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The majority of students will, at some point, take a foreign language class at the high school. Most however, will not take up to the College in the Schools (CIS) level. I am currently taking CIS Spanish 4, and after the equivalent of almost 4 years of a language, I have learned more than I ever expected. A lot of what I learned though, was not necessarily words or phrases in the language, it was…
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Technology is always looking at ways to improve. Whether it be bringing text messages into a phone, email, and social networking sites. But is this improving technology good on society? Is this making it easier or harder for future real world tasks? “I believe that technology is always a good thing,” said Junior Adria Scherber. “But at some point it needs to be controlled. I do not like texting as much as I like talking…
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The guys of BHS have said and done some pretty cute things to girls. Now they, along with their girls, have revealed them to Hoofprint.net reporters. Here are some of the favorites. “Can I get a picture of you for my sketches?” “I’m not the brightest, but you make me brighter.” “You’re my everything and you make me so happy. I want to be with you forever.” ~He wrote prom in candles on the side…
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Every Friday in Mrs. Hulley’s World Studies class students play a game called the “News Game.” Four teams of however many students, about six-seven categories and four columns. Your team picks a category and Hulley reads you the question for either one,two,three, or four points. Unless the question is a daily double then you can wager the original amount or go double the points you have. Know how to play now? Good, hopefully you’ll understand…
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After a rough week of playing 6 games, the Bison softball team is back at it. On Monday, the team headed to Becker High School to play the Bulldogs who had shut down the Bison 10-1 in their previous meeting in April. The team was entering the game looking for a big win after losing five of the six games the week before. With strong defense and powerful offence they took control and got the…
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Fresh out of medical school, Dr. Shayla Wilson (‘04), visited Ryan McCallum’s Journalism 2 class to give perspective on eight years of secondary education, healthcare in Uganda, and what it means to be creative inside the walls of a hospital. Wilson attended the University of Minnesota for both her undergraduate and medical education. On June 8, she will move to Chicago to begin her 3-year residency and finally get paid to work. Residency is required…
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Addison Thein – Photos and Video, Hope Mueller – Graphic and Video, Valerie Ostvig – Article After racing the mile at 4:56, Freshman Jonathan Eastlund scored a personal best, beating his previous score of 4:58. Eastlund, a varsity runner, typically runs the 800 meter and the mile, his most recent time on the 800 being 2:10. Eastlund’s improvements resulted from strenuous practices and vigilant coaches. “Workouts are tough,” said Eastlund. “Knutson is pretty hard on…
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Buffalo High School’s Concert Orchestra performed last night in the Performing Arts Center. The concert began with “The Star Spangled Banner,” they performed “Ice Sculptures” which featured the cello section. Their second piece “O Magnum Mysterium” was written to convey wonder and awe. While it was performed the audience could not look away for its entirety. They performed one other piece. After a short transition and an empty stage the chamber strings took the stage…
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“Cellular phones and other electronic devices that may cause disruption are not allowed in the academic setting.” At least that what the recommended school policy says. Some teachers stick to this rule but others have their own policies. “Some teachers see [texting] as disrespectful and others see it as a privilege,” said Junior Mariah Brings. But when teachers see it as a privilege and don’t mind the cell phone use, do they care who can…
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It is English Teacher Katie Kunz’s fourth year of teaching at BHS and possibly her last. She has decided to take a break from teaching for a year, starting this summer, to pursue her dreams of writing. She remembers the specific moment that she decided she wanted to be a writer. “It was fall of my Junior year in high school when I decided I wanted to be a writer. I was in an English…
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