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 […]
Secrets of wind symphony
By Joe Caltagirone and Ethan Still Every year, auditions are held at Batavia High school to determine what band each student gets placed in. Students of all instruments practice for hours upon hours to prepare for their chance to claim a spot in Wind Symphony, the most selective band at BHS. But how good does one […]
Top NFL rookies in 2018
By Derek Bex The 2018 NFL Draft had a ton of talent compared to recent years. There were playmakers on both sides of the ball, and the first overall pick could have been a variety of players. At this point, the NFL preseason is halfway over and we have had a glimpse into these rookies’ […]
Unique things in Chicago
By Mia Wells Our nearby city, Chicago, on Lake Michigan, 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, […]
Men’s fall fashion essentials
By Matt Gorlewski Soon, the days of summer will be behind us. Gone will be the days of just t-shirts and shorts. Those who love to layer are in luck. Fall, being the most fashionable season, is a perfect chance to wear multiple comfy and stylish layers. If you’re looking to up your style, […]
What social media is better?
The students at Batavia High School voted on whether Instagram or Snapchat is a better social media. By a wide margin of 85 percent to 15 percent Snapchat is the better social media in the eyes of the high school students.
Five things you realize when you first enter high school
By Lucy Lisberg Everyone has different expectations as they transition from middle school to high school. Some people may think it will be awful, others may be excited, and some might not even know what to expect. Hopefully, these top 5 will give you a closer look into what high school is really like. 1. […]
Top 10 food and drink to have in class
By Isabella Brooks 1.) Coffee (Iced or Hot) Coffee is a great way to get you up and moving in the morning. There is an option to get coffee at the coffee bar outside of the cafeteria. 2.) Granola Bars Granola Bars are an all-around easy snack because it is all together and rarely messy. […]
Easy ways to reduce the amount of trash you create
By Salome Fogleman The average American produces 4.4 pounds of trash every day, determined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most people do not even think about how their daily choices impact the Earth daily. Often, people throw away their plastic, and it goes to a landfill. The problem with this is that the trash could […]