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By Brooke O’Leary It’s that time of the year again, time to apply to college. When choosing where you’re going to be for the next four years of your life, there’s an endless list of things to consider when choosing where you want to go. But you have to get accepted first. Listed below are five useful tips on the college application process. Hopefully, it
By Andrew DeBenedictisIn the future when I am asked about music and bands that defined my high school days, I am sure that Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s will make that list. I still remember where I was the first time I ever heard Broadripple is Burning (sitting at my desk, it was a Tuesday, and I was supposed to be doing my
By Celia Shanley October was LGBTQ+ History month. It is time to reflect on the hard fought battle for LGBTQ+ rights that still continues to this day. LGBTQ+ history month was founded in 1994 thanks to a Missouri high school teacher, Rodney Wilson, who rallied support from LGBTQ+, human rights, and educational organizations. The month of October was selected for its pre-existing significance in the
By Abby Boyle I often hear adults speak about how in this high pace advancing world today, we are more connected with different cultures around the world than ever before. Sometimes I hear people say that we should all just speak one universal language to create a better connected world. But then I think, why destroy beautifully crafted languages around the world and force people
By Andrew DeBenedictis In continuation with their several 2018 single releases, Phoenix-based and self-defined desert rockers Jared & The Mill have exploded back with their newest single “Feels Like”, which clocks in at just under eight minutes. Jared & The Mill have seemingly branched out from the acoustic and alternative country vibes of their debut album “Life We Chose”, which was defined by the song
By Andrew DeBenedictis On Monday, April 2nd, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) visited the Branford High School Auditorium to hold a town hall-style meeting with Branford students. Blumenthal took questions on topics everything from gun control and school safety to immigration, the opioid epidemic, and prison reform. Students received a unique opportunity to speak to a member of Congress face to face, without limitation or
By Sarah Marsland Aries This is where it all fell apart last year. Stop gambling. The future is a Sagittarius. Taurus Choose the more mature connection. If it’s the fire sign, so be it. Celebrate spring in a field. Gemini You are the magician. For your trick this month you will pull a ribbon out of a lion’s mouth, as a hand reaches out from
By Kelly Tiernan It’s class registrationt time at BHS and many of you are probably struggling to figure out what classes that you should take next year. The vast amount of choices that Branford High School offers is both a gift and a curse. With so many options how are we to decide, and a select few of you may be wondering whether you should
