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This year’s Boy’s Basketball team is off to a great start with a record of 9-1. They are tied for first place with Hopkins in the Lake Conference. Even though they are winning big, Buffalo’s Boys Basketball team is focusing on things other than winning. It is easy to judge a team based on how much they win or lose. Despite that, Head Coach Joshua Ortmann isn’t focused on points. “I…
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The familiar face of Carlton Urdahl is one Buffalo High School students recognize. He’s been teaching for 60 years, 50 of which were at BHS. Multiple teachers at the school had him as their teacher. This year he’s retiring and leaving teaching to do some of his favorite things like taking care of his hobby farm, tending to his summer garden, and hanging out with his three pet cats. He plans to continue meeting his…
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Last weekend the defending State Champion Knowledge Bowl team of Matthew Scherber, Ryder Zvorak, Avery Thompson, Milo Zimmerman, and Amelia Butler came through at Foley; staying in the lead for the entire meet and taking first place overall. The Varsity 2 team of sophomores Greta Winger, Daniel Jungwirth, Dexter Huss, Kumail Akram, and Lucas Lawrence took second place overall after a strong final round. This year Buffalo has returned with an impressive start, with all…
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Editor’s note 1/26: The story has been updated to contain new information from Principal Mark Mischke. While the majority of Buffalo High School’s bathrooms contain paper towel dispensers, the women’s music department bathroom now differs with the new addition of hand dryers. Students are left frustrated with this update. One of the popular reasons students hesitate to use hand dryers is the question of if it’s sanitary. According to Healthline.com, people who use hand dryers…
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After a teaser post hinting at a winter dance, excited students waited for more information, then, a recent post by the student council confirmed a “Bison Ball” for BHS. Posted on the bbison887 Instagram account is a short video and information for students who want to enjoy another chance to dance and relax with friends: “We are so excited to announce the first annual Bison Ball winter dance! ❄️Details: 7 pm-10 pm in the BHS…
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Gen Z has been labeled as a selfish and lazy generation, but at BHS we don’t have a lot of opportunities to give. The school has become a place where fewer positives are happening. If we never see giving or support in action, we won’t start. BHS used to have a “Giving Tree” where students would grab an ornament that would suggest what to buy for the kids in need. While the students…
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Hans Pederson has always been the biggest player on the football field until this year. Pederson ‘26 is a 6-foot tall freshman, who played Varsity football just this season. Being on Varsity Football was something that changed how Pederson felt about the team he was on. Having people on a team with him that were the same size as him was something new to Pederson. “It felt weird to be the tallest person on a…
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On the monitors and posted on the walls around the school are posters new to most students. The “Action for Happiness” posters promote a global online movement that encourages people to perform daily acts of kindness. The motion is self-described as “A movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together.” On their website, actionforhappiness.org, one can find a “Do Good December” calendar made up of an action to perform each…
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Starting the 23-24 school year, BHS will be switching from a block schedule with four 80-minute blocks a day over four quarters, to a “5×3” schedule with five 60-minute class periods each day over three trimesters. The school has been on a block schedule since 1996. This switch is a big change for everyone, students and administrators alike. Many people have already made up their minds about the new schedule. “I think it’s pretty stupid…
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Blake Russell ’23 knew something was off when he couldn’t keep his shoulder in place during practice. “I was just practicing and my shoulder felt weird, like it was popping out of socket,” said Russell. After visiting a doctor, Russell found out that it wasn’t just some simple dislocation; the issue was a lot more serious. “I had these things called bone spurs on the end of my joint that caused nerve issues,” said Russell.…
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