpio is someone that is direct with their emotions just keeping their guard up until they in a relationship. After they get past the know they can trust their significant initial stages of a relationship, a Pisces can other. become a very affectionate and loving sign. A Sagittarius is very open and Aquarius are known to be one of the most easily intrigued by the person they are generous signs, even coming off as over the dating. In a relationship, a Sagittar- top or eccentric at times. An Aquarius is a ius likes to be brutally honest and sign that is witty and very communicative does not have enough patience for an who is looking not only for a significant emotional person, given their logical other, they are looking for a best friend. minds. Sagittarius’ need a partner Although Aquarius’ are viewed as superfi- who is willing to grow throughout cial, once someone gets to know them, they their relationship and someone who realize that an Aquarius is a very complex prioritizes their growth together as a sign. In a relationship, an Aquarius brings a couple. Libras love dating and being new spin to a relationship and love. taken out, but are often confused In a relationship, a Capricorn is look- about what they need and expect from ing for a long term relationship and feels a relationship. that casual dating is a waste of their time. Libras are known to dislike confron- Instead of trying to impress a Capricorn tation and conflict, preferring to speak with gifts, show them stability. Capricorns with their significant other in a peace- value having an emotional connection with ful way, rather than confronting them. their partner rather than a physical one. Libras also enjoy being comfortable Capricorns are loyalty and family oriented, in a relationship and is looking for a always pushing their partner to be their best partner that reminds them of home.

Aries, Taurus,& Gemini Gazette illustration | Dylan Rowe Virgo, Leo, & Cancer

A Taurus is a sign that values loyalty and stability. Taurus believe that Virgos are looking for a soul bond with someone in a relationship relationships are not something to be taken lightly, waiting for the right which makes a Virgo come across as picky in their dating life. Even after person to spend their future with. Taurus are very connected with their bod- picking someone that meets their standards, Virgos can still be hesitant ies and are drawn to other earth signs. Another trait that a Taurus will bring to share their lives with their partner. However, after you gain a Vir- into a relationship is being protective of their significant others. go’s trust, they will give you their whole heart. Virgos are known to be In a relationship, Geminis are known to like dating but have a hard time responsible and kind, making them a great person to be in a long term settling down with one person. With a Gemini, independence is one of their relationship with. highest priorities which is a driving point in them not settling down. Gemi- Leos are very passionate and love the idea of falling in love. For a Leo, nis are creating and dynamic, making them great problem solvers and helps falling in love is easy, although their expectations are usually set too them work through problems in their relationships. If you are in a relation- high. Leos love to be taken out and pampered by their significant other. ship with a Gemini, they need their partner to let them take charge. In a relationship, Leos are looking for someone to adventure and try new Aries are the first sign in the astrological calendar and known to be one things with. Cancers are known to have a defense up while looking for a of the most independent signs. Aries tend to prioritize their partners in their significant other. Although once you get past their outer shell, a Cancer relationships and expect the same in return. Aries are also known to be can be very open and loving towards their significant other. Cancers good listeners and believe that a relationship involves equal attention from believe that loyalty is an important aspect of every relationship and be- both parties. comes very attached to their significant other. Although the sign believes March 2018 stylish finds. Page 7

Thrifting is an easy, eco- hrifty friendly way for students to find vintage clothes at Thinking an affordable price

