By Ben Barranco After 40 years, the original face of horror and the acclaimed “Scream Queen” came back for another surprise scare. Halloween is undoubtedly one of the best films in the franchise and one of the best horror movies ever. The plot of this movie was very clever and well thought out and it […]

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 […]

By Luke Zahner Every year football fans around the country wait for the release of the new Madden game, wondering if it will be a disaster or a masterpiece. The historic gaming franchise’s latest release has improved the visuals, animations, and feel, along with many other new features. But consumers can only wonder: is it […]

By Marissa Mirallegro In lives, people look for things that will touch their hearts and the soundtrack for A Star Is Born does just that. The A Star Is Born soundtrack has definitely made its mark on music forever with its groundbreaking composition and heartwarming songs. From the hardcore sound of the guitar to the […]

By Ellie Alholm and Caroline Hager Looking for a well thought out, overall fun movie? Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again, is a perfect fit. Mama Mia 2 takes place in Kalokari, Greece, as the main character, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) begins to rebuild her deceased mother’s dream hotel. Sophie experiences tough challenges along the way […]

By Xander Lundblad 40 years ago, Michael Myers took the world by storm. His signature horror music playing while he was hunting down his victims was all the rage in pop culture and helped contribute to the creation of an iconic horror film. Last week, another sequel was added to the Halloween franchise, which theoretically […]

By Matt Gorlewski Sandwiches are an integral part of a healthy American diet. So it is imperative that your average American must know where to get the best sandwich. While your sandwich options in Batavia may be limited, there is still room to criticize and dictate the best tasting sandwich in our small town. I […]

By Matt Gorlewski 2018 has been quite the eventful year for Los Angeles rap collective BROCKHAMPTON. The group was signed to RCA records for 15 million dollars back in April. They were set to release their fourth studio album titled “Puppy” in June, but that was met with quite a few delays, such as their […]

By Sarah Hager Once again, J.K. Rowling’s imagination comes to life on screen in the book-to-film adaptation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. While the work is linked to the wizarding world of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts follows an entirely unique storyline and paves its own path to success. Fantastic Beasts follows the […]

By Abby Kent and Claire Gearhart The new movie Moana is popular not only among kids, but many adults and teenagers too. Notorious for the beautiful character design, the intelligent wit and the walls it breaks down by going against the stereotypical Disney movie, this show’s most impressive qualities are the groundbreaking music and the […]