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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

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Students all across HB are in the middle of their academic year, working hard to keep their grades up. There has been conversation about heading towards more student-centered methods of instruction, which would be a large shift from a system that is based on having students sit in class for as long as possible. “I think it would be more beneficial in a sense, because the pressure of percentages wouldn’t overpower the actual wanting to learn [by the student],” says High School student Khushi Patel ‘19.

Searching for middle ground: educational reform

Patrick Bloniasz, Co-Editor in Chief February 6, 2018

What does it mean to be successful in school? Educational curriculum and, by extension, grading policies, have existed in many different forms as the years have gone by. One of those educational methods...

A slow start to a long year; as midterms approach and college deadlines loom on the horizon for seniors, the wave of interruptions has offered an even longer rest for many.

The week that wasn’t

Brock Radford, Webmaster January 18, 2018

As one might imagine, the first week after a long break is often a rough one for many students, though the week of January 2 was a rare exception. After having Monday off as part of the break, students...

Miglani spends his study period hard at work, today solving calculus equations. His study is a useful time to chip away at the workload so he can have more free time in the evenings.

Dhruv Miglani’s balancing act encapsulates spirit of HB

Mark Labak, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2018

It’s a Thursday morning in September, the leaves are rustling, it’s a bit chilly and way too early for anything other than Dunkin’ Donuts. If you happen to be driving through Hollis, you might just...

College brochures can help seniors make the biggest choice of their life: choosing where to attend college.

Seniors’ guide to choosing the right college

Senior's Choosing a college may seem like the most important decision of a teen’s life, and in some ways, it is. It may mean choosing a new home to live in for the next four years as we teenagers become...

This graph shows the increase in value of one Bitcoin over the entire year, from December of 2016 to December of 2017.

Quite a bit of coin!

Bitcoins have gone through several unusual, exciting and potentially concerning developments rapidly over the past month. In the beginning of November, the price of an individual BTC (Bitcoin) was hovering...

A sign in downtown Boston says “Happy Holidays” instead of just “Merry Christmas”, ensuring that all holidays celebrated are included.

The Evolution of Christmas

Throughout the centuries, Christmas has become one of the most prominent holidays celebrated by Americans,though its significance varies among individuals. Originating from the Roman celebration of...

A neatly wrapped gift sits below the traditional Christmas tree and waits to be opened on Christmas day!

The Guide to Gift Giving

Isabel Keefe, Richie Huppe, and Sierra Dinman December 19, 2017

Creative When it comes to giving gifts during the holidays, many people stress about finding the perfect gift for their friends or loved ones. Some people don't have the time or funds to buy the extravagant...

As the passage of Thanksgiving officially starts the holiday season, many families have already begun buying Christmas trees. Decorating a tree as a family brings people together and gets everyone in the merry mood. “I like all the decorations and the spirit that comes along with it,” said Victoria Bruzik ‘20.

What’s that tree doing in my living room!?

Eleanor Quarles, Mary Martin, and Patrick Grimes December 19, 2017

With the Christmas season starting earlier and earlier every year, it’s just about that time for many families to start the festive season by buying their Christmas tree. For some, buying a Christmas...

Treb tradition is still on target!

Treb tradition is still on target!

Adam McQuilkin, Staff Writer December 15, 2017

https://youtu.be/Rs7MA0b75Ig As per tradition, a legion of trebuchets was unleashed on the softball field in the early hours on the morning of Friday, October 27th, raining down water balloons on HB...

Sharing pieces, as the class was going on. Audrey Solinas ‘18, Kierra Dean ‘19, and Caleb Hadley ‘18 circled together as each took a turn sharing what they were working on.

Fun-tastic English electives

Emily Mitchell, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

There are lots of fun semester-long classes to take if someone enjoys English; some focus more on different styles of writing, while others dissect different film elements. Each elective differs from the...

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