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The Student News Site of Hastings High School
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The Apalachee Shooting: What We Can Learn
Drawing by Macey Renzin
HHS Club Fair 2024
Senior Game of Assassin
Senior Game of Assassin
Hastings Residents Elect New Board of Education Members
Hastings Residents Elect New Board of Education Members
Climate Microgrants: The Future of Youth Environmental Efforts In Hastings
Climate Microgrants: The Future of Youth Environmental Efforts In Hastings
What Do Juniors At HHS Think About Advanced Placement Classes?
What Do Juniors At HHS Think About Advanced Placement Classes?
A Closer Look at the District's Response to the Conflict in the Middle East
A Closer Look at the District’s Response to the Conflict in the Middle East
What do faculty members do over the summer?
What do faculty members do over the summer?
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Exploring Wealth Awareness and Perception Among Hastings Students
Why are teenagers driving less?
Why are teenagers driving less?
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Summer 2024 Movie Review
Advice Column
Book Reviews: June 2024
Book Reviews: June 2024
Most Anticipated Movie Releases of Summer 2024
Most Anticipated Movie Releases of Summer 2024
Teacher Superlatives
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HHS Reflects on the 2024 U.S. Open
Boys’ Volleyball Arrives at HHS
Boys’ Volleyball Arrives at HHS
Paralympics 2024
Paralympics 2024
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Hastings High School Sports Teams Manager Program
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Welcoming Hastings High School’s New Athletic Trainer
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HHS Welcomes Mr. Clayman
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New Teacher Spotlights
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Hastings High School Sports Teams Manager Program
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Welcoming Hastings High School’s New Athletic Trainer
The Retiring HHS Staff on Their Past, Their Present, and Their Future
The Retiring HHS Staff on Their Past, Their Present, and Their Future
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Op-Ed: The Importance of the 2024 Election
Reflecting on My Experiences as the Captain of the Quiz Bowl Team
Reflecting on My Experiences as the Captain of the Quiz Bowl Team
How AI is Changing Education
How AI is Changing Education
“Memento Mori” — If you took Latin you’d know what it means
“Memento Mori” — If you took Latin you’d know what it means

The Buzzer

The Buzzer

Sophie Halliburton, Editor-in-Chief

Sophie is currently a senior at Hastings High School, and this is her third year being a part of The Buzzer. When she is not busy with school work, Sophie enjoys listening to music, going on drives with friends, and watching movies. Sophie loves The Buzzer and thinks you should too!

All content by Sophie Halliburton
The Return of Standardized Tests: A Conversation with Ms. Shaw

The Return of Standardized Tests: A Conversation with Ms. Shaw

Sophie Halliburton, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2024
The Administration’s Communication Policy: When do they address global issues?

The Administration’s Communication Policy: When do they address global issues?

Sophie Halliburton, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
The Clark Commemoration Project: What are the expected takeaways for students?

The Clark Commemoration Project: What are the expected takeaways for students?

Sophie Halliburton, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2023
The Clarks, their two children, and Minnjean Brown in their living room on Pinecrest Drive in February 1958.

Little Rock Nine Member Minnijean Brown-Trickey Visits Hastings

Sophie Halliburton, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
The High School History Department Welcomes Ms. Wagner

The High School History Department Welcomes Ms. Wagner

Sophie Halliburton, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
The Intricacies of the School Calendar: How is it created and where was there confusion this year?

The Intricacies of the School Calendar: How is it created and where was there confusion this year?

Sophie Halliburton, Managing Editor
April 20, 2023
The New Phone Policy: How did it start and how is it going?

The New Phone Policy: How did it start and how is it going?

Sophie Halliburton, Managing Editor
April 20, 2023
Student Representation on the BOE: A Spotlight on Our Student Liaisons

Student Representation on the BOE: A Spotlight on Our Student Liaisons

Sophie Halliburton, Managing Editor
February 2, 2023
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

The Juniors Visit Philly!

Sophie Halliburton, Managing Editor
November 22, 2022
Junior Formal: The Planning Process

Junior Formal: The Planning Process

Sophie Halliburton, Managing Editor
November 22, 2022
Brighton, England - August 6th 2022: One of the UK's most significant pride events is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Brighton & Hove Pride is intended to celebrate, and promote respect for, diversity and inclusion within the local community and support local charities and causes through fundraising. Brighton’s Preston Park was filled with rainbows and glitter, as thousands of people joined the party to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brighton & Hove Pride. The festivity saw a crowd of around 400,000 people coming together loud and proud on the streets of Brighton and inside the park to celebrate We Are Fabuloso.

Club Spotlight: Amnesty Club

Sophie Halliburton, Managing Editor
October 6, 2022
Friday Night Pride: How Hastings Celebrated June's Pride Month

Friday Night Pride: How Hastings Celebrated June’s Pride Month

Sophie Halliburton, Managing Editor
June 22, 2022
 A New Journalism Opportunity for Students: the Greenburgh Student News Network

 A New Journalism Opportunity for Students: the Greenburgh Student News Network

Sophie Halliburton
April 28, 2022
A Closer Look into the W.A.Y. Survey

A Closer Look into the W.A.Y. Survey

Sophie Halliburton, Contributing Writer
April 28, 2022
Gender Neutral Locker Room: The Newest Addition to the Gym Hallway

Gender Neutral Locker Room: The Newest Addition to the Gym Hallway

Sophie Halliburton, Contributing Writer
February 17, 2022
Marijuana Dispensaries: What “Opting In” Means for Hastings

Marijuana Dispensaries: What “Opting In” Means for Hastings

Sophie Halliburton, Contributing Writer
December 21, 2021
A Dive into QAnon: How has the power of an internet user polarized American politics?

A Dive into QAnon: How has the power of an internet user polarized American politics?

Sophie Halliburton, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2021
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