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Bailey BraatzApril 3, 2013

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Senior Privileges

Fourth Quarter is the begin for the glorified Senior privileges. Senior students are given the opportunity to have the last 20 minutes of the day to themself. Students have used this right in a variety of ways. “I think they’re a great reward to us seniors for walking the halls of BHS for four long years,” said Senior Eli Etzel. “I get to go enjoy my sweet time in the comfort of my home.” Some…

Kylee ZumachTaylor SusaMarch 21, 2013

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Snow Day on Monday Spring Break on Friday?

Buffalo experienced a snow day this past Monday March 18th. There was no Blizzard like conditions in Buffalo so many students wondered why the day was off. Buffalo is known for being the last to call a snow day. Having two snow days in one school year is unreal let alone in just a mere two weeks. This was an especially, odd experience because starting Friday at the end of this week Buffalo is going…

Olivia WyattTyler MaxsonKevin DanielsonMarch 21, 2013

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Getting Back to Business

Once again, BHS’s BPA (Business Professionals of America) chapter is sending students to Nationals. “We send a handful of kids each year,” Chapter President Marah Moy said. “At least we’re consistent.  [Last year Junior] Aaron [Hamann] and I had a lot of fun in Chicago [at Nationals]. We visited a couple museums and his roommates were fun to hang out with. One of my favorite adventures was the field museum where we learned about animals…

Trevor DahlofVaughn JundtMarch 21, 2013

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Skipping Breakfast is More than Fasting

Even though proven unhealthy, many students at BHS skip breakfast. Habits, appetite and most of all time are all to blame. I only eat breakfast on the weekend, I’m not hungry before school and I just don’t have time, said Sophomore Ron Walz. Senior Eric Nelson has breakfast every morning despite a commute from Corcoran. “I eat breakfast everyday because I want to feel good all morning. I start out everyday with a bowl of Reese’s Puffs,”…

Peter CassadyMarch 21, 2013

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Making the First Move

Who should make the first move, men or women? There are many different opinions from the students at BHS on whether the male or female should make the first move. Some women believe in the more traditional way of doing things, and that guys should always initiate things. “I think that guys should make the first move,” said Sophomore Anna Demgen. “It’s awkward if girls start it, guys just seem to have better judgement.” Some…

Daniel MinorMarch 21, 2013

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Internet Speeds: A Surprise to Buffalo High School Students

Many students are under the assumption our school’s internet is far from good, but they’re wrong. This may be assumed from the past years when it was almost a common practice for the internet to be down, but the 2012-2013 school year tells a different story. “I’ve noticed this year our internet has only gone down a handful of times but I don’t know why it got better this year,” said Junior Sam Odegard.  Few know…

Bailey BraatzMarch 21, 2013

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Is Gatsby Great?

Imagine reading the same book 125 times. English Teacher Joel Squadroni has been teaching the same book for 32 years, reading the book at least twice a year plus more in his leisure time. What book could he love so much that he puts this much time and effort into it? None other than F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Based in the 1920’s, The Great Gatsby is a short read filled with strong personalities…

Molly KwakenatMarch 19, 2013

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Saying Goodbye After 40 Years

After 40 years of dedicating his life to teaching, Science Teacher Boyd Emmel has made the decision to retire. Emmel has spent his years teaching in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and at BHS. He has taught Biology, 9th Grade Physical Science, Basic Biology and Biotechnology. He also teaches Driver’s Education and coaches the Track team. “I thought earlier in life I would teach as long as my father did, which was for 38 years,” said Emmel. “And…