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Peter Philpott

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor

Hey there! My name's Peter, I'm a sophomore, and I'm the USJ's managing editor. I love news and sports reporting, and one day I hope to be an investigative journalist. I also enjoy photography for fun when I have some free time. I play trumpet and mellophone and I am part of Creek's Marching Band. When I’m not at school, you can find me watching Rockies games, studying at home, or practicing music. I'm so excited to inform this school on what's going on, from capitol hill to the quad. Also, check out my column, Peanuts and Cracker Jack, where I talk about in-depth baseball!

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Senior Nick Rui signs copies of his new book, Counting Like Sloths, to give to family friends. The book, completely designed, written, and published by Rui, came out on Aug. 8, 2023. He went in-depth into basic structures of math, along with their historical and anthropological roots.

Senior Nick Rui Loves Math so Much, He Wrote an Entire Book About It

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
Tears for Fears came to Ball Arena on Thursday for their “Tipping Point Tour.” Opened by the Cold War Kids, and by playing old hits and new singles, they created a unique connection between their 80s and current music.

The Tears for Fears “Tipping Point Tour” Perfectly Bridges Generations of Music

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor
July 25, 2023
Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, hasn’t been a place of triumph for its home team for years. In this June 27 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers (pictured), they were hopelessly shutout 5-0. But, when Rockies catcher Elías Díaz hit a two-run, game winning home run at the 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle on July 11, Colorado fans got a taste of what victory feels like.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #9: Why the Rockies Needed Elías Díaz’s All-Star Triumph

Peter Philpott, Managing Editor
July 18, 2023
I eat a cloud of cotton candy at my first ever baseball game with my sister, Carly (left). It was a 2011 Rockies game, and being in that electric stadium, watching my favorite team play, is the reason I still enjoy live games to this day. And the pillowy dessert is just the type of ritual that hooks fans on baseball like nothing else. Whether it’s a hot dog or a walk-off win, baseball secures a set of customs that make the game so special.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #8: The Best and Worst of Baseball Traditions

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
May 29, 2023
Junior Pitcher Cam Larson throws out a pitch during a game against Regis on March 23. Creek won the match 7-2.

Boys’ Baseball Loses Regional Finals 7-2 to Mountain Vista After Double Header

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
May 25, 2023
During springtime, many students in the Creek community have begun to feel the effects of seasonal allergies again. Dandelions, which grow and spread quickly and release seeds and pollen in large amounts, are main causes of hay fever and allergic conjunctivitis.

Students Suffer Seasonal Allergies Worse Than Ever Before

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
May 11, 2023
Students of Creek respond to claims made in TikToks congressional hearing. Members of US Congress were suspicious of the social media app because of security and mental health risks.

Creek Responds to Potential TikTok Ban

Amanda Castillo-Lopez and Peter Philpott
May 10, 2023
Activites director Krista Keogh stands in front of the massive calendar in the activities office, displaying every event, game, and concert. Keogh was promoted to assistant principal this spring, and will replace the existing assistant prinicipal, Darren Knox.

Keogh, Knox Plan Their Next Steps

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
May 9, 2023
Sophomore percussionist River Smith plays the marimba during “Hannibal’s Revenge. Creeks after-school percussion ensemble gives students opportunities to play independently from concert bands.

Percussion Ensemble Features in Jazz Band’s Final Concert: See Moments Here

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
May 8, 2023
East SDA members hold signs and chant at Union Station as student protest leaders give speeches.

Metro-Area Students Demand Action Groups March Through Denver: See Moments Here

Carly Philpott and Peter Philpott
May 1, 2023
The season three finale of The Mandalorian arrived to Disney+ on April 19, bringing fans the long-awaited next step in the adventures of Din Djarin and his foundling friend, Grogu.

