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: ASL should be offered as a foreign language class
By Emma Hirschauer If you’ve ever been to a foreign country you’ll know the feeling of not being understood. This is the reality that many deaf or hard of hearing people live with on a daily basis. But just like any foreign language, there is a very simple way to bridge this gap: introducing American […]
OPINION: Is the Metaverse a threat to reality?
By Madison Wilson What if you could travel all around the world from the comfort of your own home? Well, the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is working to make this a reality. Zuckerberg calls this the ‘Metaverse’ which is essentially a virtual version of earth. Metaverse supporters intend on users being able to attend […]
OPINION: Is plastic bag banning productive?
By Sophia Hayden In 2002, Bangladesh became the first country to ban plastic bags, since then the trend has continued to grow. The United Nations reports that 77 countries worldwide have banned plastic bags. This begs the question: is plastic bag banning productive? Ultimately no, plastic bag banning has many cons that suggest it may […]
Is America going Vegan?
By Mira Nevins In 2007, just 290,000 Americans identified themselves as vegan. Now, in 2022, more than 9.8 million Americans have turned solely to plants to satisfy their hunger, according to an article from vegannewspress.org. Today, burgers can be vegan, as well as pizza, and even milkshakes! The seemingly endless possibilities await. But this big […]
Anthology, Music, Melodrama: Ranking Harry Styles Discography
By Sarah Sinovich The recent 2021 Grammy award winner, Harry Styles, has been rumored to drop his third album before the end of March 2022, according to fan speculation and Sony’s CEO Rob Stringer. With this in mind, as a possible new album is around the corner I wanted to rank his current discography. As […]
A look back into the top trends of 2021
By Madison Wilson The year of 2021 was filled with many, many trends. From food to shows to fashion we experienced a number of new trends that made history. One of the most popular food trends was feta pasta. This recipe was passed around on TikTok, blogs, and other websites. Many were amazed by the […]
BHS’ best teacher by department
By Ariana Venecia Not necessarily based on teaching ability English: Cassandra Castro Mrs. Castro is easily the best English teacher to have. Especially since she teaches English 1, and makes you feel accepted to the school as a freshman, makes her classroom a fun and welcoming place, and sets the bar for English teachers high. […]
Bored in Batavia? A list of five local cures
By Nicholas Klann Well, here you are, bored once more. Whether you’re a child telling your parents you’re bored for the thousandth time or an adult looking for a little me-time, these are the top five activities that are guaranteed to cure your boredom. Browse the Batavia Public Library. There are hundreds if not thousands […]
Top two ski resorts in Midwest
By Isabelle Konopacki Every year 9.2 million people ski or snowboard in the U.S, according to Statista. Ski resorts are a great place to take your family or friends for a fun winter getaway. While there are many ski resorts around the U.S, we are only focusing on the Midwest in this list. Out of […]
The future of UConn women’s basketball
By Desiree Mathiasson When you think of women’s college basketball, you think UConn! The University of Connecticut has become royalty in the women’s basketball community. One can hardly think of a time when UConn wasn’t crushing their opponents by 30 points. This success is due in large part to the reigning head coach of the […]