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Debaters advance to state Congress competition

Due to the pandemic, the debate team was introduced this fall to a new “normal…

Bison head to Area

The football playoffs started with a match-up against the Rice Consolidated Raiders; the game was a success for the Buff…
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Chicken Wing Science

Science teacher Megan McMullen introduced her students to chicken wings – but not as a tasty snack. Instead, as an int…
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Spotlight: Amy Sanchez

Going into high school is not always easy, especially when you are very shy. However, freshman Amy Sanchez is managing t…
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Ariana Grande’s latest album strikes out Ariana Grande’s new studio album Positions is a different approach to her regular pop music. Grande has brought her fans plenty of hits su
Schitt’s Creek gives viewers something to strive for Schitt’s Creek is a Canadian television sitcom created by Dan and Eugene Levy. The Roses are a wealthy family of four: video store owner J
Hubie Halloween makes a great less-scary choice Hubie Halloween brings us another Adam Sandler classic underdog story with a spooky twist. He’s best known for playing losers and Hubie Ha
Don’t miss the Beauty and the Beast animated classic Beauty and the Beast, a Disney classic, still makes its way onto many screens and is loved by kids, teenagers, and adults. The story begi
The 100 wraps up seventh season In order to survive they must protect each other and their people, no matter the cost. After nuclear bombs destroy civilization on earth,
Pitch Perfect is a PERFECT choice No band, no music, just their voices. The Barden Bellas is an all-female a cappella group at Barden University, and their antics in Pitch Pe
Spotlight: Lu Olvera With the community support and family-friendly atmosphere that Buffalo brings, new high school assistant principal Lu Olvera knew this was t
Spotlight: Sherlynn Rodriguez With the ingredients out in front of her and the timer counting down, she doesn't know if the dessert will be up to her standards. “Don’
Student Spotlight: Kaline Martinez Goal setting can be addictive. Senior Kaline Martinez knows this is true because she sets multiple goals for herself and sticks with them no
Perks of Being a Wildflower highlights tough high school drama Welcome to the island of misfit toys. Together Charlie (Logan Lerman), Patrick (Ezra Miller) and Patrick’s step-sister Sam (Emma Watso
Spotlight: Emma Adams Putting on a happy face is part of junior Emma Adams’s daily routine. Although she deals with several difficult situations, such as her fa
Nacho Libre is a classic hidden gem There is no exaggeration when I say Nacho Libre is a cinematic masterpiece. This underrated classic is guaranteed to make anyone laugh uncon
Checking out the Oldies: Mean Girls While many movies today miss the mark in portraying high school life, Mean Girls, released in 2004, comes pretty close to hitting the target
“Chilombo” is Aiko’s best release yet Jhene Aiko, a 32-year-old talented singer, and songwriter released an outstanding new album on March 6: Chilombo. The album was inspired by
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happening @ bhs

Debaters advance to state Congress competition

Due to the pandemic, the debate team was introduced this fall to a new “normal” in competition – virtual. The
Science class dissects chicken wings

Science teacher Megan McMullen introduced her students to chicken wings – but not as a tasty snack. Instead, as an int
Football sendoff pits seniors against juniors

The cheerleaders lined the hallways along with the students to send the boys off with a warm welcome into round one of p
Mock elections puts SpongeBob characters in the political arena

Since most high school students are not eligible to vote in the presidential election, juniors Hannah Travis, Aryonna Co
Seniors keep overall tradition alive

The hot glue is plugged in, paint and sparkles covering the floor and Pinterest ideas are on the screen. It’s time for
Seniors enjoy final home game activities

Seniors might have had their traditional final pep rally canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but they were not about

bison spotlight

Spotlight: Amy Sanchez

Going into high school is not always easy, especially when you are very shy. However, freshman Amy Sanchez is managing t
Spotlight: Avery Hardin

Moving from a small school to a new bigger school isn’t always easy. Getting used to a whole new environment and m
Spotlight: Nayeli Ayala

As she straps on the saddle, she climbs and swings her leg over. After the stressful school week, freshman Nayeli Ayala
Spotlight: April Martinez

Getting the answer wrong will only cost her three points, but junior April Martinez doesn’t like to make mistakes.
Spotlight: Iris Valles

Senior Iris Valles walks through the school doors on her last first day of high school. Her emotions of being a senior w
Spotlight: Lu Olvera

With the community support and family-friendly atmosphere that Buffalo brings, new high school assistant principal Lu Ol

bison fun

Picture of the Week: October 26

The sound of the music begins, and seniors march to the beat of the music as they circled the chairs. Movements were pre
Picture of the Week: October 19

The band held a Halloween party for all members, junior high and high school, last weekend. Director Jeff Villarreal dec
Picture of the Week: October 12

Homecoming week was a biggie for everyone, and even the new campus support animal was feeling festive and getting into t
Picture of the Week: October 5

For the speech and debate team, there were a lot of changes this season – namely, competing online rather than in
Picture of the Week: September 28

The Lady Bison gave the playoffs a run this season and did so by working on their attitudes. The team spent time each we
Picture of the Week: September 21

The student body celebrates home games with decorated hallways and loud chants. The classes compete each week for a spir

sports

Bison move to Area playoff game

The football playoffs started with a match-up against the Rice Consolidated Raiders; the game was a success for the Buff
Lady Bison named to district teams

1st Team All-District Avery Hardin Josie Henson 2nd Team All-District Alison Bing Honorable Mention Abby Brewer Alondra
COVID impacts final Lady Bison game

The Lady Bison volleyball team ended their season last week with their biggest challenge of all. With half of the varsit
Bison pull in Homecoming win

The Buffalo Bison (7-0) celebrated their Homecoming in last week’s football game against the Clifton Cubs (3-5). It wa
Volleyball reaches midseason

With mid-season here, the Lady Bison continue to battle their way through district in order to obtain a spot in playoffs
Bison dominate Roger Eagles

The Buffalo Bison splattered last week’s competition against the Roger Eagles with a final score of 46-28. Althoug

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Kaline Martinez, Editor

Iris Valles, Assistant

April Martinez

Sherlyn Rodriguez

Emma Adams

Breanna Kowis

reviews

Ariana Grande’s latest album strikes out

Ariana Grande’s new studio album Positions is a different approach to her regular pop music. Grande has brought her fa
Schitt’s Creek gives viewers something to strive for

Schitt’s Creek is a Canadian television sitcom created by Dan and Eugene Levy. The Roses are a wealthy family of four:
Hubie Halloween makes a great less-scary choice

Hubie Halloween brings us another Adam Sandler classic underdog story with a spooky twist. He’s best known for playing
Don’t miss the Beauty and the Beast animated classic

Beauty and the Beast, a Disney classic, still makes its way onto many screens and is loved by kids, teenagers, and adult
The 100 wraps up seventh season

In order to survive they must protect each other and their people, no matter the cost. After nuclear bombs destroy civ
Pitch Perfect is a PERFECT choice

No band, no music, just their voices. The Barden Bellas is an all-female a cappella group at Barden University, and thei

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