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Moments: Letting the Good Times Roll

Moments: Letting the Good Times Roll

During a rare sunny lunch period at Grant, a few friends have some spontaneous fun by pushing each other around in a shopping cart.
The Media Movement

The Media Movement

Activism has exploded on the internet. How much difference it makes depends on whom you ask.
Afterthoughts: Coming Together, for Better or for Worse

Afterthoughts: Coming Together, for Better or for Worse

Politics in this family can get complicated when relatives come for a visit.
Time With: The New Kid in Town

Time With: The New Kid in Town

Getting a fresh start in Portland, the Kansas City native shares how he got interested in the world of politics.
Asghedom sits to relax after an all-day annual church ceremony. Her room is decorated with pictures of Eritrea as a means of holding onto past memories.

Holding Onto Home

As an immigrant from Eritrea, senior Yanet Asghedom’s story is uncommon compared to Grant’s student body.
Haleigh Tjensvold practicing her contemporary dance, one that requires her to show her emotions through the movement. “Dance...feeds your movement, and it's almost like your movement always has a hunger for more, more feeling,” Tjensvold says.

In the Right Company

With her father largely absent from her life, Haleigh Tjensvold relies on her mother and dance team for a sense of community.
Pen and Ink: Back in the Day

Pen and Ink: Back in the Day

By Sarah Hamilton and Julian Wyatt October 18, 2016
It was fun when you were a kid. Now? Not so much.
Tuned In

Tuned In

The music scene at Grant High varies, depending on whom you talk to. We tracked down some local talent to see how – whether as part of a group or solo – they get inspired to create their sound. From electronic music to indie to rock, finding their muse means unearthing what’s at their core.
Quick Mag October 2016

Quick Mag October 2016

A condensed version of Grant Magazine that has almost nothing to do with just about anything else.
Editorial: How Hard Is It?

Editorial: How Hard Is It?

October 18, 2016
Grant staff need to learn to make immediate changes when it comes to representation in Advanced Placement classes.
Terrell Brandon and his teammates from Grant’s 1988 varsity boys basketball team were inducted into the Grant Athletic Hall of Fame last month. Photo by Molly Metz

Taking Your Shot

Despite having made it to the NBA, Grant alum Terrell Brandon has remained humble and true to his roots. Today, he's focused on strengthening the community he grew up in.
Orr's daily routine involves walking around Grant to check in with students and teachers across the building.

Walking the Halls Again

As Grant High’s attendance specialist, Lee Orr’s job is to make sure all students make it to school regularly. It’s a far cry from where he came from as a student.
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October 2016 Issue