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How Autumn crazy are you? Take this quiz and find out!


How Autumn crazy are you? Take this quiz and find out!

By Kyra Swims 1. What are your thoughts on plaid? A. It’s disgusting. No one should wear it B. It’s ok, but I wouldn’t wear it C. I own maybe two or three shirts D. ALL PLAID EVERYTHING 2. Do you own any sweaters? A. Not at all B. Maybe one or two C. Half […]

Kaleidoscope concert enjoyed by everyone


Kaleidoscope concert enjoyed by everyone

By Alexa Garcia The 6th annual kaleidoscope concert occurred in the BFAC on Wed., Dec. 9 to showcase musicians at Batavia High School. This concert included performances from the band, choir, orchestra, and small ensemble groups. For this concert, musical groups from Batavia High School prepared holiday music to perform together. Each group prepared one […]

Halsey and the Chainsmokers ‘Closer’ preformance astonishing


Halsey and the Chainsmokers ‘Closer’ preformance astonishing

By Alexa Garcia The hit song ‘Closer’ by Halsey and The Chainsmokers shot to number one on the charts for 12 weeks straight. On Sun., Nov. 20, Halsey and The Chainsmokers aroused the crowd at the American Music Awards with an electrifying performance. The stage was complete with moving neon geometric shapes in the backdrop […]

Top ten Christmas songs of 2016


Top ten Christmas songs of 2016

By Abby Hill Jordan Smith: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” Jordan Smith is an American singer who won season nine of The Voice. His voice sits in a higher range and is known for his performance of Sia’s Chandelier during his audition on The Voice. This song is very rarely covered, so hearing it […]

Why Walmart loses $3 billion a year on theft


Why Walmart loses $3 billion a year on theft

Walmart loses a lot of money each year to theft, close to $3 billion a year in theft. There are many reasons that this can possibly happen. One major reason that this can take place is that they have door greeters that are not capable within the company policy to detain shoplifters. Another reason that […]

Harry Potter Quiz


Harry Potter Quiz

With the new Harry Potter based movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, coming out on November 18 the excitement for Harry Potter fans is awfully high. In the wake of all of this excitement you can test your Harry Potter knowledge before you go and see the new movie! 1. Who is Harry’s […]

Three apps for stressed students


Three apps for stressed students

by Grace Gerardi The end of a semester is a hectic time during which organization is often neglected. Important tasks fall through the cracks due to the sheer size of student’s workload. In order to save time, it is important that a student’s study materials are as mobile as they can be. For this reason, […]

Top 10 bands of the new millennium


Top 10 bands of the new millennium

By Liam Hellard 1. Radiohead Radiohead is often referred to as The Beatles of our generation, and for good reason. In the 90’s they managed to release one of the most critically acclaimed albums of all time with OK Computer, however in 2000’s some would argue they have done ever better. From release their smash […]

Top Christmas cookies to make this year


Top Christmas cookies to make this year

By Abby Barry The whole house is filled with the smell of freshly baked cookies, there is frosting all over the place, and the room is filled with laughter. A special thing to do during Christmas time is to bake cookies. You can make the classic cookies or branch out and try making something new. […]

OPINION: Dylan straight chillin’ without his Nobel Prize?


OPINION: Dylan straight chillin’ without his Nobel Prize?

Bob Dylan, recently won a Nobel Prize for literature due to his poetic word play on his songs. However it seems Dylan might not even accept the award. Bob Dylan is somebody who is infamously known for his opposition of power, and I am one who enjoys not only Dylan’s music but also his stance […]