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: Caesar shows a sense of vulnerability in ‘Freudian’ album
By Aubrey de Guzman Freudian, the 2017 album released by Daniel Caesar was mellow, gentle, and soft. This ten-track anthology was worth the listen. There were traces of religion found within songs such as “We Find Love.” Gospel instrumentation was heard in the tracks. Daniel Caesar did a great way of incorporating the religious side […]
News: What will graduation look like for seniors in 2021?
By Emily Newburn On Wed., May 26, the class of 2021 will be able to celebrate their graduation all together, outdoors at Northern Illinois University. Last year, 2020 graduates had no idea that their graduation wouldn’t be anything close to normal. On August 8 of last year, instead of a typical graduation ceremony, seniors participated […]
REVIEW: WindMill Grille & Pizzeria is the perfect place to eat with a group of friends
By Emily Newburn WindMill Grille & Pizzeria is a family-owned business managed by sisters Betime Elezi and Gzime Sadiku, along with their husbands, Brain Elizi and Futi Sadiku. The restaurant opened on March 5 in downtown Batavia, not far from the riverwalk. They offer made-in-house dishes from homemade recipes and market themselves as “providing Batavia […]
REVIEW: ‘R I S E’ is unique, mesmerizing piece of music
By Katherynn Ramirez Coming from a very talented family, Willow Smith has begun a musical career of her own. Since the release of her first album in 2015, Jahnavi Jivana Devi Dasi has also continued her own musical path. The duo’s artwork, R I S E the extended play record, is a great meditation and […]
REVIEW: ‘Evermore’ is a must listen
By Emma Kilburg There are a thousand inspirational quotes about how you only get one life, which I used to believe was true. That is, until I listened to Evermore by Taylor Swift. Suddenly I didn’t just get one life. I got my real life, plus 17 more. I got lives I never knew existed; […]
OPINION: Why dress codes belong in history books, not the student handbook
By Emma Kilburg Every year as spring rolls around comes a few things: seasonal allergies, outdoor gatherings galore, and another string of teenage girls getting dress coded in school. This year has been no different; already, many girls at BHS have been pulled aside by teachers in the hallway and told that their clothing is […]
OPINION: Fruit is the best summer time snack
By Hailey Adams Fruit is the best summertime food. The summer heat can make everyone sweaty and thirsty. It is not only refreshing to have on a hot summer day, but it also helps keep everyone hydrated. Fruit is a fun way to help everyone stay full and get something sweet to eat. Fruit is […]
Top five artists to listen to this summer
By Aubrey de Guzman It can be a struggle skipping through song after song trying to find the best music to listen to with so many artist options. Below are the top five artists to listen to as we go into the summer of 2021. Ariana Grande With one of Ariana Grande’s top songs […]
NEWS: Batavia prom an opportunity for normalcy for ’21 graduating class
This year, at Batavia High School, it was known that prom would be cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 restrictions put into place. Instead of putting it off again, student council created an event so that students can remember a special night before graduation. According to the BHS website, […]
OPINION: Cliques in schools should be recognized; differences aren’t to be looked down upon
By Sofia Bellafiore There is a stigma in high school that puts each individual student in a category. Instead of celebrating their differences, students are shown that setting themselves apart from the norm is something to be ashamed of. There has been a gradual change over the years at Batavia High School due to the […]