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: 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
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!
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 […]
BHS seniors miss out on their last months together
By Alexa VanderLuitgaren Batavia High School seniors are missing out on so many “lasts”- their last prom, their last games, their last day to be students at BHS. They are missing their last month of school with their friends and the chance to say goodbye to their classmates. Many “last” adventures and end-of-year events will […]
Finding new ways to be part of the team
By Lauren Cole Mia Wells is a senior at Batavia High School. Sadly, due to her labrum tear, this year she has not been able to participate in most of the sports she loves. But during indoor track season, she has found a new way to stay involved by running the boys and girls track […]
Q&A with Jayden Johnson
By Kyle Neibch The 6-foot, 6-inch senior Jayden Johnson just finished his four-year high school career this past season. He received a lot of awards and recognition from all over. He received unanimous all- conference in the DuKane Conference. Johnson was also selected to the all-area team and to cap it off he was an […]
Ten players Bears should target in second round
By Nicholas Serpico The Bears don’t have many draft picks in this year’s draft, as they lost many of their picks in trading for Khalil Mack and Nick Foles. With no first-round pick, the Bears must rely on two second-round picks. Many players on day two can become starters and make an immediate impact from […]
With revised PGA TOUR schedule, what will events look like?
By Ari Fragen Last week, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan released a statement regarding the revised 2020 PGA Tour season: “It’s a complex situation, and we want to balance the commitments to our various partners with playing opportunities for our members – while providing compelling competition to our fans – but all of that must […]
Bulls must be smart in upcoming draft
By Aidan Rydell All Chicagoans who were alive in the 90s remember how fun it was to watch Michael Jordan and the Bulls’ dynasty grow. For that to be able to happen again, there needs to be some strategic drafting and development in the upcoming years. As everyone probably knows, the Bulls are really bad […]
REVIEW: Netflix film ‘All The Bright Places’ will not disappoint
By Emma Bechtle Recently released on Netflix, All the Bright Places, directed by Brett Haley, is a brilliantly captivating film sharing a meaningful story about mental illness. Based on the young adult novel by Jennifer Niven, the film captures a true love story but with a twist that will leave viewers thinking deeply. Starring Elle […]