Culture
A deeper look at the issues and trends shaping culture and conversations at Buffalo High School.
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Author’s Note: For any student looking toward pursuing a higher education through college, phrases along the lines of “studying abroad will change your life,” are all too familiar. As someone who wants to study abroad, I try to treat these statements as true, especially after hearing personal stories from students who believe their experiences in studying abroad have changed their perspective. But what about teachers? Do they experience a similar shift in perspective after they’ve…
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Eight weeks ago at the Brainerd pre-sections, Bison Girls Cross Country came in second place with two top-ten finishes: Ella Broadhead and Cady Macheel. The results boosted confidence in the potential of the 2024 season. “The season is going well for the team,” Captain Miley Farniok ’25 said. “We all help each other out, have a very positive outlook for the season, and continue taking our smaller steps towards our big goal.” Team members have…
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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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“Bell-2-Bell, no cell” is a newly familiar phrase for BHS students. This school year, a new phone policy has been enforced by teachers and staff preventing any phone use or contact from the start of the class bell to the end of the class bell. In previous school years, phone rules were relatively relaxed, with each teacher determining how much students could use their phones during class. The goal of the new policy is to…
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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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The BHS hallway crush account’s first post was June 6th, 2023. The account involves people sending photos of themselves or others if they think they’re cute or just to be funny. There are many different kinds of people that have been posted on the account, ranging from the principals and teachers to students of every grade. The majority of the pictures on the account are funny and usually embarrassing. If someone doesn’t want their picture…
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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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With the new shorter schedule this year, Buffalo High School’s students often complain about needing more time in their everyday classes. Students went from four 80-minute class periods, seven minutes of passing time, and a quarter schedule to five 60-minute class periods, five minutes of passing time, and a trimester schedule. Most students still have adequate time to work on their projects and assignments to the best of their abilities. However, the students who feel…
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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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