Cleaning up after ourselves is not a humanitarian act worthy of praise. It is a simple sign of respect. When you leave a mess, intentional or not, the effect is the same: custodians are forced to take time out of their already full day to pick up after...

The lights switch on at six AM in the BHS kitchen. Pasta begins to boil, lettuce is chopped, and onions sizzle. While the rest of the world is asleep, the kitchen is just waking up. “I come in. I get here at 6. it’s still dark, and turn...

There’s a new restaurant on the scene in Burlington, and it’s located right here at BHS. Previously the Gourmet Cafe, the new Champlain Cafe serves up themed meals every Friday, and is open to reservations by teachers and community members. The change...

The vending machines that have forever lived in the far left corner of the cafe between the entrance and exit to the lunch line, however they have been relocated. Consequently, students are disoriented.  What once was an empty spot near the stairs to...

Lunchtime is an oasis in many teenagers’ school days. It is a period of relief and replenishment for students, when they are provided with time to nourish their bodies and minds.   As one might expect, food plays a central role in this nourishment....