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A graphic displays the Helper Helper logo to introduce the article.
Serving Through Springtime
The 2023-2024 bell schedule changes Odd and Even Days to Black and Gold Days. All-period days will start later at 8:20 a.m.
The Dilemma with the Agenda
Julie Pedersen ties one of the quilts for the Price family Jan. 31. Pedersen helped to organize the quilt project with her prior knowledge about making quilts. “I love to sew, so it was really fun to do something that’s already my hobby that was for somebody else,” Pedersen said. 
Blanketed in Kindness
Students sit together during lunch to talk to each other Jan. 19. After two weeks of winter break, they began to all eat together in a group again. “[Being back has] been great, I missed seeing my friends at school and the energy from them is great,” Keilani Longwell ‘25 said.
Winter Break Breakup
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) school board announces a school closure for Jan. 18 on Jan. 17. The district sent out an email announcement at 6:39 p.m.
BREAKING: School Closed Jan. 18 Due to Inclement Weather
A graphic depicts profiles of the peer coaches for the Unified students.
Unified Peer Coaches
The Other Side of Winter Guard
The Other Side of Winter Guard
Varsity wrestling captain Sammy Mobly ‘23 lays on the mat after losing the final match at day three of the State Championship at Ball Arena Feb. 18. Mobly wrestled Daniel Long ‘23 of Adams City High School for the 5A 157 pound State Championship and lost 3-1 by takedown in sudden death during overtime, taking second place. “I was honestly just stunned. I knew that was the only chance I’d get at that title, and it was all taken away in just a couple seconds, so it was tough to get the energy to stand up and shake the other wrestler’s hand knowing he just beat me,” Mobly said.
The End of an Era is Just the Beginning
Varsity guard Alex Durbin ‘23 dribbles the ball around a Rangeview player during the first 6A CHSAA playoff game Feb. 22. Durbin first joined the varsity team in his junior year and has gotten a total of 35 points throughout his high school career, with 25 appearances in the ‘22-’23 season.
Boys Basketball’s Shot at State
Freshmen Tyce Shelburn, Cooper Ueland and Preston Duman cheer as a varsity basketball player scores a three-pointer at the home game against ThunderRidge High School (TRHS) Jan. 27. The student section theme was a “white-out.” “The basketball games are super fun and the student section is always fun doing all the crazy chants,” Shelburn said.
The “Best Student Section in Colorado:” Love it or Hate it?
A graphic illustrates the tendency of people to either have a fear of flying or not.
Which is Safer: Driving or Flying?
A graphic depicts the educational impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Is It Plagiarism? Inside ChatGTP’s Impact on Education
Athletic Training teacher Grace Sims adjusts the leg of the athletic training skeleton Feb. 22. She explained how special the human skeleton is. “I love it because it shows all different parts of the body, bones, muscles, and blood vessels,” Sims said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Grace Sims’ Escapades in Athletic Training
A graphic reads, one good thing: cancer rates are going down to introduce the article.
One Good Thing: Cancer Mortality Rates are Going Down
Healthy Decisions and Adventure Experience teacher Christina Marcilliat sits on her chair, talking to some of her students before class starts Feb. 22. Marcilliat explained that she didnt know she was going to go into teaching, but found a love for it when in college. “My degree is in health and I kind of fell into teaching and realized I really liked it,” Marcilliat said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Explore the Inner Workings of Christina Marcilliat
A graphic introduces recent movie, TV show, and music releases.
Winter Entertainment Releases and Opinions
A graphic introduces the article. It reads, what to do over Winter Break Dec. 22-Jan. 9.
Nine Activities for a Wonderful Winter Break
A graphic depicts several new entertainment releases, such as the cover of Taylor Swifts album Midnights, the movie Enola Holmes 2, and the television series Young Royals.
New Releases and Ratings
MJ Mejia ’25 works on math homework while listening to her favorite song, “Neighbors” by J. Cole, during her off period Nov. 17. Mejia has always kept up with her tradition of listening to music while she works on homework throughout the years. “It helps me concentrate and it keeps me calm and it makes me happy,” Mejia said.
School Day Song Suggestions
Arianna Johnson ‘23, Brooke Schenderlein ‘25 and Eliannah Nguyen ‘25 put a bald cap on Kieran Williams ‘23 for the second act of “Marvin’s Room Nov. 17. The show took place 7:00 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, and 18. Tickets were $10 for adults and $5 for students. Williamss character, Bessie, lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. “It is weird to see myself without hair, but it was fine. Being bald is a result of chemotherapy and that’s just what Bessie had to go through,” Williams said.
Let Love Light The Way
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update The Final Update
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update: Featuring Jared Engerman and Holden Casey
Cover image for episode one of the Elephant in the Room podcast, featuring Emma Warford 23 in a discussion about eating disorders and recovery.
Elephant in the Room Podcast: Eating Disorders and Recovery with Emma Warford
After a long hiatus, the RC Update returns with its first guest of the year, Student Council Secretary Josh Lederman. Art by Matthew Fink
RC Update: Josh Lederman
Julien Bouquet is the candidate for RTD Director for District G in this coming election.
RC Update: Julien Bouquet
A green Sources of Strength chain says Andrew Tate in the hallway March 2.
Opinion: Is Andrew Tate a Source of Strength?
A graphic introduces the article topic, The Issue of Weighting Courses, with a red A+ in the background.
Staff Editorial: The Issue of Weighting Courses
A graphic pictures a frustrated student outside school waiting for the bus.
When Schools Cancel the Bus
The Million Dollar Highway connecting Ouray and Telluride overlooks the Rocky Mountains.
A Spring Break Travel Log: Colorado’s Real Beauty
Donut boxes from Krispy Kreme, LaMars, and Mr. Donuts sit lined up on a table.
Do or Donut: the Best Donut in the Neighborhood
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Ben England

Ben England, Sports Editor

Hey! I am Ben England. This is my third year on staff and fourth year taking a journalism class. I am a senior this year. I like watching sports, listening to music, and watching movies. In my spare time I like to hang out with my friends. This year I want to write some long feature pieces and interesting stories. I want to make this last year the best year.

