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REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’

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 […]

NEWS: Fuqua retiring after 30 years of teaching


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


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


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 […]

Top 3 anime to watch


Top 3 anime to watch

By Aiden Sibrava In this world, there are many things people like to do to entertain themselves: collect cars, toys, cards. One of the things to do to keep yourself interested is watch anime. Anime has many fans; they can be new or everlasting fans. Though there is one thing all anime fans have in […]

Top 10 things to do in Illinois in the winter


Top 10 things to do in Illinois in the winter

By Olivia Gebhardt Boredom is one of the biggest problems during winter. Luckily, there are so many unique and interesting things to do in the winter. From ice skating to sitting by a warm fire, there is some activity for every person to do in the doldrums of Illinois winters. Ice skating is very popular […]

Harris, women’s basketball pioneer, dies at 66


Harris, women’s basketball pioneer, dies at 66

By Alexa Schorr Lusia Harris was the first woman to ever be officially drafted into the NBA and the first to score the first points in a women’s Olympic basketball game. In 1977, the New Orleans Jazz drafted Harris, although she didn’t play in an official NBA game. Sadly, she died on Jan. 18 at […]

Best places to get ice cream in Batavia


Best places to get ice cream in Batavia

By Madison Wilson Looking for a quick treat? Well, have no fear: your guide to ice cream is here. Batavia has many different ice cream experiences for you to try. From scoops to blizzards to sundaes, these places have it all. Which is the best? Let’s find out! Starting with number one, Dairy Queen. Despite […]

What the Blackhawks need to get back on track


What the Blackhawks need to get back on track

By Desiree Mathiasson It is said that no matter what NHL game you go to, somewhere in the stands you’ll find a Blackhawks jersey. The Indian head surrounded by red, white, and black is a logo thought of by many as one of the number one logos in the NHL. For many reasons, the Chicago […]

Ranking Taylor Swift’s discography


Ranking Taylor Swift’s discography

By Mackenzie Corcoran Taylor Swift has been creating amazing albums for almost 16 years now, all of them wonderful to listen to in their own right. She has written and sang on nine great albums, and two re-recordings. With that in mind, they can’t all be her best. As a huge fan of Swift’s music, […]

The best exhibits to see at the Field Museum


The best exhibits to see at the Field Museum

By Isabelle Konopacki The Field Museum is one of the largest natural history museums with over 480,000 square feet. The museum, which was founded in 1893, is the most well-known museum in Chicago with two million yearly visitors traveling from around the world to visit the museum. The museum has around 65,000 exhibits to see […]