OPINION: Covid-19 vaccines are necessary to overcome pandemic
By Olivia Gebhardt An enormous 90 percent of people in intensive care are not vaccinated for Covid-19. One would think that this statistic is enough to convince people to get vaccinated, but sadly people are still resisting lifesaving science. This preventative measure is why everyone who can get the vaccine should get the vaccine. Getting […]
OPINION: ASL should be offered as a foreign language class
By Emma Hirschauer If you’ve ever been to a foreign country you’ll know the feeling of not being understood. This is the reality that many deaf or hard of hearing people live with on a daily basis. But just like any foreign language, there is a very simple way to bridge this gap: introducing American […]
OPINION: Is the Metaverse a threat to reality?
By Madison Wilson What if you could travel all around the world from the comfort of your own home? Well, the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is working to make this a reality. Zuckerberg calls this the ‘Metaverse’ which is essentially a virtual version of earth. Metaverse supporters intend on users being able to attend […]
OPINION: Is plastic bag banning productive?
By Sophia Hayden In 2002, Bangladesh became the first country to ban plastic bags, since then the trend has continued to grow. The United Nations reports that 77 countries worldwide have banned plastic bags. This begs the question: is plastic bag banning productive? Ultimately no, plastic bag banning has many cons that suggest it may […]
The solution is less pollution
By Olivia Gebhardt It’s time to get your passport and book your trip to London, Venice, and Tonga because they might not be there much longer. By 2050, all of these places will be victims of global warming. On Jan. 15, 2022, an underwater volcano erupted near many small islands, including Tonga. The volcano has […]
Opinion: The U.S has obligation to welcome Afghan refugees
By Martin Beirne 5.9 million Afghans are currently displaced as a result of the two-decade-long war the U.S. fought there, which means they are either seeking refuge in another country or are displaced in their own country, according to Brown University’s Costs of War Project. For the U.S, welcoming these Afghan refugees into the country […]
Opinion: How abolishing the electoral college could solve a lot of our problems
By Martin Beirne Recent news from the U.S Supreme Court involving evictions and abortion access have made some progressives reiterate their calls to “pack the court,” or add more seats to the nine-justice high court. On Aug. 26 the court overturned President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 emergency eviction moratorium, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of […]
Opinion: Should you get the Covid-19 vaccine?
By Francesca White There has been a lot of controversy about the COVID-19 vaccine and whether people should get it or not. While there are many concerns about it, people should get the vaccine because of all the benefits that come with it. Getting the vaccine is crucial to reopening our world. It will allow […]
OPINION: Should schools open back up?
By Drew Page Ever since late March or early April of 2020, schools have been closed down, to half-open, to closed again. It’s been a rollercoaster to say the least. Not to mention the laundry list of other problems we’ve had within the last year that anyone would be scared to talk about. But now, […]
OPINION: BHS should add leadership classes
By Sofia Bellafiore There are many classes offered at Batavia High School that give students the opportunity to learn things that they enjoy. Classes like art, graphics, or marine biology are electives that center around an individual’s interests, and they are offered at BHS. Interesting electives make the school environment more enjoyable and as a […]