Author: Branford Buzz

Today’s Teens – the Most Isolated Generation?

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

College Admission Scandal Highlights Academic Achievement Gap

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.

Students Walk Out to Protest Inaction on Climate Change

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.

Five Tips and Tricks for Applying to College

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

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

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

The Power Of Connection

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

“Feels Like” by Jared & The Mill – A New Direction?

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

Blumenthal Visits BHS for Town Hall Meeting

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

In Like A Lion, Out Like A Ram: Aries Season Horoscopes 2018

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