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OPINION: ‘I just want to sleep.’

OPINION: ‘I just want to sleep.’

Why BHS should start school later By Lylah Jakubiak This school year, BHS has accumulated almost a week’s worth of E-learning and snow days. As a result, many students ended up sleeping in during this time. Now back in school, some students are beginning to question the 7:35 start time, wishing for their morning sleep […]

Saban’s coaching career and impact on others


Saban’s coaching career and impact on others

By: Eva Holzl Nick Saban, known as “one of the winningest coaches in college football history,” just announced his retirement from coaching college football after spending 17 seasons at the University of Alabama, two seasons at an NFL team, the Miami Dolphins, five seasons at Louisiana State University (LSU), five seasons at Michigan State University, […]

OPINION: Fascism in America: Theory and Opinion


OPINION: Fascism in America: Theory and Opinion

By Bryant Grizzell Fascism. It’s a scary sounding word with a dangerous meaning. Since the invention of fascism in 1915, many nations have had their own struggles with fascism. Among them, famous names like Hitler’s Third Reich or Mussolini’s Fascist Italy evoke vivid memories of dark times. Many people suffered at the hands of state-sponsored […]

Commonly unknown consequences of smoking in school


Commonly unknown consequences of smoking in school

By Sunnove Carlson Everyone knows the run-of-the-mill consequences of smoking in school: flunking out and/or getting suspended. Yes, these are very real outcomes, but most people aren’t aware of the everyday consequences you have to deal with. Starting off with one of the biggest worries you have to handle–the constant anxiety of getting caught. Every […]

A revived BHS tradition: Key Club’s Top Dog Talent Show


A revived BHS tradition: Key Club’s Top Dog Talent Show

Q&A with Key Club’s president, Emilie Jack. By: Lylah Jakubiak Top Dog, originally known as Mr. BHS, is a student-led event which has been hosted by Key Club for almost 40 years. After COVID’s inevitable closing of the show, it returned last year, rebranded from Mr. BHS to Top Dog. The tradition was supposed to […]

OPINION: Phones in school


OPINION: Phones in school

By Ethan Tucker Phones in school have become a much bigger subject in school. Just a few years ago, phone policies were not as high because students were not on them as much in class. Now phones are considered a distraction, not a tool. Phones are taken at the beginning of many classes without question […]

Simone Biles’ husband put on blast after saying “I didn’t even know who she was” in recent interview


Simone Biles’ husband put on blast after saying “I didn’t even know who she was” in recent interview

By Zahra Ahmad Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history, some even say she may be the greatest of all time. She competed in her first Olympics at just 19 years old and has won seven Olympic medals since. Now at 26, she continues to compete in gymnastics. In April of 2023 […]

Top 10 perfect summer songs of 2023


Top 10 perfect summer songs of 2023

By Athziry De La Peña There are so many types of songs you can listen to, that make your summer perfect. Here are the top 10 perfect summer songs based off of Spotify’s charts 2023. “Last Night” – Morgan Wallen  “Last Night” was released in 2023. He decided to make it a single after much […]

DEBATE: Are ghosts real?


DEBATE: Are ghosts real?

With the spooky season coming to a close, people are packing up their decor, costumes, and candy, saying goodbye to the beloved holiday to be largely forgotten for the rest of the year. There is an exception to this though: ghosts. The widely popularized creature is spoken about throughout the year, one of the few […]

Q&A: Sydney Waters reflects on her role as Gretchen Wieners in BHS’ Production of ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’


Q&A: Sydney Waters reflects on her role as Gretchen Wieners in BHS’ Production of ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’

Q: Tell me about yourself and your connection to the Batavia Music Department.  A: “I have been dancing since I was three years old and have been a part of the Batavia Music Department since middle school. I joined Show Choir as a sixth grader and have been a part of it ever since. I’ve […]

What age should teens stop trick-or-treating?


By Lylah Jakubiak The spooky season is finally underway. All around America, children busy themselves in preparation for the last day of the month: Halloween, the one night of the year when costumed children roam the streets in search of the esteemed king-sized candy bar. Throughout Batavia High School, students are already making plans for […]