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The Owl

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The Owl

A glimpse into the onstage intensity of one of Gaunt’s shows at the Roxy
Theater in Denver.
Inside Boulder’s Loudest Underground
Billy Bingley and Bodhi Garcia October 12, 2025

Boulder, being a college town, is full of music. If you’re looking for a sense of community, the local music scene is a solid place to start. Our search for that feeling of community led us to shows...

Alfred Hitchcock directs actress Janet Leigh in what became one of the most infamous horror scenes of all time, filmed over sixty-five years ago.
Worth the Watch? 20th Century Horror Movies
Ella Gibney and Summer Gardner October 12, 2025

With spooky season upon us, you may find yourself once again renting those fright-night film favorites, but they wouldn’t exist today without four pioneering movies. The beloved cliches and tropes that define the modern horror genre have their roots in classics such as Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Shining, and The Silence of the Lambs. But so many years after the release of these revolutionary...

As the season of pumpkin patches, fall hikes, and scary movies begins, one things remains constant: homework. Give an autumnal vibe to your homework with The Lord of the Rings motion picture soundtrack, a wonderful way to make even homework become seasonal!
How To Fall In Love With Fall
Arlene Solis, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 12, 2025

Leaves crunch under my feet as a crisp breeze brushes my face. Fall has finally begun: A season of pumpkin spice lattes, UGGs, apple picking, and, of course, Halloween. As the days grow shorter and the food gets warmer, time seems to fly; so, here’s your fall starter pack of everything you need to have the most cinematic and memory-worthy fall. Enjoy!   For books that feel like a picnic in a...

Under Carmichael's leadership, Boulder High Choirs performed in a nationwide combined choir at Carnegie Hall in March of 2024.
Sing On! Ms. Carmichael’s Choral Impact
Madeline Cass and Willow Gilmartin October 12, 2025

“[She] is one of the most influential teachers out there, and you would be hard-pressed to find anyone just as qualified, knowledgeable, and encouraging as her,” said sophomore Olivia Lundy ‘28.  Lundy was speaking about Boulder High's choir director, Kelly Carmichael.  Since beginning her career at Boulder High five years ago, Carmichael has taught three award winning choirs, musically...

Students throw, sculpt, and carve clay masterpieces in the pottery room every day, now under the guidance of Ms. Wilson.
New to Pottery, Not to BHS: Ms. Wilson
Greta Sterner, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 12, 2025

Walking into the pottery room, you will be greeted with the faint smell of dust, gentle conversations, and the sound of the wheels whirring. And now, although students had grown accustomed to pottery teacher Ms. Villareal, this year, students will be greeted with a new, friendly face. Ms. Wilson, who has taught art at Boulder High School for years, has now taken on the role of the pottery and ceramics...

According to an interview with Collider Ladies Nights, Chloë Grace Moretz read the book three times before playing her role as the character from her favorite book.
The Fifth Wave and Don’t Look Up: Dystopian Dynamos
Cassidy Priepke September 15, 2025

As I am scrolling through Netflix looking for my next great watch, I feel like I've already seen everything, and all I want is a captivating dystopian movie, but of course, all that comes up is Divergent. I'm sure everyone has felt this feeling before, and the disappointment that follows. Lucky for you, there are plenty of amazing dystopian movies, undiscovered gems.  The first amazing dystopian...

Look for this captivating cover at Cinemark Boulder while juggling popcorn and candy for your next best watch.
Weapons: Even Better Than You Expect
Ella Gibney and Summer Gardner September 15, 2025

The dim movie screen is suddenly lit up, revealing a deranged scene in front of you. The packed theater erupts into screeches and gasps as you desperately shovel popcorn into your mouth, attempting to distract yourself from the disturbing image. As quickly as it appeared, the horrific creature vanishes, leaving the theater on the edge of their seat and eager for what’s to come.  If this experience...

In an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2022, Taylor Swift discussed her habit of dropping "Easter eggs" or elebratoe hints for albums at least three years in the future.
Taylor Swift: The “Mastermind” of Hints
Arlene Solis, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 15, 2025
Much like Saba’s jazz-soaked homage to Chicago or Lupe Fiasco’s nod to old Japan, vinyl reminds us that new music can still carry echoes of the past. These top eight albums blend fresh sounds with tradition to create something beautiful.
Top Eight Underground Albums of 2025
Bodhi Garcia, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
Scan here for insight into your peers summers through the world of music!
Panthers’ 2025 Song of the Summer
Greta Sterner September 15, 2025
Not only did Ms. V teach her students about the history of pottery and how to create it ourselves, but because of who she is she created a safe space within the school where one can be creative, be frustrated, work hard, and simply be themselves.
Goodbye, Ms. Villareal!
Greta Sterner, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
The travels of our school's musicians incorporates time to explore the sights of the area. Here is a group of band students on their most recent trip to Los Angeles, having fun in the sun at the Griffith Observatory!
Traveling Musicians
Vivian Thomasset, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
"This beautiful picture took more people and hours than one might expect," says Madi. "This is because the shadow was not done post shoot in editing but actually done by moving lights and opening and closing the camera to make it look like she has a colorful shadow."
Artist Spotlight: Madi Murdok
Lorelei Keppeler, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
Amiya Vashi's new single cover, provided by Amiya Vashi.
Boulder High’s Emerging Artist: Amiya Vashi
Lorelei Keppeler, Staff Writer • March 23, 2025
Comic by Mark Gallegos
The Oscars Wrapped
Arlene Solis, Staff Writer • March 23, 2025
The various ensembles at Synergy created beautiful music that featured stunning vocals and marvelous orchestrations that filled the auditorium.
Synergy: A Harmonious Celebration of Music
Vivian Thomasset, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025
Three-Movie Review
Arlene Solis, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 22, 2025
Image provided by Michaela Pereckas, via Creative Commons.
Fashion Ins and Outs in 2025
Lorelei Keppeler, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025
Artist Spotlight: Ava Baranyi
Artist Spotlight: Ava Baranyi
Lorelei Keppeler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • January 29, 2025
Marks Comics!