The Reasons Behind the Roots
Grant Magazine sat down with seven Grant students to find the story behind their dyed hair.
Photo Story
Moments: Painting Means Power
Students in Melody Rockwell’s art classes recently finished a project the teacher refers to as “an unblocking assignment.” Inspired by Portland painter Flora Bowley, students were encouraged to leave behind their idea of what art is “supposed to look like.” “I thought at first it was kind of ridiculous. I wasn’t sure what the main point of it was. And then I started doing it and it was really relaxing, just throwing things on the…
Social Media Investigation: Comments Racist, Degrading to Women Posted by Freshman Boys at Grant
Grant High School administrators have investigated several students for posting racist and misogynistic messages on social media, Grant Magazine has learned. According to sources familiar with the case, the original dialogue between the students – all of whom are freshmen boys and white – began as a group text and dated back to last fall. Later, the group allegedly published photos with captions on a private Instagram page that was eventually reported to…
A Message from the Bathrooms
Most graffiti found around Grant High School is offensive and an eyesore. But
some of the writings in the girls’ bathrooms strike a different tone than what you might
expect.
A Torn Future
Grant sophomore Caley Carlson tore her anterior cruciate ligament last fall during a soccer game against Clackamas High School. This injury is the latest in a series of setbacks she has faced in the last four years.
Across Generations
Grant has a number of students who aren’t the first in their families to attend the high school. We spotlight five of them to see whether history repeats itself or if the differences are easy to see.