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 […]
Feelin’ fruity
By Ben Barranco Fruits are some of the healthiest and most delicious foods you can eat. They are sweet and act as a great dessert. Not only are they a great food, but they offer numerous health benefits that are great for the body spanning from the immune system to fiber to a healthy heart. […]
Top ten restaurants in the Batavia area
By Lily McLaughlin Taqueria El Sazon Taqueria El Sazon is a family-friendly Mexican restaurant located in Batavia. This restaurant sells burritos, tacos, enchiladas, etc. Taqueria El Sazon has very friendly service and is always willing to adjust to your needs. Their best dishes are the fish tacos with apple coleslaw and the marinated steak […]
Movies to look out for at the Oscars
By Marissa Mirallegro The Oscars are just around the corner and this year has been another great one for movies. Wondering what movies could steal Best Picture? Or Best Actress? Read on to find which movies could take home an award this year. A Star Is Born– Starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga A […]
Stan Lee’s top three heroes
By Christian Stevens Stan Lee died of pneumonia at the age of 93 on Nov. 12. Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, and publisher who rose to fame through a family business which later became Marvel Studios. Lee created heroes that were relatable, everyday people that could change the world for better. Throughout […]
Fun local winter activities to do this winter
By Renee Forsyth Winter is a favorite season for many, and fun holiday activities come along with it. There are many fun activities in the Chicagoland area that can be enjoyed by all age groups. Below are some of the top winter activities nearby. Illumination: Morton Arboretum This outstanding experience has lights farther than the […]
Top 10 dog breeds of the year
By Lynsey Kunert 1) Labrador retriever Labs are at the top of the list for the top 10 dog breeds! They’re family-oriented and get along with children and people of all ages. Also, they can easily be trained with minimal frustration! Most Labradors are used for hunting from their agility and intelligence. These […]
NFL Draft Grades – Dallas Cowboys’ top three picks paying dividends
By Ari Fragen About halfway through the 2018-19 NFL season, it seems like a good time to evaluate the Cowboy rookies. The ‘Boys currently roster six of their nine picks from last April’s NFL Draft. Here are grades for their top three picks. So, without further ado, let’s get to it. Round 1(Pick 19) […]
Top 7 former Batavia restaurants
By Sophie Dominguez In my 16 years living in Batavia, I have watched many restaurants come and go. At first, when a place shuts down, many people are upset, but eventually most people forget those restaurants were even there. Here is a list of 7 former Batavia restaurants to hopefully give you a nice little […]
Leave it all on the mat
By Grace Summers The wrestling season started Nov. 5 with a group of new wrestlers, now including girls. Coach Scott Bayer and Coach Ryan Farwell have been coaching the team throughout the summer and through preseason training. All eyes are on the team as BHS has just now created a girls’ wrestling team. “I work […]
Girls’ swimming finishes second in varsity, first in JV at Upstate Eight Conference meet
By Marissa Mirallegro and Ella Helfer On Sat, Oct 27, the girls’ varsity swim team placed second and the girls JV swim team placed first at the six-team Upstate Eight Conference swim meet at West Chicago High School. The team said it was thrilled with the results after a long, hard-fought season. “We did really […]