Tag Archives: books

Review: ‘Unbroken’ tells remarkable story of a resilient Olympic miler turned World War II pilot

By Loic Guegan, staff writer The book Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand tells the amazing story of a runner from California who lives through the horrors of World War II. I had never heard of Louie Zamperini before reading the novel, … Continue reading

Posted in Features, Front Page | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Review: ‘Unbroken’ tells remarkable story of a resilient Olympic miler turned World War II pilot

Review: Book vs. Movie — ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is a split decision

By Chandler Baker, staff writer Perks of Being a Wallflower, written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, is a whirlwind of first dates, mix-tapes, drugs and those awkward encounters with the opposite sex all put into one.  Coming from someone who … Continue reading

Posted in Features, Front Page | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Review: Book vs. Movie — ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is a split decision

With death of ‘Berenstain Bears’ co-creator Jan Berenstain, Boulder High students remember impact of the books on their childhoods

By Joey Danaher, assistant editor Many children and adults have been raised in the Berenstain Bears’ tree house, learning with Brother Bear and Sister Bear. After 50 years, the series has produced roughly 300 books.  Authors Janice and Stanley Berenstain … Continue reading

Posted in Front Page, News | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on With death of ‘Berenstain Bears’ co-creator Jan Berenstain, Boulder High students remember impact of the books on their childhoods

Review: ‘Hunger Games’ books are great, but will the movie live up to them?

By Eliot Meade, staff writer My friend recently loaned me her copy of The Hunger Games, and like many teens, I have become addicted. I must inform you that I don’t often read books outside of school. I rarely am … Continue reading

Posted in Features, Front Page | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Review: ‘Hunger Games’ books are great, but will the movie live up to them?