Category: Features

Model UN Club Starts at BHS, Ready to Debate World Issues

By Andrew Salerno Model UN, one Branford High School’s newest clubs, is for those who enjoy the feel of real time educated debates, and learning experiences they can share with friends. Model UN is a United Nations simulation club, similar

Few Freshman Make Leap to Varsity

By Michael White and Damien Maniscalco Even though some freshman students are still getting accustomed to their schedules and class work loads, others are adjusting to the new play styles of varsity sports. It doesn’t just take skill and talent. For

Who Will Wear Mr. BHS Crown This Year?

By Jackson Mariotti and Sharon Webster On June 6th, eleven Branford High School upperclassmen will battle for the chance to be crowned Mr. BHS. Out of the many traditions the Branford High School community has, Mr. BHS is an event

Some Students Can Handle Stress, Some Cannot

By Heather Beedle  Stress and anxiety are some of the leading factors to why a lot of students struggle in school today. Sophomore Jessie Pantani says “With the amount of homework I get each night, plus being an athlete it’s

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

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

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