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From the typical cliques, to the wandering students with nowhere to go, Buffalo High School has students that come from all different kinds of families that take place in surrounding towns. But do these town’s have reps that categorize the students that come to BHS? 2 out of 3 people believe there are stereotypes with the town’s that come to district 877. “People perceive Hanover as more of an upper class town, a ‘place where…
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“It’s not just people that live in Buffalo that had to drive to school. There is the art magnet kids who live in Brooklyn park, Elk River, Corcoran, and even just the Hanover kids,” said Junior Caitlyn Holm. “The people that live so far away should get reimbursed for driving here and having to turn back around and drive home.” Students were just arriving to Buffalo High School this past Thursday when the announcement was…
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When long term substitute Mike Curry was in high school, teaching was the last possible thing he expected to be doing. “It was the last thing from my mind in high school. I was a knucklehead,” said Curry. “I wanted to be a cop or do something in law enforcement. The first indication that teaching may have been the job for him came in the military. That was where Curry held his first leadership position,…
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“All season this has been the worst for spring sports. Other years we have had periods in the spring where the weather has been unbearable but never this bad. We haven’t been able to even go outside yet. This is definitely frustrating when kids think all we do is sit inside and run, that is not what track is about ” Explains a frustrated Varsity track and field coach Scott Palmer “If we could be outside and…
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“As long as i like it. Its nice if people say they like it, but thats not why i decorate it.” says Junior Sandra Lao. Whether its stickers, cases, sharpies, charms or some other medium, phones and laptops are being transformed into a personal statement about the owner. Cell phone culture has been growing since phones went from a luxury item to more commonplace, nowadays 82% of women under 18 believe their phone is what…
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Wanelo (Want Need Love) is an online website very similar to Pinterest. Users are able to upload and save different products to their profile. On Wanelo, however, the user is able to purchase any product that is posted on the website. Junior Sandra Lao knows all about this website and describes it as a “dangerous addiction”. “It’s definitely an extremely dangerous addiction. I can’t seem to get away from it. I’m worried I’ll end up…
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Prom has been a tradition in America since the early 1900’s. Since then, the black-tie event has changed significantly, but one thing has remained constant: flowers. It’s a custom for the boys to bring their prom date flowers, and supporting this tradition since 1953 is Buffalo Floral. Current owner, Patti Speckel, has been running the show for 34 years. She and her husband bought the flower shop in 1984. When she first started working, the…
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Getting up on stage, making jokes, improvising scenes, and just laughing with your friends is what Comedy Sportz is all about. Comedy Sportz is an organization located in the Twin Cities. Coach’s travel to different schools to give high school students the opportunity to practice their improv skills.A coach comes to Buffalo High School to help students practice their improv. During practices after school they do different games that involve making up skits, acting out…
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“I’m excited [to graduate]. I am needed of a new change. Thirteen years of doing the same routine got a bit old. I’m excited for something new and fresh,” said Senior Julia Hogan. About 400 students will be graduating from Buffalo High School on June 7th, 2013. Many Seniors have mixed emotions about heading off to college. On average 68% of Americans who graduate from high school go to college the following school year. “I have…
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After taking almost four years of classes, sometimes seniors run out of classes that intrigue and interest them. Vicki Cary, a long-time writing and English teacher at BHS, came up with the idea of a class where students pick their own subjects and teach themselves about those topics. “Another school tried a project where students designed their own curriculum,” said Cary. “I thought it sounded like a good idea so I figured we could try…
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