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Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown

Delaney Kidd, Editor in Chief January 24, 2019

On December 22, 2018, Donald Trump partially shut down the federal government when politicians hit an impasse after Trump requested $5 billion in funding for a U.S.-Mexico wall. The government has officially...

Have Yourself a Very Stressful Week Before Thanksgiving Break

Have Yourself a Very Stressful Week Before Thanksgiving Break

Zach Shettler, Promotions Director November 16, 2018

Thanksgiving Break is fast approaching and the students at Grand Junction High School get a whole week off.  The upcoming break, however, worries teachers about their students forgetting the material...

Spice Up Your Instagram

Spice Up Your Instagram

Riley Lovato, Student Art and Culture Editor November 12, 2018

In recent years, taking pictures for Instagram has become a popular trend amongst teenagers. As fall approaches, social media will be flooded with fall pictures. Scrolling through Instagram, you will see...

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Pop that Popcorn and Put Up Your Feet

Riley Lovato, Madi Martinez, and Callie Shea, Students Art and Culture Editor, Editor and Chief, and Sports Editor November 8, 2018

It's hard not to get into the holiday spirit, especially when snow flakes start to fall and the smell of cinnamon and cloves fills the air. Every now and then its nice to escape the cold and what a better...

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Christmas is Already on the Way

Annika Sisac, Reporter November 2, 2018

It always seems like there is so much hype during the holiday season. First the skeleton's come out in August and then shortly after the aisle of Walmart are filled with the smell of cinnamon and Christmas...

Fires and Friends

Fires and Friends

Delaney Kidd, Editor in Chief October 9, 2018

September 22nd marked the first day of fall, and if you’re anything like me, you know that Fall is obviously the superior season. If you are someone who has trouble seeing the importance and excellence...

How to Stay Organized

How to Stay Organized

Sophie Middlemas, Online Editor October 4, 2018

It’s 7 a.m. and you’re rushing around the house getting ready to leave, but where did you put your keys? Your homework? What about your backpack? Sound familiar? With some simple organization tips...

Pictured here are the party animals that hang out with Jaden Hall during party week.

Party Week and the Importance of Friends

Jaden Hall April 13, 2018

A long four hour drive to Salt Lake City, a long five days lying in a hospital bed, no sleep or eating and constantly getting sick, gets old and turns into a time of annoyance and depression.  Now, instead...

Jaden Hall looks forward to kicking cancers butt.

Cancer Sucks!

Jaden Hall March 30, 2018

High school is a time in someone's life to experience new friendships, clubs and sports. It's a journey that is ever changing and one that you will never forget. I was just another kid to step foot on...

Danika Cummings 18, gives her advice to underclassmen.

Danika’s Dos and Don’ts on Change:

Danika Cummings, Advertising March 23, 2018

  Changing your morals and values will happen as you get older and with experiences, it’s not a bad thing. Don’t change for another person. Your friends may change as high school goes...

Echoes from Parkland

Taevon Ramos March 7, 2018

The tragedy that recently struck in Parkland has made it's way onto the GJHS campus, as well of the rest of the world. The school has taken extra security precautions  such as adding extra security around...

Superhero Teachers

Jacob Melchor, Reporter March 7, 2018

  It is no surprise that we have a lot of “superhero” teachers who care about their students and their co-workers. Mrs. King: Mrs. King, literature teacher, said “I wanted to become...

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