The Batavia Spectator

By Alexa Thompson Though people have different opinions, I think the Starbucks spicy refresher isn’t worth the money. The Starbucks refreshers were released in early April. The drinks come in pineapple, dragon fruit, and strawberry. I’m already a fan of the normal refreshers so I didn’t know how to think of it if there was […]

By Bella Punzio The opening song to the album, The Tortured Poets by Taylor Swift, is “Fortnight.” The album is known for being about Taylor’s ex(s), Joe Alwyn, Matty Healey, and her current boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The overall concept or meaning Taylor Swift is trying to convey is to reflect on her fame, current and […]

By Jackson Ketelson The new Cantina chicken soft taco from Taco bell is a great new thing that was added to the menu on March 28th of this year. Other things got added but this is the best thing that was added to the menu with the other items. I think people should go out […]

By Emma Wecker Crumble Cookie has been releasing six different cookies flavors each week. The week of April 8-13, they had Monster M&Ms, Cookie Dough, Cinnamon Scone, Chocolate Cupcake, Lemon Bar and Milk Chocolate Chip. Starting off, the milk chocolate chip cookie, which is a cookie that is always in the weekly lineup. It is […]

By Addison Brown The newest blizzard at Dairy Queen is the Animal Cracker Blizzard. It is now a part of Dairy Queen’s spring 2024 menu. The blizzard is filled with vanilla soft serve, pink confetti frosting, and frosted animal cracker pieces. When the blizzard is handed out, it has a light pink color and you […]

By Alexa Quiroz The new flavors of Samyang noodles have been recently trending all over TikTok. The company has recently created new flavors and everyone on social media is going crazy about them. The new spicy carbonara noodles definitely lived up to the hype and are totally worth a taste.  The Samyang company is known […]

By Emma Olberg Rainy days are calm yet boring. You don’t just have to sit there and do nothing! Rainy days should be considered as time to learn new things, gain new skills, and to relax. Most go on social media to fulfill boredom, but staring at a screen and scrolling for hours isn’t the […]

By Emma Olberg Feeling exhausted first thing in the morning? Before you grab your coffee, Coke, tea, or energy drink, read this! Having too much caffeine can do your body more harm than good. Teenagers are busy people who rush from one activity to another. They may not get enough sleep, which increases their need […]

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 […]

By Emma Wecker Batavia softball won their first game of the season on April 5 against East Aurora. Their current record is now 1-9 overall and 0-3 in conference. In their most recent game on Wednesday April 17, Batavia lost 0-10 against Wheaton North. “We’ve just been putting in more work at practices and hoping […]