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 […]
Seniors give advice on what classes to take for incoming freshman
By Nicholas Serpico The Class of 2020 is about to graduate at some point over the summer, and the next wave of freshmen are about to experience high school. This is the end of a chapter in many seniors’ lives. With graduation on the horizon, I asked a handful of seniors on what classes they […]
Recap of boys golf season
By Kyle Neibch The Batavia boys’ golf team had a lot of ups and downs during the 2019 season. The team had some success throughout the season such as winning the West Chicago Invite. In head-to-head matches, the golf team had a positive record (5-4). As well in tournaments, they came in the top five […]
Trippi-Payne retires after 33 years of coaching BHS volleyball
By Alexa VanderLuitgaren Lori Trippi-Payne coached for 33 years as a Batavia High School varsity volleyball coach, but after this last season of coaching, she retired. Her decision to retire made many volleyball players upset, especially those who had the opportunity to play on her team. Through her years of coaching, Trippi-Payne has made many […]
Netflix’s series “Self Made” is renewed motivation in eight episodes
By Kelly Wenzel The new Netflix miniseries “Self Made” condenses a moral of the story in its title. The theme from the first time Octavia Spencer flashes on the television screen to the role of credits in the last episode, it seems as if Demi Lovato’s song “Sorry Not Sorry” would be a part of […]
Recap: 2020 Rock the Runway
By Emma Bechtle On Feb. 14, Batavia hosted its 12th annual fashion show. Looking back at this year’s Rock the Runway, it truly Bloomed with creativity, a night filled with extravagant, unique, and complex fashion designs made of everything but fabric! Each year students spend countless hours working on this event to make for an […]
Corona can’t stop BHS golfers
By Aidan Rydell Batavia has had a fairly successful golf team over these past couple years but there’s always room for improvement. The offseason is when they have to prepare to be the best. Freshman Gavin Newkirk made a pretty big name for himself this year being a freshman on varsity and qualifying for sectionals. […]
Cancellation disappoints Batavia’s senior tennis players
By Brogan Pierce In the midst of the coronavirus, many things are uncertain throughout the globe. Many people are unsure of what to do during these unprecedented times. With the suspension of Batavia High School for the rest of the year, almost every spring sport is thrown into a world of confusion. Many are unsure […]
Which activities to do during quarantine: based on your horoscope
By Lucy Lisberg Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Aquarians are commonly known to be unique and independent, and often have a distinct taste and style. While being stuck at home and not able to shop, up-cycling or redesigning old clothes is a good way for the Aquarius to express their unique creativity as well […]
How the Covid-19 pandemic will affect bass fishing this season
Elijah Baffes As fewer people are out and on the water fishing for potentially spawning bass, the number of bass fingerlings has the potential to increase. As a student and member of the BHS Fishing team, I have felt the effects of this global pandemic with the rest of the school year being called off, […]
REVIEW: ‘All American’ a relateable show to watch
By Kyle Neibch Recap of All American Season one: Spencer James is faced with a big choice in his life, whether to take his football talents to Beverly Hills and have an above average life-style or stay in his real home which is in Crenshaw where gangs roam the streets. After discussing with his mom […]