REVIEW : Amy Poehler and Tina Fey in Sisters
By Marissa Spears Tina Fey and Amy Poehler let their freak side show in the comedy Sisters. This Jason Moore film is full of laughs and punch lines. Sisters is bound to leave the crowd dying of laughter with the Poehler and Fey comic pair last seen together in Baby Mama (2008). The main characters, […]
Hoffman uses track season to recover from ACL injury
By Marissa Spears Being in highschool, trying to maintain a social life, and keeping up good grades isn’t easy, especially when students add on a job or clubs and sports. But Francesca Hoffman seems to know the exact secret formula on how to balance all three, while maintaining all As and a couple Bs. Hoffman […]
10 things only people from Illinois will understand
By Marissa Spears If you are born and raised in Illinois I’m sure there are a few things you have recognized that set you apart from the rest of America. Especially since everywhere you go after growing up here just seems like they’re trying to poision you with their cat-litter-like food. Here are ten things […]
Batavia’s dance team takes 12th in state
By Marissa Spears This past weekend Batavia High School’s varsity dance team brought home 12th at the IHSA competition that took place at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Ill. on Fri., Jan. 29. The girls went against 30 different teams in their 2A division. They were scored based off of their technique, unity and […]
Top 10: Valentine’s Day ideas to do for your girlfriend
By Marissa Spears Are you a struggling to make plans for your girlfriend and you this Valentine’s Day? Well I thought there might be a few boys straggling behind and luckily for you I made this step by step guide on things to help woo your girl. Bring her flowers Buying flowers for your girl […]
OPINION: Bulldog Hour is needed during the school day
By Marissa Spears For the past three weeks students here at Batavia High School have been cut off of their most valuable hour of the week, Bulldog Hour. This time is needed during the school week because of how big of an impact it has on students grades. When 60 students were questioned how they […]
Q&A : Anthony Cheloni
By Marissa Spears Junior Anthony Cheloni wrestles in the 132-lb. weight class for Marmion Academy in Aurora, Ill and is currently ranked third in the state. This weekend Cheloni wrestles Dylan Duncan, number two in the state. If he wins this match he will move up in state rankings. Q: What is one thing that […]