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OPINION – Liberty and Justice for All? The Fight for Equality within the Classroom

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OPINION By Bo Yun V. Brainerd After the surge of Black Lives Matter marches and anti-racist mobilizations, including here in Branford, protestors have denounced the numerous social, cultural and historical beliefs this country thrives on. Unlearning this myth of American innocence and prosperity must begin within the classroom. However, are Americans truly prepared to be held accountable? Are schools?  Following the SAFER Branford Protest that

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The March to Equality: Branford’s Youth-led Protest

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By Bo Yun V. Brainerd More than 100 anti-racism activists protested Sunday in front of Branford High School, providing a platform for the Black, Indigenous and other people of color communities. Marchers were concerned about the systemic racism they say Americans live through, education being one of them.  Organized by SAFER Branford and CT Against Brutality, who are composed of hundreds of young adults and

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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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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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College Admission Scandal Highlights Academic Achievement Gap

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By Brooke O’Leary Our world revolves around money. In most societies and cultures, wealthy people are granted more opportunities and power. That keeps their circles small. In an effort to grant equal opportunity most developed countries provide access to education. However, it appears that the education system has been plagued by the drastic difference in the quality of education that wealthy children are receiving compared

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Students Walk Out to Protest Inaction on Climate Change

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By Celia Shanley On March 15, between 20 and 30 Branford High School students walked out of school to protest inaction against Climate Change. Simultaneously, 1.6 million students in over 120 countries across the globe participated in the Climate Strike. As part of the group of BHS students involved with the walk out, I walked towards the green with purpose that day. I was unaware

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Five Tips and Tricks for Applying to College

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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

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LGBTQ+ Club at BHS seeks to build on national efforts at equality

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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

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Blumenthal Visits BHS for Town Hall Meeting

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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

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Clowns: No Laughing Matter These Days

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By Danni Dunlop Clowns: one of the most popular topic being talked about in Connecticut right now.  Clowns are being spotted all over casually walking the streets, through the woods and even right outside multiple school grounds. According to NBC Connecticut News, this “trend has been growing since August when there were sightings in South Carolina of clowns creeping in the woods and children reported

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