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REVIEW: Mean Girls ‘24 doesn’t measure up to original, what happened?


REVIEW: Mean Girls ‘24 doesn’t measure up to original, what happened?

Excellent movie remake opportunity ruined by casting and writing flaws Fluorescent blue lights flash in a shadowed room full of teenage partygoers frozen in time, their faces darkly illuminated by the pulsating sheen. Through it all, Renee Rap, playing Regina George, hypnotizes a stunned audience with her melodious voice, dominating the motionless Halloween party.  This […]

An inspirational and entertaining movie


An inspirational and entertaining movie

By Eva Holzl Once again, Margaret Robbie and Ryan Gosling, playing Barbie and Ken in the new Barbie movie, have put on a show after almost 64 years of dolls, real-life Barbies, and Kens are now coming to life. From fantastic scenery to inspirational characters, the new movie is definitely worth your time!  Barbie, the […]

OPINION: Negative effects of too much screen time


OPINION: Negative effects of too much screen time

By Eva Holzl What is screen time and what is considered too much?  We should first answer this question as it’s something that many don’t recognize as an issue because it’s such a normal part of our modern society. Technology has advanced dramatically since Apple first released the “iPhone” nearly 17 years ago in 2007. […]

OPINON: Since Mahomes, Chiefs won the Super Bowl, will he now be considered the greatest quarterback of all time?


OPINON: Since Mahomes, Chiefs won the Super Bowl, will he now be considered the greatest quarterback of all time?

By Eva Holzl Patrick Mahomes, now onto his fourth Super Bowl appearance, has already made history by becoming the youngest quarterback to start in four Super Bowl games. This is the most in NFL (National Football League) history.  Only 28 years old, Mahomes has now three Super Bowl wins in the six seasons being a […]

Cybertruck finally released


Cybertruck finally released

By Jaydin Pini Tesla finally delivered its Cybertrucks, but it was very delayed. The great “Cyber Beast” truck made 845 horsepower, reaching speeds of 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph at 6,843. The great truck started deliveries on Nov. 30, 2023. But people wonder why it has taken […]

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” TV Show – Why the hype?


“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” TV Show – Why the hype?

By Zahra Ahmad The Percy Jackson books are a fantasy series of novels inspired by Greek mythology written by author Rick Riordan. The books quickly took off with over 180 million copies sold! The series was even translated into over 37 different languages.  These books were later adapted into films which received much criticism from […]

Top 5 things to do in Batavia during the summer.


Top 5 things to do in Batavia during the summer.

By Eva Holzl Batavia is a smaller town which means the activities to do in the summer are more limited compared to other towns in the area. But this doesn’t mean there is absolutely nothing to do. Here is a list of the top five summer activities in Batavia.  The first and most popular thing […]

10 best places to visit in Batavia: BHS student-approved list


10 best places to visit in Batavia: BHS student-approved list

Covering 10 square miles, Batavia has various shops, restaurants, and perfect day-trip spots for a fun afternoon. While it may seem daunting to pick just a few things to do, this list took input straight from local Batavia students to shine a spotlight on the top 10 best places to visit in Batavia. Funway Funway […]

Top 5 Marvel Movies


Top 5 Marvel Movies

By Athziry De La Peña Stan Lee opened many doors of opportunities for films. All 33 Marvel Cinematic universe movies are amazing, but without a doubt these five incredible films are one of the best in the franchise over the 26 years of productions. 1. Avengers: Endgame  The three-hour and two-minute movie was released on […]

Saban’s coaching career and impact on others


Saban’s coaching career and impact on others

By: Eva Holzl Nick Saban, known as “one of the winningest coaches in college football history,” just announced his retirement from coaching college football after spending 17 seasons at the University of Alabama, two seasons at an NFL team, the Miami Dolphins, five seasons at Louisiana State University (LSU), five seasons at Michigan State University, […]