Joker: Folie à Deux: Masterpiece or Mess?
By Aydan Cantu Five years after its predecessor took the world by storm, does Joker: Folie à Deux live up to its expectations? Many will tell you no, but I say yes! When the first film was released, I was blown away by it. It was unlike any movie I’d seen before and the same […]
Batavia Boys Lacrosse Season Update
By Trey Hickman The Batavia Boys Lacrosse team is currently 2-5 having their five losses against Lyons Township, Wheaton North, Lock Lort, South Elgin, and Wheaton-Warrenville South. The team’s two wins come from Marmion and Crystal Lake South. The top contributors on this team include the players with the highest amount of goals on the […]
OPINION: Why Caleb Williams will be good for Chicago
The Chicago Bears should draft Caleb Williams, the best player coming out of the 2024 NFL draft. The Bears recent trades and adjustments Williams will be perfect for this upcoming season. With the Bears trading away their former 2021, 11th overall first round pick, Justin Fields, to the Pittsburgh Steelers, they are in great need […]
OPINION: Why people should live more active lifestyles
By Sasha Semanision You’re probably sitting down as you read this. How long have you been sitting there? If it’s been a while, maybe take a quick break to stand up and go for a walk. Sometimes it’s easy to sit and focus on a task for hours, forgetting to schedule time to exercise, or […]
FEATURE: BHS Graphics Club, a productive place for creativity
by Sophie Nahorski For students interested in pursuing a career in design, joining the Batavia High School graphic design club is an opportunity for students to further develop skills necessary to make that interest a reality. As you walk into the graphics room, one will see the walls covered in all of the previous students […]
Weather conflicts with outdoor track scheduling
By Sasha Semanision On April 18, Batavia High School canceled its annual Carlson-Anderson Classic girls outdoor track meet due to weather. It was canceled for the first time since the meet was created in 2016, other than in 2020, due to the pandemic. The Carlson-Anderson Classic is an invitational that would have included ten teams […]
Batavia Boys Lacrosse Preview
Batavia Boys Lacrosse Preview Head Coach: Connor Legorreta This is Coach Legorreta’s first year coaching boys Batavia lacrosse. He hasn’t ever coached or played lacrosse before. He is an active coach for boys Batavia Football. Last season: Last season, this team ended up going 9-7 with their last game losing to Hinsdale Central. This Lacrosse […]
FEATURE: Batavia Citizens of the Year
By Addison Brown and Bella Punzio Dave and Marge Brown have worked to make a difference in Batavia and want to benefit the town in any way they can. They volunteer all over the town to try and improve the community. Doing so has led to them being awarded Citizen of the Year. Dave and […]
OPINION: Batavia should up their game for spirit week
By Angelyce House It can be fun but also important to keep up with the school spirit like the spirit weeks. Our spirit weeks not only promote school spirit but bring students together, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. At Batavia High School, the student council and its committees are given the opportunity to choose […]
Top 5 coffee houses in Batavia
By Angelyce House Starbucks : Handcrafted drinks, Lattes, and refreshers. You name it and Starbucks has it all. Starbucks is one of the most popular coffee places in Batavia. Their wide variety of customizable drinks and efficient service attracts the attention of all the coffee lovers and even more. With more than 10 million customers […]