Gazette illustration |Bella Hamilton

BY DYLAN ROWE [email protected] he clothing industry is one of the biggest in the world, with an all around lucrative activity. “Shopping at Goodwill and finding a clothes that I all of the clothes being made, new styles and shopping trends actually like is sometimes a challenge,” junior Nick can emerge. One of these not so new shopping trends for Parker said. “But when I find a few items that I actu- ally like it makes me feel so accomplished.” young adults in this day has been second hand shopping, also Many students on campus have an insight on what the upcoming spring season will have in store for T fashion. known as ‘thrifting’. As newer generations become more and more con- what is fashionable in that particular season, but thrift “I think the pants people choose to wear will have scious of their carbon footprint, young people continue stores allow consumers to shop for clothes meant for a more diverse range,” senior Moses Huish said. “I to discover innovative ways to be eco friendly. year round wear. expect to see more patterns and textures rather than Thrift stores allow shoppers to buy cheaper used “Some popular brands are selling long sleeve shirts, average joe jeans that we’re all used to.” clothing which could be seen as a win for the shopper and are starting to sell miniskirts,” sophomore Hannah Fashion items in each new year usually are likely and for the planet. Lang said. “Both of which have become staples for reflect that of the political temperature. As more and Second hand stores have also resurrected old fashion girls outfits this spring.” more people become aware of the change that needs styles and made them relevant again, keeping the ‘vin- In an age where vintage style is the style, thrift stores to happen environmentally, they will also change their tage style,’ in youth clothing choices. make it easy for customers to find what they’re looking styling options to mirror this revelation. As the seasons go by, trends and styles often change for, at a reduced price. Thrifting clothing items also allows for people to take and adapt due to weather, making impossible for “I’ve noticed that stripes are really in nowadays,” bigger fashion risks. When consumers expand their consumers to keep up with buying high priced clothing junior Charlee Emmett said. “Along with oversized style choices different more diverse trends are able to season after season. Used clothing, being what is can collared sweatshirts which are easy to find at basically expand. be sold at a significantly lower price while satisfying any thrift store.” Change is essential for growth, and while thrifting the customer the same amount. It may be easier to shop for in style clothes at big is a small way to help out the environment, everything The clothes that stores advertise generally become named consignment stores, but, ethically shopping is makes a difference. March 2018 Pages 8 & 9 feeling lucky?

St. Patty’s Day Superstitions Gazette illustration | Maya Snow

Gazette illustration | Maya Snow

Granite Bay students dive into their irrational habits and fears they have during the (un)lucky month of March

BY MAYA SNOW “When I was little I believed in Lepre- myself).” [email protected] chauns because my mom would put gold Junior Olivia Teemant, on the other sparkles on the ground and said the glitter hand, is not superstitious. inch, punch, first of the month. Ire- was from them” senior Andrew Martinez “I do not believe in leprechauns, but my land in the 15th century was a very said. mom used to make traps for them.” superstitious place. People would Making leprechaun traps is a big part of But, sometimes, people have lucky P many childhoods around Granite Bay. shirts, hats or socks. do that routine every first to banish the witches. Pinching would be taking a pinch “I used to make traps for lepre- “I wear my lucky jewelry on game of salt, because they thought it weakened chauns,and my mom would say we caught days.”Teemant said. the witches. Punching would get rid of the them but they ran away” Martinez said. “I have the same routine before a football spirits. “In pre-school, I made leprechauns traps game,” Martinez said. In 2019, people are a lot less supersti- with my class, but we didn’t catch any- “I am superstitious, and I wear green tious than people in the 15th century. thing.” junior Meri Riley said. on St. Patrick’s day do that I won’t get People wear green on this lucky day to For some students, catching these little pinched.” Riley said. keep themselves for being attacked by lep- creatures The day of the Irish is very lucky and rechauns. Legend has it that is you wear “I still make traps for them. The are very many people do things that they wouldn’t green, they can’t see you. People pinch sneaky though, so it has been tricky.” said normally do. you to remind you of all of the trouble you Arias. “I try to eat green food for every meal” can cause by not wearing green. Even if it isn’t Saint Patrick’s Day, many said Arias. But as Saint Patrick’s day arrives, many people are still superstitious about other “I wear my lucky green shirt, but mainly GBHS students start to feel a little more things in life. because I don’t want to get pinched by my superstitious than normal. Junior Sofia Arias is superstitious all friends” Martinez said. Folklore revolving the month of March year long, but she works extra hard to “On Saint Patrick’s day, I love to wear include hanging up a horseshoe to collect keep the bad juju away during March. my gold four leaf clover to get in the the good luck, wearing green and obvious- “I always make a wish at 11:11, and lucky spirit!” Teemant said. ly, catching leprechauns. I knock on wood (so that I won’t jinx

Gazette illustration | Maya Snow Page 10 current. March 2018 Top Tweets Spirited tweets by Granite Bay High School students

BY KAVANA GONUR [email protected] Netflix Picks BY DYLAN ROWE Twitter [email protected]

