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Review: ‘Pippin’ serves up a good time for all during its run at Boulder High

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer During the weekends of March 7 and March 14, the Boulder High School theater department staged Pippin, a show full of great songs and a talented cast. Pippin is narrated by the Leading Player (sophomore … Continue reading

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Review: ‘Safe Haven’ is one of the best movie adaptations of Nicholas Spark’s novels

By Chandler Baker, staff writer While the typical Nicholas Sparks novel is usually filled with a heart-wrenching sap story about two people falling in love, the new adaptation Safe Haven is as much a dark thriller as it is a … 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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Review: Winter Ball/Sadie Hawkins dance a hit/miss affair

By Ben Brown & Lake Brant, staff writers Despite being hyped all week with posters, announcements, and creative dance proposals, this year’s Winter Ball/Sadie Hawkins dance last weekend did not fully live up to students’ expectations. Although the Student Council … Continue reading

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Death of animals during production of ‘The Hobbit’ sparks controversy over allegations of animal cruelty

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, staff writers The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is making headlines, but not necessarily for the right reasons. The movie, based on the classic trilogy written by J.R.R Tolkien, is expected to crash the box … Continue reading

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Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ brings a real-life story to the big screen

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief There are so many movies out this holiday season, and it’s hard to decide which flicks to see. Silver Linings Playbook is a must-see. It may not be the most high-profile film that is out right … Continue reading

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In addition to extra cash, students gain valuable experience through part-time work

By Keile Kropf, staff writer High school is a busy time, and at Boulder High there is certainly no lack of activities to be involved in. Between schoolwork, sports, music, theater, clubs and other extracurriculars, it is hard to imagine … Continue reading

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Boulder’s Lights of December parade kicks off holiday season in style

By Chandler Baker, staff writer Even if it is not beginning to look a lot like Christmas due to the weather, the annual Parade of Lights held last weekend on Dec. 1 kicked off the holiday season with a dazzling … Continue reading

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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

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Review: Taylor Swift’s new album is a repeat offender

By Chandler Baker, staff writer According to Nielsen Sound Scan, big time country/pop star Taylor Swift’s new album Red sold over 1.2 million copies in its first week. However, the question that I ponder is whether or not Swift’s album … Continue reading

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