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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 […]

OPINION: Gruden will bring Raiders back to glory


OPINION: Gruden will bring Raiders back to glory

It didn’t come as a shock to anyone. Just hours after he had finished broadcasting the weekend’s first wild-card game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs, the former Buccaneers and Raiders coach announced his return to coaching. Joining the Raiders on a 10 year, $100 million dollar contract, Gruden, the first step […]

Girls’ track set to defend UEC crown


Girls’ track set to defend UEC crown

By Katie Cole Head coach: Coach Justin Allison Years coaching at BHS:  8 years Asst. coaches: Coach Bernardoni, Coach Hillman, Coach Theriault, Coach Plate, Coach Firnbach, Coach Kelsay, Coach Owen Last season’s highlights: Some of the highlights and achievements from last season include winning both indoor and outdoor conference and having many athletes overcome adversities […]

What upcoming movie should you see? Take this quiz and find out


What upcoming movie should you see? Take this quiz and find out

By Katie Cole 1. How do you feel about movies with sequels? A. Some of them are OK, but it depends on the series. B. If the movie has a good ending, there’s no need for a sequel. C. Sequels always ruin the first movie. D. The more movies, the better! 2. If a movie […]

Five best choices to make your high school years the best


Five best choices to make your high school years the best

By Grace Mirelez The four years you spend in high school are all about what you make of them and what you come out learning whether you choose college as your path or not. Your academics, electives, sports, and clubs are all major opportunities to further your education. They could become your favorite activity or […]

Top five apps for highschoolers


Top five apps for highschoolers

By Isabel Mach In this generation of teenagers, most are very dependent on their phones. Whether someone has an Iphone X or a Samsung Galaxy, there is one thing they all have in common: entertaining apps? In my opinion here are some of the apps that can be useful.   1. SAT PREP- Tired of […]

Q&A: Wells active on student council


Q&A: Wells active on student council

By Erin Golden Mia Wells, a sophomore at Batavia High School, is an active member of student council the last two years. Student council is a group of students at BHS elected by their peers to set up and organize different events while helping the school and the community.   Q: Why did you run […]

Q&A: Freshman Haug contributing on Varsity basketball


Q&A: Freshman Haug contributing on Varsity basketball

By Allison Bleakley For many freshman athletes at Batavia High School, it’s a dream to be able to play a varsity sport. It takes a lot of hard work and motivation to reach the goal.  For some freshman, including Morgan Haug, the hard work paid off. Haug is a 5-foot-7-inch freshman, the only freshman on […]

Q&A: Gajos views BHS freshman night as big success


Q&A: Gajos views BHS freshman night as big success

By Abigail Solano On Jan. 10, 2018, incoming freshmen who will be a part of the class of 2022 were able to take the first step getting to know the high school atmosphere. Shelby Gajos, a physical education teacher, activity director, and Link Crew coordinator for Batavia High School, was a part of the production […]

Q&A: Kennedy helps Mr. BHS reach fundraising goal


Q&A: Kennedy helps Mr. BHS reach fundraising goal

By Emilee Ivan Adam Kennedy is a sophomore at Batavia High School and will be participating in the Mr. BHS event, on Jan. 20, for the second year in a row.  Mr. BHS is an event led by the Key Club that spreads awareness and collects money for the Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation. This organization […]

Top 10 things to do during the winter season


Top 10 things to do during the winter season

By Allyson Mata 1.  Go shopping During the winter season shopping is always a great option. Before Christmas, it’s great to go Christmas shopping for friends and family. It’s also a great time to get new winter clothes and stay warm this Winter. 2.  Visit Friends When it’s cold out it’s hard to get out […]