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Meet the Staff
Isabelle Garrity
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Parker Cheyne
Parker Cheyne
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Steven Crooks grades a lab from his AP Physics 1 class. He is a new teacher, but already helping his students succeed with his grading philosophies and policies. “I want to see the thought process [in their work],” said Crooks.
Grading Philosophies
Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor • January 17, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

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Israelis and Palestinians in front of the White House each protesting for what they believe is right. There are many various people from other countries that stand with either side. (Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Israel-Hamas War
Atanaska Vancheva, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023
Hollis Brookline band Power’s Out celebrates after a great performance at last year’s Guitar Night. Standing from left to right are Trekker Mattern, Katherin Jokinen, Connor Moquin, Elliot Miller and Meghan Warren. “I am really just excited to be around my friends. Its such a great group, and it’s fun to perform with each other,” said pianist Meghan Warren ‘25.
Guitar Night: Hollywood Coming to HB
Kirti Das, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023
The freshmen and junior classes face an intense standstill in a tug-of-war competition. On October 27, after an action-packed spirit week, Hollis Brookline High School held the annual school-wide Halloween Assembly featuring lots of activities like tug-of-war.  “The Halloween Assembly really brings people together for the Halloween season,” said Charlotte Petrella ‘25.
HBHS Celebrates Halloween with Annual Assembly
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 31, 2023
Fireworks and confetti shoot off, as fans cheer for the end of a night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.  The Eras Tour served as an opportunity for Swifties to connect with each other and the fandom as a whole.  “I went to the Eras tour with my son, we had such a great time,” said fan Kathleen Brown.
2023: The Year of Swifties
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 31, 2024

It’s May 21, 2023, and she receives a text from a family friend, who graciously offers a ticket to the highly sought-after Eras Tour. Although she is not an avid listener, she knows some big radio hits; songs like “Love Story” and “Blank Space”...

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The Buffalo Bills will be hosting the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs in Highmark Stadium. Whichever teams wins will play against the #1 Seed Ravens in the NFL Conference Championship next week for a shot at the 2024 Super Bowl LVIII in Allegiant Stadium. (All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Chiefs vs. Bills Playoffs
Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer • January 27, 2024

Every year in the NFL playoffs we have the best teams competing for the same goal and that goal being making it to the Superbowl. This year with the 8...

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Maia Arthur ‘25 stresses out on her computer over her heavy course load. Arthur, currently in her junior year, is enrolled in multiple AP and honors classes. “I think a majority of my time is taken up with studying, which really takes a toll on my mental health,” said Arthur.
Student Health: HB & Beyond
Finn Brown, Xavier Lindsey, Summer Leavitt, and Addy Dougherty January 31, 2024

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Currently, overly negative and alarming headlines surrounding teen mental health plague the news and hurt our brains.
Media Coverage of Mental Health Needs to Change
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor • March 11, 2024

The message is clear: teenagers across the nation are struggling with their mental health. In October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, along with...

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