1. The Umbrella Academy “The Umbrella Academy,” a Netflix original show, follows a far from ordinary mod- Get you a girl who is vaccinated ern day family of gifted adults. In the show there are seven now adults that were born with special powers each unlike the other. After childhood the adults are Noah Lutz brought back together due to their fathers unexpected death, and are forced to @n_lutz25 5 Retweets 43 Likes go on adventures to save the world. This new and modern television show allows views to see a mix of a classic superhero story mixed with family drama. Customer: I’ll take an XL tostada, Me: They’re all the same size. Customer: no tomatoes 2. Shameless Devin Manzo Shameless, a show with an ongoing nine seasons, is a great show for avid Netflix 0 Retweets watchers to binge. The show is about a impoverished dysfunctional family that @ManzoDevin 2 Likes lives in the Southside of Chicago. This show gives watchers an insight into life in Chicago with a bustling family of all ages and personalities. Each episode is filled to the brim with drama, partying, family bonding, and comedy, none of which disappoint. Love everyone & everything that you have 3. The Incredibles 2 If you’re ever in need of a break from the all too serious movies and shows on Paige Tattersall Netflix, look no further than “Incredibles 2.” This adventure packed movie can 0 Retweets 22 Likes bring the whole family together for movie night or just a lonely movie session. @paigetattersall The movie, a sequel to the first “Incredibles,” did a great job following up the highly accredited. Overall the movie while it can be a thriller at some points can To all my friends constantly creating and releasing origi- make any bad day into a good one. nal (and amazing) music, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR SHARING ART!!! KEEP IT UP!!! Chloe Boyan @548chloeb854 3 Retweets 28 Likes

Hangout Location of the Month: Teable

What is it? What to Look Out For

eable is a Boba Tea and Coffee shop in Rock- nlike many other study locations includ- lin that has attracted many students from ing Starbucks and Bloom, Teable is open TGBHS. Its late night shifts appeal to many Uuntil 12 am every night allowing those who are unable to work right after school due to who need to cram for tests a full night to do so. athletic or further academic obligations. Although Anyone is welcome and no matter what time of originally Teable became a popular place for night you show up there’s always at least a small students to work, it has become a prime hangout group posted up that you can join. Gazette photo | Mia Taylor spot for students looking for an optimal environ- Teable restaurant allows Rocklin and ment for studying and socializing. Sacramento residents to enjoy bubble tea and various other delicacies at an affordable price. March 2018 lights, camera, action. Page 11 2019

