Local
Coverage of breaking news, events, and what’s coming next at Buffalo High School.
-
There are a lot of things happening in people’s lives. In the midst of all the action and lack thereof, we must ask ourselves a question. What am I doing with my life? For seniors, especially, decisions are waiting to be made. Are you going to college? If so, where? When? What classes will you take? What are you going to major in? If not, what are you going to do? Work? Where? Will you…
Read More » -
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story contained a misattributed quotation. This quotation has been removed from the story. The Hoofprint regrets this error. “Inappropriate clothing; anything is generally appropriate as long as it does not affect your health or your safety, doesn’t disrupt the teaching or learning process, does not create school disorder, and is not immodest in your respect. It is required to keep your torso and undergarments covered.” This quote was taken directly from the…
Read More » -
Everyone makes mistakes, but you don’t have to learn from your own! Most people would love to go back in time and change some of the things they did. Most people would go back to freshmen their freshman year and change some of the things they did. A lot of people want to help make it easier for freshmen by giving them some advice. Everyone has made choices that they are not proud of.…
Read More » -
“Skin oozes watery pus. It itches like crazy. it’s sort of blistery. If you touch it, it can spread to other parts of the body.” Impetigo is a skin disease that is spread by skin contact with someone who is infected. It is commonly spread in sports because of body contact. Wrestling in particular. “Sometimes we have multiple matches in a row and people just don’t shower,” said Junior Auston Alvarez. To help prevent spread…
Read More » -
CIS Writing and College Prep Writing students have been working hard at their biggest writing task; a trend analysis paper. These papers count for half of their grade and for most students it determines whether they pass the class or not. On Friday, May 10, students put their final touches to their papers in order to turn them in. “I feel like I can actually focus on other things now that I have finished it,”…
Read More » -
Recently, the debate about gay rights has been getting intense. Many states have been voting and legalizing the rights for homosexuals to marry, while others are still stuck on their decision. Minnesota is currently poised to become the 12th state in America to embrace gay marriage and if the they vote to allow it, the law will take effect August 2. The Minnesota Senate is deciding on this issue today, and Governor Mark Dayton has said he…
Read More » -
Walking into the Medina ballroom, a disco ball hung in the center of the dance floor, creating illuminating lights that flashed all around the room. Students from different transition schools and high schools made their way to the dancefloor to kick off the 2013 adapted prom. Dressed in their formal wear, boys showed off their ties while the girl’s spun around in their dresses. “All the boys looked handsome, and all the girls looked gorgeous.…
Read More » -
Six years ago senior track athlete Tyler Olson was not sure what he was going to do with his spring, but he was not about to sit at home and do nothing. “I joined track back in seventh grade because I didn’t know how to play baseball or golf,” said Olson. “I did know how to run however, so I figured that track would be a great fit for me.” Throughout middle school, Olson got…
Read More » -
After close to two months in the indoors due to inclement weather, spring sports are finally able to practice and compete outside. During these two months, the softball, baseball, lacrosse, tennis and track team have been forced to share limited space indoors. These conditions caused many negative reactions from the athletes involved. “It felt like we were stuck in the BAC,” said Track Captain Andrew Mussel. “The repetitiveness was awful, and there was not enough…
Read More » -
Got to Be Me books are available to pick up until the end of the year. The books have been a part of every eighth graders homework for as long as anyone can remember. Some responses surprise seniors even though they’re not profound. “I think the things I wrote were funny. I wrote about how I hate dry cheeseburgers. I stated that when you’re done eating a good cheeseburger, your hands should be covered in…
Read More »