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The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

1950s McCarthyism: an anti-communist political campaign led by Senator Joseph McCarthy that blacklisted people with alleged communist or socialist ties from any and all job opportunities.

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March 23, 2023

The film poster in which Matilda is surrounded by the other main characters of the film.

Matilda: the Musical: A Broadway to Film Adaptation for the Ages

Carina Astrid Carlson, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

In November 2013, it was announced that there would be a film adaptation of the Tony-award-winning show, Matilda: the Musical, with original writer Dennis Kelly and director Matthew Warchus reprising their...

Despite the pressure behind building a musical, students have taken it in stride and are ready for the new adventure.

A Sneak Peak At The Lightning Thief

Owen Goodchild, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

Theater students all throughout Hollis Brookline are buzzing with excitement as their new musical The Lightning Thief, which is well underway. The production is unique as it’s much more mechanically...

Riley Scanlon ‘23 will act as Grover in the upcoming Percy Jackson musical. They can’t wait until opening night.

What It Takes To Be Grover

Oliver Goodchild, Features Editor February 20, 2023

The upcoming musical the HBHS cast is performing will be Percy Jackson. Riley Scanlon ‘23 will be playing the lead, Grover. It’s not easy, though. There’s a lot of work that goes into getting themself...

Many systems in Destiny 2 let players customize their character in a great amount of ways.

Destiny 2 is a Great Game You Might Have Passed Over

Thomas Clark, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

Destiny 2 is a massive multiplayer, looter shooter with a futuristic theme, a variety of different activities and swaths of weapons and armor. It was created by Bungie, the same studio that brought you...

Mastering Modern Music: The Monadnock Valley Music Festival

Celia Wallis, News Editor February 13, 2023

A hush falls over the crowd as the conductor raises his baton and the band begins their opening song. The band and choir joined with nearby schools to prepare the final performance of the Monadnock Valley...

From Video Game to Television: The Adaptation of The Last of Us

From Video Game to Television: The Adaptation of The Last of Us

Syd Reardon February 9, 2023

Video games are being made into TV shows and movies much more often nowadays and The Last of Us is just another example of that. Let’s dive into the apocalyptic world that has captivated gamers around...

What are Students and Staff Currently Reading?

What are Students and Staff Currently Reading?

Cameron Rockwell December 15, 2022

As we continue to advance in technology, people often wonder if young adults and children are straying away from reading as a hobby and passion in favour of video games and television. Books have always...

Ticket to Paradise promises much, but isn’t worth a ticket to the theater.

Ticket to Paradise (2022) Review

Cameron Rockwell December 9, 2022

  This article may contain spoilers for Ticket to Paradise (2022). While watching the trailer for Ticket to Paradise (2022), one might notice that it has some remarkable similarities to Mamma...

Stranger Things is the Best Show on Netflix and Here's Why.

Stranger Things is the Best Show on Netflix and Here’s Why

Alex Willard December 8, 2022

Have you ever wanted to binge watch a great show that will have you on the edge of your seat? If so, Stranger Things is the show for you. Mysterious, drama excitement all describe this top rated series...

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