By Salome Fogleman Without thinking, people are constantly buying new clothes that are designed to last only a short period of time. The Guardian said that fast fashion is the high rate of fashion consumption fueled by the quantity of new clothes that go on sale. These clothes are also sold really cheap; this compels […]

By Macie Rummel and Grace Regnier Batavia High School has many sports with multiple levels for each sport. Making the highest level of each sport which is varsity, takes a large amount of talent, time, skill and determination. This week The Spectator took some time out of their days to talk to some of the […]

By Andrew Nelson “Is it October yet?” This is a question many hockey fans find themselves eagerly asking while they await the first puck drop of the 2018-2019 NHL season. But before next season is looked at, let’s remember the Washington Capitals’ magical run, breaking their championship drought by winning their first Stanley Cup ever […]

By Joe Caltagirone and Ethan Still Every year, auditions are held at Batavia High school to determine what band each student gets placed in. Students of all instruments practice for hours upon hours to prepare for their chance to claim a spot in Wind Symphony, the most selective band at BHS. But how good does one […]

By Derek Bex The 2018 NFL Draft had a ton of talent compared to recent years. There were playmakers on both sides of the ball, and the first overall pick could have been a variety of players. At this point, the NFL preseason is halfway over and we have had a glimpse into these rookies’ […]

By Mia Wells Our nearby city, Chicago, on Lake Michigan, is one of the most famous cities in the world. Known for its amazing architecture, history, sports teams, museums, and of course all of its Chicago-style food. With only a 45-minute train ride east you can enjoy all these extraordinary things in a day trip, […]

By Matt Gorlewski   Soon, the days of summer will be behind us. Gone will be the days of just t-shirts and shorts. Those who love to layer are in luck. Fall, being the most fashionable season, is a perfect chance to wear multiple comfy and stylish layers. If you’re looking to up your style, […]

The students at Batavia High School voted on whether Instagram or Snapchat is a better social media. By a wide margin of 85 percent to 15 percent Snapchat is the better social media in the eyes of the high school students.

By Lucy Lisberg Everyone has different expectations as they transition from middle school to high school. Some people may think it will be awful, others may be excited, and some might not even know what to expect. Hopefully, these top 5 will give you a closer look into what high school is really like. 1. […]

By Isabella Brooks 1.) Coffee (Iced or Hot) Coffee is a great way to get you up and moving in the morning. There is an option to get coffee at the coffee bar outside of the cafeteria. 2.) Granola Bars Granola Bars are an all-around easy snack because it is all together and rarely messy. […]