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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...

This incident came in the first year that gun violence was the number one cause of death of children in the United States.

Fairview’s Social Media Threat Poses More Questions Than Answers

Amelie Panaccione, Editor-in-chief January 9, 2023

On Wednesday, October 19th, a past student of Fairview High School posted a harrowing image of him inciting violence against several current Fairview students on Instagram. Many parents subsequently raised...

With its picture-perfect backdrop, decades of Boulderites have wondered why our cross-town rivals have few windows facing the mountains.

Was Fairview Really Designed by a Prison Architect?

Sophii Sherman, Opinions Editor January 7, 2023

It’s a well-believed rumor that Fairview's plain, windowless, and, frankly, intimidating building was designed by none other than the same person who designed the Colorado Prison. A poll of Boulder High...

“When it comes to subjective offenses like disturbance or disobedience vs. objective infractions like tardiness or truancy, minority students are more likely than White students to be referred for disciplinary action.”

Do the Crime, Pay the Time: Privelege and Punishment

Saisree Kumar, Features & Insights Editor November 14, 2022

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the first federal hate crimes statute that stated it was a crime “to use, or threaten to use, force to willfully interfere with any person because of race,...

Founded by two Stanford students, Diversify Our Narrative seeks to integrate diverse and anti-racist texts into classrooms across America.

Diversify Our Narrative Takes a Stand in BVSD

Miles Wright, Features Editor September 24, 2020

Diversify Our Narrative (DON) is an initiative founded by two Stanford students with the mission to “educate America’s youth on the very real, systemic injustices that exist in our society—and...

Sexual Harassment in Schools

Zoe Scott, Staff Writer November 7, 2019

Any form of unwarranted comments or unwanted touch can foster feelings that range from discomfort to feeling threatened. Sadly, these interactions are way too common in day-to-day life for many people,...

The Importance of Consistency: Snow Days

The Importance of Consistency: Snow Days

Miller Dunbar, Opinion Editor October 29, 2019

This morning on Tuesday, October 29th as I woke up to my alarm at 6:45 am, I knew in my heart that we wouldn’t have a snow day. I was pretty certain we wouldn’t have another delayed start, either....

Really…? BVSD

Amanda Reader, Staff Writer October 28, 2019

Hey, Boulder High! It’s Amanda again, back with another edition of Really?... BVSD. Today I would like to discuss the crazy amounts of snow that have accumulated this past Sunday and Monday morning....

Screenshot of new BVSD website.

Really…? BVSD

Amanda Reader, Staff Writer October 25, 2019

Hi again! This week we have a special edition of Really?... Boulder High. Today, I will not just be exploring an issue with our beloved Boulder High, but rather an issue that has to with all of Boulder...

Dr. Rob Anderson has an extensive background in education and big hopes for BVSD. Via BVSD.

Who is Dr. Anderson?

Lara Spijkerman, News Editor October 22, 2019

For those who don’t know, BVSD has now hired a new superintendent. Who is this mysterious man, you might ask? His name is Rob Anderson and he has big plans for the school district. Dr. Anderson started...

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