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The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl

The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl

Eleanore Hoffmeyer

Eleanore Hoffmeyer , Writer

Eleanore Hoffmeyer has always admired journalism for its ability to connect the reader and writer to the world around them and allows for them to engage in different perspective. While working as a writer for the OWL, she hopes to further develop her writing and learn about different people, cultures, and stories.

When she's not writing, she keeps herself busy zipping around Boulder. She loves to spend time by the pool, whether that be swimming, hanging with friends, lifeguarding, or tanning. Remarkably, even with all that time spent outside and out in nature, Eleanore says she's never been stung by a bee. Or broken a bone. She says they're her two greatest accomplishments and a quirky thing about her. It's a personal goal for her to go through her whole life without experiencing the two incidents above. In fact, it's goals like these that inspire her and motivate her. Besides her goals inspiring her, she looks up to leaders in her world today, especially people who are willing to put their differences aside and work together for a better role. Often, she finds these people though journalism, and that's partially what inspired her to join the OWL.

As for the grapes? She considers herself a green grape kinda gal.

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Gathered in Boulder High's auditorium, incoming freshman and their parents buzz in anticipation for the start of the event.

8th Grade Transition Night a Smashing Success

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

The 8th grade transition night was a smashing success. The event, designed to inform incoming freshman and their parents on course selection as well as the Boulder High community, The event, which started...

Race Relations at Boulder High: A Black and White Issue

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer April 13, 2020

There’s no denying that Boulder has a tainted history when it comes to minorities. From being the headquarters of a KKK newspaper in the ’20s to redlining and gentrification in the ’60s to bias from...

A Boulder business promotes itself via a string-light-bedazzled van which drove during the parade.

Boulder’s Annual Parade of Lights

Alexis Herrington and Eleanore Hoffmeyer January 28, 2020

On Dec. 7, the annual Parade of Lights took place on Pearl St. and Walnut. The event, which has occurred for over 30 years in Boulder, attracted family and friends alike.  The event provided an opportunity...

With twenty seconds left in the round, it's a race against the clock for these Integration Bee contestants to write down their final answers before time runs out.

[Photo] What’s the Buzz?

Grace Schwab, Copy Editor January 28, 2020

With twenty seconds left in the round, it's a race against the clock for these Integration Bee contestants to write down their final answers before time runs out.

Culberson gets ready to race on the blocks. Photo courtesy of Emilia Culberson.

Student Spotlight: Emilia Culberson

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer January 25, 2020

I recently sat down with Emilia Culberson, one of the current captains of the Boulder High Swim Team, to learn more about her interest in swimming and hopes for the future.  Culberson is currently...

Boulder High Newspaper participates in “ONE DAY” contest

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer January 9, 2020

The BHS OWL was involved in a statewide contest back in December, hosted by Colorado Student Media Association, in which newspapers attempt to produce as many newspaper stories as they can about their...

Hong Kong Protests Becoming Increasingly Violent as They Drag On

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer January 9, 2020

Hong Kong protests are now in their seventh month, and they’ve become more and more destructive as protestors have become increasingly frustrated. The protests started in June of 2019 over a new bill...

#12 on the Field, #1 in Our Hearts

#12 on the Field, #1 in Our Hearts

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer November 22, 2019

Jack McConnell, senior, is currently on Boulder High varsity soccer and has played for the team all throughout high school. He’s played soccer for 12 years, but that’s not the only sport he’s tried....

Friends Audrey Banintchie, junior (left), and Zizie Moffett, senior (right), show off their thrifted creations. Moffett was the overall winner of the challenge. Photo courtesy of Eleanore Hoffmeyer.

Art Club: A Place For Everyone

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

Looking for something to do on Thursday afternoon? Want to release your inner creativity? Or just want some free food? Then consider coming to Art Club, in the art room, every Thursday from roughly 3-5...

Musical artists Goth Babe performing at the Homecoming Concert. Photo by Alexis Herrington.

CU’s Homecoming Concert Review

Alexis Herrington and Eleanore Hoffmeyer November 19, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5th, CU held its annual Homecoming Concert. The concert took place at the University Memorial Center (UMC). The doors opened at 6:30 pm, and the concert itself began at 7:30 pm. The...

Think Before You Buy: The Impact of Fast Fashion

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

You might want to think twice before you go all out on a shopping spree or spend your mom’s latest paycheck at Urban Outfitters. Turns out, participating in retail culture can have devastating effects...

October Democratic Debate Recap

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

The third Democratic debate happened last Tuesday, October 15th to give Americans insight on to the many Democratic candidates and their stances on current political issues. The debate featured 12 candidates,...

Photo by Amara Uvalle-Ordonez.

Spotted: Boulder Art Car

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

If you’ve spent any time outside the school near the art room, you might spot something odd: a black Prius, covered with bright beads, CDs, and plastic toys, situated just outside of the doors. It’s...

The Weight of Standardized Tests in College Admissions

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

It’s standardized testing season once again. Seniors are frantically taking their final SATs and ACTs, while hopeful juniors are taking them for the first time. But every season is testing season. Many...

A Beginner’s Guild to Being Politically Active as a Teen

Eleanore Hoffmeyer, Staff Writer September 15, 2019

In this day and age, it seems as though there’s no shortage of issues that need to be fixed or addressed. However, as a teen, it can feel overwhelming and hard to find ways to have an impact in our chaotic...

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