Hillman’s personality helps build girls’ cross country into powerhouse
By Lynsey Kunert Standing on the field with the autumn breeze into his brown hair, Chad Hillman couldn’t keep his smile hidden. His grin was wide and his hands rose to the air as the Batavia cross country girls’ got out another great start in one of the team’s last race of the season. Senior […]
Juarez, committed to play for NIU, made impact on volleyball at BHS
By Lily McLaughlin and Renee Forsyth The score is 18-23, with the Geneva volleyball team taking the lead at her home court. As the play continues, Sam Juarez is set up to hit the ball. As she flies out of nowhere, she smacks down the ball to an empty spot on the opponent’s side, now […]
Golf Pro Impastato making a difference in the junior golf world
By Ari Fragen A person’s typical morning consists of waking up, maybe taking a shower, eating breakfast, and most likely heading to work. For PGA Professional David Impastato, it’s quite different. He wakes up, grabs a protein bar and some coffee, and takes off for work in his dark red Chevy Tahoe. Wherever he works […]
Hot Pan: good but not great
By Grace Summers Looking for some dan dan noodles, dumplings, or pan fried vegetables? Hot Pan provides authentic Chinese food right in downtown Batavia. While being in a small town like Batavia, Hot Pan adequately suites our quaint town. Hot Pan is nothing extraordinary but meets the quota. Although Hot Pan allows a quick, easy […]
Behind the scenes at Batavia Chick-Fil-A
By Emma Kielion Aleigh Nelson has been working at the Batavia Chick-Fil-A location for about 2.5 years now and started working there at age 15. Chick-Fil-A has been a part of Batavia since 2013. Their chicken sandwiches are loved by many people in the town. Not only do they have great food, but it is […]
Top 10 dog breeds of the year
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 […]
REVIEW: Mission Impossible: Fallout falls into my heart
By Josh Tharp Explosions, drama, and high-speed police chases. All elements a good action thriller film should master, and I’d personally say Mission: Impossible- Fallout started off with a suspenseful boom. The acting was great, the music was terrific, and the only real regret I had was not ever watching any of the previous Mission: […]
Zalkus earns Illinois Art Educator of the Year honors
By Josh Tharp With the stroke of a thin bristle brush, many can create a beautiful scenic forest, but to instill creativity in one’s students is an art unto itself. Dawn Zalkus has been teaching for 15 years, both at high school and college levels. This year she has been awarded the Illinois Art Educator […]
Student Behavior at BHS
By Ethan Still and Madison Goldman Walking into Calculus the day after the first test, Ethan nervously fidgeted with his backpack. He approached his desk and readied himself to flip over the face-down paper laying there. Carefully turn it over, he broke into a grin. After studying for three nights straight, Ethan earned the A […]
Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B
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 […]