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The Owl

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The Owl

Some places feel spooky. But why?
The Sound of Fear
Billy Bingley May 12, 2026

Have you ever walked past a building or watched a movie and felt a sense of anxiety or fear that you can only identify as a “vibe” you are feeling? That is infrasound. Infrasound is low-frequency sound...

Some places feel spooky. But why?
The Sound of Fear
Billy Bingley May 12, 2026

Have you ever walked past a building or watched a movie and felt a sense of anxiety or fear that you can only identify as a “vibe” you are feeling? That is infrasound. Infrasound is low-frequency sound under 20 Hz, meaning it is inaudible to the human ear, and it is exceptionally common in daily...

Students who carry cash sometimes just have change.
Do Students Still Stand on Their Money?
Teja Greene May 11, 2026

As Lil Uzi Vert professed, “In reality I’m five-five, stand on my money, now I’m six-six.” However, With the rise of digital payment technology, it is easy to see how cash could become obsolete. In 2026, I wanted to answer the question: Do high school students still roll old school with cash?...

Apathy isn't a real crisis: it's a mask of belonging resulting from a stereotypical cultural attitude
Performative Apathy
Lynley Sylvan May 7, 2026

As the year comes to a close, a few refrains echo around the halls. “It went by so fast.” We did it.” And, the most tragic, “I wish I did more.” The biggest piece of advice that seniors pass down is to do more, try things, and to care. But how do we care in a world that tells us not to? Apathy...

Despite the connivence, using ChatGPT or other AIs can cause more harm than one would expect.
Reduce Your AI Use
Jacqueline Shires May 7, 2026

AI has blown up extensively since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. AI quickly became a dominating force in many fields of life, from the job market to even BHS’s academics. When polled, 122 respondents within Boulder High School reported that 74.7% of students use AI once or twice a month or more, 50.9%...

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

To fall into temptation and seek more than what you should is to betray the best version of yourself. Many lifestyles filled with wonders and glamour right at our fingertips, many enticing options, many enticing figures, it’s asphyxiating. But there are equally as many copouts when taking such a path,...

The creativity students would usually need for open-ended school projects can now be replaced by Artificial Intelligence.
Are We in a Creativity Recession?
Summer Gardner April 27, 2026

With Gen-Z being famous for its progressive views and authentic self-expression, one would think it would be among the more creative generations. Despite this, with rising technology, increased academic pressure, and declining mental health, the ability to be creative only seems to be declining. In...

Boulder High's basement holds a network of service corridors and locked doors spots alumni accounts describe as tunnel entrances, though all stand sealed today.
Discovering BHS’s Secret Tunnels
Lucy Paradise April 27, 2026

Boulder High School’s tagline, “Still the First,” reflects its status as Colorado’s oldest established high school. Founded in 1875 as the State Preparatory School for the University of Colorado, Boulder High originally occupied a building on Pearl Street. The current building, 1604 Arapahoe...

The cancellation of The Bachelorette on ABC signifies a decreased tolerance of audiences for domestic violence in media.
No DV on ABC
Lynley Sylvan April 25, 2026

When ABC announced Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead of The Bachelorette Season 22, audiences were willing to overlook a lot. The TikTok-turned-reality star, known for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, had a 2023 domestic violence arrest against her and an ongoing, volatile, and toxic relationship with...

A Waymo heads smoothly down one of the many steep hills in San Francisco, as rider Madison Sanford snaps a picture of the empty driver's seat.
There’s Waymo Cars on the Road
Madison Sanford April 25, 2026
Is this a sign of something?
The Science of Signs From the Universe
Billy Bingley March 27, 2026
According to Statista, 56% of Gen Z go to the gym regularly as of 2023.
Gen Z’s Fitness Obsession
Summer Gardner March 27, 2026
Under a long-horned bull shaped disco ball, a crowd dances to country music.
Getting Down at the Grizzly Rose
Ryler Horansky March 27, 2026
The social media exposure of Lunar New Year 2026 was an incredible example of how cultural appreciation has the ability to easily cross into appropriation.
Cultural Appreciation or Appropriation?
Lynley Sylvan March 27, 2026
Tween Madison Sanford, ‘26, reads her mail catalog Justice magazine in 2017, with extreme joy and excitement!
The Death of the Tween
Madison Sanford March 26, 2026
While America lines the shelves with potentially dangerous chemicals,
overseas, they make sure the products are safe before selling them to the
public. Why?
Why Does America Allow Its Citizens to Poison Themselves?
Bodhi Garcia March 26, 2026
Billy Bingley, '26, attempts to stay awake in class, but seems to be losing the battle.
A Sleep Exercise
Bruno Damrauer February 18, 2026
The Boulder Police Department and Youth Opportunities Advisory Board of Boulder hosted a teen town hall back in January. At this meeting, I learned about BPD's capabilities in the event of a confrontation with ICE.
Boulder is Performative
Billy Bingley February 18, 2026
Wicked: For Good Promotional Material
What’s Up With Wicked?
Ella Gibney, Editor in Chief • January 23, 2026
Despite the all-too-popular idea that women lack a sense of humor, the humor and satire section at the Lafayette Public Library is made up mostly of books written by female authors.
“Pretty Girl Humor” is Not a Joke
Summer Gardner, Staff Writer • January 23, 2026
Democracy is at the core of our nation's foundation. And yet, with only two real options, is choosing between the lesser of two evils fulfilling your enfranchisement?
Two Parties, Half a Democracy
Billy Bingley January 22, 2026