OPINION: Animators in Japan need to be paid more
By Juliana Lopez During the pandemic, many people had a lot of time on their hands to start binge-watching shows. During this quarantine, quite a few people started watching anime. COVID has put a lot of things on pause, delayed, or added stress on certain projects/work, including the animators that work on anime. Anime has […]
Q&A: How has COVID affected you?
By Katherynn Ramirez Has this time period been difficult for you? Karinna Morfin: “Yes, as a student-athlete I look forward to my season, not being able to enjoy my season this past year has really taken a toll on me. Exercising on my own has been great but nothing is better than a coach or […]
Recap: Boys’ swimming takes 22nd at state to finish successful season
By Brogan Pierce The Batavia boys’ swim team worked very hard this year to make waves in the competition, and they definitely succeeded. The team had a lot of success throughout the year and found a lot more confidence than they were looking for. The team, which is combined with Geneva and West Chicago, went […]
Seniors give advice on what classes to take for incoming freshman
By Nicholas Serpico The Class of 2020 is about to graduate at some point over the summer, and the next wave of freshmen are about to experience high school. This is the end of a chapter in many seniors’ lives. With graduation on the horizon, I asked a handful of seniors on what classes they […]
Cancellation disappoints Batavia’s senior tennis players
By Brogan Pierce In the midst of the coronavirus, many things are uncertain throughout the globe. Many people are unsure of what to do during these unprecedented times. With the suspension of Batavia High School for the rest of the year, almost every spring sport is thrown into a world of confusion. Many are unsure […]
Ten players Bears should target in second round
By Nicholas Serpico The Bears don’t have many draft picks in this year’s draft, as they lost many of their picks in trading for Khalil Mack and Nick Foles. With no first-round pick, the Bears must rely on two second-round picks. Many players on day two can become starters and make an immediate impact from […]
REVIEW: Final ‘Star Wars’ movie has rough landing
By Nicholas Serpico Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, people have been questioning Disney’s decisions in the making of the Star Wars films, especially the sequel movies. The last movie of the trilogy, released on December 20, 2019, is entertaining but the story feels rushed. While the story felt very rushed, I enjoyed my […]
REVIEW: ‘1917’ shows the marvels of cinematic directing
By Brogan Pierce When thinking of old war movies, we often think of dated classics such as Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers, yet the new movie 1917 brings an exciting feature on a grueling mission by two friends from World War I. 1917 brings a new twist to movies through its amazing filming, […]
Behind the scenes at Batavia Chick-Fil-A
By Emma Kielion Aleigh Nelson has been working at the Batavia Chick-Fil-A location for about 2.5 years now and started working there at age 15. Chick-Fil-A has been a part of Batavia since 2013. Their chicken sandwiches are loved by many people in the town. Not only do they have great food, but it is […]
OPINION: Who I’m voting for Illinois governor
By Josh Tharp Illinois is currently in a debt crisis. The election coming in November is very important, as citizens will be electing new representatives to act as our voice, as well as either re-electing Bruce Rauner or voting in J.B. Pritzker. I personally believe that Illinois would be in a better economic position if […]