All content by Ben England
Gannon Figueroa ‘24 watches and reacts to the video of Will Smith getting on stage and hitting Chris Rock. The incident happened after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith’s wife, which prompted Smith to get on stage and hit Rock.

Slapping the Competition: The 94th Oscars

by Ben England and Madison Loucks
April 2, 2022
Tiffany Lahey ‘22, who started the game to have an all-inclusive game of senior assassin, and winner, Aidan Hughes ‘22, pose with the prize money after Hughes won the game. After four months the game finally ended when Hughes got the most kills. “Hearing everyone talk about the game in the hallway made me super happy and really proud,” Lahey said. PC. Tiffany Lehay.

Last Person Standing

by Ben England, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
Captains Cole Dreyfuss 22, Croix Burney 22, and Keegan Hamilton 22 run out of the tunnel onto the field to start their first playoff game Friday night. The Jags beat the Smoky Hill Buffaloes 52-49 at the Stutler Bowl in Cherry Creek Nov. 5.

Playoffs? We Talking About Playoffs?

by Ben England and Peter Leensvaart
November 11, 2021
Design by: Matthew Fink

5 Tips for Applying to College

by Ben England, Sports Editor
October 15, 2021
“Colten Martinez ‘22 and Carter Pollock ‘22 pose with their water guns in the Rock Canyon parking lot” PC Ben England.

You Can Run, But You Can’t Stay Dry

by Ben England, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
Rodger Goodell coming out on stage in round two of the draft April 30.

Welcome To The NFL: Grading the First Round Picks of the 2021 NFL Draft

by Ben England and Luka Owen
April 30, 2021
The entrance to the MCA on the corner of Delgany and 15th street.

Museum of Contemporary Art Opens New Keith Haring Exhibit

by Ben England, Sports Editor
April 29, 2021
Adrienne Markey 21, stands at the summit of Telluride, getting ready to ski down the mountain Feb. 14.

Superior on the Slopes: Q&A With Skier and Student Adrienne Markey

by Ben England, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
The featured image for the We Need A Covid Curve editorial.

We Need a Covid Curve

by Ben England, Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
Band tee epidemic cover image, featuring Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC.

The Band Tee Epidemic

by Luka Owen and Ben England
March 12, 2021
A photo of the Rockies home, Coors Field, during the 2017 MLB season.

Blockbuster Trade in Denver

by Ben England, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Winter sports story graphic, featuring the image of Poms at the Semifinals on Jan 2. 2020.

What to Know About Winter Sports

by Ben England, Sports Editor
January 20, 2021
Top five albums of 2020 cover image, featuring Kid Cudis Man on the Moon III: The Chosen album cover.

My Top 5 Albums of The Year

January 5, 2021
Megan Williams 22 and Ben England 22 go over their AP Psych FRQ after submitting it in 4th period today. This is the second FRQ of the year for Ms. Smith’s AP Psych students. “I thought I did really good on this one, the prompt made a lot of sense, but I also studied a lot which made it easier,” Williams said.

[Photo] A Virtual Day in the Life of a Student

December 1, 2020
Supporters stand in front of the Capitol hoisting flags.

Biden Supporters Celebrate a Presidential Victory

by Ben England, Sports Editor
November 11, 2020
Need new music? Check out Ben Englands recommendations.

Artists I Recommend You Listen To

by Ben England, Sports Editor
November 2, 2020
Girls on the JV Cheer team laugh during their practice Sept. 29. The Cheer team can now perform at football games, while maintaining social distancing and remaining on the sidelines.

Student Athletes Reaction to New Sports Schedule

by Ben England, Sports Editor
October 16, 2020

The Weeknd’s “After Hours” Review

by Ben England, Sports Editor
March 31, 2020
Snow covers the upper parking lot at 2:48 pm Feb. 3. All after school activities were cancelled due to predicted, dangerous road closures.

Snow-No, After School Activities Cancelled Feb. 3

by Zach Lipfield and Ben England
February 3, 2020
Look back at the 2010s: the events, music, movies and toys that defined the decade.

A Blast From the Past: Take an Interactive Tour of the 2010s

by Amanda Brauchler, Jana Seal, Ben England, Peter Leensvaart, Jack Gianetto, Aiden Hughes, Lola Boushelle, Kendall Foxworth, Zach Lipfield, Matt Bowman, Maria González, Izzy Chavez, Matthew Fink, Bennett Edlund, Noah Camm, Lily Hansen, Mary Madison Robesky, Lily Price, and Annie Pecoraro
January 15, 2020
Josie Manning ‘22 kneels with her team for an injured player during the Homecoming football game at Echo Park Sept. 20. Manning and her teammates lost the game against Mountain Vista 24-12.

One of the Guys

by Ben England and Peter Leensvaart
November 7, 2019

Correction: Inaccuracy on page 15 (“oh no, I’ve got a disease”)

by Jana Seal, Ben England, and Peter Leensvaart
October 31, 2019
Crowd overview at the Rocky Mountain Showdown

Takeaways from the 90th Annual Rocky Mountain Showdown

by Ben England, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
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