Gazette illustration | Lindsey Zabell

19st Annual Academy Awards takes place in Los Angeles

BY RAHA ELAHI [email protected] ights, camera, action! Hundreds of to the legacy of Queen and his friends and family. spectators are seated in the audience, Malek concluded by speaking each one in a stunning (and no doubt about the Freddie Mercury’s L impression on society. expensive) outfit. “We made a film about a gay What could have brought so many ce- man, an immigrant, who lived his life just unapologetically lebrities together? Two words: The Oscars. himself,” he said. “The fact that On Feb. 24, the 91st annual for best picture. I’m celebrating him and this Academy Awards took place at The Oscars weren’t too dif- story with you tonight is proof the Dolby Theater in the star- ferent this year. There were that we’re longing for stories studded city of Los Angeles. celebrities, fashion and more, like this.” The event was opened with but there was also a greater rep- Malek’s message is one of a performance of a few Queen resentation of women, people of many that were inspiring. songs by Adam Lambert and the color and other minorities. Themes present at the award remaining members of the band To put this in perspective, ceremony included messages in honor of Freddie Mercury. Oscars in the past few years about diversity, love, acceptance As there was no host, Tina were criticized for their lack of and jabs at the president and the Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya diversity. current political situation. Rudolph started off the awards Award speeches were full of The overarching themes of the with a few comments. the usual cramming of as many Oscars were also made appar- They presented the award thank you’s as humanly pos- ent in the winners of various for best supporting actress to sible, but a few stood out. categories. Regina King, who played in If Olivia Colman’s acceptance Many of the awards went to Beale Street Could Talk. speech for winning actress in a people of color and women, as After that, Free Solo took leading role made many laugh compared to less diverse cer- home the award for best feature with its humor and sincerity. emonies of the past. documentary. Colman’s thank you’s, inspira- The 91st Academy awards are Black Panther also won the tion and lack of direction made representative of the changes nomination for production de- her shock at winning utterly sign, with Hannah Beachler and adorable. that many want to see in society. Jay Hart. In addition to Colman, Spike The award speeches of many The awards then continued, Lee paid tribute to Black His- Oscar winners are a testament to and Bohemian Rhapsody’s John tory month and the contribu- and outcry against the ills plagu- Warhurst and Nina Hartstone tions of African-Americans to ing society. took the award for sound edit- the history of the United States. Hopefully in the future, award ing. He urged people to be kind ceremonies won’t have to over- Green Book also won the and “make the moral choice emphasize diversity for Ameri- award for best film. between love versus hate.” cans to take note of it. The award for animated fea- Another inspiring speech For this Oscar season, viewers ture film went to Spider-Man: came from Rami Malek, who enjoyed a memorable evening Into The Spider-Verse. won the award for best leading full of speeches, fashion and The most important award of actor. an appreciation of movies in the evening went to Green Book Rami attributed his victory general. Gazette illustration | Andrew Yung Page 12 groovy. March 2018 Various Artists Mary Poppins Returns Movie Soundtrack However after a collective ten more times “the Royal Doulton Music Hall” was notable. BY BELLA KHOR repeating the entire album, I now have a bit of I enjoyed the song for the most part, until [email protected] a soft spot for this new character of Jack that Blunt sang the words, “Royal Doulton Music riginally, I did not have high hopes he encapsulated in his slightly nasal-y tenor Hall.” She made an emphasis on “music” and for the soundtrack of Mary Poppins and his solo song. the guttral technique was a whammy to me. OReturns. In my mind, there was no Julie Andrews’ regal and lilting voice will I instantly had a dislike for the song, for way for the this remake to create a soundtrack forever be Mary Poppins’ voice in my mind, that small barely two second section felt even half as good as the original Mary Pop- but Emily Blunt’s gorgeous alto is something incredibly out-of-character for the posh Mary pins movie soundtrack, but I was pleasantly that has its own sort of magic with it. Poppins. surprised. I noticed right away that her voice had a The instrumental soundtracks of this album Walt Disney Records I was also not expecting Lin Manuel tendency to sound a very self-assured and evoked emotion quite appropriately. I enjoyed Miranda to be part of the movie and subse- confident in “Can You Imagine That?”, a song listening to those as well. Mary Poppins Returns quently part of the soundtrack for this Mary that teaches the new Banks children to have The soundtrack only got better once I Movie Soundtrack Poppins remake. fun. watched the movie, and now I listen to it was released on Miranda’s British accent was very strange to This song was very upbeat and had dramatic while imagining the corresponding movie December 7, 2018. hear, but he did it very well. Because the very flourishes within its tune with the sound of scenes. different way he sang in the Mary Poppins brass instruments and a gorgeous harp in the Mary Poppins Returns lived up to its prede- Returns soundtrack in comparison to his role soundtrack, and immediately got me excited cessor, Mary Poppins, in term of soundtrack, A- as Alexander Hamilton in his musical, I did after the soothing and somewhat nostalgic and I’m definitely looking forward to Dis- Skip to: not like the first song of the album, “(Under- “(Underneath the) Lovely London Sky”. ney’s other musical movie remakes. neath the) Lovely London Sky”. Another track from Mary Poppins Returns, “Turning Turtle” Weezer Teal Album

