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From music-listening nights to plant fertilizer, this one-stop shop seems to have something for everyone. First introduced to downtown Buffalo a year ago, the name Indie Earth is now familiar to many BHS students. Plants, music, and crystals aren’t the only thing that makes Indie Earth such a popular spot for young people. Indie Earth is also known for its understanding and accepting culture. After living in Buffalo for five years, Indie Earth CEO Aleah…
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On Tuesday November 7th, the results of Buffalo’s most recent election came in. “The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board has called for a bond referendum on Nov. 7, 2023, to improve security, building integrity and efficiency,” was the part of the pre-election message BHM put on its website. The total bond amount requested was $41.5 million.This was a unique situation, as approval of the bond referendum would not raise taxes, because of debts that will soon be…
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Monday, November 13th, BHS had an assortment of speakers come in and talk to students about their jobs to all grades, along with having a Career Fair available for upperclassmen. After a shortened first and second hour, students were placed in two 30-minute sessions with professionals based on their responses to a career interest survey given out to the student body last week. There were a few bumps in the road with some late or…
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On Friday, November 10th, Buffalo High School hosted its Veterans Day program, a tradition only taking place once every four years. Local veterans and community members were invited to attend the event to recognize those who have served. The program featured keynote speakers such as former Sergeant First Class and retired BHS activities director Tom Bauman, as well as Minnesota House Representative Marion Rarick. Some BHS students who serve the community also spoke at the…
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After a week-long campaign of relentless virtual and in-person advertising, Jerrick Gorton ‘24 realized a dream he’s had since Homecoming Week of his Junior year: to be crowned Homecoming King. Students in the school Snapchat story bore witness to his countless calls to action, and those who encountered him in person heard his persistent prodding for votes. “I’ve wanted to be King ever since I saw Ovie Mayo win last year,” Gorton explained. “I thought…
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“I joke that my career is a senior right now, so my teaching career is graduating from Buffalo High School too.” – Brig Bergquist Brigitta Bergquist is a teacher who needs no introduction. She is a teacher who has been teaching social studies for 18 years here at BHS, and most know her for her Economics class taught to seniors. This year she announced that she would be leaving today, accepting a job offer to…
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After years of teaching music and inspiring students, Band and Orchestra Director Mike Knutson is bidding farewell to Buffalo High School to pursue his passion project. He is on a mission to create a method book for beginning band/orchestra students, kickstarting their careers early. Knutson will be directing beginning band students at Buffalo Community Middle School. As he sets his sights on this new adventure, his departure leaves a void in the hearts of his…
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Group projects provoke many mixed emotions for a variety of different reasons. Doing the work of five people doesn’t appeal to BHS students. Additionally, many students don’t like the thought of not being in complete control of the grade they get and will do whatever work is needed to get a good grade. “I end up having to do extra work and putting my trust in people who I don’t know,” said Ava Peterson ‘25.…
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Is the new generation at BHS doomed? Many teachers and students have been warned about new Artificial Intelligence technology. Students have been caught abusing it for answers and having their essays written by robots. Now that students have access to AI on Snapchat, teachers are getting more concerned that kids are using it. Students who didn’t use AI, have been accused of it when they were innocent. “The one and only time I wasn’t using…
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Trapped inside a garbage can for 30 minutes, Gavin Valli ’23 patiently waited for his target victim to take out the trash. He hears footsteps; the lid is opened, and he pops up and shoots his target right in the chest. This is what it took to get an elimination in this year’s Buffalo High School 2023 Nerf War. Valli was a part of the team “Nerfers in Paris. “They led all teams in eliminations…
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