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 […]
NFL Playoff Predictions
NFL Playoff Predictions By: Wyatt Kmoch AFC DENVER BRONCOS– (12-4) 1 seed, Home Field Advantage, First Round Bye, AFC West With Peyton Manning back, the Broncos are entering the playoffs coming off of a strong 27-20 comeback win over San Diego. The Broncos are now playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. Denver has skilled running […]
Q&A with Nora Carr on her book ‘Tempest’
By Lauren Burnham One of my favorite things in the world are books. Stories that come alive in my brain give me the shivers. The characters stay in my mind for a very long time after I’ve finished the book. My good friend, Nora, has been writing ever since I met her. She writes about […]
An Alternative to College
Alternative Paths to College According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 66 percent of High School Seniors enroll into college the following fall. The other 44 percent either wait a year or so to enroll, work, or join the military. High School puts a great emphasis on college and college-readiness. But what about the […]
Mad Libs
Santa Every year, a big man in a red Article of clothing decides whether or not you have been Adjective or Adjective this year. His name is Santa! If you are Adjective, Santa will bring you Plural Noun. But if you are Adjective Santa will give you plural noun. Every Christmas Eve, Santa rides in […]
Christmas Movie Quiz
“You’ll Shoot your eye out, kid” _____ “This is extremely important. Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this year, I just want my family back.” _______ “Blast this Christmas music. It’s joyful and triumphant.” _____ “First we’ll make snow angels for two hours, then we’ll go ice skating, then we’ll eat […]
Rising to New Heights
After Verbally committing to play at Indiana Wesleyan, senior Coffey turns attention to season by Andrew Costigan Canaan Coffey had one of the greatest receiving seasons in Batavia football history, breaking records for most receptions (83) and yards (1154) in a season, but this wasn’t the only news Coffey was able to stir up this […]
Aidan Cada: Man or Myth?
By Aaron Viland Dolphin noises precede a pulsating beat and some sort of whooshing, much like what you might hear as you explore the depths of the ocean, as Aidan Cada fingers the buttons of his Roland SP-404 sampler. His fellow band mate clicks away on his laptop and somehow transforms the sounds into an […]
Lady Bulldogs track
By Owen Lehman Girls’ Head coach: Justin Allison Years coaching at BHS: 10 (five as head coach) Asst. coaches: Chad Hillman Boys’ Head coach: Dennis Piron Asst. coaches: Bronco Meeks Last season’s highlights (including record): UEC Conference Champions St. Charles North Sectional Champions “Quite a few were broken last year,” Allison said. […]
Things to do for free
By Owen Lehman Do you ever find yourself bored, broke, and desperate for something to do? Well struggle no more because here are some ideas for activities you can do for free. Go on a nature walk one of the best things to do for free around suburban illinois is to […]
Socks and bed
By Owen Lehman Everyone has a pet peeve. Some of these pet peeves are noticing things that certain people do, like bite their nails, pick their nose, and tapping their feet. Some of these habits we notice can either be unhygienic or just plain annoying. This year I’ve asked the question to many students and […]