The Blazer

As rules loosen and cases dwindle, pandemic’s end in sight

By Shun Graves • March 10, 2022

The pandemic, now nearing its two-year anniversary, has declined. And COVID-19 rules will further loosen as masks go optional.

Branson celebrates Lunar New Year

By Reese Dahlgren • February 19, 2022

Students and faculty honor the new year with food, family and fun.

Live updates: Council approves enrollment plan

By Shun Graves • February 15, 2022

The Ross Town Council, after three meetings, has approved a plan for Branson to increase its enrollment.

Live updates: Council clears path to approval

By Shun Graves • February 8, 2022

In its second meeting on the topic, the Ross Town Council settled on a plan for approval next week of Branson’s enrollment increase.

Tables removed, eating restricted in omicron-era commons

By Gigi Hohenrieder • February 1, 2022

New restrictions on dining in the commons could continue because of the omicron strain.

Before continuing, Meatless Mondays should face student scrutiny

By Cooper Tenney • January 31, 2022

No-meat Mondays could extend beyond January. But students should first have a say.

Q&A with new English teacher, Neha Kamdar

By Ava Carlson • January 29, 2022

Get to know the newest teacher in Branson's English department.

Omicron surge brings remote learners’ experiences to fore

By Herschel Pell • January 29, 2022

The fast-spreading virus strain has made students and teachers adapt to remote learning.

New snacks greet students at Snack Shack reopening

By Josie Hohenrieder • January 29, 2022

After its pandemic closure, the campus store once again sells food and beverages.

A sneak peek into Body Talk: Poetry in Motion

By Reese Dahlgren • January 19, 2022

Students get ready for their first Branson dance concert of 2022.

Live updates: Council meeting doesn’t result in growth decision

By Shun Graves • January 13, 2022

In a marathon session that extended to midnight, the Ross Town Council decided that it needs more time to decide on an enrollment increase.

Hurdles revealed in enrollment increase project as town review continues

By Shun Graves • December 10, 2021

Ross Mayor Elizabeth Robbins says the Town Council will likely consider the school’s growth application in January. But emails show the complications, and progress, the project has experienced.