The History of Valentine’s Day
Kylie Wood, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Although many Broomfield students celebrate Valentine’s Day, be it with a significant other, friends, or family, most don’t know how the holiday originated. Valentine’s Day has its origins in a Pre-Roman holiday called Lupercalia, a celebration of fertility, cleansing, and the coming of Spring,...
Broomfield Free Ski: What is Backcountry Skiing?
Bella Arreola, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Colorado is probably best known for its one-of-a-kind ski resorts that attract skiers and snowboarders from all around the world. At Broomfield High School, skiing is quite a hobby among a majority of the students. James Knudsten, Cole Liebentritt, and Jay Alford are just a few of the many avid skiers...
To Eat or Not To Eat
Sydnee Reichert, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
Lactose intolerance, tree nut allergies, and peanuts are some of the most common food allergies people have today. Some of the most common allergies at Broomfield High School are similarly dairy, gluten, and nuts/seeds. Out of a recent poll taken by (a small amount of) students, most Eagles don’t have...
World War Three: The War Joked About
Elliot Graham, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
There is no denying it, World War Three is a huge topic right now. World war three hashtags have appeared in about 459,000 Instagram posts and upwards of a million twitter posts recently. Even though many posts are only joking around, many posts show people’s fear of conflict and anger towards military...
For The Love of Music
Annabelle Lingbeck, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2020
MaraMay Stone, 11, has always loved music. Generations of music lovers in her family have cultivated her love for playing, singing, and writing the melodies in her head, and MaraMay will be contributing her love of music to the Colorado All State Choir this spring. All State is a three-day-long...
Farewell to a Friend
Mia Gallegos, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
This past weekend, freshman Maya Guzman returned back to her home in Jalisco, Guadalajara in Mexico. Maya was born in Denton, Texas and moved to Mexico after some family circumstances led her, her mom, and her sister to Guadalajara where her mom’s family lived. After moving to Mexico, Maya would occasionally...
A Home for the Homeless
Bella Arreola, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
Lauren Frisch, a junior, is currently working on her Gold Award project for Girl Scouts. She is planning to turn one of the rooms in her church, the United Methodist Church, into a functioning home for the homeless. Lauren’s goal is to give homeless families a place where they can find shelter during...
Education or Marginalization?
Mia Gallegos, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Religious beliefs and politics are usually touchy subjects in schools. With so many opposing positions, it can be hard to establish a peaceful and respectful environment for all students. Social studies teachers are challenged, especially in this area. A lot of their curriculums are based largely ...
On the Road Again
Avery Schmidt, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
We know that Broomfield High School sports teams travel around the country, but there is a lot more behind-the-scenes work than what everyone sees. Coach Estes, the head coach of BHS baseball, explained some of the planning and scheduling that goes into traveling to their tournament in San Diego d...
The Leading Lady Eagles
Kylie Wood, Staff Writer
October 7, 2019
The newly remodeled study center in room 722 has drawn the attention of students due to it’s recent remodel, but do they know the group that actually did it? Women’s Leadership is a group of young women who meet once a week, committed to uplifting each other and developing leadership skills by ...
Changes to Room 722
Kylie Wood, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Many students are unaware that room 722 is a newly added all-day study center with teachers for multiple subjects there to help every period. This room is to the right of the Spanish hallway upstairs. Women’s Leadership remodeled room 722 on September 21st into a better studying environment, as their ...
The BHS Schedule Change, Helpful or Hurtful?
Hampton Traylor and Elliot Graham
October 3, 2019
The new schedule for the Boulder Valley School District is being tested for the first time this year, and there are mixed feelings about the 8:30-3:45 school day. After switching from the 7:30-3:00 schedule from past years, the subject of the new schedule has been a common topic of discussion in and arou...
