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: Girls, Alicia Keys should be your new role model
By Kyra Swims Best known for her soulful voice and powerful lyrics, Alicia Keys is no stranger to the public eye. The #nomakeup movement, founded by Keys, is a movement to inform girls that they don’t need makeup to look “pretty.” She’s completely right. Out of all of the 13-year-old girls living in America, 53 […]
OPINION: Should athletes be required to take P.E. classes?
By Maddie Durso Wake up. Go to school. Practice. Homework. Sleep. This is the routine of many student-athletes at BHS. Sports are a huge commitment in many people’s lives and participants are getting plenty of physical activity from it. So why do we still make athletes take physical education classes? Students who are athletes should […]
School temperatures are regulated for learning purposes
By Abby Kent and Claire Gearhart Students and teachers at BHS complain daily about the temperature of the school saying it’s uncomfortable, but there isn’t much that can be done due to laws and the studies that have been completed, according to school administration. School temperatures may be more than just a comfort issue. Studies […]
What to watch on Netflix
By Jackson Lambert The Office- A personal favorite among many Netflix goers, The Office manages to combine humor, real life situations, and a developing story in a way that few other television series have managed to do. With a strong cast lead by Steve Carell as Michael Scott, The Office takes you down a long […]
OPINION: Self-driving cars endanger drivers
By Sarah Hager Self-driving cars seem to be the future of transportation, but can we really trust the safety of these innovative vehicles? Automated cars pose a threat to both the life of the driver and the lives of others sharing the road. In the past five months, there have been two reports of fatal […]
OPINION: Tap water or bottled?
By Abby Barry This question is always asked and no one really knows what the right answer is. Is it better to drink bottled water or tap water? We don’t think much of it but when the topic comes up it can be a debate. I think tap water is better for you because you […]
Batavia’s Homecoming dance a hit
This past Saturday, Batavia High School underwent its annual remodeling- this year occupying the gymnasium- to become the dance floor that would be home to the Batavia 2016 Homecoming crowd of over 1,000 students. The Homecoming dance, which is one of three dances hosted at Batavia every year, occurs annually and usually in late September. […]
Ten liquid lipstick dupes for less
When it comes to makeup, there are multiple different options on what to buy. So why not buy pretty much the same thing for less money? High school students may not be earning a lot of money in order to buy high-end makeup all the time. So these are some options on liquid lipsticks consumers […]
College football analysis pt 2
By Maty Baines College Football is now in full swing and the rankings have been posted for week three. Already this year there have been game winning hail mary’s, eight touchdown performances, and Heisman hopefuls. Upsets are becoming common; three of the top ten teams were upset in week one. There have been blowouts from […]
Five sad movies that will make you cry
By Brooke Meyer Movies are something that everybody is thankful for being invented. Not only are they fun to just relax on the couch and enjoy a good story, but they are interesting to watch. Sometimes there are days where the mood is just down and not really feeling like yourself, so why not watch […]