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 […]
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 […]
Batavia Marching Band’s “Connect” is in the books
The city of Batavia sings with all different kinds of positive energy. There’s one source of energy that the people in Batavia do not know about, their high school marching band. Under the direction of Chris Owen and Brian VanKley, the band has produced a show this year called “Connect.” The band directors work with […]
Q&A: Mangers, current senior, speaks on BHS’ condition
By Lynsey Kunert Jessica Mangers is a senior at Batavia High School who participates in Key Club, National Honors Society, and English National Honors Society. She is a straight-A student and aiming to go to Carthage University. During all four of her years spent at Batavia, she noticed some things about the school that she […]
Schlenker: Teamwork makes the dream work
By Lucy Lisberg and Isabella Brooks The wind in her hair, the redness forming on her face, the competition quickly trailing behind her. These are all types of obstacles that challenge cross country runner, Katrina Schlenker, but she said the support from her family, friends, and team is what keeps her going. “When I run, […]
Football team tries new helmets, but opts to stay with current helmets
By Gavin Bieber and Derek Bex Football is being questioned these days these days due to player safety. Issues such as concussions, CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), and neck injuries are some of the main concerns surrounding the game of football. Helmet manufacturers are constantly researching and conducting tests to improve their products and increase the […]
Firnbach makes impact through class, extracurriculars
By Anna Laurich and Maddy Misiura At Batavia high school, teachers are not just involved in mainstream classes. Ms. Firnbach is involved with students at Batavia. Firnbach is an Algebra teacher, a Cross Country coach at the middle school, a track coach at the high school, she helps with the Dog Pound, and is a […]
The Fall Musical: Chicago
By Anna Laurich and Maddie Misiura The Batavia Drama Club is performing a musical production of Chicago from Nov. 8-10. While the high school is mainly known for Football, the Batavia Fine Arts Centre are known for their very professional productions. Several students that are in Chicago say that are enjoying the cast. “It’s […]