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Online rendering of completed Building M1
Construction on new classrooms begins
Students can take dual enrollment classes to earn college credit while at Sierra Pacific High School. Some of those classes are offered at College of the Sequoias' Hanford Campus, which is shown above.
Students get head start on college with dual enrollment
Sierra Pacific's Education Academy took a campus tour of UC Santa Barbara in October.
Ed Academy tours UCSB
Bear bites: Nov. 12 news briefs
Bear bites: Nov. 12 news briefs
Welcome to The Growl
Welcome to The Growl
"Hallow Knight: Silksong" can be played on multiple platforms.
‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ is worth the challenge
The live-action remake of "How to Train your Dragon" has been receiving mixed reviews.
‘How to Train your Dragon’ revives past memories
Conon's Gray's "Wishbone" is the artist's fourth studio album.
Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone’ gets emotional
'F1' shows the thrill of racing
‘F1’ shows the thrill of racing
'Thunderbolts' adds depth to superhero genre
‘Thunderbolts’ adds depth to superhero genre
Roundup: Boys water polo falls in playoffs
Roundup: Boys water polo falls in playoffs
The Sierra Pacific girls golf team had ups and downs during the 2025 season.
Season ends for girls golf team
Opinion: SP should add boys volleyball
Opinion: SP should add boys volleyball
It takes a lot for players on the Sierra Pacific football team to play their best.
Inside the mind of SP athletes
The Sierra Pacific girls water polo team is in the Central Section Division III semifinals.
Girls water polo into Section semis
Dustin Snyder, left, is a new math teacher at Sierra Pacific High. He is seen with his wife, daughter and dog.
Teacher profile: Mr. Snyder
Teacher Gary Griffin, who was named the district's Teacher of the Year in 2025, is set to leave the school at the end of the year.
Griffin says goodbye to SP
A film club has been started at Sierra Pacific High School.
Lights, camera, action: SP students start Film Club
Sierra Pacific teacher Brianna Bergen is in her second year as a Golden Bear.
Teacher profile: Mrs. Bergen
Checkmate: Chess club open to all levels
Checkmate: Chess club open to all levels
The more school events, the better
Students at Sierra Pacific are limited to where they can sit at lunch or on break with there being a lack of benches.
Seating needed in quad
Should phones be banned?
Why every house needs a chicken
Why every house needs a chicken
Why mental health is important
Why mental health is important

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"Horizon Forbidden West" on Playstation 5 is a more than worthy sequel.

[Photo] ‘Horizon Forbidden West’ outdoes original game

Dylan Gambino, Staff reporter
April 13, 2022
A new adaptation of the novel "Dune" is in theaters and worth watching.

[Photo] New ‘Dune’ adaptation is stunning to watch

Aiden Evangelista Lopez, Staff reporter
December 13, 2021
"Halloween Kills" isn't one of the strongest movies in the franchise.

[Photo] ‘Halloween Kills’ is downgrade in horror franchise

Itzel Alcala Gutierrez, Staff reporter
December 13, 2021
Scarlett Johansson stars in "Black Widow."

[Photo] ‘Black Widow’ a refreshing return to movie theaters

Josh Wilson, Staff reporter
October 13, 2021
A scene from "Where the Crawdads Sing."

[Photo] ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ is worth a watch

Jordan Marsh, Staff reporter
October 13, 2022
The broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" makes a stop at Fresno's Saroyan Theatre

[Photo] ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ hits stage in Fresno

Morgan Collins, Staff reporter
February 13, 2023
"Knock at the Cabin" adapts the novel "Cabin at the end of the World."

[Photo] ‘Knock at the Cabin’ takes horror to end of the world

Jordan Marsh, Staff reporter
April 13, 2023
Taylor Swift's "Midnights" is the singer's newest album

[Photo] ‘Midnights’ is one of Taylor Swift’s best albums yet

Allysa Mari Johnson, Staff reporter
May 13, 2023
Conon's Gray's "Wishbone" is the artist's fourth studio album.

[Photo] Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone’ gets emotional

Olivia Strock, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
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[Photo] Opinion: SP should add boys volleyball

Paisley Qualls, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
"Sunrise on the Reaping"

[Photo] ‘Sunrise On The Reaping’ gives interesting ‘Hunger Games’ backstory

Victoria Vargas, Staff reporter
May 15, 2025
"South Park" is still on the air after 20-plus years.

[Photo] ‘South Park’ proves to still be relevent

Jaidyn Ayala, Staff reporter
April 13, 2023
New rules are set for students to stay eligible for extracurricular activities.

[Photo] New eligibility policies kick in

Mia McLemore, Staff reporter
October 15, 2024
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[Photo] ‘Trolls Band Together’ is a knockout

Mia McLemore, Staff reporter
April 5, 2024
A Starbucks in Hanford is shown.

[Photo] Starbucks gives quality and choice

Allison Stiner, Staff reporter
May 25, 2024
A film club has been started at Sierra Pacific High School.

[Photo] Lights, camera, action: SP students start Film Club

Jacqueline Barajas Suarez, Growl writer
April 2, 2025
UC Merced

[Photo] BFA freshmen get chance to visit college

Madeline Pond, Staff reporter
October 20, 2024
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[Photo] Should phones be banned?

Jaidyn Ayala, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
The Sierra Pacific girls water polo team is in the Central Section Division III semifinals.

[Photo] Girls water polo into Section semis

Peyton Avila, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
The Sierra Pacific girls golf team had ups and downs during the 2025 season.

[Photo] Season ends for girls golf team

Marissa Achutigui, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
The live-action remake of "How to Train your Dragon" has been receiving mixed reviews.

[Photo] ‘How to Train your Dragon’ revives past memories

Valeery Garcia, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
Online rendering of completed Building M1

[Photo] Construction on new classrooms begins

Alyse Polder, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2025
Sierra Pacific's Education Academy took a campus tour of UC Santa Barbara in October.

[Photo] Ed Academy tours UCSB

Destiny Perez, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
Students can take dual enrollment classes to earn college credit while at Sierra Pacific High School. Some of those classes are offered at College of the Sequoias' Hanford Campus, which is shown above.

[Photo] Students get head start on college with dual enrollment

Antonia Ramirez, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
Dustin Snyder, left, is a new math teacher at Sierra Pacific High. He is seen with his wife, daughter and dog.

[Photo] Teacher profile: Mr. Snyder

Kaitlyn Pelton, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
It takes a lot for players on the Sierra Pacific football team to play their best.

[Photo] Inside the mind of SP athletes

Giselle Guizar, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
"Hallow Knight: Silksong" can be played on multiple platforms.

[Photo] ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ is worth the challenge

Alaric McCort, Staff reporter
November 12, 2025
The Sierra Pacific volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Hanford West on Oct. 7. The Golden Bears went on to win the match 3-2.

[Photo] Roundup: SP volleyball beats Hanford West in thriller

Growl staff
October 13, 2025
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