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 […]
REVIEW: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is humorous
By Nwe Win The novel Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan was brought to life when the film was recently released on Aug. 15. Watching this movie was like a comparison of Cinderella living in the 21st century. This romantic comedy will make you laugh so hard that you are in tears of joy. The movie […]
OPINION: Why you should go vegan
By Nwe Win Recently in, veganism has become a more popular diet specifically due to the lifestyle and benefits it offers. It is important that people are informed about this lifestyle so they can be more mindful of their choices, which can have a lot of impact in the community. The first reason to turn vegan […]
Dual credit enrollment, interest increasing
By Salome Fogleman Dual credit classes are classes from Waubonsee Community College taught in the high school by Batavia High School teachers. These classes are continuously rising in popularity. Students who earn at least a “C” in these classes obtain three to six college credits depending on the class. These courses act as a dress […]
REVIEW: “Isle Of Dogs” another hit for Anderson
By Salome Fogleman Rating: 4 stars Wes Anderson’s Isle Of Dogs was released on March 23rd, 2018. It comes to life as a very well-done, imaginative stop-motion animation with a unique storyline. The plot is complicated, but all components fit together like a puzzle. It follows a boy named Atari (Koyu Rankin) whose dog disappears […]
Podcast on Upcoming Games
By Payton Anselme https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TVwmdej5fWX4KFHC4HsdZ6uUhEkvPoR3&authuser=0
REVIEW: ‘Ocean’s 8’ a rooting for the bad guys film
By Morgan LaSalle The jeweler, the mom, the hacker, and the fashion designer: Ocean’s 8 encompasses an all-girls team of con artists focused on the goal of stealing a $150 million necklace at the Met Gala. Debbie Ocean, played by Sandra Bullock, the leader, mastermind, and newly released criminal of the extravagant heist, is determined […]
REVIEW: Disney’s heartwarming ‘Coco’ shakes the box office
By Isabella Brooks On Nov. 22, 2017, Disney brought another hit into the box office that created an abundance of revenue. Coco isn’t like the regular movies produced by Disney. It included diverse religion, different family values, and an inside look at Mexican culture which is a great take on a family movie. Coco is […]
REVIEW: Urban Outfitters new cosmetic brand ‘Ohii’ perfect for everyone
Urban Outfitters just released a new cosmetic brand, Ohii, and it deserves all the rave. Ohii is perfect because its natural products give the “no makeup” effect, but when used to a preferred amount, it can create a full glam look. Ohii also has amazing skin-care products for those who don’t like wearing makeup at […]
REVIEW: Skip ‘The Nun’
By Stana Burke The Nun is from the Conjuring franchise, making it the fifth movie they have made. This movie takes place before the Conjuring and Annabelle, which are previous movies from this franchise. The movie starts off with Sister Irene who has yet to take her vows to be an official nun and Father […]
The Weihnachtsmarkt: a highlight of Christmas in Germany
by Salome Fogleman The Weihnachtsmarkt is German for “Christmas Market.” It is an annual, traditional market in Germany that starts in mid-November and ends around Christmas time. Most of it consists of rows of little wooden booths where people sell things like candles, sweets, handmade Christmas ornaments, and other little wooden holiday-themed knick-knacks. Some also […]