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 […]
FEATURE: Dryden still making an impact on community
By Emma Exon Dryden is a well-known name in the Batavia High School community. Though it was a name shrouded in controversy towards the end of his teaching career, John Dryden was a beloved teacher according to colleagues and students before he made national headlines for his debatable teaching style. Dryden retired in the fall […]
Franz the Manz: making history engaging
By Julianna Tassi It’s not a one-time experience for the first thing students see walking into room C116 to be a tall man jumping around the room. He says, “Oh my gosh oh my gosh, guys! Do you know what day it is?” The students don’t need to wait another second to hear him answer […]
Q&A: Fitzpatrick stands out as only female member of BHS lacrosse team
By Karlee Rindt Shaye Fitzpatrick, a 16-year-old at Batavia High School, is the only female member of the school’s varsity boys lacrosse team. Lacrosse is Fitzpatrick’s passion and as she dedicates most of her time to the sport she doesn’t go unnoticed. As a sophomore, Fitzpatrick received a D1 offer from Duke University. Her dreams […]
Coaches, administrators, put final touches on upcoming DuKane Conference
By Karlee Rindt and Savaughn Anderson On April 23, all the head coaches and athletic directors from the new DuKane Conference met at Batavia High School for a meet and greet to discuss next years new operating procedures and rules. Four schools from the Dupage Valley Conference (Glenbard North, Lake Park, Wheaton North, and Wheaton […]
High school students nationwide organize walkouts in response to school shootings
By Julianna Tassi and Joanna Garcia Since the fatal shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on Feb. 14, the students and staff of thousands of schools nationwide have been thinking about school shootings more than ever before and are turning to walkouts to freely voice their emotions against them. Batavia High School […]
The subgenres of rock and roll
By Julianna Tassi Rock and roll wouldn’t be anything close to what it is without the initial influence of blues and jazz ideas. Through artists like B.B. King and Chuck Berry, these roots soon developed into a new genre. This new form of music was seen as very bold and risky at the time. It […]
REVIEW: ‘Infinity War’ worth decade long wait
By Rudy A. Mix Seventy-six characters, all developing from at least three decades of comic-book lore, ten years of moviemaking, and ten years of anticipation has led Marvel to Avengers: Infinity War. This one movie has had so much anticipation for it, and it finally came out on April 27. It definitely fulfilled the anticipation. […]
Top 5 coffee shops in Kane County
Grahams 318 Not only is it in the heart of charming downtown Geneva, it also has amazing coffee. There are various options on the menu that could satisfy anyone. My personal favorite drink is their vanilla chai tea latte. They have the typical trendy coffee house drinks such as almond milk lattes, but they also […]
Top 10 things to do before prom
By Hailey Holt Have fun- This is probably the most important thing to do before, during, and after prom. This is your last high school dance if you’re a senior, and if you’re in any other grade it’s still a time to enjoy. There’s no point going through all this hassle if you don’t have […]
REVIEW: “A Quiet Place” makes noise in the box office
By Katie Cole Heart racing. Body tensing up. Sweaty palms. Scared to make a sound. Anyone who’s seen A Quiet Place is bound to have experienced these symptoms. Released April 6, A Quiet Place has everyone talking. It has been at the top of the box office for two weeks now with $132 million in […]