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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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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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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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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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Review: Boulder High’s ‘Bedtime Stories’ haunted house not as impressive as those in previous years

By Chandler Baker, staff writer The theme Bedtime Stories might have saved this year’s haunted house for Boulder High. Seeing all of the traditional stories like “Peter Pan,” “Hansel and Gretel” and “Little Red Riding Hood” with a dark twist … Continue reading

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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

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Review: Big Gigantic lives up to all expectations during Red Rocks performance

By Chandler Baker, staff writer Boulder’s own Big Gigantic headlined at Red Rocks Amphitheater  on Sept. 29 and didn’t fail to disappoint. The concert was named “Rowdytown” for the particularly “rowdy” lineup of top-tier openers and performers. According to The … Continue reading

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Review: The Killers’ new disc ‘Battle Born’ worth the wait

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief The wait was the worth the while. The Killers have come out with their fourth studio album, Battle Born, to worldwide critical acclaim. The album was released on Sept. 17, four years after their last album, … Continue reading

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