With a record of 1-2 Bison start off their season with a slow start. On Tuesday April 14th the Bulldogs defeated the Bison by the score of 1-5. Although the girls only had 1 run, they had 25 at bats. “Tuesdays game was not the greatest because for one we lost, but we also were not playing our best,” said Senior Dani Iverson. “But for the season I think we will do decent, we just…

This year, Buffalo High School’s Leadership Council, lead by Administrator Vicki Cary, has organized the eighth grade tour to double as a retreat. In previous years the tours have been lead by Students Stepping Up, but rather this year the groups have combined to lead the retreat together. Leadership Council consists of leaders throughout many of the schools activities, such as Student Council, Future Famers of America, Cultures United, and sports teams.   “We wanted…

          Spring sports have officially begun with opening games and meets having already begun as early as April 2nd. While, many athletes are excited to began playing the weather does not seem to be as eager to cooperate.  As many are aware the heavy snowfalls and recent rain showers have left many towns along the Red River facing flooding and evacuations. Buffalo may not be anywhere near these towns; however, it also faces it’s fair…

Our Buffalo Bison softball team has been practicing for about a month now, and got their first game in yesterday, Thursday April 10th.  Although they lost their game against Zimmerman 2-1, getting their first game in is always exciting for the girls.  “Getting outside and getting the first game in always feels good.  To get rid of your nerves about the first game is relieving,” said senior Dani Iverson.  Although Bison got the first run of the…

The 29th annual High School Art competition and Exhibition kicked off last night at the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud. High School students around the state enter their artwork from detailed paintings and watercolor to sculpture or Ceramic peices. This year 15 schools and over 170 entries were submitted to the show; a record high since the show started in 1980. Of the entries, nine were from Buffalo Highschool, and of those nine, Junior Abbigale Huff recieved…

Every day after school about 6-10 students drive to the Buffalo Civic Center just as they would any other day during hockey season.  Though the season ended over a month ago, there is still ice time available for those who are either very dedicated, or those who just want to have some fun. “I go sometimes because I want to be better next year as a sophomore,” said Freshman Sam Klein.  “Plus it’s really fun. …

On Monday, April 6, from 1:20 until 2:20 all freshmen sophomores and juniors went to their assigned room to review for their MCA test and well they did that all seniors were able to leave. The freshmen will be tested on written composition which will be one day of testing on Tuesday April 14. The sophomores and juniors will be testing for two days, Tuesday April 14 and Wednesday April 15. The sophomores will be tested…

            On Saturday April 4, the Buffalo Bison Track and Field team competed in the University of Minnesota indoor meet. The Bison were one of almost 30 teams and overall they did very well. They brought as many kids as possible and many athletes only ran one event in order for other kids to go. The meet was a very good learning experience for athletes to prepare for the outdoor season.             There were a…

Out of the 18 schools that were at Thursdays Knowledge Bowl meet, only 5 made it to state.  Including Buffalo. The first round was the written round, only five people from each team answered the 60 multiple choice questions.  They all had 50 minutes to finish the questions, and when time is up they turned them in to the coaches to be scored.  Following the written round, each team was placed in rooms according to the scores…

As the final buzzer rang, signaling the end of the first round of the MSHSL State Tournament and the girls’ basketball season, it was apparent that the game held more meaning than the 58-62 loss displayed by the scoreboard. The March 18 game, held at the Target Center against the Centennial Cougars, was a historical moment for Buffalo Girls’ Basketball. The 2009 team became the first state competitors for girls’ basketball after their win against…