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The Owl

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The Owl

The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl

Cassidy Priepke

Cassidy Priepke, Writer & cartoonist

Cassidy Priepke is a sophomore at Boulder High School, and this year is a writer for The Owl. This is her first year, and she is excited to contribute to a meaningful task that helps get information to the student body. She believes that being educated on topics is something everyone should be able to have access to. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and baking. If you’re lucky, she may bring some of her creations for you. She also enjoys being out in nature and seeing the beautiful greenery. In fact, green is her favorite color, which probably influences her strong affinity for green grapes, which are clearly the superior option to purple grapes. She loves watching movies with her family, and although she is new to journalism, she is not new to writing. 

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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

Cassidy Priepke May 12, 2026

Have you ever listened to your favorite song and suddenly felt a chill run through your body? You see goosebumps on your arms, even though you aren't cold. What connects your favorite song to this biological...

As BVSD enrollment continues its decade-long slide, Boulder High faces a
new reality of open seats and tightening budgets.

Where Did All the Students Go?

Cassidy Priepke April 25, 2026

Boulder High School is ranked 789th in the National High School rankings and 18th in the Colorado High School rankings. It has a 93% graduation rate and an 84% SAT participation rate. However, despite...

How Hormonal Imbalances Fuel Depression

Cassidy Priepke March 27, 2026

About 5 million teenagers will have experienced depression, according to the National Institute of Health, or have at least one major depressive episode by the time they are 17. The institute further explained...

This picture was taken at the Eldora Mountain Resort. Because the weather has been so warm the snowfall in many places has been low, with this low snow, Ski Mountains have been struggling to keep up with the demand for snow.

Weirdly Warm

Cassidy Priepke, Staff Writer February 18, 2026

“Make sure to wear your winter jacket!” Your mom yells at you right before you leave the house, but one step outside proves you don’t need a jacket at all. It's 70 degrees… during winter? Recently,...

Winter Riddles

Cassidy Priepke February 18, 2026

I burn your tongue if I get too hot,  I used to be a delicacy in ancient times,  I am a staple for a cozy night in when the snow is falling,  What am I?    Hot cocoa   I...

Your brain is constantly working overtime, whether you know it or not it can be affected by the seemingly insignificant moments. One not so insignificant moment is the holidays.

After the Holidays: A Change of Mind

Cassidy Priepke January 22, 2026

The dazzling lights, inside jokes, and laughter. Warmth from the fireplace, hot cocoa burning your tongue. The holiday season can be seen as the best time of the year for many.  But…after the holidays...

From Allowance to Income

From Allowance to Income

Cassidy Priepke December 9, 2025

Being a teenager is expensive from all of the concerts, gas station runs, and birthdays. Around the holidays, it gets even worse. All of a sudden, your wallet ‘disappears’ and you’re asking your...

Riddle Me This:

Cassidy Priepke October 31, 2025

I’m the secret flavor that shows up in fall, In lattes and pies, I’m loved by most. A mix of warmth with cinnamon’s trace. What am I?   Pumkin Spice   At night, I glow,  The...

Passed down from generations to generations ghost stories can scare and
delight many. But ghost stories are not supposed to be funny. They are
supposed to scare.

Whispers of the Past: Ghost Stories

Cassidy Priepke, Staff Writer October 29, 2025

You are sitting around the campfire, roasting marshmallows, enjoying your night. You’re relaxed, laughing with friends, until all of a sudden someone exclaims, “Let's tell scary stories.” Your stomach...

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