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 […]
Long strives for greatness as one of wrestling program’s first females
By Grace Summers and Selena Lanham Every day the wrestlers walk in to see the following words painted on the walls of the wrestling room: “You walk into this room only a boy… with hard work and dedication, you WILL become a man.” These words have the intentions of inspiring young boys; what BHS didn’t […]
Batavia stays Home Rule
By Luke Zahner and Jason Talbott In the midterm elections, Batavia residents voted to keep the Home Rule law that allows the city to make its own decisions, separate from the state. The ballot read “Shall the city of Batavia cease to be a home rule unit?’ and by a wide margin, people voted no. […]
Drama department makes final preparations for ‘Chicago’
By Emma Kielion and Ben Barranco The Chicago musical put on by BHS students and directed by Dominic Cattero was performed in the BFAC on Nov. 7-10. The Spectator sat down with Mr. Cattero and asked him a series of questions. One of the biggest things The Spectator wanted to know was how did […]
FEATURE: Jobs affecting student’s grades
By Isabella Mikula, Ethan Klemp, and Evan Misner After a long eight-hour day at school and an eight-hour shift at Sierra Trading Post, Ryan Larson finally comes home. It’s 10:30 at night and Larson has a lot of assignments in Math, English, and Science due in the morning. He doesn’t get to bed until two […]
Sego places at girls swim state championships
By Renee Forsyth In her freshman and sophomore years, varsity swimmer Kelly Sego competed in the state championships for girl’s swimming but did not score points. This season was a different story. At the state championships, Sego was able to place ninth in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:07.25, eighth in […]
Murphdawg’s legacy
By Ben Barranco and Emma Kielion Walking in on your first day in Film as Lit not knowing what to expect or what your teacher will be like. You open the door to see a woman writing on the board. You find your seat. As the bell rings for class to commence, immediately your new […]
A ‘life-changing’ class
By Sophie Dominguez During a normal school day at Batavia High School, the field house is primarily known as a place for P.E. classes like Accelerated P.E. or Personal Fitness. However, many are oblivious to another special class that takes place there: the PE Leadership program. The PE Leadership program is a class that allows […]
FEATURE: Fantastic freshman Neibch helps carry basketball team
By Ellie Alholm The shoes squeak as the players hustle down the court. The Dog Pound chants loudly from the stands. Pom poms shimmer in the fluorescent lights. Freshman Kyle Neibch stops just behind the three-point line. Neibch shoots. He scores, which gives him a season-high 21 points. Neibch began playing basketball 12 years ago, […]
Rerko, Sergio, sign basketball letters of intent
By Rachel Balsamo Batavia High School recently had two seniors on the girl’s basketball team sign their college letters of intent on November 14th. Ava Sergio to Winona State (Minnesota), and Geddy Rerko to Colgate University (New York). On NLI signing day a group of students and staff gathered to support Sergio and Rerko. 6 […]
FEATURE: Posledni secures full-ride academic scholarship
By Caroline Hager Coming home from a long day of school followed by an intense wrestling practice, Andy Posledni hopped in the shower on what was just an average Tuesday night. Hearing something buzzing outside of the shower, he looked to see that it was his phone, buzzing from a highly anticipated call. He dries […]