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 […]
Live Music is Better than Recorded Music
By Alexa Garcia My family has connections with live nation, so we occasionally get the opportunity of attending great concerts. The concerts that I can remember are The Jonas Brothers, Karmen, Los Lonely Boys, New Kids on the Block, 98°, Boys to Men, Steve Miller Band, Journey, The Fray, Matt Nathanson, Train, Steve Winwood, Steely […]
Meaning of life with Rachel Kauchak
Rachel Kauchak The Writer “I think it’d be cool to influence people with my stories.” By Abby Kent The most fun vacation I’ve ever been on would be when I went to Kentucky. It was a family reunion and we went to this big lake. We were there for a whole week and did a […]
Fright night movie extravaganza
By Brad Balicki Movies have a natural talent of sparking emotions of all types while we see the events unfold. But none of these emotions can compare to the aspect of sheer terror when your worst nightmares come to life on film. So get some popcorn, sit back, relax, and allow yourself to be spooked […]
Top five fall treat recipes
By Audrey Pellico Fall is a great season to try new things especially new treats. Personally, it brings out the mood to just relax and bake. These are my favorite and best top 10 recipes for delicious treats for this fall. Give them a try! 1. Toasted Pumpkin seeds This is an easy and yet […]
iOS 10 and some of its new features
By Nathanael Olesen On Tues., Sept. 13, in preparation for the iPhone 7, Apple released its biggest update yet: iOS 10. The operating system introduces many new features and is compatible with all iPhones newer than the iPhone 5 and all iPads newer than the fourth generation iPad. Some of the biggest features were made […]
Mad Libs: Batavia Homecoming 2K16 Edition
By Xander Lundblad Homecoming weekend sure came quickly didn’t it? Wouldn’t it be cool to do a mad libs to make the memories last? Lucky for you, The Spectator has you covered! Get your creative brains ready! (P.S.: Same color means same response as previously, besides bold) It is the night of the homecoming […]
OPINION: Kaepernick chooses wrong time, place to protest
By Jackson Lambert Patriotic? Possibly. In reality, the real question is was it appropriate? In an act of symbolism on August 26, Colin Kaepernick- fading star QB for the 49ers- chose to kneel for the traditional pre-game anthem against the Green Bay Packers, defying what we as Americans have long stood for. This motion immediately […]
Point/Counterpoint: Should homework be assigned?
By Maggie Boersma Homework has done a lot to help students and to improve their grades, and it is important that schools keep assigning it. Students need homework to review classwork and to study for assessments. Homework improves students’ grades. Students who have trouble on tests or in class work have a chance to redeem […]
Five unique Halloween costume ideas
By Julia Pelech 1- Head on a platter This one is a little bit morbid, but it’s really cool. Your costume is a headless person holding their own head. Supplies needed include a poster board, a long skirt, button-up sweater, red cloth, gloves, and it might help to have some socks or something to stuff […]
Can you finish these Frozen lyrics?
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” “Do you want to build a snowman? It doesn’t have to be a ______.” “In Summer” “A drink in my hand, my _____ up against the burning sand.” “Love Is an Open Door” “I mean it’s crazy… What? We finish each other’s- ______.” “Let it Go” “The wind […]