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: Students should take Adventure Education
By Kinga Blando From climbing on a rock wall, to standing on a 16-foot pole, students are challenging themselves to take a step higher in “Adventure Education,” a physical education class taught by Ryan Farwell. Students who are shy or wanting to meet new friends should consider taking this class. “It’s a character development class, […]
OPINION: Five steps to pass an AP class
By Karen Reyes 1. Complain all the time This is one of the most important things to do in order to pass an AP class. Whether it’s an AP Math, English, Science, or History class, complaining will definitely ensure that you pass with flying colors. When approaching this method, make sure to complain to anyone […]
BHS greenhouse project close to construction
By Carly Cutrara Christopher Payton and Dan Renz will be creating a greenhouse with 2-liter plastic bottles (not Coca-Cola because of the shape) across from the preschool playground. The purpose is so students are able to garden during winter and so they are able to see a full plant growth cycle. As of right now, […]
BHS hopes BARK charts help struggling students adjust classroom behavior
By Brooke Meyer At Batavia High School, a new system has been going around called “BARK chart.” The chart emphasis on responsibility, respect, and safety. Batavia High School’s goal is for each student is to grow in education but also social-emotional growth. According to BHS, these are important rules each student should follow in the classroom […]
OPINION: School starts too early
We all have clocks either at home or on your wrist. Clocks are meant to tell you what time it is or set an alarm for a certain time. The teenage body has an “inner clock” that is different from an adults clock. For a teenager it’s hard for them to go to bed before 10:30 […]
Chromatics start their second year
By Abby Hill and Alexa Garcia On September 28th, Peter Barsch, the chorale teacher, will bring those who have been picked to participate in a call back audition to their first rehearsal with the Chromatics. From there, Barsch is going to see which members blend with the group and decide who will be joining the […]
OPINION: Politicians, citizens should keep open mind on concealed carry
By Cassie Kearney Most people have very strong opinions involving gun laws. A lot of people are closed off to the idea of civilians having concealed carry and even police and military using guns. There have been cases such as when in June of 2016 South Carolina at a nightclub where a man who had […]
OPINION: BHS should add study hall
By Kelly Bleakley Being in class for seven hours a day with only seven minutes to get class to class, and then only a 30-minute lunch period sounds like a lot for students that are expected to focus and complete homework daily. Then having to go home and either be too exhausted to start homework, […]
OPINION: Hillary Clinton should be president
By Audrey Pellico Editor’s note: This is a two-part series completed by Journalism I students. The opposing side will be released in the coming days. “I’ve said if Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her,” said Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. Now, why would we want someone like him to run our country? […]
OPINION: Daily fantasy should be illegal
By Xander Lundblad It’s hard to stay away from Draft Kings or FanDuel commercials these days, especially now that New York has allowed these sites to run again on a temporary permit after being shut down last fall. The issue will continue to be revisited but it is clear that daily fantasy is online gambling […]