Season Three of ‘The Mandalorian’ Doesn’t Quite Disappoint

Peter Philpott and Jonathan Lee
April 24, 2023
The Colorado Rockies Home Opener series ended 2-2 with the Washington Nationals, but in that series we got to see what the teams have in store. Both are rebuilding. The Rockies are still trying to build up future stars, and the Nationals are recovering from losses such as Juan Soto, Trea Turner, and Max Scherzer. Their weak offenses might contribute to low scoring games, but au contraire. Despite a 1-0 series opener, the pair scored 42 runs throughout the four game series.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #7: Why We Love Baseball

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2023
Baseball Reference, a massive statistical encyclopedia, is the best tool for historical baseball analysis and statistical framing. It seems infinite, providing specific details for thousands of different remote statistics and circumstances. It allows statheads and historians to get a better sense of a player’s hitting and fielding ability, even as early as the 1900s.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #6: Why Are Baseball Statistics Important?

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
March 16, 2023
A new Colorado law puts a small fee on disposable plastic bags and will completely eliminate them in 2024. “Plastic is really an egregious offender in climate change, both in the production and in disposal,” Colorado Senator Lisa Cutter said. The bill’s sponsors hope that their bill will positively affect Colorado’s environment and encourage more people to buy reusable bags.

Shoppers Pay for Plastic Under New Bag Law

Peter Philpott and Natalia Perusquia
March 12, 2023
ChatGPT is the most advanced publicly available chatbot on the internet right now. Because of its human-like writing, it’s difficult for teachers to tell if it’s human or robot writing. “Its kind of like with calculators in math,” said Dr. Rob Harper, a professor of history at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. “Even though its really handy to have a calculator to run equations, there is still value in figuring out how to do long division or all these other things ourselves.”

Essay-Writing AI Threatens Academic Integrity

Peter Philpott and Ayushi Sah
March 12, 2023
LEGO has long been marketed to younger children, but larger sets like the Modular City Block have led more teens looking for a better challenge to build more sets.

The Revival of LEGOs

Amanda Castillo-Lopez, Peter Philpott, and Izzy Krauss
March 12, 2023
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band perform their 2012 hit Wrecking Ball. With songs from all six decades of Springsteens career with the band, the Denver stop of his 2023 tour was another sign that the Boss is as good as ever.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s Denver Return is Not a Typical 73-Year-Old’s Concert

Carly Philpott and Peter Philpott
March 11, 2023
The Creek theatre program opened its seasonal musical, The Man of La Mancha on March 8. The production ran through March 11.

Creek Theatre Runs Production of “The Man of La Mancha”

Quinn Rudnick and Peter Philpott
March 11, 2023
Junior Michelle Markevych hangs off a handhold on boulder 18. “I saw everyone finish the comp strong physically, mentally, and emotionally,” Markevych. “Even if the scores werent exactly what they wanted.”

Creek Climbing Performs at State Championships, Girls’ Varsity Takes First Place

Katya Roudakov and Peter Philpott
March 10, 2023
Students gathered in IC715 on Wednesday to play Mario Kart, one of the activities offered during Power Week. Other events like Shazam!, Brain Bowl, and a Talent Show were all open to students as well.

[Photo] Creek Raises $51,000 For Bags of Fun in Record Power Week: See Moments Here

February 24, 2023
Junior Jazz B baritone saxophone Micah Davis performs a solo during the song 702 Shuffle. Because it was the bands third concert, more students performed solos than their first two concerts.

See Moments From Jazz Bands’ February Concert: “It Was Our Best Concert of the Year”

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2023
Creek varsity hockey players celebrate after junior center and right winger Larenz Johnson (#23) scores a goal in the second period. Creek’s junior varsity and varsity teams competed against Regis Jesuit teams at the Family Sports Center Avalanche Rink on Friday night. Creek’s Junior Varsity team beat Regis 2-1 after a third period goal by senior center and right winger Finn McCarthy (#4), and the varsity team tied 3-3 with Regis after the penalty shot made by senior center and right winger Ayden Schmidt (#17) in the third period and five minutes of overtime.

