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 […]
REVIEW: Super Bowl LVI’s unforgettable halftime show
By Sophia Hayden Rap has long established itself as one of the most popular commercial music genres in America, so a rap-focused halftime show seemed long overdue; taking center stage at Super Bowl LVI’s halftime show were rap trailblazers Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. Each artist shined in their […]
REVIEW: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ is an incredible watch
By Mackenzie Corcoran Disney has been giving generations of kids fun and sentimental movies, and its newest movie is a great addition to Disney’s collection. Encanto is an incredible watch for not just children, but for everyone who wants a heartwarming story about family. Encanto is a movie following the main character Mirabel and her […]
REVIEW: Dune, a movie like no other
By Emma Hirschauer A mix of sand and spice swirls in the air as Dune opens onto a world of war and conflict. The desert is nothing if not cruel, and it will take everything from each character we meet. Dune is a movie of epic proportions, obvious from the get-go with its huge fleets […]
NEWS: BHS goes mask optional
By Olivia Gebhardt Recently, a court order in Southern Illinois was passed making masks optional in around 170 school districts; however, the Batavia school district was not one of those. Batavia can make an individual decision on masking, and as of Thurs., Feb. 10, masking became optional. There are so many opinions on masks in […]
Girls’ Track and Field feels prepared headed into season
By Madison Wilson and Isabelle Konopacki Batavia track and field started just last week, riding off the high of a sectional win last Jun. that qualified 12 events. The team later went on to the state meet, finishing with three athletes placing in the top nine. Batavia had placed 20th at last year’s state meet, […]
NEWS: Swing Singers start the season
By Emma Hirschauer Over the years, show choirs across the country have experienced a surge in interest and popularity. Shows like Glee have brought them into the limelight, but they also can serve as an inclusive and welcoming space for many high school students. BHS is no stranger to groups like this. Usually, it has […]
Rock the runway: a blissful experience
By Sophia Hayden Feb. 4 marked Batavia High School’s 14th annual Rock the Runway show, a wearable art show in which student designers must create pieces that align with a particular theme. The catch is designers cannot use any actual clothing, resulting in exponentially creative uses of everything from bubble wrap to butter containers. This […]
NEWS: Fuqua retiring after 30 years of teaching
By Mackenzie Corcoran and Nick Klann Varsity dance coach and PE teacher, Angela Fuqua, is retiring at the end of this year after 30 years of teaching. This is the end of her coaching career and now the dance team needs a new head coach. If Fuqua’s got to choose, her top picks are Ryanne […]
5 sensational books series from the last 5 years
By Sophia Hayden 1.) Six of Crows– Leigh Bardugo Six of Crows is a fantasy duology that follows a wide cast of characters, most prominently: Kaz Brekker. Per the book’s official synopsis “Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it […]
Top 5 fancy restaurants in Batavia area for Valentine’s Day
By Nicholas Klann As that special day approaches, more and more people are looking for the perfect place to dine with the ones they love. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of connection and love between people, and the environment can play an important role in setting the mood. Here are the top five fancy restaurants […]