Culture
A deeper look at the issues and trends shaping culture and conversations at Buffalo High School.
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10. THE SNAPCHAT HOT DOG I don’t know what it is about this hot dog on Snapchat that just appealed to kids so much but for some reason kids just had this strange addiction with this dancing wiener. I’m placing it at 10 as I don’t think its exactly good just more bizarre on how significant it is. 9. HE PROTEC, HE ATTAC, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY… Turning the old “He protec but he also attaac”…
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What makes a good teacher? All 30 students who were polled with this question gave different responses. Everyone had their own ideas about the essential qualities of an ideal educator. What makes a Good Teacher? Some students thought a “good” teacher is when they care about their job and students. “Someone who is passionate about their job and is nice and understanding,” said Kiley “Someone who is genuine- and need to care about their students…
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Spring break is coming up, and we wanted to know the coolest places people were going. So a survey was sent out trying to figure out how many people actually go places, and where they were going. About 40% of the responses were those who said they weren’t going anywhere. Almost 60% of the replies were yes. Of those who said they were going somewhere, the majority responses were warm climates such as Mexico and…
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Going into your Senior year can be both exciting and stressful. With decisions to make such as what college to go to, what to do after high school, and deciding if you want to graduate early. There are a lot of options you can choose from. You can stay in school and just take normal classes, you can take college classes to try and get ahead. You can also just graduate early and try to…
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The Buffalo FIRST Robotics team (RoboHerd) went to the semifinals on Saturday the tenth of March at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth with their outstanding robot. As a team they took nineteenth place, but their alliance took fifth. “FIRST Robotics Competition is the ultimate Sport for the Mind. Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, hone teamwork skills, and build…
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As the ACT test is coming up in April, the test that could very well determine the outcome of our future, the students here at BHS are starting to realize that the day is almost here, and that we need to be ready for it. Throughout the Junior and Senior class, some will be nervous, others will be excited to see how they do, and then there will be a group of students that couldn’t care…
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Up until the class of 2021, the Seniors at BHS would have a free skip day all to themselves on April 24th, the day the Juniors take the ACT. The Freshman would go to the gym and get weighed, measured and play games. But as of 2018, the Freshman will now be gifted the day to skip as well. Senior, Damon Bates put his input into this” I am SHOOK”. Bates continued to say ”…
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Vaping seems to be a growing occurrence in BHS. While some say it’s a need others consider it a social gathering; however, the final group of people considers this a problem and nuisance. Some students are pushing the limits as they do it in class directly behind teachers’ backs. Going into the ongoing battle between students and administration what can be done about this problem? English teacher Ryan McCallum said that this is an intriguing problem…
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Following the 17 minute assembly on March 14th at Buffalo High School, some students and community members were left touched and inspired by their peers’ words and the message of unity at the walk-in event. Now that BHS is wrapping up it’s week dedicated to student safety and community, students weighed in on their overall opinion of walk-in. Many students were ambivalent toward the event, but positivity dominated the discussion after the week. Audrey Green…
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