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The first thing you think about when you hear St. Patrick’s day is beer, leprechauns, and the colour green, but St. Patrick’s day was originally formed after the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, died. From then, Roman Catholics have been holding feasts on the anniversary of his death. A lot of people that go to BHS have either direct or indirect Irish descent, yet many of us only celebrate St. Patrick’s day to an extent.…
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There are seniors everywhere suffering from the dark plague we call Senioritis. Senioritis is a term to describe the decreased motivation toward school displayed by students who are nearing the end of their high school careers. “I only needed to take a couple more required classes this year, and if I didn’t have to I would have graduated early. Instead, I am here still suffering from a horrible case of Senioritis. I am actually doing…
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It can be hard to wake up for school on any day, but when you lose an extra hour of sleep, it can be nearly impossible. The clocks spring forward on a Sunday in the spring. The next monday is said to be the hardest day of the year. Walking through the halls of BHS on Monday morning, you can see the tired eyes of hundreds of students. How much does daylight savings really affect…
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“Crispy strips of all white chicken breast, premium dipping sauces… this is luxury lunching.” Wonder what McDonald’s is referring to? They’re describing their discontinued chicken selects, but they have made a surprise appearance back on the menu for a limited time. The chicken selects were first introduced to the McDonald’s menu back in 1998. They were discontinued in 2013. 2 months before McDonald’s announced the trimming of their menu. This “trimming” came with the chicken…
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Students take Advanced Placement (AP) classes to get college credit. AP classes are three quarters long. After you pass the class you need to take a test (free to Buffalo students) to receive the college credit, and there is always the possibility of failing the exam. Is it really worth all the stresses of the class? “[The amount of stress] depends on what kind of person you are when it comes to doing homework. If…
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Some of the talk on Twitter and Tumblr lately hasn’t been what most people would expect. The latest trend isn’t about “thigh gaps” or “big bootys,” it’s eyebrows. Posts on Vine, Twitter, and Snapchat have been using the phrase “eyebrows on fleek,” which explains how “bomb” your brows are. To some people eyebrows are a very important feature. Senior Hannah Studee seems to think eyebrows have a impact on how people see you. “Eyebrows are very important,…
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Summer is right around the corner, and nobody is more eager to move on and experience something new than the seniors are. As 3rd quarter is coming to an end, and graduating early is becoming a topic often brought up, many seniors are left with a tough choice. They are hesitant whether they should graduate early or not. Many students are worried about their high school career coming to an end so soon and…
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Buffalo High School students can achieve college credit by taking specific high school courses. This innovative program saves money and gives students a head start. An informal survey was taken by 50 BHS students. 21 males responded that they took 4 CIS classes. 29 females responded that they took 6 CIS classes. If you pass these college courses you will receive college credit and won’t have to take those classes again in college. “I took…
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Depending on the season, Mitchell Valli may keep himself busy with fishing, boating, hunting and also playing different sports differing from basketball, ice hockey and baseball, but those activities don’t come close to the dedication and commitment Valli has for pole vaulting. He says he has always been around pole vaulting ever since he was five. Paul Herda, Vallis step father and former pole vaulter at Albany High School and coach for St Johns College…
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With spring break being right around the corner, many students are eagerly awaiting the bell to ring on Thursday March 26th. “I’m going to Hawaii with Kenna and my family,” said Sophomore Sydney Crowser. “It’s like a family reunion cause my whole family is going to be there and it should be pretty fun.” Even though the typical spring break trip is going to some place warm and relaxing on the beach, for senior Sydney…
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