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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

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Mackenzie Talbot '25 signs to swim Division 1 at Central Connecticut State University (Courtesy Hollis Brookline High School Athletic Booster Club).

Talbot Takes the Pool: HB’s Newest D1 Commit

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The poster for Wicked: Part 1. Ariana Grande plays “Glinda” the good witch while Cynthia Erivo plays “Elphaba” the wicked witch. As you can see, the pink surrounding Grande shows her undeniable goodness while the green surrounding Erivo shows her undeniable wickedness. “Everyone deserves a chance to fly” is the film's motto, so make sure that “everyone deserves a chance to see Wicked in theaters!” (Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Is Wicked Truly 'Popular'?

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This masterpiece was created by Elliott Cahill and features lamb chops, grilled sweet potatoes, and a glass of chocolate milk.

Fireside Flavor: Exploring the World of Elliot Grilling

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The back lobby of Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) now contains an office where students can be dismissed or arrive late.

Opinion: HBHS Open Campus

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An HBHS student (left) and staff Matthew Portu and Dylan Silcox (right) work hard to come up with new ways to improve the new Faculty-Student Choir.

New Faculty-Student Choir Kicks Off With First Performance

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The 2024-2025 Hollis Brookline High School Math Team poses with trophies from previous years. (Courtesy HBHS Yearbook)

Math Team Prepares for First Ever HBHS-Hosted Competition

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Taylor Swift sings during her Red section of the The Eras Tour. Despite being sold out in every stadium, she was described as having, “the ability to make a huge stadium show feel like an intimate performance,” says Swiftie R. Williams. (Image courtesy of Wales Online)
The End of an Era, but the Start of an Age
Bailey Dunn, Social Media Editor • January 10, 2025
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New Faculty-Student Choir Kicks Off With First Performance
Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025
Is Wicked Truly ‘Popular’?
Kali Walton, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025
Opinion: HBHS Open Campus
Addie LaPointe, Staff Writer • January 3, 2025
Hall Passes: Necessary Regulation or Unnecessary Restriction?
Jake Critchfield, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024
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Students in Archaeology use tools in a mock excavation. As a class that focuses on hands-on learning, students are able to gain crucial life skills. “[The class] is more hands-on than I thought, and I'm learning way more with physical activities than I do in the classroom,” said student Tess Brown ‘25.
Hands-On History: First High School Archaeology Class in New Hampshire
Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief • December 3, 2024

If you walk through the social studies wing of Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS), you’re sure to find students immersed in learning. In one classroom, freshmen are writing essays about Native American boarding schools, while across the hall, seniors debate the U.S. Constitution. However, take a step outside the confines of the building, and you’ll find the real excitement: archaeology students...

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Features
Mackenzie Talbot '25 signs to swim Division 1 at Central Connecticut State University (Courtesy Hollis Brookline High School Athletic Booster Club).
Talbot Takes the Pool: HB’s Newest D1 Commit
Hannah Welts, Staff Writer • January 9, 2025
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Cruising Through College Applications
Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024
The Future President of the Red Cross Club
Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024
Hands-On History: First High School Archaeology Class in New Hampshire
Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief • December 3, 2024
All Gas, No Breaks: Nyah Jernberg Commits D1 for Field Hockey Following Championship Win
Summer Leavitt, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 19, 2024
News
Slippery conditions leave drivers stranded and stuck in heavy snow. The low visibility creates a dense film, making it almost impossible to see ahead while driving. Having a vehicle that can handle snow and tires with good traction is a necessity when living in the areas surrounding the Great Lakes. (CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons)
Blizzard by the Big Lake: The Impact of the Michigan Lake Effect
Sarah Gillespie, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024
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Challenge Day Returns to HB
Summer Leavitt, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 27, 2024
Navigating the College Application Process
Logan Walch, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
2024 Veterans Day Assembly
Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
All Gas, No Breaks: Nyah Jernberg Commits D1 for Field Hockey Following Championship Win
Summer Leavitt, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 19, 2024
HBHS Red Cross Club Hosts First Blood Drive of the School Year
Finn Brown, Copy Editor • November 18, 2024
Features
Talbot Takes the Pool: HB’s Newest D1 Commit

Hannah Welts, Staff Writer | January 9, 2025

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The 2024 Girls Varsity Volleyball Team pictured on the bleachers. They all smile showing their love for the sport and upcoming season. They had a great season, making it to the Semi-Finals and winning the NHVCA Award for the 25th year in a row. (Photo courtesy of Hollis Brookline High School)
Nyah Jernberg and her mom after signing her commitment papers to Wagner College. Jernberg will spend the next four years playing Division 1 field hockey. “I feel very grateful to have a mom who played field hockey who coaches me and knows so much about the sport, and I’m really happy we made it as far as we possibly could our senior year,” said Jernberg.
The team picture of the Hollis Brookline High School Football team at the beginning of the 2024 season. (Photo courtesy of Hollis Brookline High School)
Defensive player Kiera King ‘25 moves the ball back up the field to keep Hollis Brookline in possession of the ball during their 2024 New Hampshire Division II State Championship game against Bow. The Cavaliers ended up winning 1-0 with Marleigh Kreick ‘26 scoring the game-winning point. “They’ll still do pretty good next year because they still have a lot of great players and great talent,” said King. (Photo courtesy of Brynn Spencer)
Hollis Brookline High School Varsity Soccer celebrated beating Milford four to one last year. (Photo courtesy of Gerald Finnegan)
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Arts & Entertainment
Tyler, The Creator’s 'Chromakopia' cover art shows the mysterious themes of the album. (Image courtesy of Columbia Records)
Tyler, The Creator Paints a Masterpiece with ‘Chromakopia’: An Exploration of Identity and Fame
Logan Walch, Staff Writer • December 16, 2024

Tyler, The Creator’s newest album, Chromakopia, dives into his complicated relationship with fame and identity. As a previous Tyler, The Creator fan, I am satisfied with the album overall. One standout...

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Jack, played by Dustin Mulligan, and Kathy, played by Lacey Chabert, celebrate Christmas together at the end of 'Hot Frosty.' (Image courtesy of Netflix)
Anya Zoltko watches the most recent episode of Dancing With the Stars on her laptop. She is a fan of the show and is keeping up with the new season. “People make fools of themselves, and everybody likes to see that, ”said Zoltko.
Senior Class President Finn Brown '25 and author Hannah Welts '25 at the HBHS Homecoming Dance. (Photo courtesy of Cassidy Krivis)

Hannah Welts, Staff Writer

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Opinion
The Dunkin Donuts holiday menu poster features the Cookie Butter Cold Brew, the Holiday Cookie Signature Latte and a Cookie Butter Specialty Donut.
Review: Dunkin’ Donuts Cookie Butter Cold Brew
Laurel Ciofrone, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024
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Bringing Community Back To Orde Farm
Hannah Welts, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024
Tough Times In The Swamp at Hollis Brookline High School
Thomas Watrous, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
Veterans Day and Beyond: Continuous Acts of Gratitude
Sarah Gillespie, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024
The Importance of Driving Safely on School Grounds
Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
You Need To Play Hades
Ben Hajaduk, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024