Self Defense Class

by Nina Mariotti Self-defense isn’t just something for the movies; it isn’t all about flying sidekicks and crazy moves. Self-defense is about protecting yourself, being aware, and staying safe. It is a skill that all people, especially women, should know.

Clubs and Sports Came Together for Incoming Freshman Class

   Every year the incoming freshman come to the school to see all the clubs, sports and craziness they can get involved in next year.  And last night’s event was a success with a great turnout despite the mixed weather

Watch Out World, Smart Phones Are Taking Over

By Gina Marino The technology that is the “smartphone” is making the big impact in the educational world. It was just the other day that student Jessie Pantani, ’16, used her phone as part of her assignment. “My assignment was

New Honors Geometry Course Unveiled

By Matt Kilfeather and Cassidy McCarns As students start registering for classes next year, Branford High School is introducing a new math course called Honors Geometry. Ms. Heather Sauer, who is head of the Math department, is in charge of

Is Pro-Life Club Cause for Concern?

By Marisa Kaplita Editor-In-Chief Two different clubs have emerged at BHS in the past month; one I have heard almost nothing about and one that I can’t stop hearing about. The knitting club has already had several meetings and they

Is Our Way of Connecting Splitting Us Apart?

Editor’s note: Students in Branford High School’s Digital Journalism class investigated several current issues in our world today and used the online tool Storify to tell a story about their issue. The Buzz will feature several of these Storify stories

Boys Basketball eyeing tourney as successful regular season nears end

By James Integlia Not many picked the Branford Boy’s basketball team to be as successful as they have been this year. The Hornets, who have an 11 and 7 record this year, have two games left to play on the

Blizzard Blows Away Vacation Days, Disrupts Schedules

By: Sam Bailey-Loomis After the Northeast was plummeted with approximately three feet or more of snow, schools, businesses, and organizations closed for days starting February 8th. The snowstorm and ensuing six-day endeavor has disrupted schedules in many areas of the

Hypnosis Show Put on by Junior Class

By Marisa Kaplita Editor-In-Chief Why spend $11.00 on a movie ticket when you could have gotten high quality entertainment for four dollars less?  The junior class’ February 7th fundraiser that featured Steve Wronker Funny Business was not only a success

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