REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’
Oppenheimer exceeds expectations with 13 Oscars and a powerful message in movie theaters and homes around the world. By Lylah Jakubiak In a crowded movie theater, darkness stretches across the screen. Suddenly, the audience is encapsulated by a rolling, roaring cloud of glowing fire that snakes across the black. The theater falls silent as they […]
OPINION: Increasing temperature causing increasing problems
By Audrey Pellico Five Pacific islands have disappeared, and more could too if we don’t do something about global warming. These five islands were a part of the Solomon Islands but with the rise of sea level, they have become submerged. Luckily, they were not inhabited by humans but who knows what will be next […]
REVIEW: ‘Doctor Strange’ one of Marvel’s best
By Abby Hill For generations, Marvel has provided superheroes and villains alike, never failing to entertain people of all ages. Each of their characters has a unique personality and there is at least one superhero for everyone to enjoy. Its most recent movie, Doctor Strange, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, does not fail to meet expectations. Doctor […]
OPINION: Listening to music during class assists many students
By Alexa Garcia At the beginning of this year one of my teachers let us listen to music every day when were were given time to start our homework. A couple weeks ago, she took away that privilege because she felt we couldn’t concentrate while listening to music. Since then, my grade in their class […]
PREVIEW: Wrestling plans to compete for UEC title
By Carly Casper Head Coach: Scott Bayer (12th year as a coach, fifth year as a head coach) Assistant Coaches: Coach Arlis (fourth year as assistant, former head coach) Coach Farwell (fourth year) Coach Miller (second year) Coach Cadena (fifth year) Coach Alvarado (first year) Last season’s highlights (including record): Batavia won the Upstate Conference […]
PREVIEW: Girls’ basketball depending on youth
By Lauren Casper Girl Basketball Coaching Staff: Kevin Jensen (Head Varsity) – sixth year Alex Benters (Asst. Varsity) – second year Frank Torres (Asst. Varsity) – second year Sarah Wilkie (Head Sophomore) – sixth year Allison Jordan (Head Freshmen) – sixth year Last season’s highlights (including record): Batavia finished the season with a 26-6 […]
PREVIEW: Gymnastics hopes to rebuild quickly
By Carly Casper Head Coach: Taryn Boyce (13 years) Assistant Coaches: Kim Kane (three years) Last season’s highlights: Last season’s highlights include senior Megan McGee qualifying for state. Six months before she qualified, McGee broke her femur bone, an injury that normally requires six months of recovery. McGee recovered just in time. Top returnees: The […]
Point/Counterpoint: Mac or PC
By Kyra Swims We live in a world where we are surrounded by electronics. From our 3-inch-by 5-inch phones, to our big 60-inch TVs, technology is growing and improving everyday. According to the United States Census, 83.8 percent of U.S. households own some type of computer. Amongst that 83 percent, there are two leading brands, […]
Vine’s life almost as short as its videos
By Logan Elders After 4 short years, the very popular app Vine gets shut down by Twitter for good. The app that made people laugh and introduced new ways of spreading pop culture is saying goodbye in the next few months. It is very sad to see it go, but it’s the right business decision […]
Be thankful for Thanksgiving
By Sarah Hager The sound of hearty laughter fills the room as the sweet smell of stuffed turkey and homemade apple pie wafts in from the kitchen. On this upcoming Thurs., Nov. 24, millions of Americans across the country will get together with family and friends to celebrate the annual holiday of gratitude and the […]
Special promotional deals at local fast food restaurants
By Abby Barry Many fast food or chain restaurants offer free food if customers do something to get that offer. When restaurants offer these sales, it brings in more customers than they would usually have on a regular day. Even if the food that they’re offering is free, customers usually buy another thing like a […]