BY SIDNEY STIPANOVICH through some of its quirky punk-rock un- by Black Sabbath to the same playlist as [email protected] dertones, but the band remained faithful “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King, but for he tweet that started it all. “@ to the originality of each song, replicat- an unknown reason, Weezer somehow ing each almost exactly. RiversCuomo it’s about time you makes the combination flow together bless the rains down in Africa.” The synthetic intro to “Take On Me” T by Tears for Fears is entirely mirrored seamlessly. The tweet that inspired Weezer’s 2018 single, a cover of Toto’s 1978 hit “Af- through Weezer’s cover. Though this Although the Teal Album definitely rica.” After “Africa” skyrocketed to No. may be the faulty aspect of the album, doesn’t fully encompass Weezer’s classic 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs as no song surprises the listener, it may sound, this album won’t fail to make you Atlantic Records chart, Weezer decided to capitalize on also be the reason for the album’s current sing along the lyrics as you listen. The  Teal Album was re- the success of the cover, and the Teal success. Teal Album is a fun record that will keep leased on Album was born. Each original song is delivered justice January 24, 2019. The cover album incorporates a vari- through a refreshing reboot. There fans excited for their upcoming album, ety of decades, ranging from the late 60’s may not be a new sound incorporated the Black Album, which is to be released classic “Happy Together” by The Turtles throughout the Teal Album, but that is later this month. to TLC’s 90’s hit, “No Scrubs.” It’s what makes it enjoyable to listen to. The B impossible not to sing and dance along album is a payment of respect to the to the songs you’ve grown up hearing, many different artists covered. I’ve been Skip to: well, everywhere. playing “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of As I listened to the Teal Album, I was This)” on repeat. “Mr. Blue Sky” excited for Weezer to amplify the covers You probably wouldn’t add “Paranoid” Louie Zong Nod

BY KATE FERNANDEZ His songs often have a subtle beat or instru- immediately relax as soon as a song is turned [email protected] ment that evokes strong emotion, likely due on (especially with, “Arithmetic,” the last to the lack of lyrics. The majority of Zong’s song on the album). f you’re looking to relax, “Nod,” by music contains no lyrics, in fact, and instead In my opinion, a large portion of music Louie Zong is the album for you. With each song being more unique than the relies on the beat and tone of each song to today has little substance, or is unoriginal. I rely the feeling intended by each song. Many popular (or unpopular, for that matter, last, new and old listeners will finds them- selves quite content with this album. “Nod,” is no exception. In fact, there is it’s the same across the board to me) songs only one song on the album with words to rely on a fast-paced beat that is repetitive in Louie Zong is perhaps most well known Bandcamp.com for his single called, “Ghost Duet,” a simple sing along to, which is, “Burning Me Down.” nature and does nothing but make someone song that is mostly composed of whistles, The rest of the songs are simply composed of want to move. Nod was went viral on social media for its catchy tune beats and melodic instruments, which I find There is certainly nothing wrong with that released on February 1, and chill vibes. quite enjoyable. of course. 2019. However, Zong’s music quality doesn’t However, for the listener who is looking However the reason that I enjoy Zong’s stop with “Ghost Duet.” In, “Nod,” I feel like for something to sing along to, “Burning music so much (including, “Nod,”) is that there is a variety of songs that everyone can Me Down,” is quite a good song. It begins the beats of each piece must have substance enjoy. relaxed and slow, but quickly picks up the to capture the listener’s attention. In that “Starting Again,” gets the eight-song-long pace as it builds up to the chorus. The chorus way, I have found that this album is a game A+ album rolling, with a gentle beat that sets the demonstrates Zong’s wide range of abilities changer for me and for my personal music tone for the whole album. A relatively similar on this album. He is able to create catchy taste, as it does what I feel a large portion of Skip to: song, “Polaroid,” follows, and feels almost tunes that anyone could sing along to, as well other music cannot do — make listeners feel “Burning Me magical, with a twinkly tune. as smooth jazz pieces that one can relax to. something, even if it’s just relaxation. This is a common trait in Zong’s music. In all of his music, I have found that I can Down” March 2018 sit back, relax, and enjoy. Page 13

