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The lingering impact of COVID-19 and other distractions has been difficult for students this year. Photo Illustration: Kyle Givner
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It’s More than Just a Virus: Impact Felt Across BHS

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By Michael Farricielli, Kyle Givner and Dylan Torre Throughout the last couple of years the students at Branford High School have had an anything but easy time adjusting, from schedule changes, season cancellations, and classroom disruptions thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students and staff have seen many changes with student behavior and actions in the last school year. They said the pandemic has greatly affected

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New Screens Appear In The Student Center

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By Grahm Reynolds and Sushant Kunwar Branford High has several new additions in the student center: multiple big screens that now seem to gaze over the commons. Broadcasting the weather, announcements, or just a background scene such as a beach or a fireplace, every student and faculty member in the school has a clear view of these massive screens throughout the day. But why are

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Current Branford High Juniors (from left) Harith ‘Ty’ Jaruchaiyakul, Ian Macdougall, Aidan Schmidt, and Hannah Jackson, are hoping for a more 'normal' school year in 2022-23.
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Class of 2023 Hoping For ‘Normal’ Next Year

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By Adam Albrecht and Jack Fitzpatrick As the class of 2023 nears the end of their junior year, many students have been wondering if their final year of at Branford High School will be anything close to normal. The last two years have been utterly destroyed by both Covid and other worldwide events, causing schools to take extra precautions they never would have done before.

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The front cover of the summer 2022 edition of Calliope, the BHS literary and arts magazine.
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Student Literary Magazine Available Now

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The 47th issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, is now available electronically here, or you can buy a hard copy from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14.  This issue includes stories, poems, and artwork by 18 BHS students. These were chosen from among contributions by numerous other students. This issue sets the mood with a delectable cover illustration by senior Aditya Rajpurohit and

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BHS Adjusts to New Cell Phone Policy

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By Jacinda McMenamin and Elisio Madera It has been several weeks since the new phone policy at Branford High School has been implemented, prohibiting students from using the devices in class. And although many in the school have adjusted to the new policy, many students shared mixed responses. Some students said not having a phone in class spikes some anxiety and discomfort, especially being asked

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Branford Starting ‘No Place For Hate’ Initiative

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By Kaelyn Denison Branford High School has recently partnered with ADL, the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League, to commit to a new program called ‘No Place For Hate’ to provide an inclusive and safe environment in the school. At Branford High School, the ‘No Place For Hate’ is a committee who dedicate their time into preventing hate from going any further in schools and to stop it

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BHS Adjusting To New Block Schedule

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By Lauren Dombroski, Rory Jacobson and Aryana Wilson Over the last two years, Branford High School transitioned from an eight period day schedule to a four period day block schedule and many students have wondered if the change has been beneficial. In an informal Instagram poll by the Branford Buzz recently, many students had mixed opinions. In the poll, 55% voted in favor of a

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OPINION: BHS Should Address Student Parking Woes

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By Taylor Novella Our student parking situation is a mess – no numbered parking spots, people parking in spots that don’t exist, teachers parking in the student lot. If we have to pay $30 a year for a parking pass, we should be guaranteed a spot, but this is not currently the case. On multiple occasions I have seen cars parked where they shouldn’t, and

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Students Paying For Parking Spots They Can’t Find

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By Vanessa Fusco and Nicole Pagliaro Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story contained the incorrect cost of a student parking pass at BHS. The cost for a student parking pass is $30. Despite paying $30 a year to park, many BHS students have to battle to find a spot in the student parking lot because some teachers – who are not required to

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New cell phone policy at Branford High School restricts use by students in class. Photo credit: Macey Girard
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Cellphones Silenced at BHS: Classroom Ban Starts Monday

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By Adam Albrecht Branford High School plans to ban the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms starting Monday because school officials say they are too disruptive to the learning environment. Starting May 9, students will no longer be allowed to use or have their cell phones and other devices during academic classes and hive time. The only exception is during lunch,

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