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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Mika Chow

Mika Chow, Writer

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Students, teachers share advice on surviving end of year

By Mika Chow and Riley Gu April 2, 2025

Branson is known for its rigorous academics, meaning that while it’s only March, there are always plenty of tests, quizzes, assignments and papers, especially closer to the end of the year.  Studies show that stress is a major factor in burnout for many students, so we’ve compiled some strategies...

Students from Branson Mandarin classes perform Xinjiang, a traditional Chinese dance, during their Lunar New Year performance.

Lunar New Year: History and traditions

By Mika Chow February 14, 2025

What is “Lunar New Year”? Lunar New Year celebrates the changing of the lunar calendar, a calendar that determines days off of the phases of the moon. It’s an umbrella term that includes the cultural celebrations from most commonly East Asian countries including China, Korea, and Vietnam. Lunar...

Screen in the commons projects alias of anonymous student DJ. Lunchtime DJ sets have made a return to the Branson campus.

Lunch DJ sets return

By Mika Chow and Riley Gu December 19, 2024

Originally introduced in 2021 by music teacher Jaimeo Brown, lunch DJ sets are starting back up this school year, allowing the Branson community to enjoy fresh music every week in the commons.  With a new playlist from a different person each week, the DJ sets are a great way for the community to...

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