Voices
The student voices of Buffalo High School, offering diverse opinions on the issues and entertainment that impact the community.
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The once busy, vibrant Buffalo High School library now has a completely different vibe from past years. In previous years, walking into BHS’s library felt energetic and inviting–a space where students felt welcomed to spend time with their friends in the morning. This year, entering the library feels calmer; more like an academic workspace than a fun place to hang out. Over the summer, BHS underwent major construction, completely transforming many aspects of the building.…
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AI can be a great learning tool for students. It can provide quick and easy information, give you tools to study for tests and quizzes, and it can even help you summarize information that’s hard to understand in school. But recently, one in five students in America have admitted that they have been using AI to cheat in their assignments, and 25% of people are in a “gray area” meaning they don’t consider it wrong…
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Each year in the fall, an invitational email is sent to juniors and seniors who are candidates for membership of National Honor Society. Those with a GPA of 3.67 or higher, who have displayed a B1 attitude as kind, proud, driven leaders, and/or, as prospective members of the NHS, displaying the heralded pillars of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. The application includes a recommendation letter from a community member, 5 teacher evaluations, and an online…
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We can all admit that school is hard, especially during tough times such as mid-term exams, and especially the end of the year. But do the grades we work so hard for really matter? Lilyrosa Carlson ‘28, a freshman, believes that grades are, “not that important. They are important to a certain extent, but it doesn’t define your smartness. Colleges are no longer just looking for grades; they are looking for what you have done…
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I feel like prey, paralyzed by a predator. I can’t move, or talk. I stare at this predator, and my friend stares back. She’s whispering about all the icks and peeves she has towards one of our mutual friends. I hate what she’s saying, but I can’t speak. I sit there like a fool, afraid to interrupt the teacher or anger my friend, afraid of what they’d think of me. I stay quiet. This is…
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Kicking off Unified Week, BHS hosted Unified’s “Under the Sea” Prom this past Saturday. After students and attendees got checked in, they were provided a corsage or boutonniere before walking the red carpet. After spending a good amount of volunteer time, the Cafeteria was given a makeover and completely transformed into the ocean theme. Jellyfish hung up, pieces of coral around the cafeteria, balloons, streamers, and lights were all included in the hard work that…
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Brielle Sebey ‘27 has dreamed of studying radiology for the past three years, almost certain it was her future career. Recently, though, that dream has shifted. “Because of AI taking over many parts of radiology, I’ve been looking at other options, scared that if I did go into radiology, eventually a robot would take over my job,” Sebey said. She’s not alone. As BHS, students plan their futures and apply to colleges, many are forced…
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Big Thief’s debut album Masterpiece, released on May 27, 2016, through Saddle Creek Records, lives up to its title. Described by Jill Mapes of Pitchfork as a collection that “shifts nimbly between lo-fi acoustic and throwback rock hooks,” the album strikes a balance between rawness and melody, blending nostalgia with heartfelt intimacy. The lyrics sink into emotional themes such as lovesickness, abuse, and mental illness, which offers an avenue to mix the vulnerability of the…
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Deep in Buffalo, amid cornfields and suburbs, high schoolers mill around from class to class. Each holds their own private thoughts, stories, and opinions. The Herdcast—made by friends Aiklie Gray ‘25, Wyatt Droen ‘25, and Vivian Grambart ‘25—brings student voices to light through their unique, student-centric episodes and topics. In every episode of the Herdcast, listeners are met by two main voices: hosts Gray and Grambart. Gray was the first to suggest creating the Herdcast.…
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Author’s Note: For any student looking toward pursuing a higher education through college, phrases along the lines of “studying abroad will change your life,” are all too familiar. As someone who wants to study abroad, I try to treat these statements as true, especially after hearing personal stories from students who believe their experiences in studying abroad have changed their perspective. But what about teachers? Do they experience a similar shift in perspective after they’ve…
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