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Anthology, Music, Melodrama: Ranking Harry Styles Discography


Anthology, Music, Melodrama: Ranking Harry Styles Discography

By Sarah Sinovich The recent 2021 Grammy award winner, Harry Styles, has been rumored to drop his third album before the end of March 2022, according to fan speculation and Sony’s CEO Rob Stringer. With this in mind, as a possible new album is around the corner I wanted to rank his current discography. As […]

A look back into the top trends of 2021


A look back into the top trends of 2021

By Madison Wilson The year of 2021 was filled with many, many trends. From food to shows to fashion we experienced a number of new trends that made history.  One of the most popular food trends was feta pasta. This recipe was passed around on TikTok, blogs, and other websites. Many were amazed by the […]

Bored in Batavia? A list of five local cures


Bored in Batavia? A list of five local cures

By Nicholas Klann Well, here you are, bored once more. Whether you’re a child telling your parents you’re bored for the thousandth time or an adult looking for a little me-time, these are the top five activities that are guaranteed to cure your boredom. Browse the Batavia Public Library. There are hundreds if not thousands […]

The solution is less pollution


The solution is less pollution

By Olivia Gebhardt It’s time to get your passport and book your trip to London, Venice, and Tonga because they might not be there much longer. By 2050, all of these places will be victims of global warming. On Jan. 15, 2022, an underwater volcano erupted near many small islands, including Tonga. The volcano has […]

5 fantastic standalone books


5 fantastic standalone books

By Sophia Hayden The Night Circus– Erin Morgenstern  Taking the top spot is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Simply put, The Night Circus is magic in a book. Morgenstern crafts a stunningly intricate world in which we follow the pupils of powerful magicians – Prospero the Enchanter and Mr. A.H – Celia Bowen and […]

Five albums of 2021 that rock


Five albums of 2021 that rock

By Mackenzie Corcoran 2021 was a great year for music. With sensations like Adele, Taylor Swift, and Kayne West all releasing albums this year, there were also some lesser-known albums with amazing songs and beautiful writing that came out of the woodwork. With all of the wonderful albums that came from 2021, here are my […]

Opinion: The U.S has obligation to welcome Afghan refugees


Opinion: The U.S has obligation to welcome Afghan refugees

By Martin Beirne 5.9 million Afghans are currently displaced as a result of the two-decade-long war the U.S. fought there, which means they are either seeking refuge in another country or are displaced in their own country, according to Brown University’s Costs of War Project. For the U.S, welcoming these Afghan refugees into the country […]

Opinion: How abolishing the electoral college could solve a lot of our problems


Opinion: How abolishing the electoral college could solve a lot of our problems

By Martin Beirne Recent news from the U.S Supreme Court involving evictions and abortion access have made some progressives reiterate their calls to “pack the court,” or add more seats to the nine-justice high court. On Aug. 26 the court overturned President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 emergency eviction moratorium, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of […]

All about Sydney Short’s artistic journey


All about Sydney Short’s artistic journey

By Katherynn Ramirez 2020 and 2021 have been full of paint spills, blurry brush strokes, and gloomy colors but many have come out on top as artists of the week. Sydney Short has showcased her artwork and holds the title of the last artist of the week for the school year of 2020-21.  “I’ve been […]

OPINION: BHS should add leadership classes


OPINION: BHS should add leadership classes

By Sofia Bellafiore There are many classes offered at Batavia High School that give students the opportunity to learn things that they enjoy.  Classes like art, graphics, or marine biology are electives that center around an individual’s interests, and they are offered at BHS.  Interesting electives make the school environment more enjoyable and as a […]