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Students participating in walk out. Photo: Georgia Wool

“It is okay to be gay”: students walk out in protest of anti-LGBTQ legislation

Julia Keeton, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2022

On March 11, chants of “homophobia has got to go” and expletives aimed at Texas lawmakers pierced the usual afternoon quiet of Church Street Marketplace. The voices behind the shouts? Burlington High School and Edmunds Middle School students protesting...

Vivian Proutys winning poster

Preventing hate: poster competition promotes respect

Cecily Spence, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

On January 28, the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) announced the three winners of their Anti-Hate Poster Contest. The first-place poster from Vivian Prouty of Burr and Burton Academy will be hung at high school and middle school sporting events...

Seahorse Cafe Photo: Lily Young

Seahorse Cafe opens new opportunities

Phoebe Spence, Staff Writer February 17, 2022

Upon first entering the Seahorse Cafe in room 154 at dtBHS, one is immediately welcomed by the smells of fresh coffee and donuts ready to be eaten. A sign in bright blue bubble letters hangs behind the counter and warm fairy lights frame the mall-turned...

The bass fishing team: Jackson Schmitt 23, Admad Dennis 23, Nathan Lorrain 23, Mason Sweester 25 Photo: Nathan Lorrain

Hooked on fishing: bass fishing team looks forward to nationals

Oscar Jacobsen, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

This past fall season, the Varsity Bass Fishing team won the 2021 Twin State Challenge, which invites them to travel to Alabama in June of 2022 to compete in nationals. The team won first place with a weigh in total of 19.3 pounds over five fish, outcompeting...

Drama Rehearsal Photo: Daniel Gibson

BHS drama set to open interactive murder mystery

Phoebe Spence, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

The BHS drama department is set to open “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” this Wednesday, February 16. The performance will be held in the old campus’ auditorium on 2/16, 2/17, and 2/18.  “It's important to me that people come to this show, so...

Dice used in Dungeons and Dragons. Photo: Drew Adamczyk

Students explore fantasy worlds in new Dungeons and Dragons Club.

Clio Burns, Staff Writer January 6, 2022

Dungeons and Dragons, also known as D&D, is a fantasy role-playing game first published in 1974. Now, nearly fifty years later, the activity has found a place at BHS with the Dungeons and Dragons Club, founded this fall by Drew Adamczyk.  The...

Alpine Skiing racing. Photo Credit: Colby Skoglund

2021 Winter sports preview: athletes’ perspectives

Owen Jolly, Staff Writer December 22, 2021

Girls Nordic Skiing  Have you noticed any significant changes to your team this season? “I don't think there has ever been more than three or four [middle schoolers on the team]. But this year, there has been probably around 10. It's really awesome....

Detour staff work on magazine. Photo courtesy: Anastazia Lodestone.

Detour highlights student creators in upcoming issue

Cecily Spence, Staff Writer December 20, 2021

As students walk through DtBHS, they may notice the many colored posters advertising Detour, BHS’ literary magazine. The publication's first issue of the school year will be released tomorrow, December 21. “This [upcoming] issue is one of my favorites...

Church Street, where many seniors go during their free blocks. Photo: Rebecca Cunningham

BHS Student Union advocates for open campus

Rebecca Cunningham, Staff Writer December 19, 2021

On December 13, Thomas Lyons ‘23 hung up posters for the Student Union, a club he started this year to address the needs of his classmates. Among three goals his flyer listed, one said, “To make it possible for Juniors to leave campus.” Over the...

School Board discusses new state PCB action levels

School Board discusses new state PCB action levels

Phoebe Spence, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

On December 7, the Burlington School Board met to discuss the effect of the Vermont Department of Health’s (VTDOH) new polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) “action levels” on their planned construction project.  The school board previously voted to...

A Flag Exchange ceremony that took place on March 6, 2004. Photo Courtesy: International Club

International Club brings flag tradition to DtBHS

Preity Mangar, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

On November 29, the International Club hung the flags of 77 countries throughout DtBHS with the purpose to create a welcoming environment for the community. They also hope to hang the flags of the Black Lives Matter and the Pride movements near DtBHS'...

Fabrice Kerozene. Photo: Fabric Kerozene

From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Burlington: Fabrice Kerozene tells his story

Owen Jolly, Staff Writer November 29, 2021

On November 5, BHS students attended a school-wide showing of the play “Cartography", based on immigrants' journeys to America. The school watched as the characters coped with grueling paperwork and cultural differences. The play was especially relevant,...

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