Monthly Archives: February 2012

Eisenhard hopes to improve after first season as head coach of Panthers varsity basketball team

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

By Loic Guegan, staff writer & Cory Waltrip, editor in chief Although the Boulder varsity boys basketball team didn’t qualify for the playoffs this year after a devastating defeat two weeks ago to crosstown rival Fairview, the  No. 1 seed … Continue reading →

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Yearlong journalism course offers unique real-world experience

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief As course selection for the next academic year swings into full gear, many students are thinking about how to get their language arts elective credits fulfilled. Listen up kids! One option is a useful, interesting yearlong … Continue reading →

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A new sheriff rides into Boulder High as West assumes role of School Resource Officer

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

By Joey Danaher, assistant editor As students returned to school to begin their second semester, a new Student Resource Officer roamed the halls.  Officer Mike West replaced Marcus Askins, who was Boulder High’s SRO for many students’ whole high school … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Academy fouls up most important award

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief The Academy Awards is trying to be something that it’s not, hip and “indie.” They need to leave that to the famed Sundance and other film festivals. So I was extremely disappointed when Michael Douglas announced … Continue reading →

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Opinion: New York Knick’s Jeremy Lin helps bring excitement back into the NBA

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

By Loic Guegan, staff writer In the last few weeks, Jeremy Lin has emerged as a superstar for the Knicks and the next big player in the NBA. Lin was moved into a starting spot for the Knicks because they … Continue reading →

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Boulder High students react to suspected overdose death of recording artist, actress, producer and model Whitney Houston

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

By Chandler Baker, staff writer One of the world’s most celebrated singers/actresses of all time, Whitney Houston’s life was honored on Feb. 12 at the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Celebrities from Nicki Minaj to Paul McCartney reminisced about the talented … Continue reading →

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Five Boulder High wrestlers compete at state meet

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

By Eliot Meade, staff writer Five strong Boulder High wrestlers gave their all at the Colorado State Wrestling Competition on Feb. 16-17. In addition to wrestling some of the best in the state, the biggest challenge that the Boulder Panthers … Continue reading →

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Loss to the Coyotes leaves Panthers with vital game against rival Knights tomorrow night at Coors Events Center

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief & Loic Guegan, staff writer After two inspiring performances last week, the Boulder High boys basketball team couldn’t follow up with a much-needed victory over their rival, the Monarch Coyotes. The Panthers lost 60-55 in a good … Continue reading →

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Boulder High girls swim and dive team closes season with 11th-place finish at state meet

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

By Joey Danaher, assistant editor Colorado’s top high school swimmers and divers congregated at the Epic Center in Fort Collins on Feb. 10-11 to compete at the state swimming meet where Boulder High was represented by 15 girls, including swimmers, … Continue reading →

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Lady Panthers end losing streak against Mountain Range, prepare for final regular-season showdown with Fairview this weekend

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

By Chandler Baker, staff writer  The Lady Panthers broke their losing streak on Friday, defeating the Mountain Range Mustangs 38-34 before falling on Saturday 55-30 to the Horizon Hawks. The Panthers were no match for the Hawks 6-foot-4 junior Kaylie … Continue reading →

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