Feature: Bringing art to the community
By Eli Balisi and Brynne Albert When COVID-19 first shut down schools across the country, one thing that was lost was a sense of community and creativity among students. However, in spite of those difficulties, members of the National Art Honors Society here at BHS renewed efforts to improve the artistic quality of the school […]
Q&A: McEwen uses adaptability to make BHS a more inclusive space
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself, who are you and what do you do here at the school? A: “My name is Sarah McEwen, I’m the adapted PE teacher and leadership program coordinator. I’ve taught here for nine years, and I am also a coordinator for Link Crew and a sponsor for Best Buddies.” […]
Review: ‘Luckiest Girl Alive’ disappoints
By Emma Stoodley Luckiest Girl Alive, a new Netflix film, is another book-to-movie adaptation failure. Since its release, the film has spent all of its time on the Netflix Top 10. The book, following the same name, was written by Jessica Knoll, came out in 2015, and spent four months on best-seller lists. It follows […]
A look back on Batavia’s 2022 homecoming week
By Alek Simeunovic Batavia’s 2022 Homecoming celebrations kicked off with “Paint the Town,” a designated day where local shops and businesses had their storefronts decorated by the school’s clubs and sports. The entire Batavia downtown was covered in layers of colorful paint to signal the beginning of this year’s festivities. One of Batavia’s annual homecoming […]
Review: The most dramatic season of ‘Bachelorette’ yet
By: Emma Stoodley ABC’s producers of The Bachelorette chose to do something this past season that they have never done before: two bachelorettes at the same time. Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, both in the final three on Clayton Echard’s previous season of The Bachelor, were the test run for this idea. Alongside the host, […]
FEATURE: Perry – Sophomore Sensation
By Ava Curran, Mary Fornelli, and Amanda Melvin Sydney Perry is a female wrestler at Batavia High School and has been bestowed multiple awards, including being named Wrestling Athlete of the Week by USA wrestling. She also finished 25-0 in her sophomore season and won the first IHSA women’s wrestling championship. She was selected for […]
Album Review: “Twin Fantasy” by Car Seat Headrest
The 2018 album “Twin Fantasy” by indie-rock band Car Seat Headrest is a concept album in which the lead singer Will Toledo sings mainly about a relationship of his. It explores many topics such as love, youth, and insecurity. It was originally recorded in 2011 by Toledo in his college dorm room. Seven years later […]
REVIEW: La Mesa Modern Mexican deserves a do-over
By Emma Stoodley May 5th, also known as Cinco de Mayo, is a very popular night for Mexican Restaurants within the Fox Valley Area. I joined in on this and tried a Mexican restaurant that was recommended to me. La Mesa is a modern Mexican restaurant located in downtown St. Charles near the Fox River. […]
Batavia’s Baseball Bros
By Emma Stoodley, Paige Blasi, and Faith Borré “They have an unspoken bond that is undeniable. They can just give each other a look and both will understand what’s going on,” said head varsity coach Alex Beckmann. Brothers Charlie and Henry Saul have bonded over baseball since they were little. For the past two years, […]
Kim Kardashian reminisces Marilyn Monroe
By Paige Blasi Kim Kardashian loses 16 pounds in three weeks to fit in Marilyn Monroe’s historical dress. Monroe was known as an actress and model. She wore the dress while performing “Happy Birthday” for President John F. Kennedy at a fundraiser. This performance remains one of the most famous performances of all time. The […]
Rozzie Line takes the stage with new album “Honestly”
By Ellie Carter Rozzie Line stands alone, swaying slightly beside amps and multicolored wiring. She strums a pastel green guitar and hums “Fade Into You” by Mazzy Star into the microphone. The singer/songwriter is serenading Cafe & Barr in Geneva, and she is unwavered. It’s not surprising that Line is calm and collected on stage- […]