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REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’

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 ten things to get in the cafeteria


Top ten things to get in the cafeteria

By Stana Burke Do you never know what to get in the cafeteria? Or are you just tired of getting the same things? Well, this top 10 list gives you some options to choose from! Meals/Sides Bistro Burger~ This is a burger patty with a pretzel bun, then cheese is put on the patty, then […]

PREVIEW: Bulls rebuild looks to get closer to playoffs in 2018


PREVIEW: Bulls rebuild looks to get closer to playoffs in 2018

By Josh Bode After the first season of the Bulls rebuild, they look to take a step forward in the process of getting back to the playoffs. The Bulls began the rebuild the day of the 2017 NBA Draft, as they traded away All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite that, the Bulls roster […]

What happens to dead bodies?


What happens to dead bodies?

By Salome Fogleman Most people do not like talking about death, or their dead body, but everyone will eventually die, which makes it important to talk about what will happen to you. After your death, there are several options for you as to what you could do with your dead body. Many people in the […]

Q&A: Meyers hopes to fill Cooper’s shoes


Q&A: Meyers hopes to fill Cooper’s shoes

By Mia Wells After backing up Riley Cooper last season, Jack Meyers was named the starting quarterback for the BHS football team this fall. Playing sports since he was six years old, Meyers has learned a lot, made memories, grown as an athlete and person, and now shares how he has gotten to this point, […]

OPINION: Technology positively impacts learning


OPINION: Technology positively impacts learning

By Lauren Aiken Phones, Chromebooks, and smartwatches are all drastically incorporated into the new way of learning. The new technology is improving students learning inside and outside of school. There are many ways students can use technology while learning. Many kids think it’s significantly better than paper and pencil. An article stated that Chakeitha Johnson, […]

Top five untrue stereotypes


Top five untrue stereotypes

By Samantha Lewis Over the course of time, stereotypes have developed and applied to people. They can be based on your appearance or your personality. Here are the top five stereotypes that are not true. Blondes are dumb In many movies, blondes are portrayed as dumb. Take for example movies like “Mean Girls” and “The […]

Survey: BHS Students Favorite Season


By Macie Rummel There are many different seasons and all are liked by many people. After taking a poll of 70 people and finding out the diversity of people and what season they liked these are the results.

Survey: Starbucks vs. Dunkin’ Donuts


A tough controversy came upon the students and staff of BHS. Do they prefer Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? After asking exactly 100 people, it was found that the majority chose Dunkin Donuts.

Poll: Stress getting you down?


School is naturally stressful, some classes are harder than others for students. In this survey, it asks the level of stress one feels when at school, what grade they are in, and what class is most stressful for them.

Nine fun things to do downtown Batavia


Nine fun things to do downtown Batavia

By Joe Caltagirone   Riverwalk The Riverwalk starts behind town hall and wraps around the dam for a picturesque view of the islands in the middle of the river. It also features wildlife plaques that give information on surrounding plants and animals.   Farmers’ market Every Saturday starting in June and ending in October, farmers […]