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: 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 […]
How has Shakespeare influenced modern society?
By Ben Budke Shakespeare is one of the most notable poets and playwrights of the English language to have ever existed. He has created amazing works of art that have changed the English language and even much of society. According to Poets.org, “Shakespeare’s words and stories are returned to again and again and have earned […]
What’s next for these Batavia High School athletes?
By Ryan Ingold Historically, Batavia High School has produced many collegiate athletes. In recent years, Batavia Alumni have played crucial roles in their respective college success. Some have even been fortunate to bring home a National Championship. I was fortunate to hear from some of Batavia’s best in the 2020 class, and ask them a […]
‘Little Women’ has empowering themes
By Jayelin Haines The 2019 motion picture, Little Women, has proven to be everything but little. This brand new take on the 150-year-old novel by Louisa May Alcott hit theaters on December 25, 2019, and earned a whopping $16.8 million on its first weekend. This wonderful narrative will unlock its viewer’s emotions and find a […]
Top 10 Nba players 2019-2020 season
By Chris Llanes The Nba players in 2019 heading into 2020 is a very controversial topic with many debates on who should belong in the top ten. #10 Paul George: He is capable of doing an amazing performance on offense and defense. He is currently on the LA Clippers, although last year he had […]