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 […]
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 […]
Best music of January
By Eli Balisi While the new year is only a few weeks young, there has been a wealth of great music that has been released in 2022. The following are some of my favorite albums that have come out. Kinoteki – Human Noise: Kinoteki produces a variety of fun, high-energy electronic music that puts the […]
Klay Thompson’s return – will Warriors improve?
By Alexa Schorr Klay Thompson dropped 17 points in his first game back on January 9th against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a 31-month layoff from the NBA. Thompson missed over two years due to two different injuries with one being a torn Achilles tendon and the other a torn ACL. Despite the long, hard road, […]
The solution is less pollution
By Olivia Gebhardt It’s time to get your passport and book your trip to London, Venice, and Tonga because they might not be there much longer. By 2050, all of these places will be victims of global warming. On Jan. 15, 2022, an underwater volcano erupted near many small islands, including Tonga. The volcano has […]
5 fantastic standalone books
By Sophia Hayden The Night Circus– Erin Morgenstern Taking the top spot is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Simply put, The Night Circus is magic in a book. Morgenstern crafts a stunningly intricate world in which we follow the pupils of powerful magicians – Prospero the Enchanter and Mr. A.H – Celia Bowen and […]
TV shows should be released all at once
By Aiden Sibrava Watching television is almost a necessity to some people in the U.S. Who wouldn’t want to watch any when there are so many different kinds. Drama, comedy, action, but there are also different kinds of shows like anime. Anime is more known for how its episodes are released because they are animated […]
Five albums of 2021 that rock
By Mackenzie Corcoran 2021 was a great year for music. With sensations like Adele, Taylor Swift, and Kayne West all releasing albums this year, there were also some lesser-known albums with amazing songs and beautiful writing that came out of the woodwork. With all of the wonderful albums that came from 2021, here are my […]