Monthly Archives: December 2012

BVSD school board examines proposals for new 2013-2014 school calendar that would delay start of classes to end of August or after Labor Day

Posted on December 21, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Loic Guegan, staff writer The Boulder Valley School District is once again trying to change its calendar for next year and has proposed three new options for the upcoming school year. Calendar A proposes a late August start while … Continue reading →

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A slew of tablet manufacturers compete for consumers during this year’s holiday gift season

Posted on December 21, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Companies like Apple, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Microsoft and Google are fighting for the spotlight in this holiday’s gift lists as 7-inch tablets are popular and plentiful this year. On July 13, Google customers in … Continue reading →

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Former Boulder resident delves into benefits of pursuing a gap after high school

Posted on December 21, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Keile Kropf, staff writer During our time as students, it often seems that college is the only option beyond high school and that everything we do is centered on that goal. We learn vocabulary to perform better on SAT’s; … Continue reading →

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Opinion: America, fight the sickness that breeds in the minds of our fellow citizens

Posted on December 14, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief Today, we all grieve for the horrific loss our nation has suffered in Newtown, Connecticut. We will bond together as a country and honor the innocent souls whose lives were violently wrenched from the loving grasps … Continue reading →

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Boulder High wrestling team wins first rivalry match against Fairview in six years

Posted on December 13, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Keile Kropf, staff writer This season there was no disappointing coin toss or close call for the Boulder Panthers wrestling team against their crosstown rival Fairview. Instead, Boulder High made sure there was no doubt who was the best … Continue reading →

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Death of animals during production of ‘The Hobbit’ sparks controversy over allegations of animal cruelty

Posted on December 13, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, staff writers The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is making headlines, but not necessarily for the right reasons. The movie, based on the classic trilogy written by J.R.R Tolkien, is expected to crash the box … Continue reading →

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Boulder boys basketball team grinds out home victory against Golden to stay undefeated

Posted on December 12, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief & Loic Guegan, staff writer Resilience is crucial in sports, and the Boulder High boys basketball squad proved that Tuesday night as they took down Golden 53-48, despite numerous injuries, sicknesses and a rough second half. … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ brings a real-life story to the big screen

Posted on December 12, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief There are so many movies out this holiday season, and it’s hard to decide which flicks to see. Silver Linings Playbook is a must-see. It may not be the most high-profile film that is out right … Continue reading →

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In addition to extra cash, students gain valuable experience through part-time work

Posted on December 9, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Keile Kropf, staff writer High school is a busy time, and at Boulder High there is certainly no lack of activities to be involved in. Between schoolwork, sports, music, theater, clubs and other extracurriculars, it is hard to imagine … Continue reading →

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Boulder’s Lights of December parade kicks off holiday season in style

Posted on December 9, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, staff writer Even if it is not beginning to look a lot like Christmas due to the weather, the annual Parade of Lights held last weekend on Dec. 1 kicked off the holiday season with a dazzling … Continue reading →

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