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 […]
OPINION: High school athletics remain important despite potential head injuries
By Allison Bleakley Between the years 2009-2014 a federal law was passed called “return-to-play.” According to Milken Institute School of Public Health, the return-to-play law indicates that athletes should immediately stop playing if a concussion is suspected. Players may return to practice or competition only after a health care provider has evaluated and cleared an […]
Top 10 places to go for spring break
By Emilee Ivan In exactly 44 days Batavia High school will be letting all students free from schooling for exactly one week. Some high schoolers stay home, relax and unwind. Others, however, want to leave reality and take a trip to a remarkable place. There are millions of places that you could travel to, but […]
OPINION: Extinction is coming fast
By Vanessa True Polar bears are dwindling at a faster rate than the world thought. Imagine a world where children would simply learn about polar bears as being a part of our history in the same category as dinosaurs and other extinct animals. Without drastic change soon, polar bears will become a distant memory in […]
Top 15 movies coming out in 2018
By Abigail Solano Although the Oscars are quickly approaching and will be highlighting the top movies of 2017, there are many anticipated and upcoming movies of 2018 moviegoers still should start looking into. 1. The 15:17 to Paris, Feb. 9 Based on a true story, this thriller/drama is about three heroes riding a train to […]
OPINION: Healthy school lunches are a lost cause
By Emilee Ivan Schools across America have been trying to give healthy options to students at lunch. Our school is included in this attempted change. Over the years I have experienced many changes to the lunches served to students. However, these changes have slowly disappeared. Looking through the lunch line the unhealthy options outweigh the […]
How to be on time for class
By Neal Patel The number one thing students dread is how early school starts in the morning. Since the early start time, it’s hard to be on time, especially in the winter when there’s snow on the ground. So not only are people rushed to get on time, they also have to conquer the snow […]
Music of the mind
By Bri Pierce Ever clueless of how to relish in a certain mood? Here’s a guide on how to work with emotions using the beauty of music. Bad Day- “Float On” by Modest Mouse Listening to this song makes it impossible to not love the awful things that happen in life. It makes it seem […]
OPINION: Washington must abolish death penalty
By Rudy A. Mix The death penalty is a form of punishment so severe that it will end one’s own life. It is an unjust construct and should not be used, for taking someone’s life is by far the worst crime one could commit. The state of Washington may soon abolish it for the replacement […]
BHS has a stroke (of paint that is)
By Emily Tratar Art students have been painting murals around Batavia High School these last few months to bring creativity and positivity to the students day. It was created by a group of students after petitioning for a grant during the PLATE event. (The PLATE event is a fundraising event for art students.) The grant […]
Winter Olympics improving world since ’24
By Erin Golden and Katie Cole The 23rd Winter Olympic games in PyeongChang, South Korea have been highly anticipated by the several countries competing, sports fans, and the athletes themselves for the past three years. On Feb. 9, families from around the world gathered to watch the opening ceremony on television and waited for their […]