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Tesla protesters on McCaslin Blvd. and Marshall Rd. show their discomfort with the Federal Government on April 26.
Tesla Take Down
Secret Satire
Secret Satire
Eco Club Co-President Ashna Shah (12) works with other club members in a waste audit conducted by Eco-Cycle, gathering data from a sample of the school cafeteria’s trash cans. Students learned how to correctly distribute waste into compost, recycling, and landfill.
Go Green
Setting off the Truth
Setting off the Truth
A time lapse from Superior’s Wildflower Park captures the flight paths of planes departing from the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport between 8 and 9 a.m. on Sept. 8. Within the span of an hour, an estimated 30 planes flew over these neighboring houses. Two-hundred-thirty homeowners have filed a lawsuit against RMMA over the noise from low-flying aircraft.
Fight or flight
Sierra Colvin (12) performs “Made Up Mind” by Tedeschi Trucks Band with her house band at their Southern Rock mid-season show. She sang with her bandmates, as well as younger musicians, and acted as their mentor.
Amped Up
Crawford’s design, titled “No Bad Ideas.” He was awarded a Scholastic Gold Key, an award given to young artists. The piece is currently being judged for national awards.
No Bad Ideas
“I play ‘Day of Defeat’ or ‘Counter Strike’ starting at 1:30 p.m. till about midnight every night,” senior Corey Huck said to the 2004 yearbook staff.
Back to the Beginning
More than Meets the Eye
More than Meets the Eye
MJ Macias (23) and her family came to the United States as undocumented immigrants in 2021. While they have received legal status, she still lives in fear because of deportation policies implemented by President Trump's administration.
Alienated
Reaching up a boulder, Dawson Bauer (12) scales the rock face. Dawson has been climbing for 12 years after his family got him into it. Photo courtesy of Dawson Bauer
Climbing to the top
Natalie Burns hits the final pose of her floor routine, finishing off Nationals. On May 24, 2024, Natalie scored a 9.4 on her floor routine. Following a good season, Burns excitedly awaits the next Nationals she will compete in. Photo Courtesy of John Cheng.
From Cartwheels to Commitment
Eliza Lennox (12) prepares to dive into the pool at State. On Feb. 12, Lennox swam in the 100 Free, earning one of many first place medals of the night.
Diving Back in
Working for a point, Shayla Martinez (10) competes in the state championship match at Ball Arena on Feb. 15. She won the match and became the first girls wrestling state champion in BVSD history. Photo courtesy of James Burky
It’s in her Blood
Photo courtesy of: @KayleeKintz_photography
Success in the Spotlight
OPINION: Behind Closed Doors
OPINION: Behind Closed Doors
I can't live without...
I can’t live without…
OPINION: Left Behind
OPINION: Left Behind
OPINION: Be the Pilot
OPINION: Be the Pilot
OPINION: Powered by Fear
OPINION: Powered by Fear
The Murder of Shanda Sharer
The horrific kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart
The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
Which Gossip Girl character are you most like?
Which Gossip Girl character are you most like?
What State Capital Building Are You?
What State Capital Building Are You?
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What State Capital Building Are You?
What State Capital Building Are You?
Which Dance Moms Kid are you?
Which Dance Moms Kid are you?
Turkey Time Trivia
Turkey Time Trivia
How Halloween-y are you?
The Murder of Shanda Sharer
The horrific kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart
The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
Preferred Photographers
Preferred Photographers
Senior Photos: Everything you need to know
Senior Photos: Everything you need to know
Upload your senior photo HERE
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Order your Senior Baby Ads HERE
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Yearbook Name Change Request
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OPINION: Disney's disloyalty

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Sucked in

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OPNION: Red flags waving high

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The Minority Myth

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Miseria: a mystery

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OPINION: Where the gay characters in children's shows?

OPINION: Where the gay characters in children’s shows?

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A podcast you can’t miss

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