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: Pros and cons of BHS marching band
By Zoe Stone There are many pros and cons to marching band, and with the help of some band members, The Spectator has gathered them all in one place to help students decide if marching band is an activity they should be a part of. On the positive side, the first thing that comes to […]
Boys varsity team bonds on Quincy road trip
By Ryann Deutsch Every year, the Batavia Bulldogs’ varsity and sophomore boys teams pack up and travel down to play the Quincy Blue Devils, for a battle royale of basketball skill and IQ. The four-hour, 280-mile journey is an annual tradition for Batavia and the boys work hard to prepare for the game. This trip […]
Batavia’s hockey team beats the Cobras in outdoor game
By Erika Knutson On Saturday, January 16, 2016, the varsity high school hockey team, the Fox Valley Hawks, beat the Cobras 5-1 at BM Financial Park in Rosemont, Ill. This ice arena is outdoors as opposed to indoors. This was also an exhibition game, meaning it doesn’t count in the standings of the league. Mikkel […]
OPINION: Off-Campus lunch should be optional for licensed students
By Sierra Hobson High school is a place where teens have the chance to learn responsibility, expand their education, and above all, grow both academically and personally. High school is also where most students begin driving. Driving is one of the biggest steps a person can take in life because it opens up a whole […]
OPINION: Wrestling Team takes down Larkin on ‘Senior Night’ thanks to team-oriented atmosphere
By Chloe Patterson Last Friday, the Batavia Wrestling team destroyed their opponents, Larkin 70-3, the team’s final meet before they claimed a second straight Upstate Eight Conference Championship on Jan. 23. The match against Larkin was a perfect night to celebrate the seniors. Curtis Paton, a senior on the varsity team takes chances on and […]
OPINION: High School sports take the heat
By Carly Simonian Lately there has been a lot of talk on high school sports. Is the coaching really beneficial to our athletes? Are kids being played based off of their skills, or is it all politics? High school sports have had a good effect on nearly everyone who has participated. They help you to […]
Bulldog students find zen at Yoga Club
By McKenna Renier Who are all of these people with Yoga Club sweatshirts? I am sure many of you have seen these walking advertisements. But what is Yoga Club? Over 60 people at Batavia High School are practicing yoga every other Wednesday in A101 with Yoga Club. This club is probably what you’re thinking it […]
OPINION: Bulldog Hour is needed during the school day
By Marissa Spears For the past three weeks students here at Batavia High School have been cut off of their most valuable hour of the week, Bulldog Hour. This time is needed during the school week because of how big of an impact it has on students grades. When 60 students were questioned how they […]
OPINION: Batavia students too stressed
By Hannah Katz Students are stressed, there is no denying that. Two a.m is an early bedtime, a night off is unheard of, and when I asked students approximately how much homework they had per night, the average amount was four hours and 45 minutes. That is enough time to watch almost 13 episodes of […]
OPINION: Late Start Detentions are Pointless
By Tarah Redmond Students at Batavia High School who are late to school by even a mere 5 minutes on Thursdays receive a late start detention to be served the following Thursday. This rule angers many students, who feel they don’t deserve to serve a detention for barely being late. “The late start detention rule […]