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 […]
An adventure through Bavaria, Germany
By Wyatt Kmoch Bavaria is a breathtaking region in southeast Germany, and to visitors, there are a few amazing places to go. I had the advantage of visiting these cultural places including Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Oberammergau. Inside this amazing landscape lies small villages, giant castles, large cities, farmland, and even mountains. This region has so […]
Frazier’s team-first attitude helps her team win a regional title
By Emily Risner Standing on the sidelines, watching Hannah Frazier score over 2,000 points in the four years he’s had her as a player, BHS Varsity basketball coach, Kevin Jensen, has watched Frazier not only grow as an individual, but also with her team. Although Frazier’s biggest personal accomplishment is being the school’s all-time leading […]
Rollerson brings pep to BHS
By Chloe Patterson One of the most common problems of a highschool student is exhaustion. You have homework every night and you think about what you want to do with your life. Mr. Rollerson arrives to school smiling and greeting everyone before he is even in his office. When students are half asleep he is […]
The perfect vacation: Hilton Head Island
By Ryann Deutsch When looking for the perfect vacation spot what do people usually consider? Miles of pure white sand and the warm embrace of the sun? A place to unwind with loved ones? Or maybe a place to explore and go on adventures? Chances are vacationers will find all of these things and more […]
Farrell learns independence on her own
By Hannah Katz Unlike most 17 year olds, junior Maddie Farrell can’t wait to go home and see her family. The average high school junior, however, see their families every day. Farrell, on the other hand, lives 900 miles away from her parents and her brothers. Most teenagers would eagerly jump on the opportunity to […]
Theros kills the competition
By Carly Simonian Do you know many people that can maintain a steady GPA, continue to be a lead player on their sports team, and participate in after school volunteering activities, all while staying mentally stable? Well according to her friends and family, this is an accurate representation of Megan Theros. Since Theros was young, […]
Review: Looking for a new place to eat? Don’t go to Chili’s
By McKenna Renier When I think of Chili’s in Batavia, I think of a frozen dinner. Chili’s, to me, is a complete waste of money. When thinking of restaurants to spend hard earned money at, I don’t think of Chili’s. Chili’s is a sit-down restaurant, not fast food. However, the quality and taste might rival […]
Review: The Revenant is a must see
A movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next for two and a half hours straight is a movie worth watching. The Revenant, directed by Oscar winner Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, definitely meets that standard. In The Revenant, there are many scenes that will be […]
Review: Chipotle Mexican Grill is a one-of-a-kind restaurant fit for anyone and everyone
By Alyssa Dian In recent months, Chipotle Mexican Grill has lost a percentage of their customers due to the E. coli bacteria. Reports said that this bacteria was found in California, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington. This tended to scare customers away, at least for some amount of time. On the contrary, Chipotle Mexican […]
5 worst trends of the 2015-2016 school year
Let’s be honest: there are some trends that make people wonder why the idea is even trending. I can tell you that every one of us has tried at least one of these trends. There are many more than five but these are the most irritating trends, starting from the least irritating to the most […]