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 […]
Homecoming word search
By Anna Laurich Since the buzz on homecoming is over, let’s have homecoming 2018 go out with a bang, with a homecoming word search. This includes all of the details that create awesome memories to look back at. Y T X I I U P C F F P E T Y P R […]
OPINION: Urban Meyer got off easy
By Josh Bode On Aug. 22, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was suspended by the university’s Board of Trustees. Meyer was suspended from practices until Sept. 2, meaning he was suspended for the first three games of the season. His suspension resulted from the knowledge that former Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith’s wife […]
REVIEW: BROCKHAMPTON’S ‘iridescence’ lives up to hype
By Matt Gorlewski 2018 has been quite the eventful year for Los Angeles rap collective BROCKHAMPTON. The group was signed to RCA records for 15 million dollars back in April. They were set to release their fourth studio album titled “Puppy” in June, but that was met with quite a few delays, such as their […]
OPINION: Nurmagomedov will beat McGregor in UFC 229
By Payton Anselme Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor could arguably be one of the biggest MMA fights in history. Both Nurmagomedov and McGregor are the biggest names in the UFC currently and both boast an elite level of athleticism. While McGregor is one of the most notorious MMA fighters in current time and has many […]
OPINION: Is testing necessary?
By Rachel Ross The stress and anxiety about the day of the test, the finger tapping, nail-biting, and leg shaking are all symptoms of the stress of an upcoming test that’s worth so much. So the question rings: is testing even a benefit to learning? It can all seem so easy for some people, while […]
Who let the dogs out?
By Abby Skirmont On Sat., Sept. 15, at the East Side Community Center, the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence, Batavia Library Foundation, and Batavia Parks Foundation hosted “Bulldogs Unleashed.” At this community event, the bulldog statues that were designed by different artists in the area and placed throughout the town were auctioned off to different […]
REVIEW: Visit Briana’s Pancake House for food, not service
Joe Caltagirone A welcome addition to Batavia’s short list of breakfast restaurants, Briana’s Pancake House, opened last year and has definitely drawn a crowd. It is open for breakfast and lunch, and has a wide variety of food on its menu. And while the service might not always be up to par, the food certainly […]
REVIEW: ‘Incredibles 2’ deserves Pixar record
By Josh Bode Disney Pixar has produced many classics such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc., and The Incredibles. All of these earned a sequel (or prequel in the case of Monsters University) except for The Incredibles. The Incredibles finally received a sequel, as Incredibles 2 came out on June 15. With an audience including teens […]
REVIEW: ‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’ misses mark
By Mia Wells Being completely yourself and not letting hate get to you in high school is hard, but not for Sierra Burgess. The new film, Sierra Burgess is a Loser, is a teen rom-com in which the main character, Sierra, played by Shannon Purser, attempts to win over her high school crush’s heart by […]
Shlenker wins her first race, sets school record in 3 mile
By Nwe Win Coach Chad Hillman has had many talented runners come through in his 20 years as Batavia High School head cross country coach, but he thinks freshman Katrina Schlenker has the potential to be the fastest runners he’s ever coached. On Sept. 8, Schenker broke a 16-year-old school record in the “First to Finish” […]