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Amelia Chapman

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer

Amelia Chapman is a senior this year at Boulder High and a new member of The Owl. She loves creative writing but hasn’t had much exposure to journalism, which is why she is so excited about joining the paper. By being apart of The Owl, Amelia also hopes to further develop her own writing skills and immerse herself more into the Boulder High community. Whenever she has time, Amelia can be found trail running up steep mountains, watching Spanish telenovelas (Las Chicas del Cable is her favorite), or hiking/napping with her dogs (all of which are rescues and two of which somewhat resemble rodents). Amelia also enjoys spending time with her friends and eating good food and frequently combines the two by going out to brunch or on picnics. However, she firmly believes that no picnic is complete without the presence of the superior fruit— green grapes.

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Maya Roberts ‘21 and Audrey Kaufman ‘21 lead Boulder High’s StuCo to a successful year despite challenges presented by the pandemic.

Maya Roberts and Audrey Kaufman Lead StuCo in Stride

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer May 12, 2021

Just over a year ago, students and teachers would crowd into Boulder High’s gym to watch sports teams parade around and peers compete in games at the start of each sports season. During the end of the...

Often considered to be a hindrance to learning, doodling has now been shown to have many educational benefits.

A Collection of Doodles

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer April 5, 2021

Imagine this: you’re sitting in your first-period class listening to a lecture that, well, doesn’t quite captivate your interest. You watch the clock tick at what seems to be an abnormally slow pace;...

“My Octopus Teacher” Review

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer December 9, 2020

My Octopus Teacher, Netflix’s new documentary, captures an unlikely year-long interaction between man and octopus. Implored by my mom to watch it, I thought I was in for a cheesy movie with cliched lessons...

Denver Protests Call Into Question Tactics Used By Police and Demonstrators

Amelia Chapman and Ella Webber November 19, 2020

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, anarchist protesters, brought together by a post on the Colorado Springs Anti-Fascists’ Twitter account, gathered at Cheeseman Park in Denver, Colorado to advocate for total police...

A pamphlet entitled How to Protest in a Police State: An Anarchist Guide to Staying Safe in the Streets, informed us on the proper protest etiquette.

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A pamphlet entitled "How to Protest in a Police State: An Anarchist Guide to Staying Safe in the Streets," informed us on the proper protest etiquette.

Chautauqua open space and hiking trails offer many Boulderites a perfect location for forest bathing!

Forest Bathing: a New Approach to the Outdoors

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer November 10, 2020

Most Boulderites are familiar with the outdoors. It is not uncommon to be an avid trail runner or to have hiked multiple fourteeners. But a new approach to the outdoors, forest bathing, strays from the...

In-person learning will hopefully return, but for seniors, the open campus will not.

A Farewell to the Open Campus

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer October 29, 2020

This past week, Boulder High began to reintroduce students back into the building. In-person learning will now be postponed until mid-November, but for some, the few days they were allowed on campus were...

Grace Haislmaier sits alone in Ms. Spekls second-period geometry class.

First Week Back at BHS

Amelia Chapman and Ella Webber October 23, 2020

The return to in-person learning has many people asking what school will look like now and if going back is really even worth it. Beginning this week, freshmen were back in the walls of Boulder High, meeting...

Emphasis on the holistic approach in college admissions has led many high school students to participate in resume padding.

Deception: The New Norm for College Applicants

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer October 16, 2020

Fall is here, and with that, the beginning of college application deadlines. Seniors across the nation work around the clock to finalize essays, maintain a high GPA and perfect their resumes with extracurriculars...

A combination of creativity and productivity. Anna Blanchard showcases her July calendar!

The Bullet Journal: Where Organization Meets Art

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer October 9, 2020

If you are anything like me, organization is not your forte. You try to keep a homework planner but usually end up jotting down assignments on sticky notes that you never find again. Black ink covers your...

Online Recipes Need to CHILL

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer October 8, 2020

Fall is approaching and with that, your favorite foods. The scent of pumpkin pie will soon fill your home and, if properly made, will leave you and your family fighting over the last piece. Like the tech-savvy...

With masks becoming a requirement in public places, a better solution to single use masks are reusable ones. Via Pixabay.

Why You Should Wear a Reusable Mask

Amelia Chapman, Staff writer October 1, 2020

While wearing masks in public places is essential to staying healthy during COVID-19, the amount of new waste caused by the use of disposable masks poses a huge environmental threat. Slowing the spread...

Girls varsity cross country team after their meet at Fairview High School on September 12th.

School Sports Are Back!

Amelia Chapman and Ella Webber September 17, 2020

After much anticipation over the summer regarding school sports, they have been allowed to continue, but on a limited scale. Many Boulder High student-athletes consider their participation in sports equally...

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