The Student News Site of Boise High School

Boise Highlights
The Student News Site of Boise High School

Boise Highlights
The Student News Site of Boise High School

Boise Highlights
Alex Swerdloff

Alex Swerdloff , Social Media Editor and Reporter

Alex is a senior and has been on Boise Highlights staff since 2017. As Social Media Editor, she manages the paper’s social media accounts. In addition to Boise Highlights, she is also a member of Boise High’s Humanitarian Club, Young Democrats Club, Sexuality and Gender Alliance, and Writing Assistance Center. She loves reading, writing, and peppermint mochas from the YMCA coffee shop.

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Student Poet Feature: Fiona Stanton

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
April 25, 2018
Boise High students try out different drag looks at Kevin Peters' "Fit for a Queen" workshop.

A Retrospective Look at LGBTQ Issues at the Justice Summit

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
April 24, 2018
If she wins Idaho’s race for governor, Paulette Jordan would be the country’s first Native American governor.

Gubernatorial Candidate Brings Political Advice to Boise High

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
March 16, 2018
The Jaybird Memorial Wrestling Tournament allowed female wrestlers the chance to compete against other girls.

Finding A Family Through Wrestling

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
March 16, 2018
Keycard readers are just one part of the new security measures Boise High recently adopted.

Boise High Security Changes Spark Debate

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
March 16, 2018

After Hiatus, Boise Highlights Goes Back Online

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
February 21, 2018
Crowds in Idaho rallied in support of DACA recipients after the policy's future became uncertain.

Fear, Anxiety, And Hope For Boise’s DACA Recipients

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
February 20, 2018
City Councilwoman Lisa Sanchez’s speech touched on many of the debates central to this year’s Women’s March.

Growth and Transformation on Anniversary of Women’s March

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
February 20, 2018
Though many view it as humorous, the Instagram account Overheard Boise High has caused a fair amount of controversy.

Social Media Accounts Complicate Administration’s Role

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
February 20, 2018
The first half of Idaho's legislative session has brought more controversial bills than usual this year.

Controversial Issues Surface As Idaho’s Legislative Session Begins

Alex Swerdloff, Social Media Editor
February 20, 2018
A large crowd protests during the 2018 Women’s March in Boise.

[Photo] The Importance of Intersectional Feminism

Claire O'Melia, Co-Social Media Editor/ Reporter
February 20, 2018
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