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Some studies show that iPhones have become an addictive aspect of teen-age life

By Kylee Worthington & Jacque Szarmach, staff writers Apple launched its first iPhone, which cost $600, in June 2007 Then in 2010, Stanford University conducted a survey to determine the extent to which iPhones are addictive. They asked 200 students … Continue reading

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Boulder High girls celebrate No Makeup November

By Eris Hollingshead & Zoe Dulchinos, staff writers Boulder High girls took off their makeup last week to support No Makeup November. The idea of No Makeup November is to promote natural beauty and reject the social standard of caking … Continue reading

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Anonymous blog site under investigation after publishing posts containing inappropriate content about Boulder High students

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, editors Many people are familiar with the hit teen TV series Gossip Girl; however, most dismiss the idea that an anonymous blogger writing high-school gossip could become a reality. Nevertheless, the hottest topic at … Continue reading

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Harlem Shake goes viral on YouTube as people create their own videos

By Keile Kropf, staff writer The Harlem Shake, a unique dance move originating in Harlem, New York, has taken the United States by storm with over 125,000  video renditions added on YouTube by groups of all types. Sports teams, classrooms, … Continue reading

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Opinion: Social media is not the forum to air smack when it comes to school rivalries

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, staff writers Rivalry and competition have always been a major aspect of high-school sports. Whether it’s a cross-town rivalry or just a big game, students from all schools can always be counted on to … Continue reading

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