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The Owl
The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl
The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl
According to animal welfare research, rabbits are among the most common animals used in cosmetics testing, often enduring painful skin and eye experiments without anesthesia.
Animal Testing Needs to Stop
May 4, 2026
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation," writes Henry David Thoreau. In modern times, a quiet desperation still lingers, and it has only deepened as we've become more detached from each other and the world.
Age of Abundance
May 4, 2026
Many people decorated shirts and sweatpants for senior sunrise, sporting nicknames and senior attire to show off their age!
The ’26 Files
The Owl Newspaper has a long history of producing monthly editions written by Boulder High students.
Why You Should Join Newspaper
Lucy Paradise • May 4, 2026

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you either begrudgingly took a copy of The Owl from one of our staff members or excitedly grabbed it because you genuinely wanted to know what was inside for that...

"Boulder High School is my home, and I'm so happy to be home." said Dr. Lewis. Not only is she excited to be back but she is excited to be back as principal of our school and, as she put it: "Make our school shine."
Meet Dr. Lewis
May 4, 2026
Rebel Wilson brought laughs and insight to CU.
Rebel Wilson in Boulder
May 4, 2026
The Boulder High School Auditorium has been selected as a screening venue for the Sundance Film Festival, which will begin on January 21st, 2027.
Sundance is Coming to Boulder
April 27, 2026
The creativity students would usually need for open-ended school projects can now be replaced by Artificial Intelligence.
Are We in a Creativity Recession?
April 27, 2026
The cancellation of The Bachelorette on ABC signifies a decreased tolerance of audiences for domestic violence in media.
No DV on ABC
April 25, 2026
Mr. Trinkner has collected over 200 vintage fountain pens throughout his illustrious teaching career.
Mr. Trinkner’s Retirement
TRENDING
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The seemingly normal, hippy inspired murals in the Yellow Deli reveal religious texts and founding ideals for the Twelve Tribes religious group.

Yellow Deli: A Good Place to Eat or a Cult on the Street?

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The Handmaid's Tale is an incredible piece of defiant literature, issued as a warning against oppression and government control. Ironic, then, that it is one of the many victims of government-encouraged book bans.

Banned Book Review: The Handmaid's Tale

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The hidden culture of girls bathroom at BHS is nuanced and deep.

"No, What Are You REALLY Doing in There?"

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In Defense of Xanadu

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Most Traumatizing Movie

FEATURES
OPINION
Some places feel spooky. But why?
The Sound of Fear
Students who carry cash sometimes just have change.
Do Students Still Stand on Their Money?
Apathy isn't a real crisis: it's a mask of belonging resulting from a stereotypical cultural attitude
Performative Apathy
Despite the connivence, using ChatGPT or other AIs can cause more harm than one would expect.
Reduce Your AI Use
Many students may be unaware of what’s going on in Mexico outside of idealized travel guides and TikTok news coverage. It’s time to check our privilege.
Why It’s Important to Acknowledge How Cartels Affect Us
NEWS
Many students may be unaware of what’s going on in Mexico outside of idealized travel guides and TikTok news coverage. It’s time to check our privilege.
Why It’s Important to Acknowledge How Cartels Affect Us
May 1, 2026
A press conference is held before a Senate Committee vote on SB26-070.
Flock Surveillance: Safety vs. Liberty
Ryler Horansky • April 25, 2026
Around seven hundred Colorado cyclists rode through Boulder to protest the killing of Alex Pretti, one of the 265+ memorial rides for the killed biker that thousands have participated in across the nation.
Murders in ICE-Cold Blood
Jacqueline Shires, Staff Writer • February 18, 2026
SPORTS
Boys Volleyball Spotlight
Boys Volleyball Spotlight
At National Signing Day, athletes officially signed their letters of intent, a proud moment for them and the school.
Boulder High’s Committed Athletes
Toby Schoenfeld
The Girls' Basketball team found large, record-breaking success on both individual and team levels this season, with their first playoff win in 15 years and Lexi Oder, '27, being the first girls basketball player in school history to hit 1,000 career points.
Sports Highlights of the Year
Sasha Framularo
Michigan fans rejoiced after the Wolverines won their first title in the last 37 years.
2026 March Madness: The Best Moments
Teja Greene and Toby Schoenfeld
HOOTS
Jeff Champlin (The DECA Teacher) proudly smiles as he takes home gold for "The DECAfather", a big win for business class as VP of Marketing, Madison Sanford '26, snaps a photo of him.
The Boulder High Oscars
This poll of 200 Boulder High students, published in The Owl on November 3rd, 2000, reveals students’ opinions on the most controversial topics of the
The Kewl Years, Fo’ Shizzle!
Ella Gibney, Editor in Chief
I Lost My Best Friend to Hues and Cues
I Lost My Best Friend to Hues and Cues
Ella Gibney, Editor-in-Chief
From Catholic saints to Pagan holidays and Shakespeare, from where can we trace the origins of Valentine’s Day? And who is responsible for putting chocolates in heart-shaped boxes?
Valentine’s Day: From Legend to Modern Times
Vivian Thomasset, Staff Writer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Music is a staple of what it is to be human, so much so that music itself can trigger a biological response of goosebumps.
More Than Just a Song
Go Have a Good Life (Comic)
Go Have a Good Life (Comic)
When writing “The Art Thief,” Michael Finkle spent dozens of hours interviewing the novel’s inspiration, Stéphane Breitweiser.
Boulder High Librarians’ Favorite Reads
Abernathy Shagnaster rocks their set showcasing their new original music.
Get Shaggy
Fans of live music, mosh pits, and punk artists like The Beaches have a great summer ahead.
Summer Concert Calendar