By Reina Manabe ToiletsJapan has the best toilets in the world. They have a variety of high technology functions.First, when you walk into a bathroom, a Japanese smart toilet will happily greet you by opening the lid automatically. Right next to the toilet, you will see various strange buttons that you probably have never seen […]

By Ellie Carter From the bright, rhythmic tunes of modern pop, to the moody melodies of grunge/alternative, there is truly something for everyone in music today. Learning an instrument allows you to be a part of it.  Learning an instrument is incredibly helpful for mental health, creativity, and patience. Given the incredible benefits, everyone should […]

By Reina Manabe        Phones are now an essential tool of teen’s life. Research has shown that 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone and 45 percent say they are online “almost constantly.” Moreover, being a highschooler, I see a lot of students being on their phones in classes so often. What makes teens […]

   Phoebe Bridgers’ second solo album Punisher skillfully combines musicianship, lyricism, and vocals to create the perfect record for those moments when you’ve hit rock bottom but still want to boogie. This ranking was difficult to make as this is one of those rare records where every song is top-notch. So, just because a track might […]

By Samuel Blazier War continues to rampage Ukraine as they battle against the Russian invasion, but Batavia Key Club members have jumped in to help those who are suffering from this war. Ukrainians are in need of supplies and food, and the Batavia Key Club took note of this. By working with the Red Cross […]

By Evelyn Lopez On April 7, 56 students, staff, and faculty signed up and donated to the blood drive. The event was hosted in the middle gym all throughout the school day. The blood drive was organized by the members of the Key Club, with help from Versiti. From 7:30 to 2:00 people were donating […]

By Ava Curran Stressful and time-consuming, the SATs are making their way to your school even while fewer colleges are requiring them. In response, Illinois should make standardized tests optional for students. The standardized tests students take in Illinois, such as ACT, SAT, MAP, & IAR, are quite inaccurate.  “So, there’s testing anxiety so you […]

By Amanda Melvin Long summer vacations, days on the beach, swimming in the pool, a carefree three months. This is what most kids love. With year-round school, this break would be significantly shorter.  For those reasons, a year-round school year should not be considered. The most common year-round schedules are the 60/20 model and the […]

By Mary Fornelli How would you feel if you were trapped in an enclosed space for years with little space to roam and very little freedom? This is how animals in zoos feel. I believe that zoos in Illinois should be banned.  Zoos are causing more harm than good to animals. Keeping these animals in […]

By Alice Neville NAHS student Ella Villacreses shares the process she goes through in creating a piece of artwork. Finding Inspiration For ideas, I generally go off of a simple concept which I then make more complex as I continue the piece. My ideas randomly pop up and it’s very hard to commit to certain […]