Top 5 Holiday Activities
By Maddie Durso Looking for some fun ideas to do this December to get you into the holiday spirit? Check out these top five winter activities that are sure to create great memories while enjoying Christmas time! 1. Make holiday cookies Go to your local grocery store and pick up a pack of holiday cookies […]
Singer-songwriters pioneer modern social change
By Grace Gerardi Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of social change. For many Americans, images of the lunch-counter sit ins and marches of the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement come to mind. While those forms of protest remain powerful, a different kind of protest is suffusing modern activist culture: music. Artists have long been using their […]
Top eight haunted houses
By Isabella Jordan 8) The Beast (Kansas City, Mo.) The Beast is America’s largest haunted house. Instead of going in a line, participates can wander through scene by scene unknowing of who or what will come at them with its “open format” theme. This tour goes on for 40 minutes. 7) Scarehouse: The Basement (Pittsburgh, […]
Q&A: Omerza’s experience at Blue Lake International
Ariane Omerza is a senior at Batavia High School. She has participated in the school’s band, choir, madrigals, marching band, jazz band, pit orchestra for musicals, and percussion ensemble. Recently, she was a section leader in marching band and attended the Blue Lake International program summer after her freshman and sophomore year. Blue Lake International […]
New movies to check out this new year
By Brooke Meyer As the new year approaches soon, people are so thrilled for the upcoming Christmas season. Before everybody realizes, the ground will be full of white snow, the sky will be dark, and the weather will be below freezing. At this time, who could think of anything better than watching movies and enjoying […]
REVIEW: ‘We got it from Here’ a welcomed return for Tribe Called Quest
By Jackson Lambert A Tribe Called Quest, a group synonymous with the genre of hip-hop itself has set the timely stage for a revival of old school hip hop in our current world. Made up of Phife Dawg, Ali Muhammad, and Jarobi White this group summons the essence of old school hip hop and most importantly […]
Treats to bake in December
By Claire Gearhart In some households, baking is almost considered a religious experience during the holiday season. Baking provides an outlet for getting together and for exploring a more creative side. But what baking treats are a bust, and which ones will bring the family together? Which ones will have the mouth dancing and which […]
OPINION: Thanksgiving is better than Christmas
By Claire Gearhart Everyone loves the welcoming feelings that celebrations bring to the household. Spending time together, going on vacations, time off from work or school are all things enjoy about holidays. Any festivity no doubt brings favorable feelings to everyone. Almost anyone favors a specific holiday, and there are many factors that play on […]
Five most popular Thanksgiving foods
By Karen Reyes With Thanksgiving a few days away, the excitement and chatter about the feasts people will be having at home or with friends has begun. According to students that are looking forward to their own “friendsgiving”, there are five most popular foods, snacks, and toppings that they often have on this day, besides […]
What Christmas movie character are you most like?
By Isabella Jordan 1) What do you do on Christmas? A) Spread Christmas cheer by singing so all can hear. B) Spend time with my family and celebrate. C) Find new traditions and activities to do. D) Stay in my house and do nothing. 2) What do you want […]