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One in four high school students, on average, work. Thats about 3.1 million students over the age of 16. Some do it just for some extra money for gas, going out to eat, movies, ect. Some maybe work to help support their families. “I work to get money so I can buy things I enjoy,” said Junior Blaze Solberg. “I also can get gas so I can use my car to go places.” Most high…
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As the new semester starts, it almost feels like a new year. New classes, new teachers, new people. But we aren’t all satisfied with our schedules, and that puts a huge load on the counselors. Students are constantly leaving and coming from the counselors offices. Many seem stressed out. They need their classes changed. “We get it,”says student counselor Mark Jones, “We get our audience. We know we work with teenagers who change their minds…
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Try biting into a chili pepper and not tasting the hotness of it. Sounds impossible right? If you said yes, think again. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) 25% of Americans are non-tasters. That means they can’t taste any food they eat. “I wish I could have different flavors to taste so it is not so boring to eat. Although, it is fun to ‘taste’ certain foods,” Said Sophomore…
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During fourth quarter, seniors get their senior privileges, including the ability to leave school during AAA and participate in the senior breakfast. One last opportunity is graduating one quarter early from high school. The amount of students who choose this option is usually between 20 and 30 students. These students have to have all their credits done, not too many tardies or unexcused absences. This year seems to be different. As of right now only…
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At the end of second quarter, former Family and Consumer Science (FACS) teacher Judith Titcomb retired.This may have you wondering is someone replacing her? FACS students looked at their schedules to see Bonnie White. Many asked who is this? I thought I had Mrs. Titcomb? Bonnie White has become the new BHS FACS teacher. She has taught FACS for 16 years in Owatonna Minnesota. She has not found too many big differences between the schools…
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“In the real world nobody takes your car keys, they’ll fire you If you’re late all the time,” said Assistant Principal Kris Thompson. The school gives many options and offers to get to school on time, but unfortunately some kids just can’t get here on time. “ They just need to be on time. We offer to call them and wake them up in the morning, they don’t really want that to happen. We offer…
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Students squeeze through the small hallway leading down to the gym, for some they are going to a phy- ed based bison time, but for Junior Kirsten Olson she is going to the new bison time balance club instructed by science teacher James Didier. “Balancing on exercise balls in my bison time is very fun, “said Junior Sydney Driver. “But I am looking forward to the unicycling and slacklining as well.” Didiers bison time is…
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As BHS students near their sixteenth birthday, many scramble to cram in the last of their six behind the wheel hours. But for Junior Jon Aslesen, its about getting his 40 hours inside the cockpit. Jon has been training for his commercial pilot license for the last couple of years, and is nearing the end. Flying is more than just a hobby for Jon. With heavy family influences, he hopes to follow in their footsteps…
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Due to the extremely cold weather, Buffalo schools were closed for two days. The Bison gymnastics team only had one day to prepare for this meet. Buffalo was facing Cambridge, who also didn’t have school those two days. “It felt kind of rushed,” said Senior Amber Doebler, “but luckily we were in the same boat as Cambridge, seeing as they didn’t have school either.” The rushed practice didn’t seem to affect their scores. The top scores of…
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Former social studies teacher, and current assistant wrestling coach, Mr. Gerry Bakke is known for his strong opinionated views of the American society. Bakke, a long time favorite of many students in the social studies department returned on Friday, January 29 to talk to Todd Manninen’s Diversity Studies Class. His energetic discussion typified the way he rad the class in the past. Wrestling Coach and EBD Teacher Jason Maurer is a former Bakke student who…
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