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 […]
Social Media: How does it impact teens and preteens?
By Emily Newburn Students are getting phones at increasingly younger ages. A new study from Common Sense Media, an organization that works to advise parents about safe technology for kids, shows that 53 percent of kids own a smartphone by the age of 11, and 69 percent have a phone at age 12. Many of […]
OPINION: Half days should stay at BHS
By Sofia Bellafiore This school year at Batavia High School has allowed students to only complete half days. This new schedule is ideal because it allows students to have the rest of the day to either reach out to teachers or finish any missing assignments. Not every student can work at the same pace, so […]
OPINION: Mental health days should be given to high school students
By Emily Newburn There have always been high expectations for high school students to maintain diligence with their assignments and school performance and pressure to manage the social aspect of going to school daily. In recent years, the problem is worsening due to increasing mental health problems. Schools should show support to their students and […]
Ways to stop procrastinating
By Amanda Schmelder Procrastinating is normal, many people do it. But there are a couple of different ways that might help to stop procrastinating and improve productivity. The first step is to recognize you are procrastinating. Then you can find out why and try these different strategies that might help. Time work period and give […]
REVIEW: ‘DAYWALKER!’ a quality song, but only for some fans
By Katherynn Ramirez Over time, music and its flow have changed immensely. From Tupac and Micheal Jackson to Trippie Redd and WILLOW have made a great impact on the music industry. Along with these artists, Machine Gun Kelly Also known as Colson Baker. He’s gone through multiple genres and has risen from the very bottom […]
NEWS: What do people think about going back to school full time?
By Emma Kilburg Shortly before spring break, the Batavia school district announced that students would be going back to school full time, with an option to stay full remote, and the response was very mixed. Some thought this decision was a huge mistake and feared a spike in Covid cases, students receiving a worse education, […]
Opinion: Gun control needs to be enforced
By Katherynn Ramirez Some think gun control means taking their guns away while others believe it is creating a more difficult process to get their hands on a gun. So what is gun control? It is a set of laws that manage how and who can possess a firearm. This does not mean that your […]
Biv’s Top 5 Songs
Biv is an independent artist and producer from New York who focuses on mainly rap and alternative rock. He began making music in 2016. He has a unique style that goes fairly unnoticed. He is able to create many albums in a short amount of time using old samples and new ones while still having […]
REVIEW: Swift’s new song does not disappoint
By Grace Bennett Taylor Swift announced a new song featuring country singer Maren Morris two days before its release on March 26. ‘You All Over Me’ is a track that is from the vault that is from her second album. It has a very country vibe to it, just as it should. It’s very nostalgic […]
OPINION: Taking a gap year more valuable now than ever before
By Sofia Bellafiore This year has opened the eyes of students looking to go to a four-year university because the Covid-19 pandemic has put a hold on college life. The idea of a gap year is not looked down upon nearly as much as it has been in the past. Partaking in a gap year […]