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: Schools give too much homework
By Marissa Mirallegro and Ella Helfer Having too much homework can lead to pressure and stress to students. Schools give too much homework to students and they need to be aware of what it’s causing. “….over 50 percent of students reported feeling stressed, 25 percent reported that homework was their biggest source of stress, and […]
REVIEW: Mission Impossible: Fallout falls into my heart
By Josh Tharp Explosions, drama, and high-speed police chases. All elements a good action thriller film should master, and I’d personally say Mission: Impossible- Fallout started off with a suspenseful boom. The acting was great, the music was terrific, and the only real regret I had was not ever watching any of the previous Mission: […]
OPINION: School dress codes problematic for female students
By Kaycee Reyes Ramirez Dress codes are seen by some as a version of but they could be somewhat detrimental. There have been many reports of students all over the country being reprimanded for their choice of fashion in school. Many school dress codes use gendered language and are commonly directed towards girls. Most state […]
Zalkus earns Illinois Art Educator of the Year honors
By Josh Tharp With the stroke of a thin bristle brush, many can create a beautiful scenic forest, but to instill creativity in one’s students is an art unto itself. Dawn Zalkus has been teaching for 15 years, both at high school and college levels. This year she has been awarded the Illinois Art Educator […]
REVIEW: BlacKkKlansman worth price of admission
BlacKkKlansman Review 4.5/5 stars By Andrew Nelson Spike Lee’s newest movie, BlacKkKlansman, tells the true story of Ron Stallworth, the first African American policeman and detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Stallworth was the main man behind the undercover investigation that took place in 1978-1979 into the local Ku Klux Klan chapter. Stallworth […]
Student Behavior at BHS
By Ethan Still and Madison Goldman Walking into Calculus the day after the first test, Ethan nervously fidgeted with his backpack. He approached his desk and readied himself to flip over the face-down paper laying there. Carefully turn it over, he broke into a grin. After studying for three nights straight, Ethan earned the A […]
Q&A: Holden feeling confident going into playoffs
By Selena Lanham It’s no secret that Batavia football has been in high gear. The high school football team has been on a winning rampage since the start of the season; according to the varsity football team they went into some games already having the idea and probability of them winning to then more intense […]
Top 10 Songs of 2018
By Marissa Mirallegro 2018, so far, has been a great year for the music industry. To break it down just a bit, here are the top songs of 2018 so far. “God’s Plan”-Drake “God’s Plan” by Drake debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 3 and stayed on top for […]
Top ten songs of 2018
By Lily McLaughlin Over the course of 2018, there have been handfuls of new music dropped, such as Ariana Grande’s album Sweetener, Post Malone’s album Beerbongs & Bentleys, and Drake’s newest album Scorpion. Also, some popular singles of 2018 are “Happier” by Bastille and “Lost in Japan” by Shawn Mendes. All of these artists are […]
Top 10 unknown vacation spots in the U.S.
By Isabella Helm The U.S. has many great places to vacation, some more known than others. When you think of places to vacation in the U.S. most people think of Florida, Los Angeles, New York, or Disney World. But there are plenty of great places to vacation in the U.S. that not as many people […]