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 […]
Seniors recreate fifth-grade class photos
By Liliana Leanos Batavia senior Micaela Hix gathered classmates outside their old elementary schools to recreate fifth-grade pictures on two separate dates in September. At the beginning of the year, every senior received an email containing information on which Wednesday they would be taking the picture outside of the schools. If they transferred in after […]
OPINION: Block is better than period scheduling
By Tatiyana McSwine Coming from Glenbard East and entering Batavia High School for my first year this year, I have experienced both block and period scheduling. I believe that block scheduling is the best way to go. It takes a different approach and wants to get the students involved. Hearing someone say “I only have […]
10 best books to read
By Maggie Boersma Books are a great way to easily pass time, and a great way to relax. We invite students and everyone else to explore these interesting and fun novels and stories. The Girl from Everywhere By Heidi Heilig Nix has spent her entire life sailing on her father’s ship. Except instead of sailing […]
ABLE helps students with special needs thrive
By Wah Htoo The special needs class is no different from the classes that any other students attend. They would come in and learn just as any regular class would said head teacher Althea Sawalski. The students and the teachers of this class are there for the same as anyone and everyone. They are there to […]
2017 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced
By Maggie Boersma Two semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship from Batavia High School were announced on September 16th. The two students, Matthew Grendzinski and Colin Holden, are seniors at Batavia High School. The two seniors were alerted of this acknowledgment in early-to-mid September. They are part of the 16,000 nationwide semi-finalists. While this may […]
Top 10 Disney Channel original movies
By Liliana Leanos 1) Gotta Kick It Up! This movie was based on a true story of a middle school, even though it takes places in high school. It features Latina students who want to join a dance team but have no coach. The new teacher used to dance and they convince her to become […]
BHS student positively influenced by three-week foreign exchange program
By Abby Kent Chatter fills the air at the dinner table. It’s full of new and interesting topics, and the conversation is practically with strangers. This was reality for Arianna Schreiber, a junior here at BHS. Arianna Schreiber’s life changed when she hosted two French foreign exchange students for three weeks at the end of […]
Daniel Najera: Shy kid to firefighting hero
By Stephanie Garcia and Liliana Leanos Pride is a feeling that most of us are all familiar with, whether it’s self-pride or because of something someone you care about did. Either way, it’s a consuming feeling, in a good way, and what Daniel Najera’s mom feels when she talks about her son. “I am very […]
REVIEW: ‘Badlands’ a creative masterpiece for Indie pop artist Halsey
By Alexa Garcia The indie pop artist known as Halsey released her album Badlands in August of 2015. She has recently been featured in the hit song “Closer,” which flew to number one on iiTuneswith the Chainsmokers. Badlands is currently my absolute favorite music album. One of the things I enjoy about Halsey’s newest album […]
OPINION: Trump for President
Editor’s note: This is a two-part series completed by Journalism I students. The opposing side was published one week ago. By Daniel Gotfryd Albert Einstein once said, “Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is insanity.” The election on Nov. 8, 2016 is between two candidates, one far more deserving than the […]