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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 […]

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 […]

Top five struggles about being short


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


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


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?


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


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


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


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. […]