What to watch this holiday season

Avery Desruisseau and Nora Miller

December 20, 2018

The holiday season is here once again. With the chilly weather and early darkness that December brings, it’s the perfect time to settle in for a movie. Whether you’re looking to curl up by yourself with a warm drink and blankets, spend a fun night with friends or bring your family together, there’s...

UNH hosts their first Ancient Artifacts Museum at HBHS

Emmie White, Assistant Head Editor

December 19, 2018

On Dec. 13, UNH ambassadors visited the HBHS library to host a first for the school: an Ancient Artifact Museum. Portable and accommodating to any hosting school, the two ambassadors brought with them a collection of small, Roman artifacts that date to more than 2000 years old. All of the artifacts ...

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: a review

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer

December 18, 2018

Dancers all around the world dream of becoming Clara Stahlbaum, the main character in the Nutcracker ballet. When Disney announced their own version of the Nutcracker film, there was a lot of excitement leading up to it. With a cast full of renowned actors, it was expected to do well in the box office. B...

HBHS Student Art Showcase- December

December 13, 2018

Below are four pieces of artwork created by students in Hollis Brookline High School art classes for December.

Guitar Night presents: The Fabulous 80’s

Sofia Barassi, Staff Writer

December 12, 2018

Guitar Night, which is always a hit at HB, is gearing up to exhibit some talent in the HBHS auditorium on Dec.14. People from all over the community pile into the school to watch the talented staff and students perform music from a wide variety of artists. This year’s theme is The Fabulous 80’s, t...

The Halloween assembly spooks at HBHS

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer

November 13, 2018

Every year, Hollis Brookline High School hosts a Halloween assembly for their students on the annual Trebuchet Day. This assembly is a time for students to have fun by playing games and taking part in a costume contest. The Halloween assembly is a place where students can show off their school spirit. �...

Upcoming auditions for the All State Music Festival

Avery Desruisseau, Staff Writer

November 8, 2018

Auditions for the much anticipated All State Music Festival, attended by the best of Hollis Brookline vocalists every year, are coming up this month. The festival consists of a concert later in the year, where anyone can purchase a ticket and watch the talented singers do their thing! Matthew Bar...

Poetry Out Loud: recitations and up-and-comers

Jackson Hinkle, Staff Writer

November 7, 2018

Some might think that poetry recitation is old-fashioned, but in Hollis Brookline High School’s English classes, the practice is being continued and rejuvenated. On Dec. 18, students will compete in HBHS’s Poetry Out Loud competition, reciting a poem of their choice in front of a panel of judges. ...

The Nun; not so scary after all

Sydney Speir, Staff Writer

October 25, 2018

The Nun, the latest addition to the Conjuring universe, has hit $131 million in the box office since its release on Sept. 6. Although The Nun was the most successful of any Conjuring films, critics and horror movie fans are now claiming that it doesn’t deserve the fame that it’s received over the past month...

Ozark is worth the watch, spoiler free (mostly)

Alec MacEachen, News Editor

October 19, 2018

The second season of Netflix’s original Ozark has been on Netflix for over a month now. The show is, “really good,” according to Jennifer Given, history teacher and student council adviser, and I have to agree. Jason Bateman plays a quick thinking and calculated man named Marty Bryde, the main ch...