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: Why people should live more active lifestyles
By Sasha Semanision You’re probably sitting down as you read this. How long have you been sitting there? If it’s been a while, maybe take a quick break to stand up and go for a walk. Sometimes it’s easy to sit and focus on a task for hours, forgetting to schedule time to exercise, or […]
FEATURE: BHS Graphics Club, a productive place for creativity
by Sophie Nahorski For students interested in pursuing a career in design, joining the Batavia High School graphic design club is an opportunity for students to further develop skills necessary to make that interest a reality. As you walk into the graphics room, one will see the walls covered in all of the previous students […]
Weather conflicts with outdoor track scheduling
By Sasha Semanision On April 18, Batavia High School canceled its annual Carlson-Anderson Classic girls outdoor track meet due to weather. It was canceled for the first time since the meet was created in 2016, other than in 2020, due to the pandemic. The Carlson-Anderson Classic is an invitational that would have included ten teams […]
Batavia Boys Lacrosse Preview
Batavia Boys Lacrosse Preview Head Coach: Connor Legorreta This is Coach Legorreta’s first year coaching boys Batavia lacrosse. He hasn’t ever coached or played lacrosse before. He is an active coach for boys Batavia Football. Last season: Last season, this team ended up going 9-7 with their last game losing to Hinsdale Central. This Lacrosse […]
FEATURE: Batavia Citizens of the Year
By Addison Brown and Bella Punzio Dave and Marge Brown have worked to make a difference in Batavia and want to benefit the town in any way they can. They volunteer all over the town to try and improve the community. Doing so has led to them being awarded Citizen of the Year. Dave and […]
OPINION: Batavia should up their game for spirit week
By Angelyce House It can be fun but also important to keep up with the school spirit like the spirit weeks. Our spirit weeks not only promote school spirit but bring students together, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. At Batavia High School, the student council and its committees are given the opportunity to choose […]
Top 5 coffee houses in Batavia
By Angelyce House Starbucks : Handcrafted drinks, Lattes, and refreshers. You name it and Starbucks has it all. Starbucks is one of the most popular coffee places in Batavia. Their wide variety of customizable drinks and efficient service attracts the attention of all the coffee lovers and even more. With more than 10 million customers […]
OPINION: BHS repairs in need
Batavia high school’s lack of repairs has been affecting its students’ education and how they feel about the school’s environment. There have been many reports of bathrooms not being able to flush or clogging, and sinks not running water or not having hot water run out. Many classrooms have broken air conditioners or dysfunctional air […]
REVIEW: Netflix 2024 best women empowered movie yet
By Angelyce House A dark fairytale came to life and was released March 8, starring Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie. Damsel, a Netflix original one of the top 10 today. The movie Damsel embraces a strong message of women empowerment, showing Elodie’s (Bobby Brown) fight for her life. This young woman Elodie (Bobby Brown) lives […]
Top 5 Sweets places in Batavia
By Angelyce House Batavia has many restaurants that have yet to be heard off, and restaurants that have made top 5 in being the best. Instead of going straight into some place new it’s always nice to have a little in sight and or opinion about this place. Below I listed the top 5 sweet […]