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 […]
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 […]
REVIEW: ‘We got it from Here’ a welcomed return for Tribe Called Quest
By Jackson Lambert A Tribe Called Quest, a group synonymous with the genre of hip-hop itself has set the timely stage for a revival of old school hip hop in our current world. Made up of Phife Dawg, Ali Muhammad, and Jarobi White this group summons the essence of old school hip hop and most importantly […]
PREVIEW: IHSA football playoff outlook
By Jackson Lambert Chilly night and often chillier Saturday games that any football lover will associate with one monumental mark in their football season, high school playoffs. Illinois, a state nationally recognized for its degree of high school football, is swept up with playoffs every year from October through November. Throughout this time each class […]
Treats to bake in December
By Claire Gearhart In some households, baking is almost considered a religious experience during the holiday season. Baking provides an outlet for getting together and for exploring a more creative side. But what baking treats are a bust, and which ones will bring the family together? Which ones will have the mouth dancing and which […]
OPINION: Thanksgiving is better than Christmas
By Claire Gearhart Everyone loves the welcoming feelings that celebrations bring to the household. Spending time together, going on vacations, time off from work or school are all things enjoy about holidays. Any festivity no doubt brings favorable feelings to everyone. Almost anyone favors a specific holiday, and there are many factors that play on […]
Five most popular Thanksgiving foods
By Karen Reyes With Thanksgiving a few days away, the excitement and chatter about the feasts people will be having at home or with friends has begun. According to students that are looking forward to their own “friendsgiving”, there are five most popular foods, snacks, and toppings that they often have on this day, besides […]
What Christmas movie character are you most like?
By Isabella Jordan 1) What do you do on Christmas? A) Spread Christmas cheer by singing so all can hear. B) Spend time with my family and celebrate. C) Find new traditions and activities to do. D) Stay in my house and do nothing. 2) What do you want […]
Ping pong club makes debut
By Xander Lundblad Wed., Nov. 16 was a huge day for BHS clubs as a new club had its first meeting that day, and one the school has never seen before: Ping Pong Club. The idea to start this club came from students Sophie Dominguez and Emma Zahner. They suggested the idea to sponsor Karen […]
Bulldog power hour
By Kyra Swims and Maggie Boersma Throughout the past several weeks, a new version of Bulldog Hour has been implemented. This program occurs every Wednesday, in every block excluding gym, and lasts for 30 minutes. The time has multiple uses, though not every teacher uses the time in the same way. The purpose of Bulldog […]