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The Blazer

Branson’s student-run newspaper
Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Emmanuel Katz

Emmanuel Katz, Editor-in-Chief

Emmanuel Katz serves as editor-in-chief and first joined The Blazer in 2022.

All content by Emmanuel Katz
Reese Furhman '25 (right) talks with another student. Furhman founded the Branson Political Review last school year to help foster constructive political conversation on campus.

Political Review seeks to encourage thoughtful dialogue

By Emmanuel Katz October 22, 2024

The Branson Political Review will publish its second edition this fall. The student-run, academic publication released its first issue last spring.  The upcoming edition of the political review will focus on the so-called “gray area” between the two major political parties. According to founding...

Cross-country on a run during team practice. The team has had a slew of successes so far in MCAL.

[Photo] Bulls cross-country hits the ground running

By Emmanuel Katz October 13, 2024

Cross-country on a run during team practice. The team has had a slew of successes so far in MCAL.

View from outside the Branson commons. The commons serves as a central hub for students and faculty on campus.

Campus overview

By Emmanuel Katz September 6, 2024
Whether Branson is completely new to you or you’re just curious to discover some hidden gems, you’re in the right place. Here are some tips and tricks for navigating our beautiful Branson campus.
Cars line up on the Richmond Bridge during the early morning rush. The adjacent bike lane sits unused.

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

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 paintings by Cezanne himself. As the cars in front of you inch forward, at a pace that would...

Navigating the Branson way

By Emmanuel Katz September 9, 2023

Welcome to Branson! You worked hard to get here. Congratulations! Branson, which you will soon get to know, is a close-knit community of diverse individuals, coming from all across the Bay. Many people experience nerves on the first couple of days. No need to worry, as those will soon fade, and school...

Neftaley Arceo teaches a history class this fall. Branson’s new faculty say they’ve enjoyed their first few months at school.

New faculty speak about their first months at Branson

By Ella Garrett, Emmanuel Katz, Adeline Newby, and Ryder Lariviere November 22, 2022
Branson’s newest instructors say they’ve enjoyed their first months at their new school.
bo-arlander-swim

Bull-sharks dive into spring season competition

By Emmanuel Katz March 28, 2022
The small but mighty Branson swim team makes a splash this year.
spring-play-abby keenley

All aboard the Orient Express: A look into Branson’s spring play

By Emmanuel Katz March 18, 2022
Here's what you need to know about Branson’s production of “Murder on the Orient Express.”
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