John Wetter

End of year brings changes

Well, it's the end. A what a year it was! We went into a new school, a new block schedule and many new classes. We moved to a new school, tested out a new schedule and figured out how to make it work while still...

Pros and cons stated about towing of cars

April 17, 1997 By John Wetter Columnist On March 24, 27 cars were towed from the student lot! Many parents and students were outraged that the school towed that many cars with what they claimed to be no notice given...

Minnesota anticipates long winter

Winter is finally here, maybe not quite, but it comes in. The snow, rain, and wind are all there. The snow is starting to fall, even if it's just a little bit. We've waited this long. We can't wait any longer! Now...

Clinton administration faces repeated allegations

In the past few years, President Clinton's term in office has been marked by many public humiliations and acts that have been questionable in the eyes of the press, and therefore, the public. He has been accused of...

Winter driving: Icy roads create problems for drivers

Living in Minnesota means driving in some of the worst weather that mother nature can dish out. Every winter, our driving skills are put to the test on ice, slush, snow and who knows what all else. And every year,...

Censoring

<You can't say that on TV!>

<You can't say that on TV!> How many times have you heard that? I would venture to say that you have. Many of the things that can't be said on TV are swear words. This is because young people could be watching and...

Technology advancing too quickly for common people

Technology is changing the way that we live. It's changing the way we work and the way that we spend free time. Computers are considered to be the main aspect of the technology revolution, but many people don't know...

Allowances:

Students reveal what they must do for parents’ money

Allowances are the way many students receive money before they get a job. What they do with their money is a difficult decision. Some can save it for their future while others blow all of it right away on things that...

Omens, signs; BHS students' opinions

Some people are guided by what they believe to be good or bad signs of the future. A sign which some people use as guidance is called an omen. Omens are signs that are believed to be able to change or signify a...

Ancient to modern; martial arts is for everyone

The martial arts are one of the fastest growing hobbies in the country for people of all ages. In most towns it seems as if there are many karate studios starting. This is due in part to the explosion of people that...

Wonderful start for swimming and diving teams

The Buffalo swimming and diving team is off to a great start with an undefeated record of 2-0. "We hope to do the same as last year, if not better," said Head Coach Debbie Stevens. At the Monticello Invitational,...

Snowmobiling expensive, dangerous

Every winter the sound of snowmobiles zooming across lakes and streams, through ditches, and along the state trails becomes familiar to all the people in Minnesota. Sounds like these make people eager to partake in...