Monthly Archives: January 2014

BVSD looking for sponsors for ‘May Madness’

Posted on January 28, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, editor Despite the minimal cost that comes along with playing a high-school sport, hidden costs are found everywhere. There are uniforms, lunches and spirit gear. And, god forbid, an athlete gets an injury. Then it really adds … Continue reading →

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Productive third quarter allows Panthers boys hoops team to extend winning streak to 5 with victory over Greeley West

Posted on January 28, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, editor Maybe it’s the fact that they’ve been getting 22 rebounds per game, or maybe it’s the fact that they are finally hitting their free throws. Regardless, the Boulder boys varsity basketball team is hot, coming off … Continue reading →

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Preseason girls soccer: An insider’s view

Posted on January 28, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Kelley McQuillen, staff writer Being a returning varsity soccer comes with a lot of pressure.  There’s a weight on my shoulders for my team to exceed last year’s successes and to impress the soccer programs across the Boulder Valley … Continue reading →

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Boulder High baseball team begins preseason workouts with new coaching staff in place

Posted on January 28, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Keile Kropf, editor & Zoe Dulchinos, staff writer Although their first game isn’t until April 3, members of the Boulder High School baseball team know that in order to be successful during the season, they need to start training … Continue reading →

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Seniors celebrate their last year at Boulder High with second ‘senior drop’

Posted on January 28, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Zoe Dulchinos, staff writer At 10:59 a.m. on Friday morning, thousands of bouncy balls rained down on the courtyard at Boulder High School as the seniors celebrated their annual “senior drop.” “Technically, we already did our drop in August … Continue reading →

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In the wake of recent school shootings, Boulder High security team strives to make school safe

Posted on January 23, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Zoe Dulchinos, staff writer There were 30 school shootings in the United States in 2013. Not even three weeks into 2014, there have been school shootings in Jackson, Tennessee, New Haven, Connecticut, and Roswell, New Mexico. Lockdown drills have … Continue reading →

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Boulder High theater holds auditions for spring musical ‘Weird Romance,’ production of ‘The Breakfast Club’

Posted on January 23, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, editor Last week was a busy time for BHS theater members planning to be on stage for the spring musical. Musical auditions were last week on Wednesday and Thursday and callbacks on Friday while this week, auditions … Continue reading →

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Boulder girls swim team displays unwavering spirit even after three league losses

Posted on January 23, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, editor The Boulder varsity girls swim team suffered a crushing defeat (203-112) at the annual rival meet against Fairview at the North Boulder Recreation Center on Jan. 16. Despite their league standings of 0-3, the girls are … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘American Hustle’ a must-see among Oscar-nominated films

Posted on January 23, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Kelley McQuillen, staff writer American Hustle, a fictional film with an exceptional cast, is a must-see. David Russell (The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook) directs this movie about a complicated con artist named Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) who, alongside his … Continue reading →

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Oscar nominations announced to buzz surrounding ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Gravity’

Posted on January 23, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Eris Hollingshead, staff writer The 86th Oscar nominee’s were announced on Jan. 17. Nine films were nominated for best picture, including American Hustle (Sony) and Gravity (Warner Bro’s) and 12 Years a Slave (Fox Searchlight), each film with 10, … Continue reading →

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