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Dominic Palomar and Emma Figueroa are two Granite Hills students who create content on TikTok. They are both surprised that it is expected to be shut down in the United States on Jan. 19.

The clock is ticking: TikTok’s final days

Jose Nava Apolonio, Senior Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Tik tok, tik tok. Time is running out for one of the most popular apps in the United States. For the past few years, the TikTok app has been muddled in controversy. Washington lawmakers have been threatening...

This AI generated photo shows two students going on a walk after eating some healthy snacks.

Tips for a healthier 2025

Karla Mendoza, Senior Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Feeling not so festive after the holidays? Is it because of weight gain? Lose the holiday weight with sustainable strategies that are sure to work. By focusing on the big three - movement, healthy habits,...

Granite Hills sophomore Angie Perez wrestles during a league match Jan. 14 at Granite Hills.

Sophomore Spotlight: Angie Perez

Brenda Herrera, Junior Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Angie Perez is a sophomore student at Granite Hills High School. Perez is known for her active lifestyle, honesty, and kindness. Growing up in Porterville, Perez has always been passionate about animals....

Granite Hills Hosts Winter Formal 'Snowflake Ball'

Granite Hills Hosts Winter Formal ‘Snowflake Ball’

Abraham Navarrete January 14, 2025

Granite Hills High School will be hosting this year’s winter formal Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Grizzlies gymnasium. All Porterville Unified High Schools will come together to create the vision for an...

Cruz Campos reaches 1,000-point milestone

Cruz Campos reaches 1,000-point milestone

Angel Hernandez, Senior Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Since Granite Hills High School opened in 1999, only five students on the boys varsity basketball team have reached the 1,000-point milestone. The students who have reached 1,000 points are Zack...

What did our Grizzlies do during winter break?

What did our Grizzlies do during winter break?

Noe Campos, Senior Staff Writer January 10, 2025

Granite Hills students had three full weeks of winter break to re-energize their batteries for the second semester. We asked them how they spent their downtime and this is what they had to say. "I...

What to expect: A music lover's guide to 2025

What to expect: A music lover’s guide to 2025

Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer January 10, 2025

Music is one of the main things most people love to listen to when carrying out their daily tasks. Whether it be commuting on a drive, studying and doing homework, or sitting down and taking the time to...

Granite Hills High School students pose with their gift exchange presents in this photo with an AI-generated background.

What do our Grizzlies want for Christmas?

Brenda Bernal, Senior Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Christmas is around the corner, and many of our Granite Hills High School students shared what is on their Christmas list. Here is a look at some of the Christmas trends around Granite Hills, where you...

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...

Jeffrey Vigil is in his fourth year teaching math at Granite Hills High School.

Inside the life of Granite Hills’ math whiz

Jose Nava Apolonio, Senior Staff Writer December 10, 2024

For Mr. Jeffrey Vigil, mathematics is more than just numbers - it's a passion that fuels creativity and curiosity, where every problem is a doorway to infinite solutions.  He graduated from California...

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...

Staff, players and cheerleaders pose for a picture following the Granite Hills Turkey Bowl.

Teachers win third straight Granite Hills Turkey Bowl against students

Angel Hernandez Palomares, Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The Granite Hills associated student body hosted its annual Granite Hills Turkey Bowl earlier this week. It was deja vu all over again with the teachers and staff beating members of the football team...

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