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 […]
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 […]
Opinion: The U.S has obligation to welcome Afghan refugees
By Martin Beirne 5.9 million Afghans are currently displaced as a result of the two-decade-long war the U.S. fought there, which means they are either seeking refuge in another country or are displaced in their own country, according to Brown University’s Costs of War Project. For the U.S, welcoming these Afghan refugees into the country […]
Opinion: How abolishing the electoral college could solve a lot of our problems
By Martin Beirne Recent news from the U.S Supreme Court involving evictions and abortion access have made some progressives reiterate their calls to “pack the court,” or add more seats to the nine-justice high court. On Aug. 26 the court overturned President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 emergency eviction moratorium, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of […]
REVIEW: Cane’s delivers tasty food
By Aubrey De Guzman Canes, a fairly new restaurant that opened in January of 2020, is going strong as one of the town’s favorites. It can be found on McKee St. in Batavia. Ask anyone, they will tell you Canes is worth it. When it comes to the food, service, and dine-in experience, Canes has […]
Opinion: Should you get the Covid-19 vaccine?
By Francesca White There has been a lot of controversy about the COVID-19 vaccine and whether people should get it or not. While there are many concerns about it, people should get the vaccine because of all the benefits that come with it. Getting the vaccine is crucial to reopening our world. It will allow […]