Bohemian Rhapsody: B-

s this the real life? Is this just fan- it from a distance. What really prevented this movie tasy? Is it? Could it be? Yup you Truly great movies, in my humble from greatness was its lack of depth Iguessed it, Bohemian Rhapsody! opinion, are set apart by their ability in its character portrayal. I am a huge fan of Queen, so I to catch the attention of their audi- The only thing that saved this knew that I had to go see this movie. ences and take their emotions on a movie was the soundtrack. I mean, It centers around the life of Freddie roller coaster ride. how can you go wrong with songs Mercury as he shot to stardom. You need to be able to have some from Queen? Seriously, how? Queen Mercury is a man who struggles connection with the characters, and I is amazing. with his identity, and the audience really found that I could not. The soundtrack made up for some gets a chance to see Queen beyond What added to this disconnect was shortcomings of this film and made their music. the poor chemistry between Mercury, sitting in a chair for two hours more Freddie Mercury is played by Rami Austin and other members of Queen. interesting. Malek, Mary Austin (one of Mercu- I felt that Deacon, May, and Taylor Overall, this film gives viewers an ry’s love interests) is played by Lucy had some decent chemistry, but opportunity to see Freddie Mercury Boynton, John Deacon is played Mercury never truly left his position in a very human and vulnerable light. by Joseph Mazzello, Brian May by as outcast. As a whole, there was not anything Gwilym Lee and Roger Taylor by They were supposed to be a family, particularly interesting, moving or Ben Hardy. but for the majority of the film, it deep in Bohemian Rhapsody, but it I wasn’t quite sure what I was never really felt that way. had an amazing soundtrack.

20th Century Fox expecting from this film, but I was a This extended to his relationship Anyone with high expectations for little disappointed with what I saw. with Mary Austin, which never made this film will be very disappointed. Rated: PG-13 I found it difficult to relate to Mer- much sense to me. For me, this movie was boring and By Raha Elahi cury, who was very eccentric, as well The general plot of the movie shallow. But for those interested in [email protected] as any other characters. wasn’t bad, but it’s definitely not a seeing it, you can guarantee a great As I sat in my seat, I didn’t feel like surprise. We all know Freddie will beat. I was a part of the movie, just seeing get AIDS and eventually die.

What Men Want: A What Men Want: A

n the comical yet inspira- In the process of doing so, stances. tional film What Men Want however, Ali hurts her love With an inspiring message Ithe importance of hard interest as well as damages of accomplishing goals despite work remedied with the value friendships. Ali comes to terms there being obstacles, and, of family and moral is demon- with her actions and their moral being able to do so while being strated. standings and displays overall an upstanding person. Facing hardships at work, character development. Overall, the film provided Ali - played by Taraji P Hen- This film displays the entertaining comedic relief but son- conveys the difficulties balancing act of trying to be also provided the audience with of being an African American successful and being a respect- an uplifting message. woman in a male dominated able person. I believe the movie was well workplace. Though facing adversity, Ali done as a whole. The mov- After losing a job promotion realizes she still must be an ie had realistic and diverse to her male counterpart, Ali upstanding person and learn settings along with interesting visits a psychic and consumes a how to trust others. costumes and props which add- tea. The combination of the tea Furthermore, What Men ed character and uniqueness. with hitting her head gives Ali Want brings to light the sexism Though it was not a profound the ability to read men’s minds. that continues to be present or life altering film, it was Determination to succeed in the workplace. The film entertaining and enjoyable. in becoming a partner at her exemplifies day to day issues What Men Want takes a light sports agency film, Ali uses her women face in a male oriented hearted approach to rather Will Packer Productions ability to close a deal with an occupation, essentially delving distinct and real issues, making Rated: R up and coming basketball star. into undesirable social circum- it worth seeing. By Michela Smith [email protected] March 2019 $5 movie tuesdays. Page 14

MARVELous Movie Reviews Gazette co-editors-in-chief reflect on Marvel universe MARVEL STUDIOS MARVEL MARVEL STUDIOS MARVEL

