Special Edition: the Man Cave
Wyatt Farwell, Contributor
March 8, 2016
Filed under A & E, Showcase
I find it appropriate that within the “Notes from the Man Cave” blog there be some notes on the cave itself. A man cave is defined by Urban Dictionary as a place that is “reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, involve hi...
Zero hour workouts
Stephanie Buchanan, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
Filed under A & E, February, Showcase
Six in the morning is extremely early for already sleep-deprived teenagers, but some put that aside and brave the early morning for a quick wake-up workout. The zero hour workout crew consists of a few students who are willing to give up their extra sleep time in order to get fit before school even s...
Oscars so white
Caroline Kroeger, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
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The silent minority isn’t silent anymore. On January 14, the nominees for the 2016 Academy Awards categories were officially announced to the public. This is the second consecutive year that not a single black actor has been nominated, causing an outrage toward the Academy. Several stars have called f...
Movies to look out for in 2016
Garrett Klausner, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
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Film watchers and enthusiasts get ready, because 2016 is going to be a big year for movies. We say it every year: “This year is going to be a big year for movies.” However, this year many of the younger film-goers will recognize some old movies that are making a return. Yes, after many years of ...
Where to get your ‘Joe’
Ava Occhialini, Staff Writer
February 18, 2016
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Coffee is often no less than the life-force of everyday living, especially for high schoolers. Where you obtain this drink varies according to personal taste. However, when you are craving something other than the typical Dunks or Starbucks cup (though they dominate the US coffee empire), it may be time to explore the local cafés in the area that have phenomenal java. A&E C...
The Hollis Brookline Honors Choir sings it away on live TV
Scott Kroeger, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on live TV and sing in front of your entire state? Imagine the amount of excitement, albeit the intense nervousness you would be holding within, as you prepared to march out and face a live studio audience. For the Hollis Brookline Honors Choir, thi...
Trends that should be left in 2015
Paige Gionet, Staff Writer
February 5, 2016
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All right HB, it’s time to whip you guys back into shape...starting with just that: no more whipping (or nae-naeing for that matter.) A lot of unfortunate new trends appeared in 2015, and it’s easy to agree that several of such fads should remain a fond memory. First of all, I’d like to than...
Chow down with the best game day snacks
Shannon Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer
February 5, 2016
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Each year around this time, many families gather by the TV to watch one very special event: the Superbowl. Although New England fans still mourn the Patriots’ loss to the Denver Broncos, many people will still choose to watch the upcoming game. The Super Bowl will air Sunday February 8 on CBS at 6...
Building the Woods
Paige Gionet, Staff Writer
January 26, 2016
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Enchanting audiences since 1986, this Broadway musical is not one you want to miss. Into the Woods, written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, first premiered in San Diego. When opening night arrived, a large crowd eagerly lined up to watch a variety of woodland characters come together and share thei...
A Look Into The Woods
Maggie O'Hara, Assistant Editor
January 21, 2016
Filed under A & E, Showcase
The Hollis Brookline Theatre Department is at it again: learning lines, lyrics, and choreography that will make their upcoming production of Into the Woods come alive onstage March 18, 19, 25, and 26. After a grueling week of auditions, call-backs, and anticipation, the cast list was posted on the...
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