Kathy Jones

Bulimia, anorexia victimizes many

Low self-esteem, lack of resources

When an individual is in their teen years, they are confronted with numerous problems. For some of them, one of those problems may be an eating disorder. The majority of people who develop a disorder are very hard on...

Eating troubles fool many: Not too difficult to escape

Eating disorders are a big problem in America and many other countries around the world. Health classes teach people (especially teenagers) about the types of eating disorders there are and the many causes and...

Memoirs of an old high school: BHS looking back on painted expressions

The majority of students as well as teachers at BHS would consider the rock the school9s monument. It has been a tradition since 1984 for students to paint the rock for a special event. "When I think of the rock I...

Marching band starts on new tune

For many BHS marching band members, there is more to summer than just relaxing. Summer marching band is made up of a variety of band members and others not previously involved in band. It consists of the colorguard...

Politically correct movement backfires in '90s

Some people may think they're doing society a favor by being politically correct. The fad has been taken too far in many cases. In others, it seems that some people haven't taken it far enough. In both cases,...

All activities equally important

Music is one of the most important parts of my life. It is an important part of many students' and teachers' lives in BHS. To me, being involved in music doesn't only mean playing in band class or being in an hour...

Choosing religion long, difficult process

How one chooses a religion is a question many people now ponder. It is also a question that many must face today. "At first my religion was influenced by my parents, but since then I have been searching for what I...

Scientific theory, love collide

There are a variety of relationships that any person could experience. One of these relationships involves the principle that opposites attract. This old cliche holds true for many couples here in BHS. "Yes,...

Love, friendships, often taken for granted

In church a while ago I was listening to my pastor preach about how people who are content with life take the simplest things for granted. I absolutely agree with him. In some cases, including my own, parents don't...

Foreign students study U.S. culture

Foreign students study U.S. culture

It9s not too difficult to find out who the foreign exchange students are, and though many people have questions about them, they do not always ask. When it comes to music, there are some drastic differences in...

Getting hands on green stuff

To save or not to save

Saving money or spending it. Leaving money in the bank, or keeping it somewhere else. How long to save money before it is spent. These are all questions people ask of themselves. "You save it, so that later when you...

Reliability

old wives' tales closely scrutinized

Many people in Buffalo Senior High School are superstitious about a variety of things. These superstitions range from the common, such as walking under a ladder, to the uncommon, for instance if a person's nose...

Music videos sending BHS students' minds reeling in different directions

Music videos have become a very common form of entertainment for today's teenagers. The television in a teen's room seems constantly to be blaring tunes from cable stations such as MTV, VHI, and VHI. Many people have...

Entering college poses difficulties

Applications and requirements for colleges can be as varied as colleges themselves. Most colleges require at least four years of English courses in high school covering literature, composition, standard language...