Jaynee Nielsen, Staff Writer
April 7, 2012
Running. . . running toward the end, when it hits you it is not a rush of excitement or adrenaline but an opponent knocking you off of your feet and slamming you to the ground. As a result of the jarring impact, the brain starts to swell and bruise – it’s a concussion. Former Boise State football... Read more »
Kristin Bracewell
March 15, 2012
The Rotary Scholars have once again been picked this year, and though this honor has been around for about six years, it is still relatively unknown around Borah. In simple terms, as History teacher Jayne Davis said, “it gets (students’) city-wide recognition.” It is a specific night during which... Read more »
Madisen Gerber, Staff Writer
March 8, 2012
Although it is hidden in the back of Petsmart on Milwaukee, the Enhanced Adoption Center’s success is not. Through the Idaho Humane Society, more than 67 chihuahuas were rescued from California in the middle of February and over half were adopted to new families in just a week. Petsmart Charities specifically... Read more »
Justin Kirkham, Associate Editor
March 6, 2012
A conglomeration of genetically altered scales, wriggling maggots, and pitch-colored scorpions, Repticon is a home for reptile enthusiasts and hopeful pet owners. For the first time ever, the Treasure Valley hosted a session of the convention Feb. 11 and 12 at the Nampa Civic Center. Attendees came... Read more »
August Mckernan and Jaynee Nielsen
February 17, 2012
From English to French to Spanish and back around to English, a single phrase from Vincent Cochetel contains a melting pot of cultural and lingual diversity. Cochetel is the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees in North America and the Caribbean. He is based in Washington, D.C., and works closely... Read more »
Justin Kirkham, Associate Editor
January 31, 2012
With their college years quickly approaching, uncertain seniors have placed their trust in Google. A simple search for the FAFSA, Federal Application for Student Aid, website can result in Social Security theft and an unnecessary fee for uninformed students. “Kids just Google FAFSA,” explained... Read more »
Grace Gibney, Staff Writer
January 31, 2012
By Grace Gibney The opening of the Idaho Aquarium Dec. 16 brings a wave of new life to the Treasure Valley. With its goal to “educate and inspire the community to conserve oceanic life,” the aquarium offers an otherworldly glimpse of marine life that thrives beneath the ocean’s tides. The Idaho... Read more »
Savannah Harrelson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2012
Increased class sizes, loss in faculty, and cut programs are the three greatest outcomes most likely to take affect if the district levy does not pass at the ballots in March, according to a FAQ sheet on Borah School Fusion. This levy, set to be voted on by the public March 13, will provide a projected... Read more »
Joe Czykoski, Staff Writer
December 14, 2011
For the first time in eight years, Boise School District students’ national average SAT/ACT test scores were at their highest levels, according to results from the 2011 American College Test (ACT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). For example, on the ACT, the average district student scored... Read more »
December 1, 2011
One of the colleges AVID students visited was Washington State University. By Jaynee Nielsen Recently, Borah AVID students took a three-day field trip to visit colleges around the area, with Amy Everson, 11th grade AVID teacher; Josh Ritchie, counselor; Pamela Atkins, 12th grade English teacher; and... Read more »
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