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Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye stars in the new film 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'

Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye stars in the new film ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer May 19, 2025

Riding off the success of pop singer The Weeknd's new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', Tesfaye took another jab at acting and writing. The singer, now actor, previously debuted in his very own HBO Max...

Brianna Torres, Yazlin Reyes, Dazie Galindo,  and Alejandro Valencia wear their college attire. One day, they will feel the stress and pressure of awaiting their college acceptance letters like many seniors this year.

College Decisions: A season of joy, disappointment, and growth

Noe Campos, Senior Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Each year, from mid-March through early April and even into May, high school seniors across the country anxiously await one of the biggest moments of their academic lives — college admissions decisions....

Esmeralda Ceballos Martinez is headed to Porterville College where she will begin her college path toward becoming a high school teacher.

Finding comfort at Porterville College

Esmeralda Ceballos, Senior Staff Writer May 2, 2025

As the end of senior year comes closer, the air is full of anticipation regarding acceptance letters and big plans in big cities. Everyone is excited, starting their countdowns, and writing their goodbye...

Brenda Herrera works on her homework on a sunny day at Granite Hills.

Thriving in the classroom

Brenda Herrera, Junior Staff Writer April 24, 2025

The beginning of my time at Granite Hills High School was one of the hardest times of my life.  The work wasn’t necessarily hard, but the pressure I put on myself is what caused me not to have a...

Karla Mendoza, Michael Leon and Jose Nava pose for a photo in the Granite Hills parking lot.

Let us have our Senior Ditch Day

Karla Mendoza, Senior Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Some people might wonder why a day spent skipping school matters so much but maybe that’s exactly why it does. After years of being told where to go, what to do, and how to do it, Senior Ditch Day...

'MUSIC' by Playboi Carti album cover

Review: Playboi Carti is back after five long years

Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer March 25, 2025

After releasing his previous album, 'Whole Lotta Red' on December 25, 2020, rapper Playboi Carti has finally delivered another album. Carti is back in the early morning with 'MUSIC' after two long years...

Jose Nava is a Granite Hills High School senior with a part-time job at Target.

Finding balance: School, work and social life

Jose Nava Apolonio, Senior Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Part-time job, school, social life, a little money in my pocket - what could go wrong? When I first got my job working at Target, I thought it would be simple — work a few hours throughout the week,...

The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Review

The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Review

Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Canadian singer, producer, and actor Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye emerged from the shadows in the new year with his new highly anticipated album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' which was released on January 31. The...

Granite Hills senior Jose Nava prepares to enjoy his meal at Papas The Loaded Baked Potato Company

Porterville’s Baked Potato Experience

Karla Mendoza, Senior Staff Writer December 10, 2024

It takes something special to stand out when eating in Porterville but found on 1549 West Olive Avenue is a hidden gem with a welcoming vibe and flavor-packed, delectable dishes. The undeniably welcoming...

Top 10 Christmas movies to watch this season

Top 10 Christmas movies to watch this season

Andrew Smith, Senior Staff Writer December 10, 2024

There have been thousands of Christmas movies made since the 1898 Santa Clause movie which, fun fact, was the first Christmas movie ever made. Although there are a lot of good ones to choose from, people...

Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Review

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Review

Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The wild west coast rides once again in November. Music artist, producer, and songwriter Kendrick Lamar has again taken the internet by storm. Earlier this year, his popular rap squabble with Drake...

Granite Hills students play Super Smash Bros. during lunch.

Video games and violence: Unpacking the controversy

Andrew Smith, Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2024

People have been convinced for a long time now that video games are terrible for mental health. They have also been convinced that violent video games promote and lead to violence.  An article on Nemours...

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