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By Emma Gallagher It is exhausting to always feel rushed. Like you have so much to do but not enough time to get it done. There are countless distractions, whether they are merely things that are there to distract, or it is actual work that needs to get done. Constantly feeling torn about whether to pick up a phone, start doing homework, or go out
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
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
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 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 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
By Abby Boyle Ok, so first quarter is over, but what the heck happened in Branford High School in September and October? Every student knows that there has been some major events at Branford High to break up the routine of our everyday lives. And even though we all know the behavior at Branford High can showcase some of the worst in is, there is
