Author: Branford Buzz

Bullying in BHS Has Been Reduced This Year

By Justin Veilleux Bullying has been reduced in BHS because of a new state law, which was approved around 2 years ago, school officials said. There always has been bullying in BHS, but Mr. Albinger, the school climate officer at

Tastings: BHS School Lunch Reviews

Chef Julio Montes, as part of his makeover of the school lunch menu, shared some of his dishes with the Digital Journalism Class at Branford High School. Below are some reviews of the food by the students: Comfort foods, chicken

BHS School Lunch Undergoing a “Makeover”

By Faythe Ventresca Branford High School’s cafeteria is currently undergoing a food “makeover” thanks to the head chef Julio Montes. Julio Montes is the head chef at BHS and is an executive district chef for Chartwells Inc., which operates the food

Virtual High School- Independence for High School Students

By: Jackson Mariotti In 2006,  Branford High School did something they had never done before: they started offering classes online. Through the Virtual High School, students are able to take classes they can access at home or wherever there is

Opinion: BHS Should Treat E-Cigs as Tobacco

By Shilpa Rajbahak The trend of smoking cigarettes is back with a new look. It’s not that regular old cigarette that releases smoke or needs to be lit up anymore. With growing electronics in this era of technology, even cigarettes

Image Problems: Teens and Their Bodies

By Angela Pascale Every year, millions of people in the United States are affected by serious and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders. According to experts, more than 90 percent of those affected are adolescent and young adult women. Many young adults

School Tightens Rules on Electronic Cigarettes

By Sabrina Stemm Branford High School’s administration has set in place new, stricter guidelines in regards to the use of Electronic Cigarettes, a popular new device that allows users to smoke without using tobacco. Possession of an electronic cigarette is

Hornets Winter Sports Hopeful for Competitive Season

  By Ryan Connell Winter is in full swing, and so are all of the Hornet’s sports teams. The boys and girls indoor track teams have had a few races and already have had numerous states qualifiers. According to some

Depression Another Possible Side Effect of Head Injuries

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on concussions and student athletes at Branford High School. Part one of the series can be found here. By Kyle Kenney BHS student Adam Gallagher suffered a severe concussion at

Testing Helps School Stay Ahead of Concussions

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on concussions and student athletes at Branford High School. By Maria Quagliano According to CNN, “A new study from the National Academy of Sciences finds that high school athletes remain