By Zoe Stone Just about every student can agree that school can be stressful sometimes. The tests, the quizzes, the homework, the notes: it’s enough to make anyone’s head start spinning. Fortunately, The Spectator has 10 tips to help the typical overworked student out. 1. Replace ‘en’ with ‘simple’ in Wikipedia By doing this, you […]

By Sierra Hobson After winning the IHSA Sectional Championship last season, this spring’s Batavia track and field team has an amazing legacy to continue. Both male and female runners, freshman through senior, laced up their trainers, tied their hair back, and prepared for another season of the sport they love, which begins Mon., Feb. 1. […]

By Sammy Pinner If you keep dwelling on your insecurities and need ways to boost your self-esteem, here are some suggestions! Eat healthy Eating healthy is a great way to make yourself feel better, and a great way to make your body feel good. Eating healthy may not always taste the best, or be fun, […]

By Rachel Morano When it comes to getting ready for school,  teens typically do not want to get up. Because of this, many people are rushing out the door when it’s time to go. Here are a few ways to shorten that morning routine to help you get a few more minutes of shuteye. Lay […]

By Rachel Morano For as long as music has been a part of people’s lives, students have listened to it while doing homework and studying. It keeps so many kids on track by calming them down and providing audio so they do not work in silence. It fills the space so they don’t feel quite […]

By Emily Risner Moving to a new school can be very difficult for many people. It is tough to leave friends behind and not know anyone from their new school.  Students that are transferring to new schools and a new life could use some help with the transitions. Here are some suggestions: Stay positive It […]

By Carly Simonian ¨It will be fun¨ is always a trap when it comes to third wheeling. Hanging out with your friend and her boyfriend will never be a comfortable situation. You will end up sitting in the corner of the couch, watching them be all lovey dovey. Little do you know, there are ways […]

By Kate Buchas High school is a time where everyone is trying to figure themselves out while also trying to have the best times of their lives. Getting through high school can be extremely difficult and emotional. A couple of things you may need will be easy to figure out, but for others upperclassmen can […]

By Anthony Glisson With spring break coming up, many people are trying to think of what they can go do. You might be going on vacation or just staying home depending on what you have going on but If you are unsure as to what you are doing, take a hint from this article, it […]

By Sierra Hobson Scantrons and finals, pop quizzes, oh my! For many students just the sound of those words cause heartbeats to race. As if students don’t struggle enough with homework and class work, they are then put through immense amounts of stress and anxiety to prove that knowledge on a test. Not only are […]