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Coronavirus Quarantine and the War Against Intimate Terrorism a.k.a – The Forgotten Epidemic.

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With the mounting movement restrictions and increasing anxieties about finances, education and health, domestic abuse is flourishing like an opportunistic poison. With families stuck in quarantine together, hotlines and 911 calls are erupting with abuse reports. Experts warned the U.S Government of such a crisis and have continuously called for action. The United Nations met April 5 to combat the global surge in domestic violence, replaced with the term “intimate terrorism.”

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Branford Students Affected not Infected, yet.

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Written by Bo Yun V. Brainerd The nation has officially become the epicenter of the Coronavirus. Was the US ready for a pandemic like this? Was Branford? It is hard to imagine that a singular cough could transmit a revolutionary

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College Admission Scandal Highlights Academic Achievement Gap

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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.

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Students Walk Out to Protest Inaction on Climate Change

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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.

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Five Tips and Tricks for Applying to College

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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

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

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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

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Blumenthal Visits BHS for Town Hall Meeting

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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

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Clowns: No Laughing Matter These Days

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By Danni Dunlop Clowns: one of the most popular topic being talked about in Connecticut right now.  Clowns are being spotted all over casually walking the streets, through the woods and even right outside multiple school grounds. According to NBC

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Spring 2016 Sports Roundup- and What’s Going on with the Turf?

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By Matilda Kreider First, you must have noticed that the turf and track at BHS are pretty much… gone. On June 6th, crews began the process of tearing up and replacing the James MacVeigh Athletic Complex’s turf field and track.

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More Heartbreak for the Class of 2014; Remembering Jean-Luc

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By Matilda Kreider It has been a tough year for Branford High School, especially the Class of 2014. After the September loss of Tally Sepot and the December loss of Shane Murphy, another member of the ’14 class has passed away.

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