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Opinion: A Farewell to ‘The Owl’

Posted on May 29, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, editors One of the hardest things about senior year is saying goodbye and experiencing everything for the last time. We focus so much on the anticipation of college, graduation and summer that we sometimes … Continue reading →

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Opinion: The dangers that can result from trespassing onto a domestic water supply

Posted on May 20, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, editor & Hayleigh Criss & Isabelle Burridge, special to The Owl Throughout our lives, there are times when we do something without thinking about the potential effects and harms that may occur due to our actions. Whether … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Is the expense of prom worth it or not?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Kelley McQuillen & Jacque Szarmach, staff writers As prom approaches this weekend, everyone’s wallets slowly get thinner. Although students are excited for prom, the costs that come along with it can put a damper on the night. A new … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Tropical spring break do’s and don’t’s

Posted on March 17, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Kelley McQuillen & Jacque Szarmach, staff writers With Spring Break coming up at the end of the week, students at Boulder High are getting very excited for the much anticipated week of relaxation. Many students travel, whether it’s to … Continue reading →

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Opinion: The bittersweet splendors of senior year

Posted on March 17, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, editors More than halfway through our last semester of high school, it has been a year of lasts for everything. Realizing that we have played our last seconds on the basketball court, risked getting … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Why I plan to take the reins of the ‘Owl’ next year

Posted on March 4, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, editor As a current co-editor and next year’s editor-in-chief of The Owl, I’m happy to say that I’ve learned things you can best gain from spending a year and a half sharing four computers with several upperclassmen … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Body Awareness Week encourages students to nurture positive views of themselves

Posted on February 27, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, editors Coming from such a healthy living environment, many students growing up in Boulder are brought up to carefully consider their health and body awareness. With salad bars and gluten-free options at almost every … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Reflecting on school violence in the wake of tragedy at Standley Lake High School

Posted on February 3, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Zoe Dulchinos, staff writer As a high school student, tragedies in schools always hit home pretty hard. Whenever there is a school shooting, I think about what I would have done if it had happened at Boulder High. What … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Arapahoe High School shooting reminds us of the challenges we face as a society

Posted on December 17, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, editor To think, this time Friday we were all complaining about how early it was and how much homework we were getting the week before finals. We were all worried about our grades, our own personal agendas. … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Technology doesn’t necessarily enhance reporting

Posted on December 13, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, editor In the last two months, natural disasters have bombarded the Philippines, and the country, comprised of clusters of islands, is going through a massive undertaking to recover after the recent super typhoon and earthquakes. Although technology … Continue reading →

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