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Everything’s changed over time: technology, taxes, gas prices, etc. But what about your hobbies? I asked a recent high school graduate, Michael Beasley, and freshmen, Sterling Yates, just to see how sports changed in a little bit of time. Sports literally take up a huge part of an athlete’s life. “Monday through Friday games were mostly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,” said Yates. Coming from another point of view, Michael Beasley’s schedule was different. “I had…
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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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Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. For many people, this day probably doesn’t have much meaning. But to freshman Grace Borgerding and her family, today is a celebration of her little brother, Finn. The 19-month-old has Down syndrome, and Grace wouldn’t change a thing about him. As students learn in 10th grade biology, Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs on the 21st chromosome. Abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material…
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Teenagers are often described as having the weight of the world on their shoulders; they have assignments to complete and choices to make that will affect the rest of their lives, but they have another weight on their shoulders: overweight backpacks. As Buffalo students sign up for more core classes such as English, History, Science, and Math to complete their graduation credits, they are also signing up for more and heavier textbooks to carry around.…
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Sports play a major role in a majority of people’s lives. Many of us in high school question “How much is too much?” I asked Juniors Alex Eurle and Sam Porschal along with Sophomore Samuel Lund that very question and found out some very interesting information on how sports affect your grades and if coaches care about our academics. Being in sports takes a lot of time and a lot of effort away from your…
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Spring is just around the corner, meaning we’re leaving behind the cold Winter snow for Spring showers. Aside from all the warm weather and Spring sports starting up, students start to think about Buffalo High School’s annual formal dance: Prom. Prom can consists of many factors that can change every year. This year, we thought we would look more into what students think about last years annual Prom dance, and what they think the school…
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As spring approaches, the golf team will be getting going right after Spring Break. A young team with a lot of potential to make a good run this season. With three juniors, River Goodmanson, Nate Persson and John Russett leading the way. Complemented by two sophomores, Joe Carothers and Walter Ylitalo. With a strong friendship inside and outside of golf, the five look to make the first team state participation…
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The 2017-2018 season for the BHS Mock Trial team had a disappointing ending for many team members. On Friday, February 16 the Buffalo Varsity team lost by three points against Watertown, and the Junior Varsity team lost against the St. Michael Varsity team. The loss was hardest on the Seniors such as Chloe Botts who now has lost her last chance to make it to state. When she was asked “Knowing this was your last…
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Moments before the section meet began, The Buffalo Girls Gymnastics paraded alongside eight other gymnastics teams, last Saturday, February 17. As eight teams settled in for the meet, Sam Twardy, Senior, talked about the teams performance. “[It’s been] good. We’ve been breaking records.”, Twardy said. “A lot of girls PRed.” “Everyone’s improved so much.” said Freshman Alayna Mills, “We’ve gotten so close. I’ve learned a lot… Met a lot of amazing people. This season has…
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As the 2016-17 year draws to a close, the majority of seniors look on to their future college campuses. However, a select few decided to spend their futures with the United States Military, in various branches. Instead of planning for student loans and housing assignments, these military men and women are prepping for basic training. This is a choice that isn’t made lightly, months or even years of deliberation can lead to making this monumental…
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