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The Owl

The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl

The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl

Lauren Carvalho

Lauren Carvalho, Writer

Lauren Carvalho is now a senior at Boulder High. While she likes Boulder High, she’s never found a club or sport she was truly interested in pursuing in school. Lauren chose to join The Owl staff because she believes it is a great way to get involved with the Boulder High community, and journalism has always interested her. She is a great problem solver and thinks on her feet, so she will be a great addition to The Owl staff. When not at school, Lauren enjoys many typical teenage activities, such as listening to music, binging Netflix, and hanging out with friends. However, her true passion is for medicine. Over summer break, she attended the Johns Hopkins Student Ambassador program, and from there she fostered her passion by learning surgical techniques and touring nearby hospitals with educational programs. From this experience, she knows that she wants to pursue medicine in critical care. If anyone on The Owl needs medical assistance, Lauren will be a great asset as she is trained to give CPR. When offering Lauren a purple or green grape, she will gladly take the purple grape as she enjoys the noticeable contrast of the tart and sweet bursts of flavor. 

All content by Lauren Carvalho

Is This the End of American Democracy?

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer April 2, 2020

When President Trump was acquitted on Feb. 5, I wasn’t surprised. In politics, accountability is turning into more of an option rather than a necessity. As Republicans continue to back up this presidential...

Diego’s Doodles

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer April 2, 2020

Many high schoolers doodle on notes and homework when bored in class, and while it may annoy your teacher, there are quite a few benefits to doodling.  According to an article by TECHWELL, doodling...

GSA Presents on Stonewall

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer March 31, 2020

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, I attended the GSA presentation Stonewall: The riots that inspired a revolution, led by sophomore Leo Servetar. Throughout history, the LGBTQ+ community has been persecuted, as many...

Boulder High. «Un lugar para todos ». Sin duda la mayor mentira que yo haya escuchado en mi carrera en el bachillerato.

[Photo] Un Lugar para Algunos (Español)

William Ramirez Lopez, Guest Writer February 18, 2020

Boulder High. «Un lugar para todos ». Sin duda la mayor mentira que yo haya escuchado en mi carrera en el bachillerato.

Boulder High

Biggest School Pet Peeves: Student Edition

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

From those who block doors, to talking to teachers, to a group of friends blocking the hallways, we all have that one pet-peeve that drives us absolutely insane. This article will hopefully shed light...

Why Race Relations is an Important Class

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

Schools in America are not required to teach classes about the history of African-Americans, unlike required courses such as math and language arts. Therefore, there is no singular platform or curriculum...

What are Introverts?

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer February 10, 2020

Why are introverts viewed as a negative personality trait? As someone who strongly identifies as an introvert, I think that there is nothing to be ashamed of. However, parents and friends alike assume...

Junior Drake Arthur, #33 (far right) scoring points for the panthers. Picture provided by Lauren Carvalho.

1/18 Boys Varsity Basketball vs Highlands Ranch

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

Last Saturday, January 18, the Boulder boys basketball team took on Highlands Ranch in the main gym. Within the first minutes of the first quarter, Boulder racked up points against Highlands Ranch. Although...

SOS Australia: Deadly Wildfires Claim 500 Million Animal Lives

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

Currently trending on Instagram is #australiafires, with over 48.4 thousand posts. Australians are sharing harrowing stories, posting pictures ranging from injured koalas and kangaroos to raging fires...

Statistics notes taken by Lauren Caravalho.

America vs Statistics: The Consequences

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

The United States spends more on education for its youth compared to the rest of the world, and yet on the world stage American students are falling behind - especially in mathematics, according to the...

Pros and Cons of a Gap Year

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer December 26, 2019

As juniors and seniors prepare for the next life chapter in pursuing college, nyma may toy with the idea of taking a gap year. Here are many of the pros and cons to consider: Pros: Gain worldly...

“Okay, Boomer”

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer December 5, 2019

As the “Okay Boomer” meme becomes the newest internet sensation, there has been a lot of backlash from the older generation. Some baby boomers (those born between the years of 1946 and 1964) claim...

Helicopter Parenting: The Detrimental Effects

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer December 5, 2019

Some of my friends tell me about how their parents are constantly tracking their phones, monitoring their grades, and never letting them go out. Generally, this phenomenon is referred to as ‘helicopter...

The Art Within the VSCO

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer November 22, 2019

While we may mock one of the biggest trends on social media, being a VSCO girl is a lot harder than what meets the eye. As my friends and I plotted out our group Halloween costumes, we realized that we...

Juul Doesn’t Give a “Rip”

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer November 21, 2019

Black market products are no longer the sole culprit for vaping-related health problems. As the attention shifts toward big-name vape companies, it’s time for public outrage. Back in March of 2019, former...

Boulder High. Supposedly, "a place for everyone." Undoubtedly, this is the biggest lie of my high school career.

Seniors Are Made of Glass: The Real Reason Behind the Infamous Senior Moodiness

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

It’s my fourth and final year at Boulder High, and at last, I understand why seniors are mad at the world and bitter toward the other classes.  When I was but a lowerclassmen, the pressures of school...

Darkside: Preventing School Bullying

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

If you are looking for a “socially woke artist,” look no further. Jordan Edward Benjamin, a rock artist known by his stage name grandson, tackles challenging issues in America, from racism to mass...

"No Vaping" by JeepersMedia via Creative Commons.

Black Market Vapes: Understanding the Consequences and Public Opinion

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

As of Oct. 15, 2019, 29 people have died from vape related illnesses. According to RollingStone, “Last week, the CDC reported that 78 percent of the 514 cases it has analyzed thus far involved patients...

This year's advertising for Boulder High's Haunted House, proudly displaying the theme of the nuclear apocalypse. Via Boulder High Theater.

The Nuclear Apocalypse Is Here…

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer October 25, 2019

Once again, the Boulder High Haunted House has out-done itself. While the students working for the haunted house pull off the illusions and scares rather effortlessly, tons of work goes into putting this...

The ubiquitous use of vape devices in our restrooms has led to many affectionately referring to them as the "juul rooms." Cartoon by Lillian Ruelle.

The Evolving E-cig Epidemic

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer October 24, 2019

On August 29, 2019, the Boulder City Council banned flavored vaping products and increased the buying age from 18 to 21 for tobacco and nicotine. The city will also be seeking voters to approve a 40% sales...

SAD Students, Listen Up!

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

As the weather grows colder and the days become shorter, many students may start to notice a shift in their thoughts and actions. There is a likely culprit for this condition: Seasonal Affective Disorder,...

Horror Stories of BHS Lockers: A Simple Mistake

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer October 15, 2019
As I walked toward my locker, I noticed that the air had changed. There was something sickly and sweet wafting down the hallway.
Via creative commons by Hortensia

Horror Stories of BHS Lockers: The Curse of the Locker Rooms

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer October 13, 2019
The coagulation of perfumes, deodorant, and sweat violated my nostrils like no other, and I plunged myself knowingly into the abyss.

Thoughts and Prayers

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer October 11, 2019

“No thoughts, no prayers, can bring back what’s no longer there. The silent, are damned, the body count is on your head.”  Thoughts and Prayers by Grandson blasts through my headphones, and I pondered...

Photo by Lauren Carvalho.

Horror Stories of BHS Lockers: Shattered Expectations

Lauren Carvalho, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

It was the beginning of the year and my freshman sister had signed up to receive a locker. Excited, she reminisced about her middle school days—from the cleanliness of the locker and its exquisite...

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