Francie Varner

Facebook fakes invade other area schools

Benilde- St. Margaret‘s newspaper staff discovers what happens when they create a fake profile

Fake Facebook profiles have been turning up at other local high schools and have caused their fair share controversy. Benilde-St. Margaret's Preparatory School encountered a fake Facebook profile two months ago. The...

Shoeless, Not Soulless

On April 8, TOMS Shoes sponsored the event One Day Without Shoes and asked the nation to “imagine a life without shoes; constantly aware of the ground in front of you, suffering regular cuts and scrapes, tending to...

Breaking Barriers

It’s been two years since author Kao Kalia Yang wrote her first book. Her memoir begins in the 1970’s during the aftermath of America’s Secret War in Laos. Yang recounts her family’s narrow escape into Thailand, where...

Under-recognized Success

Students excel outside of the classroom in their activities

The success of the school’s activities is evident. This year alone it has sent-off three groups to participate in state tournaments: Mock Trial, Music Listening and Knowledge Bowl. These three programs are returning...

Registration has gone digital.

As seniors check out, other students log in and register online at the Parent Portal/Infi nite Campus for next year’s courses. Students were able to register during their social studies classes or with their...

To T.A. or not to T.A.

Is a block devoted to assisting teachers a good use of time?

When you think TA (Teacher’s Assistant), what comes to mind? Perhaps the opportunity to spend a block with your favorite teacher, helping them correct papers and keep organized. Maybe, you visualize a free block of...

Frigid fall freezes staff wages

Taking action at the October 26 school board meeting, the board approved a one-year pay freeze for teachers and other district employees for the 2009-2010 schoolyear. Teachers are given contracts that are renewed...

Self-Made Man

Senior Neil Gleason has been awarded Third Place in the Minnesota High School Music Composition Contest for his original piano piece “Traer Variations”. This is the third time that Gleason has placed at this...

New student-run media allows for easier viewing

With a new year comes new clubs and organizations to be a part of. This year’s newest addition to the school is the Bison Broadcasting Team, run by Special Ed. Instructor Will Floersheim and Activity Director Tom...

Weighing alternate grading options

Would switching to a four-point weighted grading system benefit students?

Even with budget cuts, Buffalo High School continues to offer CIS and AP courses to meet the needs of its academically-driven students. These students surpass the high school education standards by taking, not only...

The Final Push for Hours

Many National Honor Society members found themselves behind in requirements with little time to finish

A large mess of creased and crinkled papers poured out of National Honor Society Advisor Brigitta Rettmann’s turn-in basket the week of April 6. With the deadline for turning in hours looming, numerous students...

Administrators ponder a scheduling change in upcoming years

With a lack of money coming in, the district considers alternative options to the four-block schedule currently run at the high school

With budget cuts and lack of funding, the administration is considering revamping Buffalo High School as you know it. A substantial issue on the table is whether or not to maintain the four block schedule or trade it...

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