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 […]
From Curry to Murray: Ranking the Top 10 point guards in the NBA
By Darian Susic The point guard is one of the most important positions in basketball. They are the leader of the team, directing the offense, and controlling the defense. The players on this list are the best at this key position. These are the Top 10 point guards in the NBA. Stephen Curry- Curry has […]
Top Five Things You Can do in Honor of Earth Day
By Sophia Jech Earth Day is a holiday that comes once a year, but that doesn’t mean you have to be limited to sharing an Instagram post on it that day. There are many wonderful options you can use that can make an impact on the environment and be fun for you too; Not to […]
REVIEW: Limestone Coffee and Tea delivers great drinks and food and a cozy atmosphere
by Ellie Carter Limestone Coffee and Tea is a lovely cafe with delicious beverages and snacks and a cozy, quiet atmosphere. This women-owned small business is located in the middle of downtown Batavia and features a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, juices, steamers, and small breakfast options. This means that even if you aren’t a […]
Ranking Denzel Curry’s albums
By Cole Conklin Originating in the underground music scene in Florida, the 27-year-old rapper and artist Denzel Curry has since become widely renowned and praised for his distinctive music style. His socially conscious yet aggressive lyrics have gained respect from millions. Inspired by artists such as XXXTentacion, Tupac Shakur, Rage Against the Machine, Kendrick Lamar, […]
OPINION: Covid impacted mental health and therapy is the way to fix it
By Emma Stoodley Seven point one percent of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have been diagnosed with anxiety and 3.2 percent of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 1.9 million) have been diagnosed with depression according to data from the CDC. However, this doesn’t include the numbers from other mental health problems and children […]
Students at BHS protest to show support of trans and non-Binary peers in Batavia
By Cole Conklin On Tues., April 5, a group of students gathered together in front of Batavia High School with cowbells, loudspeakers, and signs. The students were protesting what was viewed as a lack of equity action from the school board. After an equity statement was promised in February, many students noticed that discrimination problems […]
Top 5 interesting things about Japan
By Reina Manabe ToiletsJapan has the best toilets in the world. They have a variety of high technology functions.First, when you walk into a bathroom, a Japanese smart toilet will happily greet you by opening the lid automatically. Right next to the toilet, you will see various strange buttons that you probably have never seen […]
OPINION: It’s never too late to learn an instrument
By Ellie Carter From the bright, rhythmic tunes of modern pop, to the moody melodies of grunge/alternative, there is truly something for everyone in music today. Learning an instrument allows you to be a part of it. Learning an instrument is incredibly helpful for mental health, creativity, and patience. Given the incredible benefits, everyone should […]
Social media use of teenagers
By Reina Manabe Phones are now an essential tool of teen’s life. Research has shown that 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone and 45 percent say they are online “almost constantly.” Moreover, being a highschooler, I see a lot of students being on their phones in classes so often. What makes teens […]
Ranking Phoebe Bridgers’ album ‘Punisher’
Phoebe Bridgers’ second solo album Punisher skillfully combines musicianship, lyricism, and vocals to create the perfect record for those moments when you’ve hit rock bottom but still want to boogie. This ranking was difficult to make as this is one of those rare records where every song is top-notch. So, just because a track might […]