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: Newest NFL rule making a negative impact
By Derek Bex It’s week two of the 2018 NFL season and the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings are in a fierce NFC North matchup with 1:45 left to play. It’s 29-21 and the Packers are in the lead with the Vikings deep in their own territory. Kirk Cousins, the Vikings’ quarterback, drops […]
Hurricane Florence destroys East-Coast
By Samantha Lewis and Lauren Aiken The wind bursting through the air, the waves crashing against the shore. Trees falling, windows shattering, sirens wailing. This is what is heard while packing up belongings or boarding up doors. Evacuate to stay alive or fight against the storm? Over 200,000 people all over the East Coast were […]
Student ambassador Murchie strives to represent BHS
By Joe Caltagirone and Matt Gorlewski “She is never afraid of taking on any challenge that presents itself and she will 99 percent succeed at that challenge,” said Allison Macauley of her friend Olivia Murchie, a Batavia High School student ambassador. Murchie is a junior, avid tennis player, and an overall involved student. She was […]
Girls from three different schools form bonds of friendship through swimming
By Salome Fogleman Shivering, they pull on their swim caps and goggles as they prepare to jump into the cold water to start swimming the warm-up set. Imagine jumping into a cold pool after a long day at school and a twenty-minute bus ride. The girls on the high school swim team swim for two […]
Williams takes the win
By Morgan LaSalle and Venessa Plourde Lights bright and blazing, the crowd cheering and taken by disbelief at the announcement of her name to signal her victory. Preston Williams, an aspiring young artist, unexpectedly wins Rock the Runway. “Rock the Runway is a theme based wearable art fashion show where students compete using anything but […]
First time in history girls join BHS wrestling team
By Mia Wells and Morgan Haug Packs of boys entered the gym to compete and floods of people arrived to watch the matches. Boys wrestling championship banners surround the gym walls. Mats covered every square inch of the floor for competitions. The audience could see all the boys getting ready for their matches, stretching, and […]
Adventure Education Program brings students together
By Brandon Thilges The belay team was ready. The climber, with their legs shaking and their palms sweaty, was ready. The contract was started, and in just 15 seconds, the climber was away. Quickly they conquered the wall and reached the top. Then, within just another 15 seconds, the climber was on the ground, relieved […]
REVIEW: Shovel Knight a unique addition to ‘Rivals of Aether’
By Ethan Still On Aug. 10 Shovel Knight from the game Shovel Knight was announced to be added to the roster of Rivals of Aether as the final DLC (downloadable content) character. For those who have not heard of Rivals of Aether before, it is a two-dimensional platformer, fighting game first released in March of […]
Q&A: Carby experiences softball success, plans for future
By Morgan Haug: Varsity athlete Cassidy Carby has played softball for as long as she can remember. Carby plays shortstop and catcher at the Dennison Silverhawks. Following freshmen year, she is approaching her second season on varsity as a sophomore. Here is insight on her most recent season playing with varsity as a freshman, and […]
Cubs look to continue postseason success
By Josh Bode As the end of September nears, baseball fans are getting ready for the postseason. All eyes in Chicago will be set on the Cubs, as the White Sox have been eliminated from the postseason race. After winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have big expectations for this team, as they […]