OPINION: Schools give too much homework
By Marissa Mirallegro and Ella Helfer Having too much homework can lead to pressure and stress to students. Schools give too much homework to students and they need to be aware of what it’s causing. “….over 50 percent of students reported feeling stressed, 25 percent reported that homework was their biggest source of stress, and […]
10 types of friends in high school
By Joy Mazur High school friendships are often portrayed as being filled with drama and conflict, but that’s not always the case. Although we may not all have a friend like Regina George from Mean Girls, there certainly are different types of friends. These are the 10 you will have in high school. The […]
Q&A: Preziosio makes impact with VTP students
By Elisa Reamer Julie Preziosio is a special education teacher at Batavia High School. This is her first year teaching the Vocational Transitional Program (VTP) students but has also co-taught history, science, and English classes. Every day she is faced with challenges, but the happiness the students in the VTP class bring her overpowers it […]
Out of here early: Mallory Haldeman
By Rachel Morano Q: What made you want to graduate early? A: “I have all my credits and I can get an internship before college, or even start college classes if I want.” Q: What process did you have to go through in order to graduate early? A: “I had to request it on powerschool […]
5 ways to shorten your morning routine
By Rachel Morano When it comes to getting ready for school, teens typically do not want to get up. Because of this, many people are rushing out the door when it’s time to go. Here are a few ways to shorten that morning routine to help you get a few more minutes of shuteye. Lay […]
Tips for dealing with Test Anxiety
By Sierra Hobson Scantrons and finals, pop quizzes, oh my! For many students just the sound of those words cause heartbeats to race. As if students don’t struggle enough with homework and class work, they are then put through immense amounts of stress and anxiety to prove that knowledge on a test. Not only are […]
Eighth-grader behind ‘Thatguyphotos’ already making an impact on BHS athletics
By Rachel Morano Sports have always been a big part of Batavia High School, but especially now more than ever because of the way “Thatguyphotos” captures the action. Samuel Thiem is an eighth-grader at Rotolo Middle School and has already made such a huge impact on both Batavia High School and Batavia in general. Taking […]