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The student news site of Grand Junction High School

The Orange and Black Newspaper

The student news site of Grand Junction High School

The Orange and Black Newspaper

1985 GJHS graduation picture.

The Last Valedictorian

Sophie Middlemas, Online Editor April 18, 2019

Having a valedictorian is a high school tradition that has been happening since the early 1800s and to eradicate this tradition would be to eradicate the dreams of hard-working students. “I am disappointed...

Editorial: We need a new school

Editorial: We need a new school

By Luke Aubert & Madi Martinez, Graphic by Mason Toth March 15, 2019

In March, we published our special issue investigating the condition of GJHS. For our third issue, we have solely focused on the building of Grand Junction High School, the good, the bad, and the ugly....

Where's Our School Spirit: Pep Assemblies

Where’s Our School Spirit: Pep Assemblies

Riley Lovato, Students and Culture Editor February 6, 2019

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a pep assembly is an activity before a school sports event that is meant to get students and fans excited and to encourage the team to win. GJHS holds about...

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...

Graphic Design.

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 cancer's 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...

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