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 5 activities to do in Illinois during the summer
By Bella Punzio Illinois seems like a very boring place to live, but there are many places to visit that make it interesting. Visiting Navy Pier in Chicago is a fun summer activity. If you enjoy being high up in the air and wanting to see the city from above, you should go on the […]
TikTok vs. Instagram
By Addison Brown Instagram vs TikTok has been an ongoing debate for which one is better. Instagram is a free social media platform that has over two billion users per month. On instagram you can upload photos, videos, or “reels”. Instagram allows you to view, like, comment, and share your friends uploads as well as […]
My favorite MLB stadiums
1. Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is the best stadium because you can see how old it is when you are walking in it. One way you can tell it’s old is if you look into the outfield you can see the ivy on the brick wall. No other professional field has that. […]
Top 5 restaurants in Batavia
By Emma Wecker Batavia is filled with many places you can get food from. There is a wide variety of options ranging from pancakes, to tacos, to burgers, or pizza. It is hard to choose from all these options and know where you’re going to have the best experience. With that being said, here is […]
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 […]