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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

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Effects of screen time

Effects of screen time

By Sarah Lind May 22, 2020

With everything we could possibly need, from finances to social media to entertainment readily available on our phones, tablets, and computers, it seems that screens could solve any problem. And in many...

FAB reinvented for a virtual platform

FAB reinvented for a virtual platform

By Abby Keenley May 22, 2020

Despite not being able to perform and present pieces for the community for FAB in person, the art departments have taken on the challenge of making easily-accessible pieces out of their previous work virtually. This...

Eternal Atake album review

Eternal Atake album review

By Andrew Parrot April 22, 2020

Lil Uzi Vert — “Eternal Atake” Album Review Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert has just released his highly anticipated sophomore album, “Eternal Atake.” Originally gaining buzz off his...

Finding the silver lining

Finding the silver lining

By Sarah Lind April 22, 2020

As school closures, travel bans, shelter in place orders, and social distancing majorly affect the lives of millions around the world, it is clear that we are in time of great change, the likes of which...

Art in quarantine

Art in quarantine

By Kaya Dierks April 22, 2020

Art in Quarantine Amid social distancing and school closures, some Branson students have found a new way to share their voices: Art! The students featured in this article are spending their time alone...

COVID-19 comic

COVID-19 comic

By Emma Allen April 14, 2020

Branson Blazer music review: March 2020

Branson Blazer music review: March 2020

By Andrew Parrot April 1, 2020

Hi Branson! As 2020 continues, we music fans are in for a loaded year. Music heavyweights such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole and The Weeknd have all promised us albums by the time the year is up, and...

Luke Mobley ’16 returns to Branson with improv group ‘Just Add Water’ for a workshop and performance

Luke Mobley ’16 returns to Branson with improv group ‘Just Add Water’ for a workshop and performance

By Sarah Lind February 28, 2020

Last month, alumnus Luke Mobley, ’16, returned to campus with his improv troupe, Just Add Water, to host a workshop for the current Branson acting students and put on a performance for the larger Branson...

February comic

February comic

By Emma Allen February 27, 2020

Art for the environment

Art for the environment

By Kaya Dierks February 27, 2020

  Junior Maddie Lowe poses with the skeleton of her project. This tree-like structure will eventually support a collaged canopy made of plastic and other trash gathered from around campus. Lowe...

Spring Play: ‘It’s mainly just supposed to be funny’

By Shun Graves February 27, 2020

Branson theater students continue to prepare for “Not By Bed Alone,” a French comedy and the school’s spring play. Actors have been investing several hours weekly for nearly a month for the March...

Eric Maserati and Antwan Banks perform at Branson

Eric Maserati and Antwan Banks perform at Branson

By Luke Tusher December 17, 2019

Only a few weeks ago, Branson was visited by aspiring artists, Eric Maserati and Antwan Banks. Both had recently been released from San Quentin Prison, Maserati in August, and Banks November, and shared...

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