By Christian Stevens Stan Lee died of pneumonia at the age of 93 on Nov. 12. Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, and publisher who rose to fame through a family business which later became Marvel Studios. Lee created heroes that were relatable, everyday people that could change the world for better. Throughout […]

By Renee Forsyth Winter is a favorite season for many, and fun holiday activities come along with it. There are many fun activities in the Chicagoland area that can be enjoyed by all age groups. Below are some of the top winter activities nearby. Illumination: Morton Arboretum This outstanding experience has lights farther than the […]

By Lynsey Kunert      1) Labrador retriever Labs are at the top of the list for the top 10 dog breeds! They’re family-oriented and get along with children and people of all ages. Also, they can easily be trained with minimal frustration! Most Labradors are used for hunting from their agility and intelligence. These […]

By Sophie Dominguez In my 16 years living in Batavia, I have watched many restaurants come and go. At first, when a place shuts down, many people are upset, but eventually most people forget those restaurants were even there. Here is a list of 7 former Batavia restaurants to hopefully give you a nice little […]

By Ben Barranco and Emma Kielion Bathrooms are a necessity everywhere you go. You would think in a school where children spend an average of seven hours a day, the bathrooms would be cleaner and more accessible. Surprisingly, they almost always fall flat and never reach their mark. First, the school bathrooms, specifically the cleanliness […]

By Renee Forsyth The Kaleidoscope concert is presented by the Batavia Music Program, which includes over 500 students and four music teachers. The music department has put on this program for nearly 10 years and has two performance times. “This is the most popular event that we put on each year; it draws people from the […]

By Christian Stevens What do you think of when someone mentions the Chicago Blackhawks? I know I think of the three Stanley Cup Championships in a matter of six seasons. One team winning that many championships in that short amount of time is most definitely a huge accomplishment. How did they do that, though? The […]

By Grace Summers Here in the United States, American Sign Language (ASL) is the sixth most used language, and yet our school teaches an unofficial language, Latin. Our nation strives to push Americans to learn other languages so that we can further grow and develop into a successful society. Evidently, a vast wall looms between […]

By Christian Stevens   Head coach: Jim Nazos Years coaching at BHS:  7 years Asst. coach: Coach Nick Marsh, and Coach Anthony Williams   Last season’s highlights: “21 wins is always a great highlight,” Nazos said. “We finished third out of 32 teams at a Christmas tournament, along with winning a Martin Luther King tournament […]

By Marissa Mirallegro 2018, so far, has been a great year for the music industry. To break it down just a bit, here are the top songs of 2018 so far.   “God’s Plan”-Drake “God’s Plan” by Drake debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 3 and stayed on top for […]