Rebooting Recycling
Taylor Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2017
Here and there, we see things about recycling and how to help save the planet. In high schools, these things are sometimes put on the back burner when stress and convenience are introduced to the mix. Gabriel Watson, an English teacher at Conifer, plans to change this. “I got funding thro...
Are They Serious?
Ben Kellenaers, Staff Writer
April 10, 2017
In Colorado’s House of Representatives at this moment, a bill is being discussed which amends part of Colorado’s constitution concerning guns and concealed carry permits. The bill would make it legal for concealed carry permit holders to carry handguns into public schools. This is a t...
Congratulations to Conifer DECA students
February 28, 2017
Congratulations to our Conifer HS DECA students who competed in State over the past 4 days. We had an incredibly successful competition and our students were outstandingly considerate, professional and all around outstanding young people. The following students qualified in the top 5% of Colorado DECA...
Post-It
Grace Link, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Upon my honor as a Conifer High School student, I have neither GIVEN nor RECEIVED unauthorized assistance.
Jacob Frye: Don’t Stop Believing
Riley Patton, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
What is it like to have the skill to play at least nine instruments and counting? Freshman Jacob Frye knows the feeling first hand. Until he reached middle school, he was completely ignorant to the world of playing music, even though he loved listening to it. “I listened to what was on the radio, abse...
From Across the Sea to Conifer
Parker Jones, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Visiting a new place is always an experience, but for some students, every day is a new adventure. Foreign exchange students have been on a journey since they left their hometowns. After his brother made a similar journey to America, sophomore Bram Verheij decided to leave Germany and spend his sophomor...
Coffee vs. Tea
Sierra Bartt, Guest Writer
February 9, 2017
As anyone enters a cafe they must decide on a beverage and the question becomes, “What do I want to drink?” Approaching the counter still contemplating what to order, scanning the list of drinks, the customer opens their mouth to order. According to an informal poll of 105 students, 64.4% of them w...
Almost My First Rodeo
Felix Randol, Features Editor and Staff Artist
February 1, 2017
Once Tanner had settled himself onto the back of the bull, the night took an unexpected turn.