Varsity Hockey Grinds to Stalemate Against Regis, JV Brings Home the Win: See Moments Here

Quinn Rudnick and Peter Philpott
January 28, 2023
M3GAN is a Surprisingly Harrowing Hit

‘M3GAN’ is a Surprisingly Harrowing Hit

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
January 25, 2023
A protester chants carries a sign saying I am woman, hear me roar during the 2023 Womens March on the 16th Street Mall. The line, originally from the song I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, is commonly used in abortion rights protests.

On 50th Anniversary of Roe, Denverites March for Abortion Justice, Women’s Rights: See Moments Here

Carly Philpott, Izzy Krauss, and Peter Philpott
January 23, 2023
Coors Field, on 20th and Blake Street in Denver, has seen every twist and turn and loop-de-loop of the roller coaster that is the Colorado Rockies. But the Rockies are a mystery. They always seem to be acquiring free agents that have had successful careers, but those acquisitions seem to constantly fail to maintain their past prowess.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #5: The Mysterious Case of Mile High Baseball

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
January 14, 2023
July 2 – People crowded the streets of downtown Denver after it was announced June 24 that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade. Colorados government is Democratic enough that it is unlikely we will lose abortion privileges, but surrounding states will largely face abortion restrictions and bans. I attended three protests, and despite the anger at the situation, the energy was hopeful that we could still fight back. – Editor-in-Chief Carly Philpott

2022: The Year in Pictures

Carly Philpott, Alex Gribb, Quinn Rudnick, Izzy Krauss, Emily Gleason, and Peter Philpott
December 31, 2022
Senior Mollie Busch works in the lab on her project, which is a perfect example of how the Science Research class operates. Busch gathered her samples in North Carolina, demonstrating the freedom and flexibility the class offers to its students.

Students Engage in Science Research

Peter Philpott and Jonathan Lee
December 19, 2022
Are Real Airpods Worth It?

Are Real Airpods Worth It?

Peter Philpott and Nick BeDan
December 13, 2022
There have long been teams in the MLB that have a huge advantage because they are in overall weaker divisions. Creating fewer match ups with players that capitalize on a certain team and consistently collect hits against them, like San Francisco Giant Brandon Crawford (above) against the Colorado Rockies, would make games less predictable.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #4: Division swip swap

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2022
Between finding their way around school, keeping track of homework, and maintaining social lives, many freshmen say they are plunged into a world of stress when they enter Creek.

The Stress of Becoming a Bruin

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
November 8, 2022
CHANGING STUDENT LIVES: Environmental science teacher Jeff Boyce stands in the quad. With his iconic Chacos, Boyce teaches environmental science with an unmatched passion, and his students notice how much he cares. “The fact that I wasn’t even his student and he was going out of his way to do all this made me take a step back and really consider my potential pursuing environmental science,” 2022 graduate Bre Mennenoh said.

Jeff Boyce Is No Longer Remaining Apolitical

Carly Philpott and Peter Philpott
October 31, 2022
Friday, Oct. 7 brought the first games of the 2022 postseason. Over the next few weeks, 12 teams will compete for the World Series trophy. Often, teams will make it to the postseason by signing star players and using money to win the Commissioner’s trophy.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #3: Buying the Postseason

Peter Philpott, Assistant News Editor
October 12, 2022
Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘Asphalt Meadows’ Pleases the Soul

Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘Asphalt Meadows’ Pleases the Soul

Peter Philpott, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Firefighters from the South Metro Fire Department return to their engine after successfully resolving the emergency on Tuesday.

Tuesday Fire Alarm Sparked by Electrical Fire, Admin Says

Peter Philpott, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
MLB released changes to the current baseball rulebook. The shift, a popular defensive strategy where infielders move to the right side of the field, has been outlawed.

Peanuts and Cracker Jack #2: The New Rulebook

Peter Philpott, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
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