Beard vs clean shave: what’s the better option
By Alex Richards Many men struggle with the all-important question. should they grow out their beard or continue to keep their face clean and shaved. This question is important to many because it’s a question of how a man should address his appearance. So many factors come into play on how you want the world […]
10 types of friends in high school
By Joy Mazur High school friendships are often portrayed as being filled with drama and conflict, but that’s not always the case. Although we may not all have a friend like Regina George from Mean Girls, there certainly are different types of friends. These are the 10 you will have in high school. The […]
The pros, cons of being a high school tennis player
By Anna Sandri Pros Cons Tennis players here at BHS get the opportunity to go to the Hilton […]
Top eight new songs this week
By Leah Wukitsch and Maddie Smith Are you looking for new music? Do you like discovering new songs? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below is a list of songs that are new this week. “Call Out My Name” – The Weeknd – People say “Call Out My Name” is about ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. […]
Top 10 places to visit over your long weekend
By Katie Cole At Batavia High School, it seems as if there is a three or four-day weekend every other week. After you’ve ruled out homework, you can be left wondering what to do with all your free time. From Batavia to Oglesby to Chicago, here are the top ten places that are worth either […]
What flavor ice cream are you?
By Izzy Mach 1. When stuck at home alone do you… a. Clean or do work b. Watch Tv c. Make plans with friends 2. Your favorite thing to do on a Friday is a. Finish all your homework before the weekend b. Sleep till Saturday c. Party hard 3. The best part of […]
Video games: Violent upbringings or beneficial entertainment?
By Rudy Mix Guns, a screen, and a controller. Chances are that if one sees words like this, they already know the topic video games. It’s a booming industry that has been blamed for issues in crime ever since 1976’s “Death Race.” But, not all of these games are bad, there are many circumstances in […]
OPINION: March Madness excitement absent from Batavia schools
By Katie Cole It’s that time of year again: March Madness. This college basketball tournament has been highly anticipated since the start of the new year by teens and adults across the country. Families, friends, and even strangers gather together at home or at restaurants in front of TVs to celebrate victories and get a […]
REVIEW: ‘Love, Simon’ a coming-of-age, coming-out film for all
By Emma Exon The recent movie, Love Simon, has sparked waves of acceptance across the country as it revolves around the story of Simon Spier, a high school boy who is secretly gay. With ravingly positive reviews from critics like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, this movie is a must-see for people of any sexuality. Simon, […]
Q&A with Rock the Runway winner Preston Williams
This year, the 2018 “Rock the Runway” was the biggest one yet with tons of amazing and unique dresses and accessories. This year’s winner was Preston Williams, who was the first freshman winner to ever win the competition. Preston made a two-piece dress and her model Sarah Dremel walked the runway all eyes were on […]