Race Backward?

Since its inception, Race Forward has been a staple of every Grant student’s high school experience. That ends this year: James McGee decided to pause the program for the foreseeable future, and no one is sure what is going to come of it.    For the first time since 2016, there will be no Race Forward at Grant this year. Principal James McGee decided to pause the program for the 2022-23 term, effectively…

Deciding Our Future

Three women. One election. Oregon’s future. This November, Oregonians will choose their next governor as part of the 2022 midterms. This race is possibly one of the most interesting races Oregon has seen in decades. This is the first time Oregon has had three female candidates running for governor, and polls show a close race, a surprise in this typically Democratic state. Here’s some information about the candidates and how they plan to…

Summer Night Songs

Grant Students reflect on their experiences seeing live music during Summer 2022. KENDRICK LAMAR A large transparent box lowers from the ceiling. Inside stands four people dressed in white HAZMAT suits surrounding fourteen-time Grammy award winner, Kendrick Lamar.  After testing him, it is determined that Lamar is infected with COVID-19 — the news is followed by flashing lights as “Alright” begins to blare through the packed Moda Center. This skit that Lamar performs…