For the 2025-2026 school year, a law was passed that banned cell phones at all schools in Missouri. Senate Bill 68 makes it illegal for students' personal cell phones to be used during school. Battle High...
With the Boys Basketball season right around the corner, comes the Spartans preseason. Preseason workouts are where the players work to improve their game both as individual players, and as a team.
Last...
Battle High School has been around for 12 years, and during that time Battle High School school spirit has affected and continues to affect athletes.
Some people think school spirit is not important...
Battle High School’s first annual Drill Week occurred August 25 through 29, and it continues to stir conversation among students, with evolving safety procedures prompting both praise and criticism.
One...
Every day after school Battle High School serves free dinners until 4:30. To help high school students that have after-school activities or may not have time or resources to get the food at home. Shanice...
This year, on April 9, Battle held their annual Senior Day, where various events were held to celebrate the upcoming graduates. The day started with an early senior meeting held in the gymnasium beginning...
Story by Coen Buxton, Layout Editor
◊ Apr 28, 2025
The boys bathrooms at Battle High School have been subpar for four years now. They are missing mirrors and dividers, and often lack paper towels and soap. Because of this, at least one bathroom is often...
Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor
◊ Apr 24, 2025
Every year Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22 to show appreciation and love for the planet that we call home. These celebrations range from big festivals and parades to small community...
Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor
◊ Apr 1, 2025
MoDOT, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, is working on a Design-Build project to improve areas of Interstate 70 and Highway 63, causing multiple traffic issues. The reconstruction...
The candidates for the Columbia school board have been finalized. The candidates who filed in December are Erica Dickson, Ken Rice, and incumbent Suzette Waters. Only two spots are available...
Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor
◊ Mar 17, 2025
Over the past 22 years, Columbia has been home to one of the biggest all-documentary film festivals in the world. The True/False Film Festival is a four-day event that brings together filmmakers, artists,...
Battle High School celebrated Black History Month in a variety of ways this February. One constant was a pop-up art display showcasing Black Battle students' art in the guidance office. Students were encouraged...
