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 […]
OPINION: Why Kaitlin Bennett is a terrible interviewer
By Aubrey Rupp Kaitlin Bennett has been extremely popular on apps like Twitter and Tiktok for her interesting interviewing skills. She is a strong anti-abortion and pro-gun activist and bases her questions often off that. Bennett goes around college campuses and asks people questions for her Youtube channel, Liberty Hangout. A video that she posted […]
OPINION: Should BHS implement electronic-learning days?
By Ryan Ingold There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a potential snow day. Sitting there, glued to your screen and constantly refreshing Twitter to see if BPS has called classes off yet so you know whether or not you can call up your friends to hang out. Why take that excitement away from […]
Five events BHS students should attend in coming months
By Jayelin Haines Entering the new year, Batavia High school has lots of events in store for their students. Many annual events are coming back to the school as well as brand new events for all students to enjoy. The list below has just a few options for them to attend! Rock the Runway Rock […]
OPINION: Why BHS lunch tables are not the best
By Jayelin Haines Nobody likes to feel uncomfortable or excluded and that what the new Batavia High School tables do for students. BHS acquired new lunch tables back in 2018 and for the most part, students are not impressed nor am I. The tables are uncomfortable and non-inclusive to friend groups or individuals. During lunchtime, […]
OPINION: BHS should require vaccinations
By Aubrey Rupp In Illinois, only 9 percent of schools have 100 percent of students who are vaccinated, and Batavia High School is not one of them. At BHS every student who goes here should have all of their vaccinations. I believe that at Batavia High School 100 percent of our students should be vaccinated. […]
Best underground rap albums of 2019
By Nelson Rerko Lil Keed – Long Live Mexico Long Live Mexico is Lil Keed’s first debut studio album, which was released on June 14, 2019. Although only selling 16,000 in first week sales, the numbers don’t show the effort and craft that was put into this album. Keed, known for his voice which is […]
OPINION: Keep classical literature at BHS
By Ben Budke Recently, exposure to classical literature at Batavia High School has been decreasing. It has been gradually replaced with young adult literature in our English classes. In general, Classical literature should be revived in English curriculums. Classical literature is very important for students and teachers because they can both connect to issues going […]
OPINION: College athletes should be paid
By Kyle Neibch Getting paid to go to college to play sports is an athlete’s dream. There has been a lot of controversy recently about college athletes getting paid. As of now, it is illegal but a lot of people want to switch that around. It is the right thing for the NCAA to pay […]
Sizing up Super Bowl LIV
By Ryan Ingold Super Bowl LIV (54) is set for Sun. Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Kansas City Chiefs (14-4) will square off against the San Francisco 49ers (15-3). Led by Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs were undoubtedly Super Bowl favorites this year after falling short to the New England Patriots […]
Q&A With Officer Howe
By Madison Waldschmidt Officer Howe is an SRO, which is a school resource officer. His daily workdays are unpredictable and sometimes hectic here at the high school, but he enjoys every day he is here. Officer Howe loves being able to create connections with the staff and students here at Batavia and is excited to […]