Batavia boys, girls basketball ready to take on DuKane
By Christian Stevens Head coach: Jim Nazos Years coaching at BHS: 7 years Asst. coach: Coach Nick Marsh, and Coach Anthony Williams Last season’s highlights: “21 wins is always a great highlight,” Nazos said. “We finished third out of 32 teams at a Christmas tournament, along with winning a Martin Luther King tournament […]
OPINION: BHS parking passes too expensive
By Lily McLaughlin and Renee Forsyth Paying $176 a year for a parking spot is an annoyance. Having the ability to drive yourself to school is one of many perks at the high school. Most kids would jump at the chance to not ride the dirty, loud bus that gives everyone a headache. Parking pass […]
OPINION: The truth about pit bulls
By Lynsey Kunert From looking through the eyes of a gentle canine or being able to stroke its soft fur, there never is a fear of losing the animal from their loyalty only to one person. But recently, there is one dog breed that has been losing trust with people and that is pit bulls. […]
REVIEW: New COD game worth a play
By Joseph Miller Call of Duty, a first-person shooter game famous for its various modes of play, recently released their latest instalment of the game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is like the pre-existing games in the way that gamers can still play Multiplayer and Zombies, but Treyarch […]
OPINION: Schools give too much homework
By Marissa Mirallegro and Ella Helfer Having too much homework can lead to pressure and stress to students. Schools give too much homework to students and they need to be aware of what it’s causing. “….over 50 percent of students reported feeling stressed, 25 percent reported that homework was their biggest source of stress, and […]
REVIEW: Mission Impossible: Fallout falls into my heart
By Josh Tharp Explosions, drama, and high-speed police chases. All elements a good action thriller film should master, and I’d personally say Mission: Impossible- Fallout started off with a suspenseful boom. The acting was great, the music was terrific, and the only real regret I had was not ever watching any of the previous Mission: […]
OPINION: School dress codes problematic for female students
By Kaycee Reyes Ramirez Dress codes are seen by some as a version of but they could be somewhat detrimental. There have been many reports of students all over the country being reprimanded for their choice of fashion in school. Many school dress codes use gendered language and are commonly directed towards girls. Most state […]
Zalkus earns Illinois Art Educator of the Year honors
By Josh Tharp With the stroke of a thin bristle brush, many can create a beautiful scenic forest, but to instill creativity in one’s students is an art unto itself. Dawn Zalkus has been teaching for 15 years, both at high school and college levels. This year she has been awarded the Illinois Art Educator […]
REVIEW: BlacKkKlansman worth price of admission
BlacKkKlansman Review 4.5/5 stars By Andrew Nelson Spike Lee’s newest movie, BlacKkKlansman, tells the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first African American policeman and detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Stallworth was the main man behind the undercover investigation that took place in 1978-1979 into the local Ku Klux Klan chapter. Stallworth […]
Student Behavior at BHS
By Ethan Still and Madison Goldman Walking into Calculus the day after the first test, Ethan nervously fidgeted with his backpack. He approached his desk and readied himself to flip over the face-down paper laying there. Carefully turn it over, he broke into a grin. After studying for three nights straight, Ethan earned the A […]