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It’s that time of year again… February, 14. The either dreaded or anticipated day. It’s when flower shops and candy stores increase their sales, it’s when people of all ages confess their feelings for each other, and young kids stay up late making a little treat for each student in class. Does all of this seem too mushy, or is it special and memorable? Single students perspectives: “I think it’s a dumb holiday because obviously…
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There has been a new change in the lunchroom which makes students and teachers have to pay to put the schools dressings on lunches brought from home. Instead of having the dressing cart located in the cafeteria it is now next to the lunch lines and is closely watched by a food service worker. “I don’t like [the new change],” said sophomore Jack Freitag. “I don’t get why it matters if I use the dressing…
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Gender doesn’t seem to be a factor for students when it comes to selecting a favorite teacher. According to an informal survey of 100 students, 50 0f 60 female respondents stated that gender does not play a role in selecting a favorite teacher. 32 of 40 male students felt the same way. It appears that curriculum and engagement of positive interaction between students and teachers is the decisive factor. “It doesn’t matter to me because…
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BHS is a school with beautiful features all around the building, one including the Library on the second level. Most students here at Buffalo High School have never noticed what it says above it, “M. Darrel Miller Library.” So this brings up the question, who is M. Darrel Miller? Many students were clueless as to who he was, or even that there was a name above the library. Averaging around 200 students flowing in and out…
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Buffalo One Act is state bound once again, looking to receive a star for the second year in a row. It’s exciting for all the students who have the opportunity to participate. Some even getting emotional “I’m excited, I cried.” said Sophomore Katherine Swartzer. They will be performing this Friday at St. Catherine’s University in the O’Shaughnessy auditorium. This years cast is performing Michael Tisdale’s, “Goldstar, Ohio.” For some, the feel of going to state…
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The Buffalo hockey girls defeated the St.Cloud Breakers 5-0 on home ice, advancing to the second round of sections. The fans roared as the Buffalo Girls Hockey team stepped out onto the ice. Having fans cheering them on got the girls pumped and ready for the game. Within a min of starting the game, Jillian Hovland scored, assisted by Abby Halluska. The energy from the goal, the girls out worked St.Cloud and made it extremely hard for…
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When all the hard work from first semester is finally done, and over with. The start of second semester is here, new classes and new people eagerly waiting in their seats for the teacher to walk in. Thinking to themselves is this class going to be hard? Easy? Questions popping in their minds wondering if this class is going to be right for them. Once the day starts they find a routine that works for…
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With this years basketball season nearing the end of the year there is one question about the team. Who is going to coach the team next year? Boys’ Basketball Head Coach Nick Guida and Activities Director Tom Bauman have taken new roles at BHS. Bauman has taken the Project Manager role for the referendum that passed last fall and Guida will be taking over his job as the Activities Director. There’s always an end to…
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A driver’s license is one of the most important things to have in order to get around from place to place. Most students here at BHS take there test while they are juniors and seniors. Many teenagers associate the rite of passage of getting their license with freedom, but with it comes the responsibility of practicing your driving skills. “Try to feel relaxed when taking the test. I almost failed because I got so nervous…
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Each year at Buffalo High School it seems as teachers come and go. Some retire, some go on to do other things, and others are coming in looking for a new opportunity. Recently, we welcomed new World Studies teacher Katie Borchert. Borchert was hired on January 16, 2015, she started her job three days later, on the first day of 3rd quarter. “I was extremely nervous especially since I got hired the Friday before,” said Borchert. Luckily, this…
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