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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Opinion

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.
Branson’s summer 2022 review

Branson’s summer 2022 review

By Cecilia Brenner November 29, 2022
It’s incredible what we can do when we have a little extra time. It gives people the opportunity to focus on the pursuits that make them truly happy.

Analysis: Looking ahead to the boys varsity basketball season

By Charlie Zwibelman November 18, 2022
The Bulls offense looks to be a prolific unit. While star guard Carr will carry a majority of the scoring load, every player in the starting lineup has the ability to pass, dribble and shoot.
photo of NFL logo on astroturf

4 fantasy football players to buy low on

By Charlie Zwibelman October 20, 2022
Scam your friends by trading for these four players.
The Meatless Mondays lunch on Jan. 31, 2022. No-meat lunches could continue beyond January.

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.
Reviewing one week of Branson box lunches

Reviewing one week of Branson box lunches

By Ellis Keeffe May 8, 2021

Since the commencement of Branson hot lunches, we have tasted everything from quesadillas to paella, each with their own unique flavors. The food is served in boxes to mitigate COVID transmission risk,...

Opinion: Should SAT Subject Tests be discontinued?

Opinion: Should SAT Subject Tests be discontinued?

By Abby Keenley February 23, 2021

On Jan. 19, College Board came out with surprising news: their long-standing SAT subject tests, as well as the essay portion of the SAT, have been discontinued. This decision comes after recent discontent...

Students share thoughts on in-person learning

Students share thoughts on in-person learning

By Sarah Lind December 1, 2020

How do you feel about in-person school as opposed to online school?   “It’s good. It’s a lot better than online. Just meeting everybody is great, I guess, because I didn’t get to meet...

Navigating teaching while parenting: The endless test of patience!

Navigating teaching while parenting: The endless test of patience!

By Abby Keenley October 5, 2020

Teachers and parents all across the country are struggling to juggle teaching their kids in a time of extreme uncertainty and the many challenges that come with a global pandemic.  This job is made...

With COVID-19, we can't hold you

With COVID-19, we can’t hold you

By Emma Dignan May 22, 2020

We as a community, country, and world have never been more rocked by an invisible invader like COVID-19. With most schools in California closed, many have been forced to practice the new normal with social...

Bored during quarantine? Recommendations from the whole community!

Bored during quarantine? Recommendations from the whole community!

By Abby Keenley April 22, 2020

Below are three lists of books, television shows, and movies with suggestions from our very own Branson faculty and students. Lori Deibel, our beloved librarian, has a wonderful resource on the Haiku...

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