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REVIEW: Swift’s new song does not disappoint


REVIEW: Swift’s new song does not disappoint

By Grace Bennett Taylor Swift announced a new song featuring country singer Maren Morris two days before its release on March 26. ‘You All Over Me’ is a track that is from the vault that is from her second album. It has a very country vibe to it, just as it should. It’s very nostalgic […]

Top 10 places to visit in Batavia area


Top 10 places to visit in Batavia area

By Emily Newburn It may not be New York City or San Francisco, but Batavia has its own unique charm. At first glance, it may not seem like there’s anything super exciting in the area, but look again! Whether you’re a resident of Batavia, looking for some ideas of how to fill your time, or […]

Biv’s top five songs


Biv’s top five songs

By Francesca White Biv is an independent artist and producer from New York who focuses on mainly rap and alternative rock. He began making music in 2016. He has a unique style that goes fairly unnoticed. He is able to create many albums in a short amount of time using old samples and new ones […]

Which cookie is best: Sugar or Chocolate Chip?


Which cookie is best: Sugar or Chocolate Chip?

By Hailey Adams For many years I have heard people debating which cookie is better, but everyone knows that chocolate chip cookies are way better than sugar cookies.  Chocolate chip cookies taste amazing straight out of the oven whereas sugar cookies don’t taste as good. Both chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies take the same […]

Five ways to start achieving year-old goal of getting healthier during quarantine


Five ways to start achieving year-old goal of getting healthier during quarantine

By Emma Kilburg Most people made some kind of health goal during early quarantine, and whether the goal was to lose weight, eat more vegetables, or workout more, very few people actually achieved it. At the recent one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have been looking back at their former goals and assumptions […]

OPINION: Students should not return to in-person school full time


OPINION: Students should not return to in-person school full time

By Aubrey de Guzman With spring break coming up, controversy has been floating around regarding the return of in-person students at school. It is not the right choice for students to continue their courses fully in-person rather than remote or hybrid. The safety of all children is not ensured if they are allowed back in-person […]

OPINION: Why classic literature shouldn’t be required in schools


OPINION: Why classic literature shouldn’t be required in schools

By Amanda Schmelder Classic literature written by Shakespeare and Dickens has been a staple in school curriculums for decades, but it’s time for a change. One problem with only having classics in the curriculum is that there is a severe lack of diversity with the authors and characters. Almost all of the classics are written […]

Top 5 safest states to visit for spring break


Top 5 safest states to visit for spring break

By Aubrey de Guzman Staying safe is the top concern for Americans during these tough times. The U.S. states to visit during spring break have been numbered based on safety. Things that were put into consideration were vaccination rate, testing rate, hospitalization rate, death rate, and transmission rate. Other issues to keep in mind would […]

OPINION: Why Chipotle is superior


OPINION: Why Chipotle is superior

By Abby Tutt There’s no better feeling of excitement than when someone says “let’s get Chipotle.” Everyone then drops what they’re doing just for that delicious and fresh bite of quality food. No other restaurant chain can compare to Chipotle’s food, quality, and ethical standards.  When a customer first walks in to order they can […]

Williams’ lasting legacy at BHS


Williams’ lasting legacy at BHS

By Hailey Haddon The social outcast: they’re in every high school movie ever. Adorned with glasses, braces, and occasionally pigtails, the movie industry has invented a personality type. Preston Williams often describes herself as the weird, quirky kid portrayed in these movies. She’s Mia Thermopolis, Luna Lovegood, and McLovin rolled into one. The ironic thing […]