Review: Psychedelic Furs rock the Plaza
New Wave took center stage on Oct. 19 as the Psychedelic Furs, known for their massive hit “Pretty in Pink,” performed at the Plaza Live for the last leg of…
Photo Gallery: Girls swim places fourth in district championship
Check out these photos from girls swim at the district championship on Oct. 19.
Teacher spotlight: Meet Ouida Conner
Describe your teaching background. I received my AA from Valencia and my bachelor’s from UCF. I’ve taught for 10 years. Phase one was Boone from 1996 to 2003. Then I…
Teacher Spotlight: Meet Andrew Castle
How long have you been teaching? We’ve been in school for about five weeks, so about five weeks. What influenced your decision to become a teacher? I’ve always considered being…
Braves bowling dominates Freedom
On Monday, Oct. 17, the boys’ and girls’ bowling teams faced off against the Freedom Patriots at Colonial Lanes. Both teams bowled three 10-pin games, defeating their opponents in every…
Teacher Spotlight: Meet Tisheema Bush
What inspired you to become a teacher? My mother is a teacher so I was always exposed to education and I always wanted to influence people. What is the best…
Safe spaces are antithetical to the purpose of higher education
A hot-button issue for many on all areas of the political landscape, safe spaces on college campuses have triggered an influx of both resentment and acclamation. Their very existence fosters…
Teacher Spotlight: Meet Erin Bush
What do you do at Boone? I work with multiple teachers, wherever assigned to, for students that need extra help, mostly seniors. What were your first impressions of Boone? I…
Giessuebel finishes education career
After 30.3 years of work within Orange County Public School, Spanish teacher and media specialist Frances Giessuebel officially retired on Oct. 14. In 1986, Giessuebel came to Boone as a…
From the right: Miami officials use naled to kill Zika-carrying mosquitoes
After failed use of common chemicals, Miami officials decided to use naled, a strong but highly controversial insecticide, to attempt to kill mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus. As the Zika…