REVIEW: The Weeknd’s halftime performance, while misunderstood, was not to be missed
By Aubrey de Guzman and Alyssa Hurley The Weeknd performed at the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 7. The Weeknd is a male singer who is 30 years old. He has won nine Grammys and has been nominated 37 times. Lately, it has been on news, memes are being made, and jokes are […]
Covid-19’s effect on students
By Alyssa Hurley & Aubrey de Guzman Ever since covid-19 started, it has brought major changes to students’ lives. A Q&A was formed for five Batavia High School students participating in the hybrid schedule: Sarah Hecht, a freshman; Brodie Pecor, a sophomore; And Kayla Brown, Emma Weirich, and Julia Neave, all juniors. Questions were asked […]
REVIEW: ‘I Am Not Okay With This’
By Ali Perez ‘I Am Not Okay With This’, a netflix original show that was released on Feb. 26, is about a teenage girl dealing with some normal teenage problems and some supernatural problems. From blowing up burritos in detention to being covered in blood, this show can definitely be described as unpredictable. The show […]
Netflix’s series “Self Made” is renewed motivation in eight episodes
By Kelly Wenzel The new Netflix miniseries “Self Made” condenses a moral of the story in its title. The theme from the first time Octavia Spencer flashes on the television screen to the role of credits in the last episode, it seems as if Demi Lovato’s song “Sorry Not Sorry” would be a part of […]
Recap: 2020 Rock the Runway
By Emma Bechtle On Feb. 14, Batavia hosted its 12th annual fashion show. Looking back at this year’s Rock the Runway, it truly Bloomed with creativity, a night filled with extravagant, unique, and complex fashion designs made of everything but fabric! Each year students spend countless hours working on this event to make for an […]
REVIEW: ‘All American’ a relateable show to watch
By Kyle Neibch Recap of All American Season one: Spencer James is faced with a big choice in his life, whether to take his football talents to Beverly Hills and have an above average life-style or stay in his real home which is in Crenshaw where gangs roam the streets. After discussing with his mom […]
REVIEW: Eilish’s album a hit
By Nayeli Sanchez Billie Eilish is an 18-year-old artist that is luckily able to work with her brother Finneas O’Connell. They both build off each other for ideas and with those ideas, they made the album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Billie began her career in Los Angeles California with Finneas […]
REVIEW: Netflix film ‘All The Bright Places’ will not disappoint
By Emma Bechtle Recently released on Netflix, All the Bright Places, directed by Brett Haley, is a brilliantly captivating film sharing a meaningful story about mental illness. Based on the young adult novel by Jennifer Niven, the film captures a true love story but with a twist that will leave viewers thinking deeply. Starring Elle […]
REVIEW: Final ‘Star Wars’ movie has rough landing
By Nicholas Serpico Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, people have been questioning Disney’s decisions in the making of the Star Wars films, especially the sequel movies. The last movie of the trilogy, released on December 20, 2019, is entertaining but the story feels rushed. While the story felt very rushed, I enjoyed my […]