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From hitting the basketball court to dealing with the demands of expectations, The Hoofprint explores topics of the mind and body. This issue features stories about the risks of failed diets, a critical review of Halo 4, an inside look at BHS students who received a tattoo before the age requirement changed, and the stress of competing for perfection. Open publication – Free publishing – More bhs
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Not being able to drop off kids by the cafeteria is what this school is saying no to now. People that want to drop people off there are upset because no one has given them an accurate response as to why they can’t. “I don’t actually know why,” said Vicki Davidson. Most people know what Davidson does but she is the person who “controls” the parking lot and directs it. Davidson had a couple other things…
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“If I do happen to get shot and die, then I have died in honor for my country,” said Senior Devon Bainey. Bainey understands the risks of losing his life, but has had his mind set on joining the Marines for two years. Back in September, Bainey took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), which is an intelligence test needed to get into the Marines. He passed with a high score and now spends four…
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Do students really learn from doing homework? Homework is a daily fact of life for students at BHS, but research has cast doubts on its benefits. Many American elementary schools have banned homework, and some high schools in France and Germany have placed moratoriums on homework. In an interview with the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper in October, Head teacher at Elsa-Brandstrom in Germany, Brigitte Fontein explained that generally “no child would be having their free time dominated…
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Buffalo and St. Michael schools participate in a Toys for Tots program. The program started December 3 and ends on December 14. The toys that are brought to the school go to a local church in the community and they distribute the toys to who they think is is need of them. “The toys go to families where the parents can’t afford gifts for their kids,” said Principal Mark Mischke. A competition between Buffalo and…
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With Christmas approaching students are starting to think of what presents they would want. Presents range from materialistic things to touching family moments. “The thing I want the most is Beats by Dre,” said Senior Julia Hogan. These headphones are the most expensive thing on her list, ranging in price from $100-$400. While Hogan may want headphones she wants a much simpler thing as well. ” I want the next book after the Davinci Code,” said Hogan,…
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Have you noticed an increase in facial hair popping, and for some patching their way onto student and staff’s face’s? Well, that’s not because they’re preparing for the looming arctic freeze — the reason behind it is actually in celebration of “No Shave November”. No shave November is a month long holiday. Few students can participate because, the obvious requirement is to be able to spurt a hefty amount of facial hair, which many High…
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“Roses are red violets are blue, tulips are pretty and so are you.” They’re on lockers, doors, walls, and they’re even in the girls’ bathroom. With little Post-It Notes, someone is putting smiles on the faces of students and staff at BHS. Who is responsible for it? No one knows and no one is taking credit for it. One note stuck to a drinking fountain in the Junior locker area reads, “Smile simply because you…
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Preparing for college takes a lot of work, but when it comes to buying supplies how do you choose what you want? Throughout the year stores like Target and Walmart have sales on various items such as; sheets, lamps, and bedspreads. So, should you start buying college merchandise in high school or wait until the last minute to purchase things? “I started buying stuff for college my junior year,” said senior Emma Groth. “I think…
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The technology department is urging students to log off Google Docs, G-mail, and anything else they log into on public computers after a series of inappropriate messages were sent on other student’s accounts. “If you’re on a public machine, don’t stay logged in,” said Interim Technology Director Ed Cox. “More people than just you use that computer.” People who stay logged into G-mail and Google Docs leave themselves open for security problems, the next person who uses the computer…
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