The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

This graph shows how many million hectares countries have lost all across the world. Even among a worldwide statistic, Brazil is leading by a heavy margin.

The Amazon: a World on Fire

Owen Goodchild, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

I sat on my couch, staring at the TV in shock. In front of me, I saw the Amazon rainforest, or at least that's what I was told. The screen flashed and suddenly my whole view was a bright roaring red. 10...

A professional player in game at the Rocket League Championship Series.

eSports: What You Should Know

Nate McEvoy, Staff Writer April 5, 2023

During the pandemic we all found ourselves spending hours a day on our computers. Some watched shows and movies, and some spent hours in online meetings. Many young people around the world chose to play...

Students from Parker Charter School explore the tip of Morgans Bluff, the highest point of the island, on their school trip to Andros Island, Bahamas.

Trips Abroad

Luke Ledger, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Many high school students graduate with a plan to go straight to college or begin their lives in the work industry, but what many don’t consider taking is a semester abroad. Some students fear the distance...

“I love going to thrift stores because I find so many cool pieces of clothing for so cheap, said Elliot Troddyn 23.

Did You Catch My Thrift?

Reid Mitchell, Staff Writer April 2, 2023

Thrift stores are the best places to shop. With cool clothes being affordable, it makes it great for teenagers to go out and find some awesome deals. One misconception people tend to think is that all...

Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach Greg Cochrane (right) taking pictures with the team to remember a historic season.

What Makes A Good Coach?

Tate Klauber, Opinion Editor March 31, 2023

Going into the field hockey season this year, newly appointed Varsity Head Coach Greg Cochrane had his work cut out for him.  HB Field Hockey’s record was anything but impressive, with no final fours...

Hollis Brookline Yearbook from 2017

Skip the Senioritis

Kate McElveen, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

Graduating high school early can be a rare opportunity for some students, but is not brought up enough while going through the school system, as it poses unique benefits as opposed to the regular high...

“I think a video editing class would allow kids to have a new way to express what they learned.”
- Katelyn Seamonds ‘23

Time to Catch Up: Should We Have Video Editing Classes?

Cameron Rockwell February 16, 2023

Looking through the classes list for Hollis Brookline High School, you’ll see course subjects such as Journalism, Film Studies and Digital Photography. But if you’re looking to gain video editing skills,...

Early access gameplay that demonstrates some key game mechanics

Potion Craft is the Ideal Alchemy Game

Nik Tigert, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2023

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator is a casual management simulator released on December 13 of 2022, that takes place in a medieval fantasy setting. It features intuitive gameplay, an iconic art style and...

Prompt: 3D render of a futuristic digital workspace

Future Races Ahead, High Schools Left Behind

Nik Tigert, Tate Klauber and Thomas Clark January 19, 2023

We believe that high schools are having trouble keeping up with modern technology, and the skills to use it. Below are three articles that describe the problem, and how we can fix it. Side note; all...

High school students, seniors especially, feel increased pressure as the time to apply for colleges draws nearer

Studying Overseas Could be the Right ‘Move’ for You

Nik Tigert, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2022

I walk through the halls in early November, hearing fellow seniors talking about college and their future as a whole. Students around me are concerned about paying for their education, being able to find...

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