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 […]
Fall sports preview: Batavia cheer team hoping to win UEC title
By Cassie Kearney Head coach: Jennifer Melendez Years coaching at BHS: 5 years Asst. coach: Molly Jackson Last season’s highlights: “Varsity and JV teams ended their season with the highest scores of their season,” Melendez said. “We hosted the Upstate Eight Conference Cheer Competition, which was the first time our school has ever hosted a […]
NFL equipment rules too restrictive
By Maty Baines Football is the most physical sport in America. The equipment world has done a fantastic job providing comfort, flash, and most importantly protection. Lately, though, the National Football League has been cracking down on the equipment and how it should be worn. I believe the NFL is too cautious on the […]
OPINION: Technological corruption taking over youth
By Carly Cutrara Have you ever noticed that when people get bored they use their phones? Technology is used all throughout today’s society whether in the classroom or at home and has corrupted today’s society because of its excessive use. According to The Journal, 50 percent of students use a tablet and 60 percent use […]
OPINION: The ethics of eating meat
By Abby Kent Health issues, environmental harm, animal cruelty… those are all things that should be going through your mind as you eat meat. For years now people have wondered if it’s ethical to eat meat. And if it is… what kind? Eating meat is not ethical because it contributes to health issues, harms the […]
OPINION: Virtual Reality and how it can change our lives
Virtual Reality (VR), a concept that has been around for decades, has just recently re-emerged onto the radar for popular technology. After the foundation of VR-focused company Oculus in late 2012. The average internet user has probably heard of virtual reality hundreds of times before, and it seems that it’s everywhere and everyone’s talking about […]
OPINION: Will the long road ahead of high school musicians ever become easier?
By Brad Balicki Music for some is a hobby, but to others, it’s a passion that inspires people to never let their creative hearts die out. How do we keep the fire from being extinguished? There are many different ways we can prevent this from happening, but one offer that has not come up is […]
OPINION: Are art classes a thing of the past?
By Claire Gearhart There are four major different ways to learn; art classes fill up three of those. Taking out art classes has been a raging debate between school boards across the country. Taking these classes out is becoming more and more popular yearly and is quickly spreading. Many adults just don’t see the benefit […]
Girls hope to dance their way to UEC title
By Stephanie Garcia Head coach: Coach Angela Fuqua Years coaching: 11 years Asst. Coach: Coach Carron Years of Coaching: 3 years Jr varsity Coach: Coach Susan Fricke Years of Coaching: 4 years Last season’s highlights: The team qualified for nationals at the UBA Elite Camp in Iowa. The dance […]
Batavia boys’ ready to dominate
By Kelly Bleakley Head coach: Coach Mark Gianfrancesco Years coaching at BHS: 20 years; head coach for 18 Asst. coach: Erin Kuhn Last season’s highlights: The team’s greatest accomplishment was winning the Waubonsie Valley Regional last season. Top returnees: This year’s top returnees are four seniors: Erik Faessler (midfielder), Trevor Hockings (defender), […]
Artist of the Month: Reilly Corken
By Maddie Durso Reilly Corken is a 14-year-old freshman who attends Batavia High School. He does many things such as football and soccer but early in his life he became interested in art. Since then, art has become something he loves. He is just one of the many artists in BHS that have an amazing […]