BY SPENCER COVA BY MAX SCHWARTZ [email protected] [email protected] I feel the same way about I think the main Marvel as I do quarterback problem with all of the mar, and many other Tom Brady and rapper Drake: Marvel movies is the fact hip hop giants. I respect their talent and great- that there have been so damn The fight scenes ness but their omnipresence is many. were incredible, and I invading my personal space. I for one, like the movies, mean very good. They Please retire and allow some- it’s just that the Marvel name were well executed with thing new to come in. has gone down due to the excellent camera work Marvel sits on top of the over saturation. that really added some je sci-fi throne, as nearly But just as my faith ne sais quoi. every single sci-fi block- for Marvel was all but The story was terrific, buster that comes out is dead, Black Panther was although I was frequently produced by the movie Rudd (“Friends”, released. upset that Killmonger factory Marvel. “Anchorman”) plays Oh my god. This was a was able to come in and just dethrone I can bash Marvel all I want because I ex-con Scott Lang who is recruited by movie and a half. T’challa like it was his job, and have hate the idea of the company, but will I As a liberal, I was especially fond the entire audience think about that still be the first in the movie theatre for brilliant scientist and would-be super- of the fact that the cast was 90% its permanence. every grand opening of any superhero hero Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) people of color. That was sick. As I am writing this, I think that movie? I don’t care if I’m deaf, blind or and his gorgeous daughter Hope to This movie opened in inner city dead, I was going to watch Ant Man. steal a jacket. (No, really). Los Angeles, one of the hardest the movie did something really smart with the plot. Killmonger was from I will probably target the wrath of a The owner of said jacket, albeit a places on earth with an immediate legion of fan-boys, but I took CP Phys- high-tech jacket, is businessman and 90s nostalgia rap. the streets, he saw the inequalities with race in America. He wanted to ics and I know well enough that the all-round bad-guy Darren Cross (Corey I immediately see some gangsters, concept that a miniaturized man, were save the marginalized people of the Stoll), with evil intent. (You can tell and then BAM, Wakandan warriors. such a thing even possible, could exert world who aren’t blessed enough to he’s evil by what he does to a cute Although this part of the plot con- the same moment and force as a full be in Wakanda. little lamb – this is the worst viewing fused me, it was a really cool thing sized person would make Newton spin This brought the right message to to see the juxtaposition of the two in his grave. for sheep since “Far from the Madding the audience that it is essential to no- aspects of the race. That’s right Mr. Phillips, I really did Crowd”.) God, I hated typing that sentence. tice privilege. I’ll be honest it wasn’t listen in your class. By miniaturizing Lang and securing The more and more I write in this entirely what I wanted to say about it, But it’s science FICTION so I’ll let the help of an army of ants, the stage is section, I become so snobby. but I have run out of space. that one go. set for a heist of a most unusual kind. What the hell was that? The man next to me ( Spencer Even with that, I can summarize the So… how does this all come together. ‘Juxtaposition’ Cova) and I have a podcast called the whole movie in a couple lines: Paul There is one answer: Paul Rudd. Anyways, that soundtrack, ohmy- spencerandmax show. We will pick god. up this topic later on in the podcast. There were frequent appearances Is it racist to not like Black Pan- from RBE X SOB, Kendrick La- ther? Yes. Wakanda forever. March 2018 it’s show time. Page 15

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Drama teacher and adviser Kyle Holmes writes an original play inspired by class rank

BY LILY WILLIAMS own lives that we went to high school with and whole purpose of why [email protected] used to know.” education exists in the first Holmes is not doing this completely alone, place.” ith creativity and ingenu- however. David Taylor Gomes, a song writer Actress and singer Chloe ity, Kyle Holmes, GBHS from Sacramento is in charge of the music for Boyan has been helping Holmes WDrama and Musical this new musical. Gomes has had experience throughout this process and has Theatre teacher, wrote an original musi- composing songs for musicals and in other played a pivotal role in the creation cal. After months of writing and directing, capacities since he was just a teenager in high of this original musical. Holmes is still in the process, finishing the school. “Chloe Boyan has really been involved second act and planning to open in 5 weeks. “I wrote a musical as a sophomore in high with [the musical] from early on,” Holmes “I really wanted our students to have that school that won 3 awards and was produced said. experience of what it’s like to be a part of an at my high school,” Gomes said. “It was an Boyan was given a role in this play by original musical,” Holmes said. invaluable experience because I don’t know Holmes, and has been in several other Holmes’ inspiration to write this musical anyone at the age of 17 who gets to do some- shows put on by the Granite Bay High came from the talent the Granite Bay theatre thing like that.” School Drama program. program has. Holmes wanted to write a piece Gomes has been working with Holmes in the “I hope the audience will see how that highlights the female lead’s strengths. drama program for 7 years. They collaborate hard it is to be a high school student in “We were looking for shows that we could on the best ways to make his composed songs a competitive environment,” Boyan do this year that would feature these really integrate with the story line. said. “I hope teachers and adults that talented female juniors and seniors and we “David Taylor Gomes is the guy who is see the musical won’t belittle the just could not find one,” Holmes said. “We writing the music and he’s been our musical problems students go through.” were kind of joking and were just like, director here for many years,” Holmes said. “I Holmes has written scripts ‘let’s just write one’.” couldn’t do musical theatre without him.” before and hopes to write many The story of this musical comes from Writing this high school setting story takes more in the future. He loves to Holmes’ own experiences from his Gomes back to his years of high school, and challenge his drama students past. It is set in a high school in which reminded him of the competitive environment and show them new theatre students are controlled in life based on students are apart of everyday. Gomes gives his experiences every year. their level of academic intelligence. input on the storyline and how it will ultimate- “One of my goals for run- “The story is about high school ly benefit those who come to see it. ning the theatre program is students, in this crazy world where “We wanted to produce a realistic high to keep throwing new stuff class rank dictates everything about school story that shows the audience what at my kids, Holmes said. “ I your life,” Holmes said. “All of the needs to be done, Gomes said. “When we put definitely think I’m going to characters are from people in our so much focus on comparison, we lose the continue writing.”

