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Interview with Allison Bleakley


By Kelly Bleakley    The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a crucial tissue that connects the thighbone to the shinbone.  ACL injuries have become more prevalent in athletes as the years have gone on. On average there are over 200,000 injuries a year. Surgery being the number one treatment used to repair this surgery also […]

Five ways to boost your self esteem


Five ways to boost your self esteem

By Sammy Pinner If you keep dwelling on your insecurities and need ways to boost your self-esteem, here are some suggestions! Eat healthy Eating healthy is a great way to make yourself feel better, and a great way to make your body feel good. Eating healthy may not always taste the best, or be fun, […]

Three easy ways to eat healthier


Three easy ways to eat healthier

By Emily Risner Students sometimes have trouble with healthy eating habits. Most students prefer to go to junk food because it tastes better. Students need to find quick and better ways to eat so they can stay healthy throughout the year. Here are some suggestions:   Snacks To stay healthy, someone doesn’t necessarily have to […]

How-to: Flower crowns


How-to: Flower crowns

By Lauren Burnham Ah, the flower crown. A must have accessory of anybody, anywhere! Yes, you too, guys. If you’ve noticed, and I won’t be surprised if you haven’t, every Thursday a few people go around the school with flower crowns on their heads. This ‘Flower Crown Thursday’ is something me and my friends thought […]

OPINION: 10 things to do this winter


By Gianna Kozaczka You may be dreading this next winter coming up because of how boring Batavia can be. No need to panic! Here are 10 things to do in Batavia when the winter comes and you’re stuck inside. Have a movie night: There’s nothing better than cuddling up in bed with some hot chocolate […]

Flow Arts help clear the mind


Flow Arts help clear the mind

By Gianna Kozaczka Most everyone in this world dances in their own way. There’s contemporary dance, ballet, hip-hop and many more forms. Another form of dance, which is unlike any other is flow dance or flowarts. It’s called flow because you use inanimate objects and synchronize it into dance, which causes it all to come […]

Fall wardrobe essentials


By Sam Fricano The time has come around again where the green leaves turn to a beautiful red-orange and the air becomes crisp as a new season begins. While everyone is sad to see summer go, in my opinion fall is the most beautiful season of them all. The entire world around us changes color. […]

Finding the perfect cleanser


By Sam Fricano Finding the perfect cleanser is a hunt all of us teenagers go on at one point or another. Cleansers are necessary to remove both makeup and other oils and dirt that have accumulated on your face throughout the day. However, finding the perfect cleanser is nearly impossible to do because there is […]

Back to School Beauty Essentials


By Sam Fricano Another school year is upon us. With it comes homework, sports, and a whole new routine. Your schedule is changing, the season is changing, so why not change up what beauty products you are using, as well? These eight beauty products are essential for starting off the school year. Primer The first […]