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Coronavirus Quarantine and the War Against Intimate Terrorism a.k.a – The Forgotten Epidemic.

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With the mounting movement restrictions and increasing anxieties about finances, education and health, domestic abuse is flourishing like an opportunistic poison. With families stuck in quarantine together, hotlines and 911 calls are erupting with abuse reports. Experts warned the U.S Government of such a crisis and have continuously called for action. The United Nations met April 5 to combat the global surge in domestic violence, replaced with the term “intimate terrorism.”

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Distance Learning: Education In the Time of COVID-19

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By Anna Dendas In unprecedented times like this, it is important to keep our minds active. And after two weeks of filling our suddenly free schedules by taking on new hobbies, reading just a bit more, and spending strangely long periods of time outside, Branford students, as well as teachers, began to miss something major that the Coronavirus took from them – the structure that

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Branford Students Affected not Infected, yet.

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Written by Bo Yun V. Brainerd The nation has officially become the epicenter of the Coronavirus. Was the US ready for a pandemic like this? Was Branford? It is hard to imagine that a singular cough could transmit a revolutionary respiratory outbreak around the globe, catalyzing over fifteen National Shutdowns, multiple economic recessions and thousands of deaths, all in less than 4 months. As of

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Club Builds Robots and Memories

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By Steph Toste When competition day hits, the Branford Hornets Robotics Club puts out their best efforts to collaborate and problem solve their way to the top. This was the case on February 8 at the American School For The Deaf in West Hartford, when the team came in seventh overall, earning a spot in the state competition on Saturday, February 22 when we finished

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Model Congress club helping build future leaders

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By Brooke O’Leary The political climate we live in today is complicated, and often hard to understand. The complexity of modern day politics often turns many teenagers away. It’s daunting to know that eventually it will be our turn to run our country and even the world. Branford High School has an organization designed to help create the next great generation of politically active and

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HORNETS SPORTS WRAP- 2019 Fall Recap

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By Sophia Esposito We take a step back and look at the outcome of the 2019 Fall Season while focusing on one important senior from each team. Girl’s Swim: The girl’s swim team finished their season 4-7, led by senior captains Cordelia Keberle, Gabby Gillis, and Brooke O’Leary. The girls took notorious wins over East Haven/Cross, West Haven, and Guilford in their first three meets

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Your Weekly Horoscope: Week of November 25, 2019

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By Bo Yun Brainerd Be prepared to manifest this Thanksgiving as a new moon in Sagittarius arrives. As Venus moves into responsible Capricorn midweek, take charge and express your love to those you want long-term and by your side. Cultivate and manifest relationships you desire with love, kindness and gratitude; they’ll nurture and care for you back, making your quality of life more pleasurable. Do

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HORNETS SPORTS WRAP- Hornets near finish of regular seasons as teams move on to SCCs

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By Sophia Esposito Girl’s and Boy’s soccer, as well as football continue their regular season throughout the week while Girl’s swimming and Field Hockey begin their first round of SCCs. Boy’s Soccer vs. Fairfield Prep(2-0 W): Starting off the week, the boys traveled to Fairfield Prep and beat them in a shutout on Prep’s dedicated senior night. Scoring for Branford was senior Andrew Wirtz and

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HORNETS SPORTS WRAP-Hornet Victories Lock Teams Into States

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By Sophia Esposito Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer, Field hockey, and Girl’s Swimming all earn themselves enough wins or individual bests to qualify for states or to advance/participate in their next round of SCC’s.. Boy’s Soccer vs. Shelton(2-1 L): To start off the week for the Hornets, the boys suffered a bitter defeat against Shelton, yet in a game that was well played and with much

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