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‘Dye’ing to Dye their hair Students use hair dye to express themselves and their personalities

BY LINDSEY ZABELL crazy combinations, such as a pink outer [email protected] layer and a rainbow under layer.” lthough it is not clear exactly Senior Marissa Stamas has also been when the trend started, it is fair dyeing her hair for several years. to say it may have been circa “I first started dyeing my hair different A colors when I was in 7th grade,” Stamas 2015 – middle school with Kool-Aid. I know that time in our lives was some- said. “I dyed the bottom of my hair red thing we all try to repress, but unfortu- with Kool-Aid, and then it pretty much nately, it still happened. just grew from there.” Nevertheless, the trend has returned. Unlike Mullin and Milburn, Stamas In recent years, the trend of hair dye has does not dye her hair just for the expres- become more and more popular among sive appearance it provides, but more teens. for the confidence aspect it allows her to have.

Gazette illustration | Lindsey Zabell Many GBHS students have also fol- lowed this new trend. “I think when I dye my hair, I gain (my) confidence back,” she said. “When Senior Avery Mullin has been a fan of I see my hair and I see it a different dyeing her hair ever since she was 10 color, I love it.” years old. She has dyed her hair an array of “It started with one small streak, then a colors, including blue, red, maroon and few more, then I went for an ombre, and lilac. now I dye my whole head,” said Mullin. “My boldest statement was a bright Mullin chose to dye her hair because blue and green,” Stamas said. of stylistic reasons. Most of their peers have had positive “I decided to dye my hair because response to their colorful looks and view I love the pop of color it adds to my it as a fun, creative outlet, but not in everyday look,” she said. every case. Along with Mullin, senior Maggie “I got a lot of comments from my Milburn has also been dyeing her hair family,” Stamas said. “My parents hated for quite some time. it (and) thought that it was unnatural.” “The first time I dyed my hair was in The negative comments do not bother middle school when it was cool to dye Stamas though, as dyeing her hair was your hair with Kool-Aid,” Milburn said. something she chose to do for herself – Along with the physical aspect of dyed not for anybody else. hair, many find it to be a fun way of “It was a way of doing something that relieving stress, including Milburn. I enjoyed and not worrying about what “As a junior I dyed my hair pink a few other people did,” she explained. times because I was stressed with AP Hair dyeing can be a fun trend for peo- tests and (school in general) and it was a ple to try out not only to add some spice nice relief,” she said. to their look, but to most importantly The colors people are now deciding express creativity or build confidence. to dye their hair range from some subtle “Dyeing my hair allows me to further purple highlights to crazy combinations, express myself,” said Mullin. such as rainbow. “At the end of the day, it’s just hair “I have dyed my hair almost every col- and if having colorful hair makes you or,” Mullin said. “Purple and blue tend happy then you should do it,” Milburn to be my favorites, but I’ve also dyed it added.

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