OPINION: ‘I just want to sleep.’
Why BHS should start school later By Lylah Jakubiak This school year, BHS has accumulated almost a week’s worth of E-learning and snow days. As a result, many students ended up sleeping in during this time. Now back in school, some students are beginning to question the 7:35 start time, wishing for their morning sleep […]
Top 5 best soccer teams around the world
By Evelyn Velazquez Mx: Club Deportivo Guadalajara Spain: Atletico de Madrid England: Newcastle FC German: BVB Argentina: River plate In my opinion, these five teams are some of the best soccer teams around the world. Each team has been very successful, and have a good reputation. They work hard to get to where they are, […]
High school students struggle with sleep schedule
By Nela Sedlarova As a high school student who also maintains a job right after school I find it difficult to get the recommended amount of sleep. A lot of high schoolers in America have after-school jobs and then don’t get enough sleep for the next day. A typical day for me involves me waking […]
Controversy of Jojo Siwa’s rebrand
By Alexa Quiroz Jojo Siwa, best known for her very loud, vibrant and quirky character from reality tv show, Dance Moms, has recently undergone a serious rebranding effort that has totally failed, stirring up lots of controversy among many of her fans and followers. For years, Jojo has been in the tween entertainment industry, catching […]
Top 5 activities to do in Illinois during the summer
By Bella Punzio Illinois seems like a very boring place to live, but there are many places to visit that make it interesting. Visiting Navy Pier in Chicago is a fun summer activity. If you enjoy being high up in the air and wanting to see the city from above, you should go on the […]
TikTok vs. Instagram
By Addison Brown Instagram vs TikTok has been an ongoing debate for which one is better. Instagram is a free social media platform that has over two billion users per month. On instagram you can upload photos, videos, or “reels”. Instagram allows you to view, like, comment, and share your friends uploads as well as […]
My favorite MLB stadiums
1. Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is the best stadium because you can see how old it is when you are walking in it. One way you can tell it’s old is if you look into the outfield you can see the ivy on the brick wall. No other professional field has that. […]
Top 5 restaurants in Batavia
By Emma Wecker Batavia is filled with many places you can get food from. There is a wide variety of options ranging from pancakes, to tacos, to burgers, or pizza. It is hard to choose from all these options and know where you’re going to have the best experience. With that being said, here is […]
BHS ‘Rock The Runway’ rocks again
By Emma Olberg For 15 years, BHS has held a wearable fashion show called Rock The Runway (RTR). RTR is a show that displays the amazing talent and creativity of high school students. Every year, participants may use anything but fabric to create an item of clothing or a fashion accessory. This shows how creative […]
Q&A With Best Buddies Parent
By Emma Olberg Wendy Olberg, a Batavia mom whose second child has autism, explains what it is like raising an autistic daughter and how it has affected her life. Q: What were your initial thoughts when you found out your daughter was diagnosed with autism? A: “I wasn’t too surprised just based on what I […]
Why Taylor Swift shouldn’t have won the ‘Album of the Year’ award at the Grammy ‘24.
By Bella Punzio Taylor Swift shouldn’t have won the “Best new album of the year” at the Grammys because I view it as unfair to the other artists because she has become more popular and well known In my opinion, Taylor Swift shouldn’t have won the Best new album of the year at the Grammys. […]