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 […]
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 […]
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 […]