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 […]
BHS ‘Rock The Runway’ rocks again
By Emma Olberg For 15 years, BHS has held a wearable fashion show called Rock The Runway (RTR). RTR is a show that displays the amazing talent and creativity of high school students. Every year, participants may use anything but fabric to create an item of clothing or a fashion accessory. This shows how creative […]
Q&A With Best Buddies Parent
By Emma Olberg Wendy Olberg, a Batavia mom whose second child has autism, explains what it is like raising an autistic daughter and how it has affected her life. Q: What were your initial thoughts when you found out your daughter was diagnosed with autism? A: “I wasn’t too surprised just based on what I […]
Why Taylor Swift shouldn’t have won the ‘Album of the Year’ award at the Grammy ‘24.
By Bella Punzio Taylor Swift shouldn’t have won the “Best new album of the year” at the Grammys because I view it as unfair to the other artists because she has become more popular and well known In my opinion, Taylor Swift shouldn’t have won the Best new album of the year at the Grammys. […]
OPINION: Gas car bill will make problems worse
By Sophia Nahorski If you own a gas car, better say your goodbyes to it. With the Biden administration aiming to end all gas vehicles purchases by 2035 through the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, there will be endless waste, effects on those who are living off of a low income, and a loss […]
OPINION: School chairs need improvement
By Nela Sedlarova I am always shifting my body when I sit in class. Some may say it’s from the lack of comfort of the class overall, but I disagree. The chairs that we are given to sit on during our four 90 minute classes are terrible. I end up leaving each class with my […]
OPINION: The school system is failing and students are paying the price
By Alexa Quiroz In today’s society, debates about the flaws of the public school system have become increasingly critical. The public school system is intended to provide all students with equal opportunities for academic success and growth. However, throughout the years it has become more clear that the system is failing to fulfill its true […]
Target vs. Walmart: Target stands on top
By Brookelyn Vande Loo In today’s world there is no other debate great than who is better, Target or Walmart. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. Target has really stepped up their game in both price and quality. This mega retailer used to be considered super expensive; however, Target has really taken aim on […]
MLB The Show is the best video game available
By Jackson Ketelsen Unlike other games MLB The Show cares about their players. MLB The Show 24 is the best sports game out right now because of its quality and the way the company cares about the game and its players. One issue with video games can be the frequency that the games are updated. […]
Starbucks vs. Dunkin
By Emma Wecker Starbucks vs. Dunkin is a long, ongoing debate that’s been going on forever. People of all ages, everywhere, are buying their drinks and food everyday from both places. It all comes down to menu size, customization, healthiness, and atmosphere. Starbucks has proven to be better in all areas. Starbucks has shown that […]
Are BHS track coaches effective?
By Addison Brown Batavia’s Track Program is one of the best in the Dukane Conference. Batavia has won conference championships multiple times over the years. The most recent win was two years ago in 2022, and then Batavia’s JV and varsity won conference championships in indoor track this year (2024). Batavia’s track coaches are a […]