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Opinion

Students leave trails of rice behind in the commons after lunch. This messiness has become a new normal for Branson students this year.

Opinion: Clean up after yourself

By Charlie Zwibelman April 9, 2024

Most students and faculty can picture this very clearly. It’s 12:30 p.m., lunch has just ended, and most kids are headed to class. For the few who have a free block, they head into the commons, hoping...

The cereal stand in the commons in 2022. Morning cereal was taken away this year after chronic messes in the area. Courtesy of Amir Tariverdi '22.

Is the return of cereal mornings possible?

By Lauren Dignan April 9, 2024

With the addition of 25 students to each incoming class, it seems that the commons just keeps getting messier. At the end of every lunch a disarray of dirty plates, spilled cups and all types of substances...

Cars line up on the Richmond Bridge during the early morning rush. The adjacent bike lane sits unused.

Are empty bike lanes costing us more than time?

By Emmanuel Katz March 27, 2024

Let me paint an all-too-familiar picture: It's 8 a.m. and you're driving to work, struggling through a traffic jam that seems to defy all laws of motion. Today, the traffic stands more still than the still-life...

Courtesy of Sam Lehman

Let’s keep ChatGPT out of the classroom — for now

By Editorial Board December 13, 2023

“In our rapidly evolving digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking technological frontier, transforming the way we interact with and understand the world around us. Among...

The Branson football team works out with Bruce Pruiett. Pruiett has coached football team lifts all fall season.

Opinion: The pressing need to expand Branson’s weight room

By Ella Garrett November 11, 2023

Imagine this: it's been a long and tedious day at school. All day, you’ve been looking forward to visiting the weight room after your last class. You get there, ready to workout. But guess what? It’s...

Week 7 fantasy football guide to injuries and updates

Week 7 fantasy football guide to injuries and updates

By Charlie Zwibelman October 20, 2023

Unfortunately, part of playing fantasy football is dealing with constant injuries to your lineup. This article breaks down some key players who were recently injured and what to do with them, as well as...

Buy low and sell high: Week 4 fantasy football trade guide

Buy low and sell high: Week 4 fantasy football trade guide

By Charlie Zwibelman October 3, 2023

Buy: Ceedee Lamb, WR Dallas Cowboys After being an early second-round pick, Lamb has disappointed a bit, as he is currently the WR18 and has only one game over 12 PPR. However, Lamb is still the No....

Trade block: Fantasy football week one breakdown

Trade block: Fantasy football week one breakdown

By Charlie Zwibelman September 21, 2023

After week one, a lot of people might be overreacting to certain things. Take advantage of this with your leaguemates and capitalize on these players' value while you still can.    Buy: Jahmyr...

These 4 players will help win your fantasy football league in 2023

These 4 players will help win your fantasy football league in 2023

By Charlie Zwibelman September 1, 2023

View a comprehensive draft guide here, courtesy of the author.   Quarterback: Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers ESPN average draft position: 48th overall, QB7. Draft over: Joe Burrow,...

Students in the BullsEyes archery course carry material for a target area on May 24, 2023. The immersive program has entered its second year.

If only for a day, school should let students join first-choice course

By Cecilia Brenner May 24, 2023
The immersive courses, in their second year, could use some changes.
Students must clean up, Ben Boas writes. He found plenty of trash near the Snack Shack in late January.

One man’s trash is everyone’s neglect

By Opinion Submissions February 15, 2023
Persistent trash issues at the Snack Shack call for action from all of us, Ben Boas writes.
Impossible burger patties line the buffet in the commons on Feb. 13, 2023. Meatless Mondays have continued for a year despite initial claims that it would last for a month.

Quick takes: End Meatless Mondays, freshmen should behave

By Shun Graves and Cameron Aryanpour February 13, 2023
Blazer editors sound off on Meatless Mondays and bad behavior by students.
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