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 […]
Top five fall activities in the Chicagoland area
By Ellie Alholm As the leaves turn colors and the weather becomes cooler, fall activities are just beginning. When looking for festive fall activities around the Chicagoland area, there are various places you and your family/friends can visit to make this beautiful season memorable. The Basement of the Dead- Aurora If you’re looking to get […]
Opinion: Why the Chicago Bulls will make the Playoffs
By Evan Misner Chicago Bulls fans are not doing well after the Bulls started off 1-3, but it’s only four games into the season and there are still 78 games left to play. Looking at the downsides first, theBulls are missing four key players to their roster including big man Lauri Markkanen, point guard Kris […]
Top 10 upcoming movies
By Michelle Molina Ralph Breaks the Internet The sequel to Wreck-It Ralph is coming and everyone is hyped for it. Director Rich Moore returned with new ideas that would update characters and explore new online gaming. Ralph Breaks the Internet will include lots of cameos and references to video games. It will come to theaters […]
Q&A with Brooke Nazos: freshman finishes her first season of high school cross country
By Caroline Hager Brooke Nazos is a freshman at Batavia High School. She is one of the top freshman runners on the Batavia High School cross country team. This year was her first year as an official high school athlete. This year the Batavia frosh/soph team took third at the conference meet, with Brooke as […]
Career paths for you here at BHS!
By Grace Summers Most students are unfamiliar with the Fox Valley Career Center Program (FVCC). The Center offers a variety of specialized courses and programs to juniors and seniors here at Batavia High School. Some of the programs offered are Automotive Technology I and II, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Fire Science, Basic Nurse Assistant Training […]
Top 10 budget-friendly vacations in the U.S
By Renee Forsyth For a family on a budget, vacations can be hard to come by. Sometimes, just a weekend away from home can make the most memories. Some families may prefer a road trip, and some just want to start their vacation right away. The vacation prices below are based on a family of […]
Heading into the bye – what’s wrong with the Cowboys?
By Ari Fragen Assessing the Cowboys Thru week 7 Following last week’s tough road loss in Washington, the Cowboys have dropped to 3-4. Those four losses? All on the road. It’s weird how inefficient the offense is on the road versus at home. There are problems all over the place. The run game has struggled […]
OPINION: Will the young Bears make the playoffs this season?
By Luke Zahner We are closing in on the halfway mark of the NFL season and the young Bears are 3-3. Now, this does not look like a playoff-worthy record but in a jumbled NFC do they have a chance? The short answer is yes. After a breakout game for second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in […]
OPINION: Developing more elite soldiers
In a time of violence, mass shootings, terrorist attacks, and war, the United States military is our first line of defense. The military is usually the first to protect the ones affected and protect the ones who have not yet been affected. Since the military is going to be the first ones to protect us, […]
October artist of the month: Zoe Fingers
By Brianna Thorgesen Zoe Fingers is a highly talented and involved artist at Batavia High School. As a current junior, Zoe has been taking art classes throughout the years and has continued to be involved with art in our community in many ways including being a member of NAHS (National Art Honor Society) and is […]