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 […]
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 […]
How the anti-vaccination movement has caused the spread of measles
By Aubrey Rupp The Anti-vaccination movement began in the mid-1800s when the smallpox vaccine was introduced. Some people chose not to vaccinate their children because of the potential risks that they felt vaccines could impose on them. Ever since then, the anti-vax movement has become more and more popular. The Washington Post says that 9 […]
Chicago White Sox off season will propel team to playoffs
By Kyle Neibch Every Chicago White Sox fan out there is still asking this question, when is the next time the White Sox will make the playoffs? It’s coming very soon, most think this is “the” year. The last time the White Sox made it to the playoffs was in 2008. They have had over […]
“BHS Artist of the Month” – January 2020
By Allie Perez Interview with Nuha Mcdiarmid: Nuha McDiarmid has been nominated as artist of the month at Batavia High School. She’s a senior and has been doing art for as long as she could remember. After being artist of the month, she was overjoyed and was asked a series of questions: Interviewer: How […]
BHS through the decades
By Evan Misner and Isabella Mikula Over the past 20-30 years at Batavia High School, the culture has changed but not many current teachers could share the changes. Coach Trippi Payne and Mrs. Miller has shared the changes they witnessed. Asking about their first experience at Batavia High School, Coach Trippi Payne said “We had […]
School dress code rivalries
There has been talk that schools should use dress codes. Students have decided if they either like dress codes or not. Graduated student Bri Dorpat states her opinion on dress codes Bri: “Dress code is important to schools. It makes sure there are no revealing clothes in school. It eliminates any inappropriate clothing or clothing […]
OPINION: The changing of lunch tables
By Isabella Mikula and Evan Misner Starting this year, Batavia High School decided to remove the old lunch tables and chairs, and replace them with bigger tables with attached chairs. From both of the perspectives of students and Dave Andrews, we want to keep the new lunch tables. Looking from Andrews side, the new lunch […]