By Lily McLaughlin Over the course of 2018, there have been handfuls of new music dropped, such as Ariana Grande’s album Sweetener, Post Malone’s album Beerbongs & Bentleys, and Drake’s newest album Scorpion. Also, some popular singles of 2018 are “Happier” by Bastille and “Lost in Japan” by Shawn Mendes. All of these artists are […]

By Isabella Helm The U.S. has many great places to vacation, some more known than others. When you think of places to vacation in the U.S. most people think of Florida, Los Angeles, New York, or Disney World. But there are plenty of great places to vacation in the U.S. that not as many people […]

By Gabriella Helfer Fall is by far one of the prettiest seasons with its changing color and falling leaves. The chilly days, pumpkin patches, arm drinks, scary movies and just makes a lot of people happy. If you’re bored and you need that perfect new playlist to just drive around and admire all and all […]

By Ben Barranco Female rappers have always been seen and rated behind male rappers. Some of the first popular female rappers in the game came around in the 90s with artists such as Missy Elliot, Foxy Brown, and Lil’ Kim, who would all help set the stage for future female rappers. Today there are mainly […]

By Sophie Dominguez Many high-schoolers have jobs as nannies or babysitters or have younger siblings. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been babysitting my brothers and thought to myself, “Wow, I wish I knew a good place I could take the kids to give them a fun experience.” Here is a list of […]

By Ellie Alholm As the leaves turn colors and the weather becomes cooler, fall activities are just beginning. When looking for festive fall activities around the Chicagoland area, there are various places you and your family/friends can visit to make this beautiful season memorable. The Basement of the Dead- Aurora If you’re looking to get […]

By Michelle Molina Ralph Breaks the Internet The sequel to Wreck-It Ralph is coming and everyone is hyped for it. Director Rich Moore returned with new ideas that would update characters and explore new online gaming. Ralph Breaks the Internet will include lots of cameos and references to video games. It will come to theaters […]

By Grace Summers Most students are unfamiliar with the Fox Valley Career Center Program (FVCC). The Center offers a variety of specialized courses and programs to juniors and seniors here at Batavia High School. Some of the programs offered are Automotive Technology I and II, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Fire Science, Basic Nurse Assistant Training […]

By Renee Forsyth For a family on a budget, vacations can be hard to come by. Sometimes, just a weekend away from home can make the most memories. Some families may prefer a road trip, and some just want to start their vacation right away. The vacation prices below are based on a family of […]

By Brianna Thorgesen Zoe Fingers is a highly talented and involved artist at Batavia High School. As a current junior, Zoe has been taking art classes throughout the years and has continued to be involved with art in our community in many ways including being a member of NAHS (National Art Honor Society) and is […]