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 […]
Unique things to experience in Chicago
By Mia Wells Our nearby city, Chicago, is one of the most famous cities in the world, known for its amazing architecture, history, sports teams, museums, and of course all of its Chicago-style food. With only a 45-minute train ride east you can enjoy all these extraordinary things in a day trip, but you probably […]
Survey: Fall clothes or spring clothes
By Isabella Brooks When eighty students were asked the same question, fall or spring clothes, most students at Batavia High School chose fall clothes over spring clothes. A wide variety of students were asked this question and it goes to show that at our high school the popular decision lies within the fall season.
Survey: Batavia students favor sports over school
By Morgan Haug Many teenagers at Batavia High School are very involved in athletics. Football has won two state championships in the last 5 years, girls’ cross country was able to place third in the state this year, girls track won their conference last season, and many more incredible accomplishments in athletics. After asking a […]
Music Radar Podcast
By Matt Gorlewski Welcome to the first episode of music radar! We will cover all things from things in music news, new releases, and track and album reviews! Uploaded every Thursday!
Teachers, students trying personalized learning
By Samantha Lewis Teachers are adopting a new style of learning called personalized learning, it’s a way kids can learn at their own pace in their own way that they believe they benefit the most from. Beckler is an English teacher at Batavia High School. He teaches honors English to Freshman during second block. When […]
Fifteen items to bring to school
By Macie Rummel Getting bored in school, or wanting ideas of what to bring? Well, I have a list of 15 things you can bring to school to make you less bored or that may be helpful. 1. Headphones Bringing headphones will ensure you can listen to music. It could help you to focus on […]
OPINION: Fashion industry exploits everyone to make large profits
By Salome Fogleman Without thinking, people are constantly buying new clothes that are designed to last only a short period of time. The Guardian said that fast fashion is the high rate of fashion consumption fueled by the quantity of new clothes that go on sale. These clothes are also sold really cheap; this compels […]
Freshmen shine on varsity athletic teams
By Macie Rummel and Grace Regnier Batavia High School has many sports with multiple levels for each sport. Making the highest level of each sport which is varsity, takes a large amount of talent, time, skill and determination. This week The Spectator took some time out of their days to talk to some of the […]
2018-2019 NHL season preview
By Andrew Nelson “Is it October yet?” This is a question many hockey fans find themselves eagerly asking while they await the first puck drop of the 2018-2019 NHL season. But before next season is looked at, let’s remember the Washington Capitals’ magical run, breaking their championship drought by winning their first Stanley Cup ever […]