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FEATURE: The Great Renz


FEATURE: The Great Renz

By Samuel Blazier With his comprehensive manner to drive home his point and the ability to brighten one’s day, AP Environmental teacher Daniel Renz is a qualified teacher at Batavia High School, according to both students and other teachers. Ever since Renz first started teaching at Batavia High School 16 years ago, he has, according […]

OPINION: Dirty Deals – the cost of Illinois’ power


OPINION: Dirty Deals – the cost of Illinois’ power

By Samuel Blazier Electricity. This is one of the great luxuries that we humans have in this country. Sadly, though, we’ve taken this luxury for granted without thinking about where it comes from. I too took the electricity for granted until my first day in AP Environment, where I learned that the lights that the […]

REVIEW: Webs of justice


REVIEW: Webs of justice

By Samuel Blazier “With great power comes great responsibility.” These were among the last words that Uncle Ben said to his nephew, Peter Parker before he was tragically killed, and one of the most iconic lines in one of the most iconic superheroes ever made: Spiderman. Over the years, there have been three different Spiderman […]

OPINION: How far should America go for Ukraine?


OPINION: How far should America go for Ukraine?

By Samuel Blazier President Joe Biden once said about the war in Ukraine that “the cost of this fight is not cheap, but caving to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow it to happen.” Since war broke out between Russia and Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the results have been devastating. […]

Hoppy Easter!


Hoppy Easter!

By Samuel Blazier Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr., also known as the “Cake Boss” once said,  “Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It’s all about the memories.” These words from Valastro couldn’t be more true for the cake my family bakes for every Easter: Bunny Cake. […]

Batavia Key Club supply run for Ukraine collects $450


Batavia Key Club supply run for Ukraine collects $450

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 […]

Mama Mia Pizzeria


Mama Mia Pizzeria

By Samuel Blazier Looking for a perfect slice of pizza? Pizzeria Lola is the place to go. “A pizza slice a day keeps sadness away,” said Jet Pascal. If you’re looking for the perfect slice of pizza in order to bring out your happiness, there’s only one place you can find it: Pizzeria Lola. I’ve […]