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Emergency responders blocked off Arapahoe as cars attempted to take students to school even 30 minutes after the initial call was made.

Fake Shooting Reported at Boulder High- Twice

Hannah Cohen, Editor-in-chief April 27, 2023

Before school started on Wednesday, February 22nd, Boulder High School went on lockdown. At 8:33 am, the non-emergency line at CU received an anonymous call from a person who said they were going into...

Boulder High has an exceptional business program.

FBLA Means Business

Jules Conners, News Editor April 27, 2023

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America, and this phenomenal team of Business people and young entrepreneurs is breaking ground with extreme success. The team, which is now on its way to possibly...

According to Admin, IDs may be worn on a lanyard, which are available for purchase in the front office for $5.00, or on a clip.

(Re)Instated ID Policy Leads to More Confusion

Hannah Cohen, Editor-in-chief April 27, 2023

At the end of last semester, many BHS students noticed a recurring trend in their emails: the school sent out various notices that “[b]eginning in January (second semester), all students will be required...

Students must scan IDs to get in, but often the door is held open and ID scans rarely occur.

School Safety: Fireworks at BVSD Board Meeting

Jonathan Stafford, Features Editor April 27, 2023

Less than two years after the horrific mass shooting at King Soopers in South Boulder, the threat of school violence has reared its head in Boulder. Just weeks ago, a former student threatened acts of...

A decline in available buses is just one of the many obstacles to high school field trips.

Field Trips Are Not for High Schoolers

Hannah Berns, Opinions Editor April 23, 2023

Out of all of many people’s core elementary and middle school memories, field trips are often remembered most fondly. Going on a field trip was synonymous with missing school: it transported students...

Boulder High Girls Soccer practices outside, rain or shine.  Photo by Carlos Real.

Boulder High Girls Soccer: Perpetuating HEROA

Jules Conners, News Editor April 23, 2023

Boulder High is known around the state for our phenomenal soccer program, and fans of the program will tell you how hard-working these athletes are. This team is built on five key values, Humility, Effort,...

Flower Power meets at North Boulder Park on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Flower Power: A Community of Respect and Friendship

Jules Conners, News Editor April 23, 2023

One of the most underappreciated sports at Boulder High is Ultimate Frisbee, and most students typically overlook one of our Ultimate Frisbee teams, BHS’ very own: Flower Power! Coached by Alexia McCaskill,...

The hidden culture of girls bathroom at BHS is nuanced and deep.

“No, What Are You REALLY Doing in There?”

Jane Dunbar, Staff Writer January 25, 2023

Every student who uses the girls bathroom at Boulder High School has undoubtedly lived the troubling experience of getting hit in the face with the smell of cotton candy vape clouds and Pink’s “Fresh...

Boulder High is the oldest high school in Colorado.

What’s Up With the Gargoyles?

Jules Conners, News Editor January 24, 2023

The City of Boulder is an eclectic place, so it’s only fitting that the gargoyles at Boulder High are as much. These nude, gargoyle-like statues keep watch over Boulder High, yet most students don’t...

Captain Ryan Barnes helps cart the robotics team to victory.

Take a Byte of the BHS Robotics Team

Madelyn Barnes, Staff Writer January 17, 2023

Mr. Zahner was a beloved teacher at Boulder High. One that was passionate about robotics and teaching his students. He was an incredible mentor who taught with enthusiasm that was reciprocated by his pupils....

Varsity Softball, minutes before playing for their League Championship win. Photo by Samantha Green.

The Crack of the Bat

Jules Conners, News Editor January 9, 2023

Let me take you back to 1997, Bill Clinton was president, chokers were fashionable and it was the last time Boulder High Girls softball won the title of League Champions. The last time, that is, until...

Osvaldo Garcia Barron, wholl always offer a smile in the hallway, is involved in numerous leadership programs.

Student Spotlight: Osvaldo Garcia Barron

Jules Conners, News Editor January 7, 2023

Every day, the students of Boulder High accomplish amazing things. Here at The Owl, we have chosen to recognize these specific students through a segment called “Student Spotlight." This month we will...

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