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Senior to senior: what does marijuana legalization mean to Vermont?

Senior to senior: what does marijuana legalization mean to Vermont?

Halle Newman January 31, 2018

Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed a marijuana legalization bill into law on Monday, January 22nd. This law legalizes the possession and recreational consumption of marijuana for adults over 21, and goes into effect on July 1st. Although the United States...

Senior to senior

Halle Newman December 27, 2017

The BHS Register caught up with a few senior citizens in the Burlington community to collect wisdom that comes with years of life experience. Senior citizens were asked what advice they would give to high school students, especially those planning to...

Holidays during the darkest days

Julia Shannon-Grillo December 22, 2017

Co-written by Julia Shannon Grillo and Jenna Peterson. During the darkest days of the year, many cultures celebrate holidays of light and hope. These holidays serve as something to look forward to when the days get shorter and the temperature drops. Kwanzaa The...

Photo: Mike Havens

BHS Bowling Team Receives Varsity Recognition

Lucy Govoni December 21, 2017

Burlington High School (BHS) has added a 22nd varsity sport to its arsenal: Bowling.   Both Jeanne Hulsen, the BHS Athletic Director and Mike Havens, the bowling coach and a BHS/Horizons math teacher, have worked for two years to get varsity recognition...

Aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre: what comes next?

Halle Newman December 20, 2017

On Oct. 1, the largest mass shooting in U.S. history occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada. 59 people were killed and over five hundred were injured. From the thirty-second floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Stephen Paddock opened fire on the crowd of concertgoers...

Uncaring or Uninformed? No students show to first two student input meetings regarding the future of their school

Uncaring or Uninformed? No students show to first two student input meetings regarding the future of their school

Halle Newman December 19, 2017

From elevator malfunctions to water-damaged ceilings, 53 year-old Burlington High School (BHS) has clear building problems that the community has to address. In May of 2017, Superintendent Yaw Obeng called for community volunteers to steer a committee...

The effects of ending Net Neutrality

Emma Chaffee December 13, 2017

BY: Emma Chaffee and Theo Davis The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a proposal on Tuesday, November 21, to repeal what many call ‘Net Neutrality’. Net Neutrality requires Internet service providers (ISPs) to provide equal service to...

Paraeducators working without contract since August

Paraeducators working without contract since August

Lucy Govoni November 29, 2017

By Lucy Govoni and other Register Staff This article was updated on November 29 at 10:06 P.M. to reflect the correct degree requirements for paraeducators. ________________________________ Since August 14, 2017 paraeducators in the Burlington School...

BHS/CHS Girls Hockey

BHS Winter Sports Preview

Theo Davis November 29, 2017

  For a complete preview, scroll down or click on your favorite team below: Girls' Basketball Boys' Basketball Girls' Hockey Boys' Hockey Alpine Skiing Nordic Skiing Indoor Track Sport: Girls’ Basketball Head Coach: Josh Safran Last Season’s...

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BHS grapples with stance on anthem

Cerella Farinholt November 24, 2017

In 2016, Colin Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, knelt during the national anthem at his team’s preseason games to protest police brutality and minority oppression in America.  Kaepernick’s peaceful protest inspired...

Fans cheer on a BHS soccer player  from the bleachers.

Fight sparks conversation about game supervision

Emma Chaffee November 24, 2017

A fight between a Burlington High School (BHS) student and a Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) student at a recent soccer game sparked conversation among students, teachers, and administration about the rules regarding adult supervision at games. Jeanne...

Photo: Halle Newman
A Thanksgiving themed lunch served at BHS.

Food inaccessibility over breaks

Nataleigh Noble November 20, 2017

Co-written by Nataleigh Noble and Halle Newman Every week, students at Burlington High School (BHS) from all socioeconomic backgrounds line up together for burrito day on Thursday and for the famous stir fry served every Friday in the cafeteria. Regardless...

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