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: Adopt, don’t shop!
By Holly DuBose Everyone knows Petland, but everyone does not know where their animals come from. 99% of puppies at stores come from puppy mills. By shopping at pet stores like Petland, customers are supporting puppy mills all over the country and contributing to the distress and grief of the parent dog. The definition of […]
OPINION: Later school start times help sleep deprived students
By Maddie Durso Every morning your alarm screams at you to wake up. It’s time to get up ready to go to school. You’re tired and exhausted, yet you still somehow drag yourself to school. Delaying school start time would greatly benefit Batavia High School students, as well as the staff. Starting school at a […]
OPINION: Go green, make the world clean!
By Lauren and Carly Casper Climate change is a controversial subject that is a major problem for the world. Few know the facts and what is actually causing it, but the answer is fossil fuels and carbon emissions. Things like tar sands, coal, oil drilling, and deforestation are some examples. Due to many higher officials […]
Winter activities to enjoy in Chicago this season
By Audrey Pellico Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S., which means it is home to rich culture and an all-around arrangement of diverse people with different lifestyles. During the winter season, Chicago is home to many activities. Ice skating is a very popular exercise that people do when in Chicago. It is […]
Misfortune strikes Batavia toy drive; help needed
By Logan Elders The Batavia toy drive is short on toys because of roof leakage. It was a sad day for Batavia toy drive co-chairmen Roy Bailey Jr. and co-leader Rudy Dubis when they found a roof leak at the city-owned former First Baptist Church where many of the toys were being stored. Most toys […]
Top five Jackie Chan movies
By Wah Htoo Jackie Chan has made has produced up to 150 films and has been on multiple tv shows. Overall, these following five movies are the best he has ever produced. Supercop: One of the most viewed Chan movies of all time it was the movie that integrated the martial artist to the U.S.A. […]
OPINION: Writing shouldn’t be viewed as work
By Karen Reyes Use your own voice, but don’t make it too personal. Write your opinion, but cite facts. Fill two pages with five paragraphs. For the past 10 or so years (we started learning to write in paragraphs around that time), all we have been taught about writing are the restrictions and the structure […]
Top ten Christmas movies
By Brad Balicki 1. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation The Griswolds are back at it again and they are preparing for something special this holiday season. Whether it’s the trip for the Christmas tree, or a good ole’ bob sledding race, this wacky go-lucky family is sure to crack a smile upon a person’s face. […]
How well do you know Star Wars?
By Jackson Lambert With Rogue One, the next movie to take place in the Star Wars universe, coming out this upcoming December 16, it is about time for everyone to begin brushing up on their Star Wars knowledge. This quiz will test your previous Star Wars knowledge and will help decide where you need to […]
OPINION: Longer days off for an important holiday
By Audrey Pellico Where we are today is nowhere close to where we thought we would be in the 1600s when the Pilgrims and Native Americans sat down together peacefully to eat a feast together, well known as Thanksgiving. Batavia High School only has three days plus the following weekend off for Thanksgiving. That’s only […]