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REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’

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 […]

Netflix’s series “Self Made” is renewed motivation in eight episodes


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 […]

REVIEW: Eilish’s album a hit


By Nayeli Sanchez Billie Eilish is an 18-year-old artist that is luckily able to work with her brother Finneas O’Connell. They both build off each other for ideas and with those ideas, they made the album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Billie began her career in Los Angeles California with Finneas […]

Q&A With BHS Lacrosse Player Brian Clark


Q&A With BHS Lacrosse Player Brian Clark

By Garret Sims This year the Boy’s Batavia High School Lacrosse Team ended its season before their first game took place. On Friday, March 13, school and all spring sporting events were canceled until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, Brian Clark, a senior, will never step on the field again. Even though […]

Ten things to do during quarantine!


Ten things to do during quarantine!

By Emma Bechtle As quarantine and social distancing drag on, you might find yourself and your family going stir crazy at home.  Have you already watched all your favorite tv shows and movies? Despite how it may feel, there are plenty of activities to try…  Cook. Is your favorite restaurant closed? Try to recreate your […]