Category: Lifestyles

15 Must-Watch Classic Holiday Movies

By Matilda Kreider Everyone knows Elf, Home Alone, and The Polar Express. Here are fifteen beloved older movies you may not know as well. 15. Mister. Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962) This animated TV version of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” features the character Mr. Magoo as

App of the Month: Smashy Road

Editor’s note: The following is part of a regular feature in The Buzz spotlighting a new or interesting app, album or other media offering. By Iris Youn Smashy Road: Wanted This app is developed by Remco Kortenoever. It is currently

Top 5 Fun Reads For the Summer

By Meghan Cusack Summer has finally arrived and there are plenty activities for any student to partake in this summer. Believe it or not, there are books out there that are actually fun to read. Whether you may enjoy escaping

Album of the Week: Chunk of Change

By Luke Arsenault Editor’s note: The following is part of a regular feature in The Buzz spotlighting a new or interesting album. Group: Passion Pit Album: Chunk of Change Genre: indie pop/synthpop Similar Groups: MGMT, Matt and Kim Bio: Passion Pit

The Coffee Race Heats Up: Starbucks vs. Dunkin’ Donuts

By Carlye Mazzucco Editor’s note: Senior Carlye Mazzucco has some strong feelings about which local coffee chain serves up the best cup of joe. She shares her opinions with The Buzz readers here. “I’ll have a triple mocha dark chocolate

Teen Brains, Still Under Construction

By Sophie Angelo Recently, on a beautiful Saturday in October, I found myself on the rotting roof of someone’s old garage in East Haven, CT.  In order to raise money for a mission trip planned for the following summer, I

2013 Yearbook: Behind the Pages

by Kelly Du The yearbooks have been distributed and everyone is rushing to sign each other’s books. While many are looking at all the colorful pages inside, this year’s cover is getting some noticed attention. In a nice surprise, senior

Are we in Branford…or In the Heights?

By Alexandra Augustak It is that time of year again, when Branford High School eagerly awaits the opening of the always spectacular Spring Musical. This year, In the Heights was chosen to be preformed. “It is much more modern,” says

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with…

by The Buzz Editors Your significant other: Don’t kid yourself, you’re in high school and broke so don’t overdo it. Don’t buy gifts that are way over your budget, the experience is better than any big gift. And remember a

Marty McFly Time Travels and Brings Back Film to BHS

From All Your Editors Have you ever wondered what Branford High School was like in the 1960’s?  Well, do we have a treat for you, some secret footage was found, retaped by Mr. Madden, the Technology Coordinator, and uploaded onto