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 […]
History of Christmas and St. Nicholas
By Holly DuBose Some of my favorite memories of mine are from when I was little and running downstairs to see what Santa had left for my brother and me. It brings a unique joy and excitement that makes day-long smiles. Sitting in my pajamas, opening presents, and drinking hot chocolate makes Christmas my favorite […]
Top 5 Holiday Activities
By Maddie Durso Looking for some fun ideas to do this December to get you into the holiday spirit? Check out these top five winter activities that are sure to create great memories while enjoying Christmas time! 1. Make holiday cookies Go to your local grocery store and pick up a pack of holiday cookies […]
New extracurricular activities come to BHS
By Grace Gerardi The past year has brought numerous new clubs to Batavia High School, including Career Club and Open Circle. These organizations are run by Ms. Gia Russo and Alexandra Davis, respectively, and they cater to the broad scope of interests fostered by BHS. Career Club, a creation of the resident Career and Junior/Senior […]
Singer-songwriters pioneer modern social change
By Grace Gerardi Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of social change. For many Americans, images of the lunch-counter sit ins and marches of the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement come to mind. While those forms of protest remain powerful, a different kind of protest is suffusing modern activist culture: music. Artists have long been using their […]
How to be a successful student athlete
By Julia Pelech There are many students at Batavia High School who are involved in sports, which require them to stay after school for daily practices, hindering their time to do homework. It takes certain skills to be able to manage their time in order to be able to achieve everything that they want to. […]
Top eight haunted houses
By Isabella Jordan 8) The Beast (Kansas City, Mo.) The Beast is America’s largest haunted house. Instead of going in a line, participates can wander through scene by scene unknowing of who or what will come at them with its “open format” theme. This tour goes on for 40 minutes. 7) Scarehouse: The Basement (Pittsburgh, […]
Out of here early: Mallory Haldeman
By Rachel Morano Q: What made you want to graduate early? A: “I have all my credits and I can get an internship before college, or even start college classes if I want.” Q: What process did you have to go through in order to graduate early? A: “I had to request it on powerschool […]
Q&A: Omerza’s experience at Blue Lake International
Ariane Omerza is a senior at Batavia High School. She has participated in the school’s band, choir, madrigals, marching band, jazz band, pit orchestra for musicals, and percussion ensemble. Recently, she was a section leader in marching band and attended the Blue Lake International program summer after her freshman and sophomore year. Blue Lake International […]
Students propose BHS improvements
By Sarah Hager Many students have ideas for how Batavia High School could be improved, either through changes or additions to the current system. Featured below are suggestions given by members of the student body as to how students’ learning experience and overall enjoyment of school could be improved. “More field trips” – Alexa Andrews […]
New movies to check out this new year
By Brooke Meyer As the new year approaches soon, people are so thrilled for the upcoming Christmas season. Before everybody realizes, the ground will be full of white snow, the sky will be dark, and the weather will be below freezing. At this time, who could think of anything better than watching movies and enjoying […]