The Buffalo Bison Boys Lacrosse Team’s first game as a school sport started off with a loss (10-4) against Spring Lake Park on Thursday, April 14. The conditions for the game weren’t exactly what the team was hoping for, with high winds and very cool temperatures.  At one point, it even began to hail.  The teams were able to zone out the weather and still play to the best of their abilities. Junior Sam Mayhew…

Senioritis– from the prefix senior plus the suffix –itis is a colloquial term used in the United States to describe the decreased motivation toward studies displayed by students who are nearing the end of their High School career. The epidemic of Senioritis is running rapid through high schools throughout the country with the end of the school year approaching, and numerous cases are found here at Buffalo High School. “I’ve had all my credits done since first quarter this year,” said…

When the latest batch of freshmen enter the front doors of  Buffalo High School, each one of them comes in with their own viewpoint of what their time in high school is going to be like. The stress of juggling classwork, homework, tests, projects, and other class-related activities, as well as social activities like friends and being in a relationship, dealing with family, and after school activities like sports or clubs can drive any student…

The Buffalo High School girls softball team opened the season on Monday, April 11 with a smashing 11-1 victory over the Royals from Rogers. “Beating Rogers by that much was a great way to start our season” said senior shortstop Kasey Wycoff. “It really got us off to a good start and set the tone for the rest of the week.” Buffalo continued rolling on Tuesday afternoon, taking it to the Princeton Tigers 10-1 at…

The France students have returned with a story to tell. 17 students, including Mr. Swanson, went to France over spring break. They were able to tour Paris and have a homestay with a family in Bergerac. Each day they were able to explore how the French lived throughout many activities. This trip impacted many people and they are longing to go back in the future. “This trip was absolutely amazing,” said Senior Jessica Eckard, “It makes me…

With prom coming up Saturday May 7 the junior class cabinet has been working endless hours on creating a memorable night for their classmates. They’ve been meeting every week since early in the fall, and now they’re meeting as much as possible. The Junior class cabinet consists of: Erika Doimer, Angela Eastlund, Leeza Kennedy, Samantha Paripovich, Blair Solberg, Hanna Svobada. “This years prom theme is Can’t Fight the Moonlight. It took us a while to…

Twenty-two continuing French students (Juniors and Seniors) from BHS left today on a ten day trip to France for Spring Break, chaperoned by French teacher Jason Swanson and Dr. Dixon.  When the students arrive at their first destination, Bordeaux, they will each be staying with pre-determined host families for a total of five days. They will be living in the French culture with their ‘families’, experiencing everyday life firsthand. “I will be staying with people…

A political uprising in Egypt began on January 25, 2011 in Cairo, Alexandria. The protest was organized through social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. Egyptians protested President Hosni Mubarak’s government and legal and political issues including police brutality, state of emergency, laws, lack of free elections, freedom speech, uncontrollable corruption, as well as economic issues including high unemployment, food price inflation, and low minimum wages.  Mubarak formally resigned from his presidency on February…

For the Senior class of 2011, this school year been a year of lasts.  Last homecoming, last Snow Daze, and last Prom. Finally, the moment every senior dreads but is also filled with excitement for: Graduation.  With a mere 45 days left, seniors have begun counting down, while trying to contain their emotions. “I am actually very excited for the year to come to an end, not because I hate school but just because I am very…

On March 21st, 2011, AAA Improv was going fine. The audience was laughing, the players were having fun, and the game (5 Things, explained below) was going well. But, at the end of the game, the score was tied at 2 – 2. Michael Patchen, one of improv’s greatest participants, and one of the players in this game, announced after the bell rang at the top of his lungs, “REMATCH!” This proclamation, this challenge, was…