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 five struggles about being short
By Nwe Win Being short in high school is an actual struggle whether you’re a guy or a girl. Always having tall people just roaming around and blocking your view can be irritating. I can relate to this because every day I see tall people just looking down on me like I’m irrelevant and unnecessary to […]
OPINION: Why schools should arm teachers
By Abby Skirmont When thinking about the biggest concern in school safety today, a certain controversial topic comes to mind. School shootings. According to ScienceDaily, studies have shown that more people have been injured or killed in mass school shootings in the US in the past 18 years than the entire 20th century. With a […]
An Inside Look Into the Smaller Sports at Batavia High School
By Lucy Lisberg and Isabella Brooks When people think of high school sports, there are a lot of teams that most likely don’t come to mind. There is a wide variety of sports at BHS that, according to the players, deserve more attention. For example, there’s a swim team, golf team, and a gymnastics team, […]
OPINION: Is a study hall a better option?
By Morgan LaSalle The purpose of a gym class is to instill healthy lifestyle habits in students. However, most of the concepts are ones that have been previously rooted in student-athletes. Therefore, student-athletes should be exempt from gym class in order to apply their efforts in other areas. Students athletes make up a large portion […]
Ten reasons to join cross country
By Nwe Win Have you ever been lost and confused on what sports you should join at school? Well, I’ve got the perfect spot for you. You should join the Cross Country team because there are so many benefits and fun you can have. I decided to do this sport as an incoming freshman and […]
OPINION: Who I’m voting for Illinois governor
By Josh Tharp Illinois is currently in a debt crisis. The election coming in November is very important, as citizens will be electing new representatives to act as our voice, as well as either re-electing Bruce Rauner or voting in J.B. Pritzker. I personally believe that Illinois would be in a better economic position if […]
Top five makeup products to wear to school
By Madeline Misiura Wearing makeup to school can be such a hassle in the morning when you want an extra 30 minutes to sleep in. Girls wear makeup to school for many reasons, a cute boy, a class presentation, a pimple on your forehead the size of Texas. Keep in mind, makeup is not necessary. […]
Seniors meet to talk college applications, finances
By Brandon Thilges Yesterday, the class of 2019 convened for the final time as a whole before their graduation. The meeting was an overview the of the college application process, which consisted of several parts. The one that was covered in the most efficient detail was that of financial aid, which students may apply for […]
Five ways to stay organized this school year
By Anna Laurich Organization is one of the main things that is hard to maintain during a school year. Not being organized can affect many things such as causing more stress on top of all the homework you have and can make it easier to procrastinate on your work if you can’t find something. Organization […]
Outdoor classroom project starts at BHS
By Morgan Haug and Mia Wells This year Batavia High School is making a change to the campus to benefit students and the environment and to enhance their biodiversity. BHS teachers Donna Detrick and Daniel Renz have given their students the opportunity to plan and create an eco-friendly area on the school’s campus. The “living […]