Issues
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Upwards of 150 BHS students walked out of class at 1:09 p.m. yesterday in protest of ICE activities in Minnesota. The peaceful walkout was planned by the student-run organization Courageous Conversations. Some students carried handmade signs, while others found out about the event only hours before. The students who participated circled the school in below-zero temperatures. The protest lasted approximately 20 minutes before most of the students returned to the building and joined their fourth-hour…
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The BCMS pool is used year-round by the Girls and Boys High School swim teams, Wave Swim Club, Community Ed Swim Lessons, and Open Swim. It was built in 1988, and it has been an uphill battle to keep it operational. One major concern is the starting blocks that have been deemed a safety hazard by MSHSL officials. With the cost of the blocks being $6,000 a piece, it is an unexpected expense that the…
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Every day, about 34 people in the United States die in drunk-driving related crashes — that’s one person every 42 minutes. In 2023, 12,429 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths, according to www.nhsta.gov. All these deaths were preventable. As part of BHS’s 2025 AAA PROMise, students from the theater department conducted a Mock Crash on Tuesday, April 29th, to raise awareness and help teach peers about the effects of impaired…
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Brielle Sebey ‘27 has dreamed of studying radiology for the past three years, almost certain it was her future career. Recently, though, that dream has shifted. “Because of AI taking over many parts of radiology, I’ve been looking at other options, scared that if I did go into radiology, eventually a robot would take over my job,” Sebey said. She’s not alone. As BHS, students plan their futures and apply to colleges, many are forced…
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At 12:44 P.M. every day, students file into the last lunch of the day that will be served. As they walk up to the lunch line, they wonder what will be left for them to choose from. More often than not, it won’t be what was listed on the menu. Students often recall times when the staff had to microwave more food to keep up with the demand or when the lunch option they would…
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As the nation and community prepare to cast their ballots in one of the most tense and unprecedented presidential elections in recent history, the effects have begun to be felt locally. From discussions at lunch tables and in social studies classes, to even the upcoming school board election, the policies and promises of presidential candidates are shaping opinions and decisions in Buffalo. But how exactly will this election affect us here? To answer this question,…
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With graduation on the horizon, Buffalo High School’s Class of 2024 faces a crossroads: pursue costly higher education or diverge onto less trodden, financially gentler paths? The seniors of Buffalo High School trudge through the hallways awaiting the next big event. With nothing to do, they are faced with the reality of the important decisions that they face in their upcoming future. When presented with the lengthy process and price tag that comes with college,…
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Recently the girls’ basketball team played 3 conference games in a row against the top teams in the state. One game resulted in a loss by more than 50 points. This is what being in the Lake Conference looks like for some of the sports teams at Buffalo High School. “Oh yeah, we’re in the hardest conference in the state,” said Gabby Hegg ‘25, captain of the Buffalo Dance Team. While the losses weigh heavy…
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Advisory. The “class” that all students at Buffalo High School dread. Advisory, called ‘PRIME TIME’ in middle school, is intended to bring students together through building connections and stronger, healthier relationships with their peers. At the start of your high school journey you get assigned an Advisory, with the same teacher/advisor and peers for all four years of high school. As an incoming 9th grader you imagine Advisory being a “safe space” or “another home,”…
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The room is full of the clacking of computer keys. The teacher has assigned an essay. There is no doubt that AI is being used, but is this entirely a bad thing? While there are the students writing the essay entirely with AI, there are others using it through Grammarly and to cite sources and get constructive feedback. So where is the line? Is the world of AI clear-cut black and white, or is it…
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