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: ‘Swordfish’ one of Batavia’s best
By Aubrey de Guzman Swordfish is a contemporary sushi and grill restaurant that offers a wide and unique selection of sushi and other menu items. Going 17 years strong, the restaurant opened in the spring of 2004. It can be found on N Randall Road in Batavia. I was more than satisfied with my experience […]
REVIEW: ‘Tenet’ – a disastrous sensation
By Francesca White Christopher Nolan has directed a number of noteworthy films. Tenet, one of his most recent films, is a perplexing piece of art. The script for the film took over five years to write and had a total runtime of 150 minutes, which is incredible to consider while watching it. Tenet is a […]
Five movies to watch in 2021
By Emily Newburn It’s time to get excited! There are a lot of good movies coming out in 2021. Here are five of the top picks for movies you can watch in theaters this year. 1. Black Widow On July 9, the long-awaited Black Widow stand-alone will come out in theaters. The main character, Natasha […]
Ranking 5 Seconds of Summer Albums
By Grace Bennett 5 Seconds of Summer has been making music since their first EP came out in 2012. They have continued to make music and tour throughout most of the nine years, with the exception of their small break from 2015 to 2018. The break was much needed and they came out of it […]
OPINION: BHS should add leadership classes
By Sofia Bellafiore There are many classes offered at Batavia High School that give students the opportunity to learn things that they enjoy. Classes like art, graphics, or marine biology are electives that center around an individual’s interests, and they are offered at BHS. Interesting electives make the school environment more enjoyable and as a […]
REVIEW: ‘Soul’ a family-friendly movie that shouldn’t be missed
By Hailey Adams Soul was a movie that came out in December that portrays a sweet message. The middle school band teacher, Joe, meets a friend named 22 who helps him realize the importance of earth. With the message behind Soul, families should definitely see the movie Soul. It helps everyone understand the meaning of […]
Top ten most streamed songs on Spotify
“Peaches” (ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon) – Justin Bieber – 4.2 million views “Drivers License” – Olivia Rodrigo – 29.33 million views “Astronaut In The Ocean” – Masked Wolf – 28.31 million views “Telepatia” – Kali Uchis – 28.21 million views “Hold On” – Justin Bieber – 27.82 million views “Save Your Tears” – The […]
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 […]