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Boise Highlights

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Boise Highlights

Donald Trump and JD Vance celebrating their win. (politico)
Donald Trumps Policy Agenda For His Second term
El Yardas, Reporter • December 19, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump and his VP JD Vance, won 312 to 226 in the Electoral College vote and 50% to 48.4% in the popular vote. His main competitor was Kamala Harris and her vp Tim Waltz  As Donald Trump returns...

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The two presidential candidates shaking hands at the beginning of the debate.
Debate Night: Who came out on top?
El Yardas, Reporter • October 24, 2024

On the night of September 10th, 2024 there was a presidential debate that will go down in history as one of the most chaotic and possibly one of the most important presidential debates for the future of our country and the...

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Keep the Highlights in Physical Print!
Keep the Highlights in Physical Print!
August 22, 2024

Our school paper has been continuously in print since 1902. It is the oldest school newspaper in the state of Idaho. We believe in the experience...

Latent Sexism in  Halloween Costumes

Eddie Nickels, Editor-in-Chief | October 24, 2024

I work at Spirit Halloween. There’s a long-running joke about how much costumes differ between the sexes, and I think it’s high time someone actually comments on it from a sociopolitical standpoint. Why do men get to dress as “Police Officer” and “Priest”, and women have to dress as “Officer Pat U Down” and “Holy Hottie Nun”? As someone who was born female but identifies as genderfluid,...

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Be Cool At School Events!

Emma Sawyer and El Yardas | October 24, 2024

“Boise Brave to the Grave!” the Boise students and cheerleaders yell in sync. There are no frowns to be found in the crowd, dozens of students standing in the stands all participating in the cheers. This is how our games could and should be. there are a few rules that we may need to go over again As you know we have a very hardworking cheer team and dance team. The cheer team works very hard...

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An announcement made by the official PAC 12 showing what new teams are coming to the league.
A New Era of PAC 12
Sam Murray, Editor-In-Chief • October 24, 2024

The Pacific Coast Conference, also known as the PAC-12 has seen major changes over the past year following the departure of key schools like Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA....

First ever female winner of the Barkley’s Marathon
Running Laps, Breaking Records
Michael Wolf, Reporter • April 23, 2024

The Barkley Marathon is a long, painful, 100 mile marathon that only male competitors have ever finished, that is until recently. On March 22nd, 2024, when a woman named Jasmin...

A photo from the first March Madness game.
March Madness and its Legendary Legacy
Sienna Rock, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2024

It’s almost that time of year again. The NCAA’s March Madness tournament is getting closer and closer. Even if you aren’t a big basketball fan, most know what the tournament...

Ready for the Winter!
November 16, 2023
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Cover Artist: Moes
Cover Artist: Moes
Jacob Walters, Reporter • October 24, 2024

For this issue of the Boise Highlights we are featuring an artist simply named, Moes. Moes is a senior here at Boise High, and the creator of the watercolor masterpiece on...

The Infected One Shot Campaign. (Left to right: Aiden, Kiernan, El, Rachel, Emma, Katie, Casey)
The BBDDAA and a Dive Into D&D
Emma Sawyer, Reporter • October 24, 2024

Dungeons and Dragons, such a wonderful game! What is it? Why should I play it? Where can I find people who play the game? Well, you’re in luck, my friend, because if you’ve...

Another beautiful peice of art Genevieve has done for her AP Art class (Genevieve Weyrich)
A Heart to Heart With Genevieve
Zelda Fishman, Editor in Chief • February 22, 2024

Boise High is known for many great things: sports, academia, school pride, and of course, the arts. We have all kinds of different art classes for all different levels of...

These Instagram accounts represent what Boise High's all about (profiles from the accounts mentioned in the article).
BHS Instagram Accounts Even Your Mom Will Like
Sophia Chen, Editor-in-Chief • December 20, 2023

There are many things wrong with social media. It’s a platform that has been a breeding ground for cyberbullying, misinformation, ideological polarization, addictions, and...

Cover art: Ghost photos
Cover art: Ghost photos
November 16, 2023
An overlook at the corn maze at Lowe’s Family Farmstead.
Boise Ghostly Gatherings
October 23, 2023
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Twenty Years Has Gone So Fast:   Green Day’s American Idiot
Let’s Talk About Talk Tuah
Si-wa Happened to Jojo
Bad First Dates: A Guide for the Guys Who Don’t Know Better

Bad First Dates: A Guide for the Guys Who Don’t Know Better

February 22, 2024

Delightfully Dreadful Decorations

Delightfully Dreadful Decorations

December 20, 2023

Crimes of Christmas

Crimes of Christmas

December 20, 2023

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